Public Meeting Public Notice: October 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Pledge to the U. S. Flag - Alexandra Salinas, R. Cantu Junior High School
Pledge to Texas Flag - Michael Garza, K. White Junior High School

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of Schools Attaining Ratings of Meets Adequate Yearly Progress - Castro Elementary School, Midkiff Elementary School, Mims Elementary School, and Veterans Memorial High School

III.2. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned AP Scholar Awards

III.3. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned National Hispanic Recognition from the College Board

III.4. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned Commended Student Honors from the National Merit Scholarship Program

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Presentations to the Board

V.1. Presentation by Hellas Construction, Inc. on Artificial Turf

V.2. Workers' Compensation Solutions Presentation by Edwards Risk Management, Inc - October 2012

V.3. Region One Presentation of Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)

V.4. Presentation on Business Case Analysis Results from DMI Entegral Solutions

VI. Discussion and Possible Action

VI.1. Consider Resolution in Support of the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Bond Referendum for Countywide Drainage Improvements

VI.2. Discussion and Approval to Commit Campus Excess Balances from Campus Allocated Budget for Campus Special Projects

VI.3. Discussion and Approval of Business Case Analysis Results from DMI Entegral Solutions for Cantu Elementary, Central Office and three (3) other Campuses

VI.4. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #3 for the Installation of a Cooling Tower Basin Equalizer Line for the Veteran's Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project

VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Veterans Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project

VI.6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Waitz Elementary Kitchen Renovation Project

VI.7. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Roofing Projects at Bryan, Cantu, Salinas, Waitz Elementary Schools, Roosevelt and K. White Junior High School

VI.8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Overlay Project

VI.9. 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 Field House Project

VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #3 for the Time Extension due to Delays from the Manufacturer of the Boiler for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project

VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #4 for Two (2) New Condensate Pumps for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project

VI.12. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:

VI.12.a. Executive Director for Elementary Education

VI.12.b. Coordinator for Parental Involvement Services

VI.12.c. Special Education Counselor

VI.12.d. Bilingual Strategist

VI.12.e. ESL Strategist

VI.13. Consider District and Campus Standards of Dress

VI.14. Consider Superintendent's Evaluation Performance and Expectations

VII. 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.

VII.1. Approval of Additional 2012-2013 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser

VII.2. Approval of Statement of Impact Amendment from South Texas Educational Technologies, Inc.

VII.3. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VII.4. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of August 2012

VII.5. Approval of Budget Amendments

VII.6. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VII.6.a. School City License Renewal for 2012-2013

VII.6.b. Destinos Curso 3 Supplemental Academic Intervention Software

VII.7. Approval of Bids and Proposals

VII.7.a. BD 16010-13 School and Office Supplies - Warehouse Stock

VII.7.b. BD 15000-13 Custodial Supplies

VII.8. Approval of Minutes

VII.8.a. September 12, 2012

VIII. Executive Session

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

VIII.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)

VIII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Gov’t Code Section 551.072)

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

X. Board Information Items

X.1. 2010-2011 Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)

X.2. Fourth Quarterly Investment Report

X.3. Annual Investment Report

X.4. Cash Disbursements the Month of August 2012

X.5. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes

XI. Important Dates to Remember

XI.1. November 7, 2012 Board of Trustees Committee Meetings Times to be Announced

XI.2. November 14, 2012 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

XII. Adjournment

October 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM - Regular Meeting

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