Public Meeting Agenda: May 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A. Student Recognition

B. Attendance/Enrollment Report

OPEN FORUM

Description: At regular meetings the Board shall allot a maximum of 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed five minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board. The Board shall not deliberate or decide regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. 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 to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. [MISD Board Policy BED(Local)]

ACTION AGENDA

A. Curriculum & Instruction

A.1. Discussion and possible action on consulting agreements under $10,000

A.2. Discussion and possible action on consulting agreements above $10,000

B. Business Office

B.1. Discussion and possible action on external auditor

B.2. Discussion and possible action on selection of company to provide Security Guard Services in response to RFP #042314-250

C. Superintendent

C.1. Discussion and possible action on approving and adopting resolution authorizing the sale of 8.35 acres, more or less out of Blocks 2 and 3, Silver Addition, Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas

C.2. Discussion and possible action on accepting bid offered by the Rio Grande Valley Live Stock Show, Inc. to purchase 8.35 acres, more or less out of Blocks 2 and 3, Silver Addition, Mercedes, Hidalgo, County, Texas

C.3. Discussion and possible action on Encore MEDITEC Program - GEAR UP

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Curriculum & Instruction

A.1. Discussion and possible action on Memorandum of Understanding between Mercedes ISD and University of Texas Pan American for Concurrent Enrollment Program

A.2. Discussion and possible action on Students attending summer courses offered by South Texas College

B. Governance

B.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of Minutes for the following meeting:

B.1.a. Special Board Meeting, February 24, 2014

B.2. Discussion and possible action on TASB Policy Update 99 [Second Reading], affecting local policies
- BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY
- BP(LOCAL): ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
- CFEA(LOCAL): PAYROLL PROCEDURES - SALARY DEDUCTIONS AND REDUCTIONS
- CK(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT
- DAC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES - OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR PERSONNEL
DECISIONS
- EHDC(LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION
- FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
- FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND
RETALIATION

C. Business Office

C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for April 2014

C.2. Discussion and possible action on Tax Collections Report for March 2014

C.3. Discussion and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for March 2014

C.4. Discussion and possible action on Investment Report ending March 31, 2014

C.5. Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment #8 General Operations

D. Facilities

D.1. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of Facilities/Equipment

E. Federal Programs

E.1. Discussion and possible action on contract between Mercedes ISD and University of Texas Pan American for Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)

F. Human Resource

F.1. Discussion and possible action on Paid Holidays for auxiliary personnel in positions filled for 12 months for the 2014-2015 school year

G. Safe Schools

G.1. Discussion and possible action on Student out of Valley Trip Requests

G.2. Discussion and possible action on waiving of the elementary dress code for the last two weeks of school

G.3. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of Donations

G.3.a. $200 - McAfee Insurance Agency and $200 - Fenix Autism Awareness Bike Rally for Special Ed Life Skills Trip

G.3.b. $700 donation for the Mercedes Football Program from Jesse Cabrera a Mercedes resident

H. Special Education

H.1. Discussion and possible action on Special Education Summer Program

I. Superintendent

I.1. Discussion and possible action on Statement of Impact from IDEA Public Schools #108-807

I.2. Discussion and possible action on Memorandum of Understanding with Coastal Bend College

I.3. Discussion and possible action on program Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (TODASTWD)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Description: If, during the course of this meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sub-chapters D and E. The Board may consult with legal counsel on a matter discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.

A. Personnel, pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code and Attorney consultation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code

A.1. Resignations, terminations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, duties, and discipline of Professional, Paraprofessional and Non-Contract Employees; Teacher Substitutes and Substitutes for Maintenance, Transportation, and Cafeteria Department

A.2. Discussion and possible approval of Mr. Mike Uribe settlement agreement with Mercedes I.S.D.

B. Economic Development, pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code.

B.1. Discussion on commercial or financial information/capital investments regarding economic development

C. Discussion of Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

A. Discussion and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session

INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive)

Reminder...
Regular June Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, June 9, 2014

ADJOURNMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION(May be reconvened, if necessary)

May 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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