May 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Aliya Campa - 1st Grade - Ochoa Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Aliyah Cantu - 5th Grade - Price Elementary

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Juan Garza - 7th Grade Teacher - Sauceda Middle School

I.B.i. 4. 5th Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
    1. Elementary Campus with Attendance of
        97% or Better - Garza Elementary

I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Boys Varsity Soccer, Girls Varsity Track Regional Finalists, and Boys Varsity Track Regional Finalists

I.B.m. 6. Recognition of Science Fair State Qualifiers: Franco Guerra - Donna High School, Gilbert Saenz - WA Todd, Marco Piña - Veterans Middle School

I.B.o. 7. Recognition of Donna ISD Fine Arts Department (Band Department, Donna HS, Sauceda, Solis, Veterans MS Band for Receiving Sweepstakes Awards) DHS Choir (Junior Varsity Sweepstakes) DHS
Dance Team (Crowd Pleasers Champions) DHS Drama (State Qualifiers-Andrew Valdez, and Hiram Orozco)

I.B.q. 8. Recognition of Donna High School Senior Dalinda Partida as Winner of Frank Smith Toyota’s "Be a Star, Win a Car" Contest

XIX. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XIX.T. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling June 14, 2012 Regular Board Meeting

XIX.V. 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution Concerning High Stakes, Standardized Testing of Texas Public School Students

XIX.X. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna Police Department and Donna Independent School District Police Department

XIX.Z. 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Travel to Washington, D.C. on July 22-25 to the NCCEP/Gear Up Annual Conference for Presentation "Alternative Academy Making a Difference: Gear Up Students Getting a Second Chance"

XIX.AB. 5. 2012-2013 Budget Update Report

XXX. III.  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda.  Consent items will be items placed directly under this heading for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent Recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made at least half-hour prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the President of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools

XXX.AE. 1. Accounts Payable

XXX.AG. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XXX.AI. 3. Financial Reports for All Funds for (February 2012/Litigation Fund March 2012)

XXX.AK. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School, Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (March 2012)

XXX.AM. 5. Investment Activity Report for March 2012

XXX.AO. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of March 2012

XXX.AQ. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, April 12, 2012 and Special Board Meeting, April 5, 2012

XLVI. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XLVI.AU. SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk (SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on Donna North High School

XLVI.AW. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
         * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

XLVI.AY. SS.3 Engineer’s Monthly Report (J. F. Fontaine & Associates, Inc.)

XLVI.BA. SS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Administration to Solicit Bids (RFPs) to Relocate and Purchase Fuel Tanks for the Transportation Department

XLVI.BC. SS.5 Report on DISD Child Nutrition Program Summer Feeding Schedule and Proposed Sites

LVII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

LVII.BF. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2012-2013 3-D Academy School Year Calendar

LVII.BI. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Learning.Com Technology Applications Online Instructional Adoption for K-8

LXIV. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LXIV.BM. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses as of April 2012

LXIV.BO. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

LXIV.BQ. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna 3D Academy Project No. 11-040

LXIV.BS. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Donna ISD CMAR Project

LXIV.BU. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. Two (2) for Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Construction Projects

LXIV.BW. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

LXIV.BY. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for Skanska USA Building Inc. for New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

LXIV.CA. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. Two (2) for Skanska USA Building Inc. for New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

LXIV.CC. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. Three (3) for Skanska USA Building Inc. for New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

LXIV.CE. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. Four (4) for Skanska USA Building Inc. for New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

LXIV.CG. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Paragon Sports Constructors, LLC for the Bennie La Prade Stadium Project No. 1143

LXIV.CI. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for Installation of Surveillance Camera at Maintenance Building

LXIV.CK. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Central Air and Heating Services, Inc. for the HVAC Replacement Project Application No. 3 and No. 4

LXIV.CM. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Final Payment for J.F. Fontaine & Associates, Inc. for the HVAC Replacement Project

LXIV.CO. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Torres Espino The Craftsman, LLC Certificate of Substantial Completion for Donna ISD Multipurpose, Softball/Baseball Field Improvements Project
No. 11-225

LXIV.CQ. Consent Items (BF.16 through BF.22)
BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the State of Texas Buyboard as the Procurement Method to Advertise for the Purchase of Five (5) Buses for School Year 2012-2013

LXIV.CS. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the State of Texas Buyboard as the Procurement Method to Advertise for the Purchase of Two (2) Police Units for School Year 2012-2013

LXIV.CU. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the State of Texas Buyboard as the Procurement Method to Advertise for the Purchase of an Expedition SUV for Migrant Department

LXIV.CW. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the State of Texas Buyboard as the Procurement Method to Advertise for the Purchase of Floor Sealer, Floor Finish, and Floor Stripper for Summer 2012 Projects

LXIV.CY. BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Fine Arts Consultants Services and Performing Arts Supplies /Uniforms/Costumes for School Year 2012-2013

LXIV.DA. BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Employee Uniforms Rental for School Year 2012-2013

LXIV.DC. BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Special Education Services: Speech Services, Occupational Services, and Physical Therapy Services, Psychological Services, Interpreting Services, Audiological Services and Applied Behavior Analysis for School Year 2012-2013
End of Consent Items

CIX. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

CIX.DF. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance for Plan Year 2012-2013 and/or Approval of Request for Proposals
(RFPs) for Health Insurance

CIX.DH. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

CIX.DJ. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employer Sponsored Group Life Insurance Through Met Life and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)

CIX.DL. HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Vision Insurance Through Block Vision and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)

CIX.DN. HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Dental Insurance Through Met Life and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)

CIX.DP. HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Student Accident Insurance

CIX.DR. HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Agreement with Red Cross

CIX.DT. HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Consulting Agreement with Valley Risk Consulting

CIX.DV. HR.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Appointments of 3 Board Members to the Workers Compensation Medical Network

CIX.DX. HR.10 Report on District In-House Medical Clinic

CXXX. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.

CXXX.EA. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXXX.EB. B. Consider and Discuss Rescinding of Termination of Term Contract Employee

CXXX.EC. C. Consider and Discuss Proposed Termination of Term Contract Employee

CXXX.ED. D. Consider and Discuss Recommendation of Attorney Designated by the Board for Proposed Nonrenewal
of Term Contract Employee

CXXX.EE. E. Consider and Discuss Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract Teacher
* Middle School Teacher

CXXXVI. V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

CXXXVI.EG. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXXXVI.EH. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescinding Termination of Term Contract Employee

CXXXVI.EI. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of Term Contract Employee

CXXXVI.EJ. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Recommendation of Attorney Designated by
the Board for Proposed Nonrenewal of Term Contract Employee

CXXXVI.EK. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract Teacher
* Middle School Teacher

CXLII. VI.  OPEN FORUM

The open forum part of the meeting is provided by local board policy, BED (LOCAL)

the open forum is provided by the Board of Trustees as an opportunity for citizens to comment on any matters relating to the Donna ISD.  The board can only listen to the matters addressed and cannot deliberate or decide on any matter presented.  However, any comments directed at any specific employees of the District or any specific personnel matter must be made in executive session.  a person seeking to comment on any matter must sign-up with the Board before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Delegations of more than five (5) persons shall appoint one person to present their views.

Public comment on any matter will be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per item.

CXLIII. VII. ADJOURN