November 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I.        CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE  

The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include deliberation and/or action.  

Board Recognition 1.     Recognition of Donna High School and Donna North High School Bands’ Performances at the 2015 UIL State Competition
2.     Recognition of Students that have Excelled the following Sports:  Regional Qualifiers for Cross-Country Boys/Girls - Donna High and Donna North – Bi-District Volleyball Finalist – Donna High
3.     Recognition of Campuses with a Student attendance Rate of 97% During the Second Six Weeks Period of the 2015-2016 School Year             

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT                        
1.               Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Proposed Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties Pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.05 (a), (c), and (d) 2.               Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Hidalgo County Appraisal District Ballot Selection of Appraisal District Board of Directors and Resolution 2016-2017
3.               Report Update to School Trustees Regarding House Bill 283
4.               Report on Time Line for Construction of New Middle School
5.               Report on Proposed Wellness Program for Donna Independent School District Athletic Director’s Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Student/Athlete Programs District Wide

II. 1.               DISD’s Chief of Police Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Safety-Officers, Safety-Police Officers and Police Officers District Wide                    

III.     OPEN FORUM  

IV.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA                      

1.         Accounts Payable                       
2.         Budget Amendment for General Operating and Special Revenue                       
3.         Investment Report: October 2015 
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for August 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of September 2015                        
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting October 13, 2015 and Special Board Meeting October 20, 2015 

DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS                         

DO.1  Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA):  * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects                                                                                                                                                                      
AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES                                                                      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding between Donna ISD (DISD) and Walmart Donna Location for 2015-2016 School Year

           Consent Agenda AS.2 through AS.3
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD W. A. Todd Middle School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Juan Garcia for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD M. Rivas Elementary School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Juan Garcia for the 2015-2016 School Year            
End of Consent Agenda 

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

III. BF.1    Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report (2015 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) (FIRST)  

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES 

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser List Update for the 2015-2016 School Year
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Policy Update 103 with the Exception of the “Electronic Recording Device” Clause of DH (Local) which was Approved by the Board on September 8, 2015
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Public Relations Officer Position           

V.      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.                                      

A.        Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel                                        
B.        Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment Recommendations 
C.        Discussion of District Personnel 
D.        Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement, Perez vs. Donna ISD, Civil Action No. 7:15-CV-73, U.S. Dist. Crt., SD Tx 
E.         Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney                                 

VI.     OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.                               
A.        Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

IV. B.      Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment Recommendations                       
C.        Approval of District Personnel  
D.        Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement, Perez vs. Donna ISD, Civil Action No. 7:15-CV-73, U.S. Dist. Crt., SD Tx  
E.         Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney

VII.   ADJOURN