August 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Michelle Gomez-Vela

I.B. Pledges of Allegiance

I.B.1. United States of America Flag

I.B.2. State of Texas Flag

II. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

II.A. July 22, 2019

III. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

III.A. Pursuant to Sections 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consideration and deliberation
of DGBA Level III Grievance of Maria Rodriguez.

III.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney concerning possible legal issues in connection with DGBA Level III grievance of Maria Rodriguez.

III.C. Consultation with attorney regarding: a) pending or contemplated litigation; b) a settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

IV. Reconvene in Open Session

IV.A. Consideration and possible action regarding DGBA Level III Grievance of Maria Rodriguez.

V. Open Forum

V.A. The Board shall allot 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Persons shall sign up as they arrive, indicating the topic upon which they wish to speak. No presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board. As provided by Board Policy, GF(Local), complaints or charges about an employee will be heard by the Board in closed meeting unless the employee complained about request it to be public. Complaints about an employee shall be directed first through provided resolution procedures before addressing the Board.

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Facility Update

VI.B. STAAR EOC Scores

VI.C. Safety Report

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. 2019-2020 Bids for Approval

VII.A.1. Teaching and Office Supplies and Materials

VII.A.2. Janitorial Chemicals and Materials

VII.A.3. Janitorial Paper and Paper Products

VII.A.4. Lumber and Carpentry Supplies and Materials

VII.A.5. Plumbing Hardware Supplies and Materials

VII.A.6. Bus and Automotive Parts

VII.A.7. Gasoline and Oil Products

VII.A.8. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/Heating Repairs and Equipment

VII.A.9. Occupational Therapy Services

VII.A.10. Fire Extinguishers

VII.B. Monthly Tax Report

VII.C. 2019-2020 T-TESS Calendar and Appraisers

VII.D. Workers Comp Insurance Renewal

VII.E. Professional Legal Liability Insurance Renewal

VII.F. Automobile Insurance Renewal

VII.G. Unemployment Compensation Insurance Renewal

VII.H. Master Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with OMNIA Partners

VII.I. JJAEP MOU

VII.J. Audit Engagement

VII.K. Investment Policy

VII.L. Game Worker Stipend

VII.M. Occupational Therapy Services

VIII. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VIII.A. Purchase Orders over $25,000

VIII.A.1. I-Station License/Reading

VIII.A.2. Chiller Plant Condensing Unit

VIII.A.3. Foot Lockers for Athletic Department

VIII.A.4. Content Keeper

VIII.B. Property Casualty Insurance

VIII.C. House Bill 2840:  New Rules for Public Participation at Board Meetings

IX. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

IX.A. Personnel Matters (Tx. Gov. Code 551.074)

IX.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

IX.A.2. Employment of Personnel

IX.A.2.a. New to District

IX.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Personnel

IX.B. Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation

IX.C. Consultation with attorney regarding: a) pending or contemplated litigation; b) a settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

X. Reconvene in Open Session

X.A. Action on any Item Deliberated in Closed Meeting

XI. District Announcements

XII. Adjourn