September 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Genissa Garcia - 5th Grade - P.S. Garza Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Cedric Galvan - 12th Grade - Donna High School

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Sylvia Navarro Enriquez - 1st Grade Teacher - J.W. Caceres Elementary

I.B.i. 4. Recognition in Memory of Heriberto "Herby" Cruz, Former DISD Employee

XI. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XI.L. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Submitting Federal Assistance Application to U.S.D.A. Rural Development Through the Community Facilities Program Seeking Federal Financial Assistance to Fund Construction of a School Community Facility Consisting of Swimming Pool and Related Park Facilities and Authorizing Appropriate Donna ISD Official to Sign Necessary Project Application Information

XI.N. 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Employing ERO Architects as Project Architect and FULCRUM Consulting Services as Project Engineer and Authorizing Architect and Engineer to
Prepare and Submit Project Federal Assistance Financial Application Information Necessary for Seeking Funding to Construct a School Community Facility Consisting of Swimming Pool and Related Park Facilities Through the U.S.D.A. Rural Development Community Facilities Program

XVI. 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

XVI.Q. 1. Accounts Payable

XVI.S. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XVI.U. 3. Financial Reports for All Funds for July 2012    

XVI.W. 4. Financial Statements: Donna North High School, 3-D Academy and Child Nutrition Program July 2012

XVI.Y. 5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of July 2012

XVI.AA. 6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, August 14, 2012 and Special Board Meetings, July 31, 2012, August 7, 2012, August 21, 2012, and August 30, 2012

XXX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

XXXV. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXXV.AJ. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2012-2012 School Year

XXXV.AL. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A - Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting, NOGA #13694501108902 (Fund 255) in the Amount of $692,873

XXXV.AN. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C - Migrant, NOGA #13615001108902 (Fund 212) in the Amount of $2,091,538

XXXV.AP. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs, NOGA #13610101108902 (Fund 211) in the Amount of $9,170,864

XXXV.AR. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A - LEP, NOGA #13671001108902 (Fund 263) in the Amount of $794,821

XXXV.AT. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Blackboard AlertNow K-12 Emergency and Daily Event Notification System

XXXV.AV. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Donna ISD and Teaching & Mentoring Communities (TMC) Migrant Seasonal Head Start Agency

XXXV.AX. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD and Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC)

XXXV.AZ. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of TEXSHEP (Texas Support for Home Education Program) Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) in the Amount of $14,200

XXXV.BB. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Donna ISD and Region One for Participation In the Region One ESC Race to the TOP - District
(RTTD) Consortium

XXXV.BD. CI.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the US Department of Education Region One ESC Gear Up Ready, Set, College! Grant Award Notification #P334A110180-12 for 2012-2013

LVIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LVIII.BG. BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building Inc. for Donna North High School Project No. 1019

LVIII.BI. BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna 3D Academy Project No. 11-040

LVIII.BK. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna CMAR Construction Projects No. 11-034

LVIII.BM. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Girls Soccer Equipment & Supplies Line Item Bid #062612-218 for District Wide Purchases

LVIII.BO. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Grant Donna ISD Permission to Participate as Members of KPN-Keystone Purchasing Network Cooperative Purchasing Program Member of the Association of
Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA)

LVIII.BQ. BF.6 Discuss and Consider to Approve the Renewal of Parallels VDI-Win Maintenance Contract

LVIII.BS. BF.7 Discuss and Consider Approval of Replacing McAfee all in One Solution with Karsperky and Barracuda

LVIII.BU. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Mission Paving Co., Inc. Project #062612-217

LVIII.BW. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals as the Procurement Method to Purchase Computers, Peripherals and IPADS District Wide for School Year 2012-2013

LVIII.BY. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the New Donna North High School Lift Station Project

LXXIX. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

LXXIX.CB. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of RFP #081512-227-DISD 457 (b) "Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator"

LXXXII. 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.

LXXXII.CE. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXII.CF. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation, Carlos Salinas vs Donna ISD

LXXXII.CG. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Purchase of Land Located at 115 North 10th Street, Donna, Texas

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

LXXXVI.CI. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXVI.CJ. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Litigation, Carlos Salinas vs Donna ISD

LXXXVI.CK. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Purchase of Land Located at 115 North 10th Street, Donna, Texas

XC. 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.

XCI. VII. ADJOURN