Public Meeting Public Notice: January 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance: Krystal Gonzalez, Third Grade Student at Mims Elementary
Texas Pledge: Katie Munoz, Third Grade Student at Marcell Elementary

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Appreciation to the City of Mission, Mr. Norberto Salinas, Mayor, Mr. Julio Cerda, City Manager, Mr. Roberto Salinas, Director of Public Works, and Mr. Javier Hinojosa, Hinojosa Civil Engineering for the Construction of Sidewalks in Front of Escobar/Rios Elementary School

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Discussion and Possible Action

V.1. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with HVAC Contractor in the Order of Selection for the Veterans Memorial High School Chiller Replacement Project

V.2. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Javier Hinojosa, Civil Engineering, for the Veterans Memorial High School Agriculture Department Addition

V.3. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with Contractor in the Order of Selection for the K. White Junior High School Kitchen Renovation Project

V.4. Consideration and Approval of a New Proposed Location for the New Kitchen/Dining Room Addition/Renovation at Waitz Elementary School

V.5. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate, and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Leal Elementary School Drainage Improvements

V.6. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Javier Hinojosa, Civil Engineering, for Services for Drainage Improvements at Leal Elementary School

V.7. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate, and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Veterans Memorial High School Drainage Improvements

V.8. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Javier Hinojosa, Civil Engineering, for Services for Drainage Improvements at Veterans Memorial High School

V.9. Consideration and Approval of Negotiated Proposal from Hot Rod Mechanical for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project

V.10. Consideration and Approval of Final Design and Development of Plans and Specifications for the Veterans Memorial High School Field House

V.11. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate, and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Proposed New Transportation Facility

V.12. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Javier Hinojosa, Civil Engineering, for Assessment Services for the Proposed New Transportation Facility

V.13. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate, and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Roofing at Lee Field House

V.14. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Rick Hinojosa, Structural Engineering, for Services for Roofing at Lee Field House

V.15. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate, and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Roofing of the Old Cafeteria at Castro Elementary School

V.16. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Rick Hinojosa, Structural Engineering, for a Roofing Assessment of the Old Cafeteria at Castro Elementary School

V.17. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate, and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Roofing of the District Warehouse

V.18. Consideration and Approval to Enter into Contract with Rick Hinojosa, Structural Engineering for a Roofing Assessment of the District Warehouse

V.19. Discussion and Approval of Reclassification of Dietician for Child Nutrition Program Position

V.20. Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Termination of Teacher's Probationary Contract at the End of its Term

V.21. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)

V.22. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for

V.22.a. Alton Elementary Principal

V.22.b. Project Director for Safe Schools/Healthy Students

V.22.c. Other Position(s) Requiring Board Approval

V.23. Consideration and Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over

V.23.a. School City License Renewal for 2011-2012 School Year - $ 96,875

V.23.b. English-Spanish Bilingual Dictionary ELL STAAR Accommodation - $55,420

VI. 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.

VI.1. Approval of First Reading for TASB-Initiated Localized Updates:
Policy Updates 91 and 92, affecting local policies:
BQ(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS (revising)
CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES – INVESTMENTS (revising)

CLA(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT –
                            SECURITY (deleting)
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revising)
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS – NONRENEWAL (revising)
EFAA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - SELECTION and ADOPTION
                              (revising)
FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION,
                            HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION (revising)
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
                          (revising)
GRA(LOCAL): RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - STATE and
                             LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES (deleting)
DFF(LOCAL): TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - REDUCTION IN FORCE
                            (deleting)
DFFA(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - FINANCIAL EXIGENCY (adding)
DFFB(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - PROGRAM CHANGE (adding)

VI.2. Approval of Plan to Implement Early College High School

VI.3. Budget Considerations and Guidance

VI.4. Financial Reports as of December 31, 2011

VI.5. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VI.6. Approval of Budget Amendments

VI.7. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of November 2011

VI.8. Approval of Recommendation of Bids and Proposals

VI.8.a. RFP 25050-12 MCISD E-Rate Services

VII. Executive Session

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

VII.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 (Gov’t Code §551.074)

VII.3. Deliberation of a Complaint or Charge Brought Against an Employee of the School District by Another Employee (Tex. Gov't Code §551.082)

VII.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Gov’t Code Section 551.072)

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

IX. Board Information Items

IX.1. Budget Calendar and Process for 2012-2013 Fiscal Year

IX.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of December 2011

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

X. Important Dates to Remember

X.1. February 8, 2012 Board of Trustees Committee Meetings Times to be Announced

X.2. February 15, 2012 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

XI. Adjournment

January 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting

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