April 16, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. United High School Larriettes - National Champions High Kick Winners awarded by Marching Auxiliary

IV.B. McDonald’s All-American Basketball Award - Andy Garcia

IV.C. MVP 29-5A District Basketball - JBA - Chris Martinez

IV.D. MVP 29-5A District Soccor - LBJ - Felix Garcia set record for most goals in Texas history

IV.E. Dr. Myrtha Villarreal - Recipient of the Billy T. Cowart Award: Bilingual Education for Excellence in Education

IV.F. Beverly Herrera - Alexander High School - HEB Teacher of the Year Regional Winner

IV.G. Three Col. Santos Elementary School students were nominated for the National Young Scholars Program and invited to attend the Junior Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference in Washington, D.C. in January 2009.

IV.H. Col. Santos Benavides Bronkettes Dance Teams: National Championships in Novelty, Military and Kick

V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information.

VI. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

VI.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VI.A.1. Level III Grievance of Claudia M. Lopez

VI.A.2. Level III Grievance of Humberto Gonzalez

VI.A.3. Level III Grievance of Roberto Villarreal

VI.A.4. Internal Auditor's Duties and Responsiblities

VI.A.5. Superintendent's Duties and Responsiblities

VI.B. 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property

VI.B.1. Report on status of negotiations for the purchase of approximately 12 acres in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd. or a tender of a good faith offer to purchase the property located in south Laredo east of Southgate Blvd.

VI.B.2. Report on status of amending the Settlement Agreement referenced in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1; United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et al; in County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas and the timing of the Closings on the Quiote 20-acre tract, the Quiote 12-acre tract and the Shiloh 12-acre tract, (and the platting of such property); all located north of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop 20.

VII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

VII.A. Action regarding Level III Grievance of Claudia M. Lopez

VII.B. Action regarding Level III Grievance of Humberto Gonzalez

VII.C. Action regarding Level III Grievance of Roberto Villarreal

VII.D. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of an approximate 12-acre tract of land, in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd. or proceeding with the tender of a good faith offer for the purchase of the property.

VII.E. Discussion and possible action with respect to revising the Settlement Agreement pertaining to the Closing and platting of the Quiote 20-acre tract, Quiote 12-acre tract and Shiloh 12-acre tract, all located north of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop 20.

VIII. Consent Agenda Items

VIII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VIII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

VIII.C. Approval of Tax Refunds

VIII.D. Approval of Resolution providing a 15% Collection Fee on Delinquent Taxes unpaid as of July 1, 2008 as provided by Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code

VIII.E. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VIII.F. Renewal of District Property and Casualty Insurance

VIII.G. Approval of Individual Teacher Awards below Recommended Range of Texas Educator Excellence Grant Cycle 3

VIII.H. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of May 2008

VIII.I. Second Reading of DBB (LOCAL) - Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Medical Examinations and Communicable Diseases

VIII.J. Second Reading of FFAD (LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases

IX. Items for Individual Consideration

IX.A. Board Minutes

IX.A.1. Board Workshop - 2-11-08 Regular Board Meeting - 3-26-08

IX.B. Donations

IX.C. Discussion/Action re: Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendation of April 1, 2008 for New UISD Bond Election

IX.D. Approval of Request for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United DD Hachar Elementary for $15,000.00, Kennedy/Zapata Elementary for $15,000.00, Juarez/Lincoln Elementary for $15,000.00, Arndt Elementary $15,000.00 and Salvador Gracia Middle School for $15,000.00.

IX.E. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) as the Construction Delivery Method of Procurement for Future Construction Projects and Authorization to Superintendent or Designee to Execute Resulting Contract

IX.F. Approval of Resolution Nominating Roberto J. Santos for Region One Superintendent of the Year

X. Adjournment