July 25, 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.

II.      OPEN FORUM
 
III.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.       Introduction of The Texas Education Agency Monitor
2.       Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the 2017-2018 School Calendar to be in Compliance with House Bill 441 (Memorial Day)
3.       Report on the House Bill 5 District and Campus Community and Student Engagement Performance Rating for 2016-2017
4.       Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Nominations for the TASB Board of Directors for Region 1, Position A
5        Report on Donna ISD "Makes it Happen Campaign"
 
IV.     CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of June, 2017
3.         Investment Report: June 2017
4.         Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for June, 2017
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of May, 2017
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting June 6, 2017 and Special Board Meetings June 22, 2017, June 27, 2017 and June 29, 2017

DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1  Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA): * Status
Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to
Initiate Payment to Tadco Roofing, for Application Payment No. 1 for the A.P.
Solis Middle School Gymnasium Re-Roofing Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Renewal of Membership for Donna I.S.D. in Region One’s Library Services and
Instructional Resources Virtual Library Cooperative for the 2017-2018 School Year
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I (A) Improving Basic Programs Reallocation NOGA #17610101108902 (Fund 211) in the Amount of $48,600
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II (A) Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting Reallocation NOGA #1769450108902 (Fund 255) in the Amount of $4,149

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
                            
BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Set Date of August 22nd for Public Hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2017-2018
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quote (RFQ) #080116-021 for Purchase of Two (2) Used Semi Tractor Trailers for the Band Department to Transport Band Equipment
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of 2017 Donna Independent School District Anticipated Collection Rate and
Excess 2016 Debt Tax Collections
                       
HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

II. HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Donna Independent School District Compensation Plan & Procedure for 2017-2018
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Award Student Accident/Athletic Insurance for School Year 2017-2018 RFP #041117-360
HR.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Community Physicians to Volunteer for Services
for Donna ISD to Include but not Limited to the Signing of Standing Orders

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 Regarding Cause No. CL-17-1313-H; Jeff Everitt D/B/A Jeff Everitt and Associates v. Donna I.S.D.; County Court at Law No. 8; Hidalgo County, Texas
 
D.       Discussion Regarding Rescinding the Termination of Roxanne Gonzalez’s Probationary Contract Pursuant to Proposed Settlement
 
E.        Discussion Regarding Proposed Settlement Offer of Christina Ray
 
F.    Discussion Regarding Demand Letter of Michael Soto  
      
G. 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.       Discussion and Possible Action to Approve  Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
 
B.       Discussion and Possible Action to Approve District Personnel

C.       Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cause No. CL-17-1313-H; Jeff Everitt D/B/A Jeff Everitt and Associates v. Donna I.S.D.; County Court at Law No. 8; Hidalgo County, Texas
 
D.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescinding the Termination of Roxanne Gonzalez’s Probationary Contract Pursuant to Proposed Settlement
 
E.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Settlement Offer of Christina Ray
 
F.       Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Demand Letter of Michael Soto

G. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve 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