January 10, 2017 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.    Board Recognition

II. 2.   Recognition of Cross-Country Team from Donna North High School the Team Placed 107th in the Nation

III. II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.     Donna Independent School District Grants in Progress

IV. III.     OPEN FORUM

IV.     CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable

V. 2.         Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of December, 2016 

VI. 3.         Investment Report: December 2016 

VII. 4.         Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for November 2016  

VIII. 5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of November, 2016 

IX. 6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting December 13, 2016

X. DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS

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

XI. DO.2  Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Benz Lawn Maintenance Contract for Lawncare and Landscaping Services at Donna North High School

XII. DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) 010417-354 Lawncare and Landscaping for Muñoz Elementary, Singleterry Elementary, Garza Elementary for School Year 2016-2017

XIII. AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reader Subscription for the 2017-2018 School Year

XIV. BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
                   
BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Microshare as the Awarded Vendor for the Network Access Controller Phase I (Both High Schools) RFQ 110716-034

XV. BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quotes for District Wide Printers for School Year 2016-2017  

XVI. BF.3    Ratification on Discussion and Possible Action to Award Cahs Inc. Taclao 10347e for the Purchase and Replace all Split HVAC Units and Fresh Air Recovery Systems at Todd Middle School M-Building,
Salazar Elementary, and Muñoz Elementary for the School Year 2016-2017

XVII. BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Grandfather the Attached Approved Vendor List who have Exceeded the $25,000 Threshold and to Continue Purchasing From These Vendors However, Any Single,
Budgeted Purchase of Good or Services that Cost $25,000 or More, Shall Require Board Approval

XVIII. BF.5     Discussion and Possible Action to Grandfather the Attached Approved Vendor List who have Exceeded the $25,000 Threshold and to Continue Purchasing from these Vendors However, Any Single, Budgeted Purchase of Goods or Services that cost $25,000 or more, Shall Require Board Approval

XIX. BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Legal Counsel to Retain Forensic Auditing Firm for the Business Office

XX. HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualifications for Agent of Record for Health and Pharmacy Insurance Services

XXI. HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualifications for Agent of Record for Employee Voluntary Products, Vision, and Dental Insurance Benefits

XXII. HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quotes for Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services

XXIII. HR.4   Discussion and Possible Action to Select Service Provider to Conduct Team Building Workshop for Board of Trustees 

XXIV. HR.5   Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Delegation of Authority to Board Trustee Reyna to Coordinate and Organize Team Building Workshop for Board of Trustees 

XXV. 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 on District Personnel

C.            Discussion of (CL-14-1077-F) Elias Hernandez v. Donna I.S.D. with Legal Counsel

D.            Discussion of (C-7894-14-C) Laura Bustos et al v. Donna  I.S.D with Legal Counsel

E.            Discussion of Proposed Mediated Settlement Agreement of  Claim No. 108902-18501,
(7:16-CV-00031) Jessica Garay v. Donna I.S.D

F.             Discussion of (CL-16-3383-A) Davina Rodriguez et al v. Donna I.S.D. with Legal Counsel

G.        Discussion of (7:16-cv-00605) Ernesto Lugo v. Donna I.S.D. with Legal Counsel

H.       Discussion of (CL-16-4356-F) Luz S. Rodriguez v. Donna I.S.D. with Legal Counsel

I.         Discussion of (7:16-CV-00666) John Doe et al v. Donna I.S.D. with Legal Counsel

J.         Discussion Regarding Child Nutrition Director’s Complaint and Request for an Investigation

K.        Discussion Regarding Texas Education Agency Special Accreditation Investigation       

L.         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
           
B.            Approval of District Personnel
 
C.        Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Proposed Mediated Settlement Agreement of Claim No. 108902-18501, (7:16-CV-00031) Jessica Garay v. Donna ISD

D.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Child Nutrition Director’s Complaint and Request for an Investigation
 
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