March 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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II. OPEN FORUM
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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III.A. District Highlights
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
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III.A.a. District Highlight by Carlisle Insurance PCAT District Bus Driver of the Year.
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
Carlisle Insurance PCAT District Bus Driver of the Year is Bernabe Ballie.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
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IV.A. Lone Star Governance
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
Description:
Presentation
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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V.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.a. Approve Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Accounts Payable for the month of January, 2022.
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V.A.b. Approve Report for Financial Statements for the Month of January, 2022.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Financial Statements for General Fund
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V.A.c. Approve Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Budget Amendments as of February 18, 2022
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V.A.d. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of January, 2022
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Monthly Tax Collections on Current and Delinquent Taxes
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V.A.e. Approval to Initiate Payment to Noble Texas Builders for Donna ISD Canopy Paint Renovations.
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
See Exhibits: Approval to Initiate payment to Noble Texas Builders for Application #7 in the amount of $42,841.10.
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V.A.f. Approval to Initiate Retainage Payment to Noble Texas Builders for Donna ISD Canopy Paint Renovations.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Approval to Initiate Payment to Noble Texas Builders for Retainage in the amount of $10,489.75.
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V.A.g. Approval of Payment Application No. 3 for the Donna ISD Reroofing of District Buildings
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
On August 24, 2021, the school board approved to award TADCO Roofing, RFP#072821-623, for the reroofing of district-wide portables (31), Records Building, and Runn Computer Lab and Library areas. TADCO Roofing has submitted for payment Application No. 3 for $53,420.40.
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V.A.h. Approval to declare Donna Independent School District Surplus to be taken to auction.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Child Nutrition surplus items no longer in use
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V.A.i. Approve action to declare Donna ISD's surplus items.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Surplus items are no longer in use.
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V.A.j. Consideration and possible action approving an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Donna Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; and authorizing other matters in connection therewith.
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Presentation by Estrada Hinojosa & Co. on Series 2022 Bond Refunding Opportunity for Interest Savings.
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V.A.k. Approval to Award Noble Texas Builders, LLC for Facility Maintenance Repair Services for M. Rivas Elementary Campus.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
RFQ#042721-104 Noble Texas Builders, LLC BuyBoard Contract #581-19 for Removal of Asbestos adhesive flooring and to replace all flooring on campus. The total project amount is $807,857.00.
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V.A.l. Request for Approval of Resolution to Purchase Real Property, namely Donna Original Townsite E41' - N43' Lot 1 BLK 28, Lot 2 & N PT Lot 3
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Administration is Requesting Approval of Resolution approving the purchase of the real property and improvements located at 115 N. 10th Street, Donna, Texas for the price of $249,000.00 for District usage of Property.
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V.A.m. Request for Approval to Authorize Board Officers and/or Superintendent of Schools to execute any and all documents to effectuate the purchase of Donna Original Townsite E41' - N43' Lot 1 BLK 28, Lot 2 & N PT Lot 3
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Administration is requesting approval of the Board to allow the Board Officers and/or Superintendent of Schools to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of the referenced property.
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V.A.n. Request Approval to Amend Legal Services Agreement with General Counsel.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
The administration is recommending to Amend Legal Services Agreement to replace the name "Flores & Torres, LLP" in the Agreement to "Tony Torres" as the firm is changing names. Mr. Torres handles the day to day operation of the legal services for the Donna Independent School District.
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V.A.o. Request for Approval of Proxy Execution requested by the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Approval of Proxy Execution requested by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
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V.A.p. Request for Approval of Official Election Ballot requested by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Approval of 2022 Official Election Ballot for Board of Directors requested by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
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V.A.q. Approve to purchase 3 buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, one (1) 77 passenger, one (1) 54 passenger and one (1) 24 passenger with lift.
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Longhorn Bus Sales will come with the requested Cummings Diesel Engines. The transportation department mechanics are very familiar with the Longhorn Diesel Engines, the parts have more availability and it is a short distance to Longhorn Bus Sales for repairs.
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V.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
Presenter:
Rashard Rana, Dr. Campbell and Rebecca Castañeda
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V.B.a. Approval of Renewal of TEAMS Support Maintenance Cloud Hosting, Disaster Recovery. Student Information Systems (on Premise) unlimited usage for internal employees and Backup/Agreement for 2022-2023
Presenter:
R. Castañeda
Description:
The TEAMS Support and Maintenance Agreement will expire on March 31, 2022. Donna ISD will need to renew the agreement for uninterrupted support. The service includes delivery of software update and TEAMS Cloud Hosting/Backup access. The cost of the renewal is 256,547.84.
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V.B.b. Request for Approval of M.O.U. between Donna ISD and RGV CDL regarding the Commercial Driver's License Program through the CTE Department for 18 Students in grade 12 from DHS, DNHS, and 3-D Academy for 2nd Semester of school year 2021-2022.
Presenter:
David Q. Moreno, CTE Director /Rashad J. Rana Assistant Superintendent
Description:
This program prepares and provides our students a comprehensive study to obtain a Commercial Driver's License- Class A/Class B.
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V.B.c. Approve to Award Fast Signs Installation of Perforated Window Vinyl with Window Film Laminate at All District Campuses.
Presenter:
Rashad J. Rana
Description:
Funds from the School Safety and Security Grant will be used to implement safety measures that directly align to mitigation efforts and emergency response actions outlined in the District's Emergency Operations Plan. Installation of perforated window vinyl with window film laminate is a mitigation tool that will help reduce the possibility of a human-caused disaster by securing facilities.
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V.B.d. Approval of Travel out of State for Staff Development for District Educational Support Staff - to attend the National Education Association Educational Support Staff National Conference in New Orleans, LA. Local Officers for the Donna TSTA Professional Organization - Melissa Cortez (D. Singleterry Elem.), Norma Guevara (Parental Involvement Dept.), Luz Herevia (Child Nutrition, LeNoir Elem. Cafeteria).
Presenter:
Rashad J. Rana
Description:
Will attend conference and sessions that pertain to our district positions to better our duties and share information with our department/school and organization.
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V.C. SUPPORT SERVICES
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
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V.C.a. Approve Minutes for Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting held on January 17, 2022
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
Description:
As per policy BE (Local), the written minutes of all meetings shall be approved by vote of the Board and signed by the Board President and the Board Secretary.
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V.D. HUMAN RESOURCES
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
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V.D.a. Approve Compensation Plan - COVID Clinic Extended Day Extra Pay for Nurse, Health Director and LVN.
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VI. GOVERNANCE
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VI.A. Conservator Monthly Report for January 2022.
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
Description:
Conservator report for the month of January 2022.
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VI.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Board Self-Evaluation
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
Description:
Evaluation for Board of Trustees
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VII. 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.
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VII.A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
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VII.B. 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.
Presenter:
Tony Torres
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VIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
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IX. ADJOURN
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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