August 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. MOMENT OF SILENCE

IV. ROLL CALL

V. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)

VI. CONSENT AGENDA:

VI.1. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #16 for Fiscal Year 2011–2012.

VI.2. Consider and Approve Ad-Valorem Tax Refunds for the Month of August, 2012.

VI.3. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Voluntary Employee Benefits, Cancer, Critical Illness Accident,and Heart/Stroke Insurance, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.4. Consider and Renew Agreements/Contracts for Voluntary Employee Benefits, Vision Insurance for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.5. Consider and Approve Renewal of Fiduciary Liability Insurance and Crime Insurance for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.6. Consider and Renew Unemployment Insurance with TASB Risk Mangement Fund for  2012-2013 School Year.

VI.7. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Athletic and P.E. Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP#12-13-2, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.8. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Employee Uniforms, CSP #12-13-4, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.9. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Building Supplies and Materials, CSP #12-13-6, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.10. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Carpentry Supplies, Tools and Equipment, CSP #12-13-7, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.11. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for General Merchandise and School Related Supplies, CSP #12-13-8, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.12. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Custodial Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP #12-13-9, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.13. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Electrical Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP #12-13-10, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.14. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Fencing Materials and Installation, CSP #12-13-11, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.15. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Grounds Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP #12-13-12, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.16. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for HVAC Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP #12-13-13, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.17. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Groceries and Miscellaneous Products, CSP #12-13-15, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.18. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Glass Materials and Installation Services, CSP #12-13-16, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.19. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Medical Supplies, CSP #12-13-18, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.20. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Music Supplies and Instruments, CSP #12-13-19, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.21. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Police Uniforms, Supplies and Equipment CSP #12-13-22, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.22. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Telecommunication Parts and Equipment, CSP #12-13-23, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.23. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Trophies, Incentives, T-shirts and Award Jackets, CSP #12-13-24, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.24. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Printing Services, CSP #12-13-25, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

VI.25. Consider and Approve Contract for Professional Services with International Academy of Emergency Medical Technology, LLC (IAEMT).

VI.26. Consider and Approve Grading Guidelines for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.26.A. Elementary School

VI.26.B. High School

VI.27. Consider and Approve the List of High School Courses for UIL Eligibility Waiver for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.28. Consider and Ratify the Texas State Technical College Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Enrollment Programs for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.29. Consider and Approve the 2012-2013 Hospitality Contract between Los Fresnos CISD and Isla Grand Resort, South Padre Island. 

VI.30. Consider and Approve Provider of Professional Services for the 2012 -2013 School Year

VI.30.A. A New Today Counseling Services

VI.31. Consider and Approve Provider of Professional Services for the 2012 -2013 School Year

VI.31.A. Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

VI.32. Consider and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Los Fresnos CISD and Buckner Children and Family Services (STAR Program) for the 2012- 2013 School Year.

VI.33. Consider and Approve the 2012-2013 HR Timeline for Contract Recommendations, Staff Evaluations and Board Presentation.

VI.34. Consider and Approve the Following for the 2012-2013 School Year:

VI.35. Consider and Approve as Necessary to Add, Revise or Delete Local Policies as Recommended by TASB Policy Service and According to the Instruction Sheet for the TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 94 - To be Adopted on the First Reading.

VI.36. Consider and Ratify Agreements/Contracts for Professional Services for the 2012-2013 School Year:

VI.36.A. Communities in Schools

VI.37. Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Los Fresnos CISD and the Cameron County for Participation in the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.38. Consider and Approve Additional Revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VI.39. Consider and Approve Provider of Professional Services for the 2012-2013School Year:

VI.39.A. Medical Physicians

VI.40. Consider and Approve Provider of Professional Services for the 2012-2013School Year:

VI.40.A. Medical Consultants and Providers

VI.41. Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Los Fresnos CISD Police Department and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

VII. ACTION ITEMS:

VII.1. Discuss and Take Action to Award Agreements/Contracts for General Liability, Law Enforcement Liability, Automobile Liability and Automotive Physical Damage Insurance to Texas Public Entity Group (TPEG) and to Approve Participation in the TPEG via the TPEG Interlocal Agreement.

VII.2. Discuss and Take Action to Propose a Tax Rate and Set the Date for a Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for the 2012 Tax Year.

VII.3. Discuss and Take Action to Award Agreements/Contracts for Educators Legal Insurance to Western World Insurance Group.

VII.4. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Award Agreements/Contracts for Occupational Therapy Services, CSP #12-13-26, for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VII.5. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Award Agreements/Contracts for Physical Therapy Services, CSP #12-13-27, for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VII.6. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Amend Agreements/Contracts for Architectural Services, RFQ #05-06-33, to include the Texas Safe Shelter Initiative Project at Los Fresnos United 9th Grade Campus and to Specify Possible Funding Sources as to Include Local, State, and Federal Sources.

VII.7. Discuss and Take Action to Award Agreements/Contracts for Expansion, Regrading and Recompaction of Existing Bus Parking Area, Bid #11-12-39.

VII.8. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve the Pay Grades and Job Classifications for the 2012-2013 School Year Subject to Funding.

VII.9. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve the Proposed Stipends and Substitute Salary Schedule for 2012-2013 School Year.

VII.10. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve the Proposed List of Salary Supplements for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VII.11. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve Perfect Attendance Incentive for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VII.12. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve EAE/UIL Academic Supplements for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VII.13. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendation/s for the Following Position/s for the 2012-2013 School Year:

VII.13.A. Teacher/s

VII.13.B. Registered Nurse

VII.13.C. Librarian

VII.13.D. Assistant Principal

VII.13.E. Alternative Education Centers Coordinator

VII.13.F. Public Relations Officer/Media Specialist

VIII. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code

IX. OPEN SESSION:

IX.1. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XI. ADJOURNMENT

XII. DISTRICT REPORTS:

XII.1. Financial Reports:

XII.1.A. Portfolio Report

XII.1.B. Summary Revenue and Expenditure Status Reports

XII.1.C. Monthly Disbursements

XII.1.D. Budget Adjustments

XII.2. 2012-2013 Student Handbooks

XII.2.A. Elementary School

XII.2.B. Middle School

XII.2.C. High School

XII.3. 2012-2013 Employee Handbook

XIII. Tax Collection Report

XIV. 2012-2013 Proposed Budget

XV. Consider and Renew Agreements/Contracts for Professional Services, Medical Testing and Screening Services for the 2012-2013 School Year.

XV.1. Pinnacle Medical Management Incorporated

XV.2. Los Fresnos Medicine

XVI. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Athletic and P.E. Uniforms, CSP #12-13-3, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

XVII. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Automotive Repair Parts and Supplies, CSP #12-13-5, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

XVIII. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Farm and Lawn Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP #12-13-14, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

XIX. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Painting Supplies and Small Equipment, CSP #12-13-20, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

XX. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Plumbing Supplies, Equipment and Services, CSP #12-13-21, for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.

XXI. Consider and Approve the 2012-2013 Bilingual / ESL Program Guidelines.

XXII. Middle School

XXIII. Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Calendar

XXIV. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Policy FM(Local) Revisions in the First Reading.

XXV. Athletic Trainer

XXVI. Discuss all Items as Appropriate on Personnel Recommendations.