July 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. 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.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

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

III. Board Announcements

IV. Recognitions

V. Superintendent's Report

VI. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The speaker will be informed when he or she has one (1) minute remaining. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue, nor shall the time per subject exceed ten minutes. Delegations of more than three (3) persons shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against Board members, District employees, or students. Speakers who engage in personal attacks, or use insulting, profane, threatening, or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding employees, public officials, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in BED (LOCAL). Pursuant to Section 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.

VII. Consent Agenda Items

VII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VII.B. Approval of Submission of Certified Estimated 2019 Debt Collections

VII.C. Approval for Award of Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal

VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to the Board of Trustees Approval of JOC#001-2019 Gym HVAC System Replacement at 8800 McPherson Road

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

VII.F. First Reading of Policy CCA (LOCAL) - Local Revenue Sources Bond Issues

VII.G. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between United Independent School District and the City of Laredo concerning Student-Parent Reunification Process Involving School Campus Emergency Evacuations 

VII.H. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between United Independent School District and Webb County, Texas concerning Student-Parent Reunification Process Involving School Campus Emergency Evacuations

VII.I. Approval of the 2019-2020 Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Webb County Juvenile Board and United Independent School District

VII.J. Approval of the 2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct "Internally" recommended changes and authorize legal counsel to modify as deemed necessary or required by law 

VII.K. Approval of Business and Life Skills Course for Local Credit

VII.L. Approval of Disposition of Technology Equipment

VII.M. First and Final Reading of Board Policy FFH (LOCAL)

VII.N. First and Final Reading of Board Policy FFI (LOCAL)

VII.O. Second and Final Reading of Policy Update 113 affecting Local Policies (See Attached List)

VIII. Items for Individual Consideration

VIII.A. Approval of Donations

VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of April 2019

VIII.C. Approval of United ISD Appraisal Calendar for the 2019-2020 School Year

VIII.D. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between United ISD and Laredo College concerning Student-Parent Reunification Process Involving School Campus Emergency

VIII.E. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between United ISD and Webb County Head Start at Centeno and Roosevelt Elementary Schools

VIII.F. Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between Webb County and United ISD for Juvenile J.P. Court Coordinators

VIII.G. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

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

IX.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Attorney
TGC 551.074  Personnel Matters

IX.A.1. Discussion Re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

IX.A.2. Status of On-going Audits

IX.A.2.a. Student Activity Fund Audits: Finley Elem, Kazen Elem, Clark Elem., Trautmann Middle-6th Grade, Clark Middle, United Middle and LBJ High School

IX.A.2.b. Energy Management Dept. Employee Overtime

IX.A.2.c. Energy Management Dept. Utilities Billing and Usage

IX.A.2.d. Kronos Timekeeping System

IX.A.2.e. Extra Duty Pay - Campus Professionals

IX.A.2.f. Magnet High Schools Admittance Procedures

IX.A.2.g. Athletic Dept. Gates Receipts

IX.A.2.h. After School Adventures Program

IX.A.2.i. Migrant Education Program Grant

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

XI. Adjournment