July 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Pledge of Allegiance

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

II. 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.

III. 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. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.

IV. Consent Agenda Items

IV.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

IV.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

IV.C. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Board Officers and United ISD Personnel to make Deposits and Withdrawals with the BBVA Compass Bank

IV.D. Approval of Submission of Certified Estimated 2012 Debt Collections

IV.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of District Health Insurance Plan

IV.F. Consideration for approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for RFQ 080-2011 Design/Build Services for Construction of New Science Labs for Alexander, Lyndon B. Johnson and United South High Schools

IV.G. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

IV.H. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the District to Sell Surplus Personal Property - School Buses (2)

IV.I. Approval of Requests from Board Members re:  Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

IV.J. Approval of Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Webb County Juvenile Board and United ISD for the 2012-2013 School Year

IV.K. Approval of District Goals for the 2012-2013 School Year

IV.L. Approval of PDAS Appraisers for the 2012-2013 School Year

IV.M. Approval of PDAS Appraisal Calendar for the 2012-2013 School Year

V. Items for Individual Consideration

V.A. Board Minutes for the Month of June 2012

V.B. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to decide on the Public Meeting, Time & Place to discuss the 2012-2013 Budget and Proposed 2012 Tax Rate

V.C. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to Vote on the 2012 Proposed Tax Rate that will be Published in the Notice for the Public Hearing

V.D. Discussion/Action to Nominate TASB Board Representative

V.E. First and Final Reading of CKE (Regulation) – “Ticketing as a Last Resort”

V.F. First Reading of Policy EIF (LOCAL) - Academic Achievement - Graduation

V.G. First Reading of Policy FFAF(LOCAL) in Update 94: Wellness and Health Services - Care Plans

V.H. First Reading of Policy GKG (LOCAL) - Community Relations - School Volunteer Program  

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

VI.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel re: legal claims involved in the removal of the UT Longhorn Logo from UHS areas

VI.A.2. Consultation with legal counsel re: Disposition of Board’s previously proposed nonrenewal of employment of Enrique Garza and on the due process hearing requested by Enrique Garza on the proposed nonrenewal in light of the resignation of employment by Enrique Garza.

VI.A.3. Consultation with legal counsel re: Resolution authorizing an expenditure for the protection and advancement of interests pertaining to the Webb County School Lands and Attorney Fee Agreement with Law Firm of Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales in connection with Webb County School Lands.

VI.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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. Discussion of request for authorization to close purchase of several tracts from EG Ranch, Ltd. being generally described as approximately 51 acres located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill

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

VI.C.1. Consider Appointment of Princpal for Clark Elementary School

VI.C.2. Consider Enrique Garza’s request to rescind resignation pursuant to Board Policy DFE

VI.C.3. Board shall consider the designee’s recommendation re: the nonrenewal of Rosa Elizondo’s term contract and allow parties to present oral arguments to Board

VI.C.4. Board shall consult with legal counsel re: accept, reject or modify the designee’s recommendation re: the nonrenewal of Rosa Elizondo’s term contract

VI.D. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

VI.D.1. Antonio Gonzalez Middle School Student Activity Audit

VI.D.2. Status of on-going Audits

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

VII.A. Appointment of Principal for Clark Elementary School

VII.B. Action re: Enrique Garza’s request to rescind resignation pursuant to Board Policy DFE

VII.C. Discussion and possible action with respect to request for authorization to close purchase of several tracts from EG Ranch, Ltd. being generally described as approximately 51 acres located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill

VII.D. Action re: authorizing legal counsel to proceed re: claims to be filed to forcibly remove the UT Longhorn Logo from UHS areas and other matters incident thereto

VII.E. Board shall take action to accept,  reject or modify the designee’s recommendation re: the nonrenewal of Rosa Elizondo’s term contract and take final action re: the nonrenewal of Rosa Elizondo’s term contract

VII.F. Action re: disposition of Board’s previously proposed nonrenewal of employment of Enrique Garza and on the due process hearing requested by Enrique Garza on the proposed nonrenewal in light of the resignation of employment by Enrique Garza.

VII.G. Action re: approval of Resolution authorizing an expenditure for the protection and advancement of interests pertaining to the Webb County School Lands and Attorney Fee Agreement with Law Firm of Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales in connection with Webb County School Lands.

VIII. Adjournment