January 22, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
U. S. Flag:   
Texas Flag:   

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of MHS and VMHS choir students for making the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir

III.2. Recognition of MHS band student for making the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band

III.3. Recognition of Mission FFA Radio Broadcast Team for competing at State

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions

VI. Presentations to the Board

VII. Discussion and Possible Action

VII.1. Consider Superintendent's Contract and Compensation

VII.2. Mission Junior High School (MJrHS) Kitchen/Dining Addition/Renovations

VII.2.a. Consider and Approve Selection of Architect/Engineer for MJrHS Kitchen and Dining Addition/Renovations RFQ 52002-14

VII.2.b. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for MJrHS Kitchen and Dining Addition/Renovation

VII.3. Construction of Canopies at MJrHS and Alton Memorial Junior High School

VII.3.a. Consider and Approve Selection of Architect/Engineer for Construction of Canopies at MJrHS and Alton Memorial Junior High School RFQ 52003-14

VII.3.b. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for Construction of Canopies at MJrHS and Alton Memorial Junior High School

VII.4. Cantu Elementary Fire Sprinkler System

VII.4.a. Consider and Approve Selection of Architect/Engineer for Cantu Elementary School Fire Sprinkler System RFQ 52004-14

VII.4.b. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for Cantu Elementary School Fire Sprinkler System

VII.5. Tom Landry and VMHS Stadium Turf and Re-Surfacing of the Tracks

VII.5.a. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Design Build Proposals for Tom Landry Stadium and VMHS Stadium Turf and Re-Surfacing of the Tracks

VII.5.b. Consider the Selection of Architect/Engineer as District Representative in the Design Build Procurement Method for Tom Landry Stadium and VMHS Stadium Turf and Re-Surfacing of the Tracks

VII.5.c. Consider and Approve Advertisement of Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for Tom Landry Stadium and VMHS Stadium Turf and Re-Surfacing of the Tracks

VII.6. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Substantial Completion for the R. Cantu Jr. High School MEP Project

VII.7. Consideration and Approval for the Schematic Designs for the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Expansion Project

VII.8. Consideration and Approval to Change the Fiscal Year Start Date beginning with the 2015-2016 Academic Year

VII.9. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:

VII.9.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

VII.9.b. Director for Fine Arts

VII.9.c. Special Education Supervisor

VII.9.d. Special Education Speech Language Pathologist

VII.9.e. Purchasing Specialist

VII.9.f. Mission High School Assistant Principals (2)

VII.9.g. Veterans Memorial High School Assistant Principal

VII.10. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to CJ(LOCAL)

VII.11. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)

VIII. Items to Consider: The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA. Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.

VIII.1. Approval of Adoption for TASB-initiated and changes to LOCAL board policies, as a part of Policy Update 98 and locally-initiated changes as follows:
BBE(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - AUTHORITY
CJ(LOCAL) - CONTRACTED SERVICES
DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS
DFFA(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE -FINANCIAL EXIGENCY
DFFB(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - PROGRAM CHANGE
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DNA(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF TEACHERS
EC(LOCAL): SCHOOL DAY
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
EIC(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - CLASS RANKING
FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT
GF(LOCAL) - PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

VIII.2. Approval of Additional 2013-2014 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers

VIII.3. Approval of Election Ordinance for May 10, 2014, Board of Trustee Election

VIII.4. Election Calendar for May 10, 2014, Board of Trustee Election

VIII.5. Approval of Resolution with the City of Mission to Conduct a Joint Election on May 10, 2014

VIII.6. Approval of the Election Services Contract for the May 10, 2014 Mission CISD Board of Trustees Election with the Hidalgo County Elections Administrator

VIII.7. Approval of Request from Hidalgo County to use Mission CISD's facilities for the Primary (March 4, 2014), Runoff (May 27, 2014), and General Election (November 4, 2014)

VIII.8. Approval of Statement of Impact Amendment from South Texas Technologies, Inc.

VIII.9. Approval of Statement of Impact Amendment from IDEA Public Schools

VIII.10. Approval of Statement of Impact Amendment from Jubilee Academic Center

VIII.11. Recommendation and Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VIII.11.a. Second Language Acquisition Approach RFP#23202-14

VIII.11.b. Staff Development Contract for Chris Langhorn, 5th Column Math

VIII.11.c. Tyler SIS Renewal Contract

VIII.12. Approval of Bids and Proposals

VIII.12.a. Award of Award and Incentive Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP# 30000-14

VIII.12.b. Award of Teaching and Instructional Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#24000-14

VIII.12.c. Award of Building Material, Hardware and Lumber Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#15035-14

VIII.12.d. Award of Music and Theater Equipment and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP70000-14

VIII.12.e. Award of Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#25010-14

VIII.12.f. Award Athletic Equipment and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#20000-14

VIII.12.g. Award Employee Uniforms Contract for FY2014 RFP#32005-14

VIII.13. Financial Reports as of December 31, 2013

VIII.14. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VIII.15. Approval of Budget Amendments

VIII.16. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of November 2013

IX. Executive Session

IX.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)

IX.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)

IX.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Texas Gov’t Code § 551.072)

IX.4. Consider Superintendent's Contract and Compensation  (Gov't Code Section 551.074)

IX.5. Deliberation of a Complaint or Charge Brought Against an Employee of the School District by Another Employee (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.082)

X. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session

XI. Board Information Items

XI.1. Budget Calendar for 2014-2015 Fiscal Year

XI.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of December 2013

XI.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes

XII. Important Dates to Remember

XII.1. February 5, 2014    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings    Times to be Announced

XII.2. February 12, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

XIII. Adjournment