Public Meeting Public Notice: April 9, 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: Liza Monique Garza, Fifth Grade Student from O'Grady Elementary School
Texas Flag: Leo Perez Salmeron, Fifth Grade Student from Salinas Elementary School

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of Students who are advancing to the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association Middle School State Championship Meet from Alton Memorial Junior High School, K. White Junior High School, Mission Junior High School, R. Cantu Junior High School

III.2. Recognition of FFA Students for their Accomplishments at Area Livestock Shows-Mission High School (MHS) and Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)

III.3. Recognition of SkillsUSA Students for advancing to State and National Competitions-MHS and VMHS

III.4. Recognition of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Students for advancing to State and National Competitions-VMHS

III.5. Recognition of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Students for advancing to Sate and National Competitions-MHS

III.6. Recognition of Elementary Schools earning Model School and Master School Status by Reading Renaissance

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions

VI. Discussion and Possible Action

VI.1. Discussion and Approval of Funds Intended for AYP Incentive from the 2011 Tax Ratification Election

VI.2. Discussion and Approval to Supplement the Textbooks Proclamation 2014

VI.3. Consideration and Approval to Advertise for Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance Proposals

VI.4. 2014-2015 Budget Update

VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #6 and #7 for Delay Days and Credit Allowance for the MHS Field House Project

VI.6. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the MHS Tom Landry Visitors and Leo Najo Baseball Parking Lots

VI.7. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Seven (7) Additional Delay Days for the MHS Girls Softball Parking Lot

VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Substantial/Final Completion, Less Betterment Allowance and Final Payment for the MHS Girls Softball Parking Lot

VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Proposal and to Enter Into Contract with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering for the Elementary School Tracks

VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Proposal and to Enter Into Contract with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering and EGV Architects for the Feasibility Study for the New Central Office Administrative Building

VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Cantu Elementary Ramp Enclosure/HVAC Project

VI.12. Consideration of Selection of Structural Engineer as a District Representative in a Design Build Procurement Method for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park

VI.13. Consideration and Approval Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Design Build Proposals for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park

VI.14. Consideration and Approval to Advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park

VI.15. Consideration and Approval of Structural Engineering Services for the Installation of Band Towers at MHS and VMHS

VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:

VI.16.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

VI.16.b. Veterans Memorial High School Principal

VI.17. Consider Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel

VI.17.a. Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees

VI.17.b. Terminate Probationary Contract Employees

VI.17.c. Renew Term Contract Employees

VI.17.d. Propose Non-Renewal Term Contract Employees

VI.17.e. Renew Employment Agreement Employees

VI.18. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)

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 TSTC Migrant Academic Achievement Residency Summer Program (MAARS)

VII.2. Approval of UTPA Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)

VII.3. Approval of Central Office Summer Schedule 2014

VII.4. Approval of First Reading for changes to Board Policy GE(LOCAL): Relations with Parent Organizations

VII.5. Approval of Statement of Gardens of Learning, Rio Grande Valley

VII.6. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction

VII.7. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VII.7.a. Approve Contract for Professional Development Services from Gloria Rivera

VII.7.b. Approve Contract for Professional Development Services from Solution Tree

VII.7.c. Approve Purchase of Technology Resources for Special Education Department

VII.7.d. Approve Purchase of Classroom/Lab Computer Workstations from Dell

VII.7.e. Approve Purchase of Integrated Curriculum Teachers Addition Textbooks from Aspicio Curriculum

VII.7.f. Approve Purchase of District Bus Camera/DVR Systems from SEON

VII.8. Approval of Recommendations for Bids and Proposals

VII.8.a. Award of Contract for Internet Protocol (IP) Phones RFP#34602-14

VII.8.b. Award of Contract for District School Buses RFQ#29201-14

VII.8.c. Award of Awards, Incentive and Printed Materials Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#30000-14

VII.8.d. Award of Teaching and Instructional Supplies Catalog Contracts from FY2014 RFP#24000-14

VII.8.e. Award of Building Material, Hardware and Lumber Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 15035-14

VII.8.f. Award of Automotive and Bus Parts and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 29021-14

VII.8.g. Award of Athletic Equipment and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 20000-14

VII.9. Approval of Financial Report as of March 31, 2014

VII.10. Approval of Budget Amendments

VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VII.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of February 2014

VII.13. Approval of Minutes

VII.13.a. March 19, 2014

VIII. Executive Session

VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas 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 (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)

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

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

X. Board Information Items

X.1. Cash Disbursements for the Month of February 2014

X.2. Safety and Security Initiative Update

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

XI. Important Dates to Remember

XI.1. May 7, 2014 Board of Trustees Committee Meetings Times to be Announced

XI.2. May 14, 2014 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

XII. Adjournment

April 9, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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