June 19, 2013 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. Recognitions

IV.A. TASB MEDIA HONOR ROLL

IV.B. 2013 ANTI-GANG POSTER CONTEST AWARDS

IV.C. UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL MAVERETTES – MA NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION – NATIONAL CHAMPS

IV.D. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL – VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

IV.E. J. B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – BASEBALL TEAM – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

IV.F. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – BASEBALL TEAM – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. Update on Citizens Bond Committee

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval to Designate Norma Farabough to Calculate 2013 Tax Rate

VI.C. Annual Renewal of District Workers' Compensation Insurance Program

VI.D. Approval of Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse certain Expenditures with borrowing proceeds in an amount not to exceed $ 125,000,000

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

VI.F. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Texas A & M University (TAMU) and United ISD

VI.G. Approval of a Utility Easement for AEP Texas Central Company for Science Wing at Untied South High School

VI.H. Action to Approve a Five (5) Year Lease Extension with Webb County concerning the Head Start Program located on UISD property (Finley Elementary School)

VI.I. Action to Approve a Five (5) Year Lease  with Webb County concerning the Head Start Program located on UISD Property (Prada Elementary School)

VI.J. Approval of Request from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Board Minutes for the Month of May and June 2013

VII.B. Donations

VII.C. Approval of Endorsement of Candidate to fill a Position on the TASB Board of Directors

VII.D. First Reading of Policy DFE (LOCAL):  Termination of Employment - Resignation

VII.E. First Reading of Policy FNCA (LOCAL):  Student Conduct - Dress Code

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

VIII.A. 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

VIII.A.1. Report on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by Juan M. Narvaez pertaining to 5.991 acres of tract out of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”).  The Property is owned by Juan M. Narvaez is located on the east side of U.S. Highway 83 (South Zapata Highway) 

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

VIII.B.1. Level III Grievance for P. Lopez

VIII.C. 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

VIII.C.1. United Middle School Student Activity Audit

VIII.C.2. Status of on-going Audits

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

IX.A. Report and possible action on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by Juan M. Narvaez pertaining to 5.991 acres of tract out of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”).  The Property is owned by Juan M. Narvaez is located on the east side of U.S. Highway 83 (South Zapata Highway)

IX.B. Action re: Level III Grievance of P. Lopez

X. Adjournment