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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
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III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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III.A. District Highlights
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III.B. Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
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IV.A. LSG Progress and Accountability Goal 1: GPMS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
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V.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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V.A.a. Approval of Accounts Payable.
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V.A.b. Approval of the Financial Statements for August 2026.
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V.A.c. Approval of the Report of Monthly Tax Collections for August 2026
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V.A.d. Approval of the Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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V.A.e. Approval of Investment Report: 4th Quarter (June 2026, July 2026, August 2026)
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V.A.f. Approval of Investment Report for Fiscal Year ending August 2026.
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V.A.g. Approval of Resolution of annual Review of Donna ISO Investment Policy and strategies.
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V.A.h. Approval to award vendors Evelyn Cardenas and Donna Therapy Group for Request for Qualifications RFQ 082826-342 Speech Therapy Services.
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V.A.i. Approval to award vendor Digital Office Systems for Request for Proposals RFP 072826-905 Print Management Services.
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V.A.j. Approval of Phase II Remodeling and Culinary Arts for Donna High School project change order.
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V.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
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V.B.a. Approve Donna ISD Library Materials Procurement List.
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V.B.b. Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program allowing DISD to provide flexible hours and days of attendance for students who meet at least one of the requirements in the Texas Education Code 29.0822(a)
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V.B.c. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Region One Educational Service Center Adult Education and Donna Independent School District.
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V.B.d. Approval for Donna High School Early College High School and PTECH Academy Interlocal Agreement & Donna North High School PTECH Academy Interlocal Agreement.
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V.B.e. Approval for Interlocal Agreement between UT-Austin OnRamps Program and Donna ISD for 2026-2027.
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V.B.f. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Donna ISD and Hidalgo County for the acceptance of a $20,000 donation to support the Donna North Animal Science Program.
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V.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
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V.C.a. Approval of Voluntary Resignation Incentive Program.
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V.C.b. Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser for Ms. Thalia Juarez.
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V.D. SUPPORT SERVICES
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V.D.a. Approve minutes for the Special Board meeting on September 1, 2026.
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V.D.b. Approve minutes for the Regular Board meeting on September 8, 2026.
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V.D.c. Approve minutes for the Special Board meeting on September 28, 2026.
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VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084. |
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VI.A. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel Matters
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VI.B. Discussion and Consideration of the Tier 2 Enhanced Monitoring Review and action plan for Donna High School.
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VI.C. Discussion on Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report.
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VI.D. Discussion and consideration of C-3405-17-E; Castillo v. Donna ISD
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VI.E. Discussion and consideration regarding delegation of authority to negotiate Lone Finalist contractual agreement.
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VI.F. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with School Attorney.
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VII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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VII.A. Discussion and possible Action to approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
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VII.B. Discussion and possible action of the Tier 2 Enhanced Monitoring Review and action plan for Donna High School.
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VII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding C-3405-17-E; Castillo v. Donna ISD
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VII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding delegation of authority to negotiate Lone Finalist contractual agreement.
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VIII. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting | |
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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| Presenter: |
Jose R. Reyna, Board President
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
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III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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III.A. District Highlights
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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III.B. Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
Review Intruder Detection Audit Report findings.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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IV.A. LSG Progress and Accountability Goal 1: GPMS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
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| Presenter: |
Stephanie Powelson-Garza
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Description:
Lone Star Governance Presentation of Goal 1 Math at BOY.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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V.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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V.A.a. Approval of Accounts Payable.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
See Exhibits: Accounts Payable for the month of September 2026.
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V.A.b. Approval of the Financial Statements for August 2026.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
See Exhibits: Financial statements for General Fund, Child Nutrition, Debt Service, Health Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Capital Projects.
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V.A.c. Approval of the Report of Monthly Tax Collections for August 2026
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
See Exhibits: Monthly Tax Collections on Current and Delinquent Taxes.
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V.A.d. Approval of the Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
Approval of the Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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V.A.e. Approval of Investment Report: 4th Quarter (June 2026, July 2026, August 2026)
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
See Exhibits: Balance of Investments 4th Quarter ending August 2026.
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V.A.f. Approval of Investment Report for Fiscal Year ending August 2026.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
See Exhibits: Fiscal Year ending August 2026.
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V.A.g. Approval of Resolution of annual Review of Donna ISO Investment Policy and strategies.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
The Public funds Investment Act requires the investment policy and strategies of the district to be reviewed annually. It also requires that the Board of Trustees adopt a written isntrument stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and strategies.
Policy CDA (Legal) and Policy CDA (Local) |
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V.A.h. Approval to award vendors Evelyn Cardenas and Donna Therapy Group for Request for Qualifications RFQ 082826-342 Speech Therapy Services.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
Donna Independent School District sought out qualifications for Speech Therapy Services to ensure that Donna ISD has qualified providers available to meet the speech and language needs of students. These services are essential to supporting students who require speech, language, and communication interventions as part of their educational needs. The awarded contract is for one (1) year, school year 2026-2027 with the option to extend for two (2) additional years in one (1) year increments.
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V.A.i. Approval to award vendor Digital Office Systems for Request for Proposals RFP 072826-905 Print Management Services.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
The desktop printers will provide the campuses with additional printing capacity and flexibility during periods of high demand. Having reliable printing equipment available will help ensure that campus operations continue smoothly and that the teachers can meet their instructional responsibilities in a timely manner. The contract term will be a three (3) year term.
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V.A.j. Approval of Phase II Remodeling and Culinary Arts for Donna High School project change order.
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| Presenter: |
Alfonso H. Perez
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Description:
The Donna Independent School District is requesting approval of a change order for the Remodeling and Culinary Arts Project at Donna High School. These changes are needed to ensure the project is completed properly, safely, and in accordance with the needs of the Culinary Arts program.
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V.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
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V.B.a. Approve Donna ISD Library Materials Procurement List.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
Senate Bill 13 requires the review and board approval of library materials procurement list prior to purchasing library materials. The proposed procurement list was posted in the Donna ISD website for 30 days for public viewing and comment prior to board review and approval as per Sentate Bill 13 requirements. See attached proposed procurement list.
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V.B.b. Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program allowing DISD to provide flexible hours and days of attendance for students who meet at least one of the requirements in the Texas Education Code 29.0822(a)
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda
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Description:
This had been approved in April; the new application requires data to be shared with the board.
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V.B.c. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Region One Educational Service Center Adult Education and Donna Independent School District.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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V.B.d. Approval for Donna High School Early College High School and PTECH Academy Interlocal Agreement & Donna North High School PTECH Academy Interlocal Agreement.
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| Presenter: |
Deborah Medrano
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Description:
Approval for Texas College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) — ECHS and PTECH Academy Models.
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V.B.e. Approval for Interlocal Agreement between UT-Austin OnRamps Program and Donna ISD for 2026-2027.
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| Presenter: |
Deborah Medrano
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Description:
Approval for Interlocal Agreement between UT-Austin OnRamps Program and Donna ISD for 2026-2027. Both parties are collaborating to offer eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses while attending high school and receive simultaneous academic credits from UT Austin and DISD high school.
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V.B.f. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Donna ISD and Hidalgo County for the acceptance of a $20,000 donation to support the Donna North Animal Science Program.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
In accordance with district policy, all donations to Donna ISD require Board approval. The funds will be used to enhance and support the Donna North Animal Science Program.
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V.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
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V.C.a. Approval of Voluntary Resignation Incentive Program.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda
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Description:
The initiative is intended to support organizational planning, staffing adjustments, and/or financial sustainability while providing eligible employees with an optional transition opportunity.
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V.C.b. Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser for Ms. Thalia Juarez.
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| Presenter: |
Lydia Lugo
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Description:
Ms. Juarez, Garza Elementary Assistant Principal completed the Region I T-TESS & AEL required training and meets the qualifications to be a T-TESS appraiser for the 2026-2027 school year. An appraiser may also be called upon to serve as the second appraiser of a teacher upon request.
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V.D. SUPPORT SERVICES
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V.D.a. Approve minutes for the Special Board meeting on September 1, 2026.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
As per policy BE (Local) the written minutes of all meetings shall be approved by vote of the board and signed by the Board President and the Board Secretary.
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V.D.b. Approve minutes for the Regular Board meeting on September 8, 2026.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
As per policy BE (Local), the written minutes of all meetings shall be approved by vote of the board and signed by the Board President and the Board President and the Board Secretary.
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V.D.c. Approve minutes for the Special Board meeting on September 28, 2026.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
As per policy BE (Local), the written minutes of all meetings shall be approved by vote of the board and signed by the Board President and the Board Secretary.
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VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084. |
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| Subject: |
VI.A. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel Matters
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| Subject: |
VI.B. Discussion and Consideration of the Tier 2 Enhanced Monitoring Review and action plan for Donna High School.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
Review Intruder Detection Audits for DHS from past years and review the action plan.
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VI.C. Discussion on Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report.
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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Description:
Review Intruder Detection Audit Report findings.
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VI.D. Discussion and consideration of C-3405-17-E; Castillo v. Donna ISD
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VI.E. Discussion and consideration regarding delegation of authority to negotiate Lone Finalist contractual agreement.
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VI.F. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with School Attorney.
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| Subject: |
VII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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| Subject: |
VII.A. Discussion and possible Action to approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
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| Presenter: |
Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
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| Subject: |
VII.B. Discussion and possible action of the Tier 2 Enhanced Monitoring Review and action plan for Donna High School.
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| Subject: |
VII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding C-3405-17-E; Castillo v. Donna ISD
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VII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding delegation of authority to negotiate Lone Finalist contractual agreement.
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| Subject: |
VIII. ADJOURN
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| Presenter: |
Jose R. Reyna, Board President
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