Public Meeting Public Notice: October 15, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

II.1. U. S. Flag - Iryana Mujica, 5th Grade Student at Cavazos Elementary School
Texas Flag - Joshue Morin, 5th Grade Student at Bryan Elementary School

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of High School Students earning National Hispanic Scholar Recognition

III.2. Recognition of High School Students receiving AP Scholar Awards

III.3. Recognition of Darius Davis for becoming a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Presentation to the Board

V.1. Safety and Security Update

VI. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions

VII. Discussion and Possible Action

VII.1. Acknowledge, Authorize and Direct the District’s Staff, Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel to proceed with the Financing Plan for the Issuance of Refunding Bonds to Refund of a Portion of the currently outstanding Series 2005 Bonds as outlined in the Plan of Finance to be presented by the Financial Advisor. Set a Method of Sale for the Refunding Bonds and Appoint One or several Underwriters if the Refunding Bonds are to be sold on a negotiated Basis

VII.2. Consider and Approve an Order authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Mission Consolidated Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B; delegating certain Authority to the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding Bonds; authorizing the execution of a Bond Purchase Contract; approving an Official Statement, execution of an Escrow and Trust Agreement, and making other Provisions regarding such Bonds and Matters Incident Thereto

VII.3. Discussion and Approval to Lease Real Estate Property

VII.4. Discussion and Approval of Revisions to Mission CISD Child Nutrition Policy Recommended by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

VII.5. Consideration and Approval of Options for the Mission Junior High Kitchen/Dining Addition/Renovations Project

VII.6. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter Into Contract for the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Expansion Project

VII.7. Consideration and Approval of Construction Change Directive #2 for the Mission Collegiate High School Project

VII.8. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Twelve (12) Additional Weather Days for the Mission Collegiate High School Project

VII.9. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Less Betterment Fund Allowance and Final Payment Less Liquidated Damages for the Mission High School (MHS) Tom Landry and Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Stadium Turf and Re-surfacing of the Tracks Project

VII.10. Consideration and Approval for Change Order #2 for Additional Delay Days for the MHS Tom Landry Visitors and Leo Najo Baseball Parking Lot Project

VII.11. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Less Betterment Fund Allowance and Final Payment Less Liquidated Damages for the Cantu Elementary Fire Sprinkler System Project

VII.12. Consideration and Approval of Project and Budget for the New Central Office Administrative Building

VII.13. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for the Construction of the New Central Office Administrative Building Project

VII.14. Consideration and Approval to Select an Architect for Services for the New Central Office Administrative Building Project

VII.15. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Less Betterment Fund Allowance and Final Payment, Less Liquidated Damages for the MHS Field House Project

VII.16. Discussion and Possible Action on Rescinding Previous Board Action and Approval to Enter Into Negotiations with the Top Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Mission Junior High and Alton Memorial Junior High School Canopy Project

VII.17. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:

VII.17.a. O'Grady Elementary School Assistant Principal

VII.17.b. Special Education LSSP

VII.17.c. Special Education Educational Diagnostician

VII.17.d. Grant Manager/Writer

VIII. 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.

VIII.1. Approval of First Reading for TASB-Initiated localized Updates: Policy Update 100, affecting Local Policies:

VIII.1.a. CKE(LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management - Security Personnel

VIII.1.b. CPC(LOCAL): Office Management - Records Management

VIII.1.c. CRD(LOCAL): Insurance and Annuities Management-Health and Life Insurance

VIII.1.d. DCB(LOCAL): Employment Practices - Term Contracts

VIII.1.e. DCD(LOCAL): Employment Practices - At-Will Employment

VIII.1.f. DCE(LOCAL): Employment Practices - Other Types of Contracts

VIII.1.g. FDA(LOCAL): Admissions - Inter District Transfers

VIII.1.h. FL(LOCAL): Student Records

VIII.1.i. GKB(LOCAL): Community Relations - Advertising and Fund Raising in the Schools

VIII.1.j. And for District-Initiated Local District Updates affecting
Local Policies:

VIII.1.k. DAA(LOCAL): Employment Objectives-Equal Employment Opportunity

VIII.1.l. DCA(LOCAL): Employment Objectives-Probationary Contracts

VIII.1.m. FB(Local): Equal Employment Opportunity

VIII.1.n. FFH(LOCAL): Student Welfare-Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

VIII.2. Approval of Bids, Proposals and Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VIII.2.a. Approve Purchase of Software Maintenance Renewal for Lightspeed Web Filter

VIII.2.b. Award Day Care Services Contracts RFP 60025-15

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

VIII.4. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of August 2014

VIII.5. Approval of Budget Amendments

VIII.6. Approval to Amend Portable Building Lease Agreement with City of Alton

VIII.7. Approval of Minutes

VIII.7.a. September 10, 2014

VIII.7.b. October 1, 2014

IX. Executive Session

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

IX.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)

IX.3. Superintendent's Formative Evaluation and Contract Review (Gov’t Code §551.074)

IX.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Texas Gov’t Code § 551.072)

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

XI. Board Information Items

XI.1. 2012 – 2013 Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

XI.2. District Funds Collateral Change

XI.3. Fourth Quarter Investment Report

XI.4. Cash Disbursements for the Month of August 2014

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

XII. Important Dates to Remember

XII.1. October 29, 2014 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Goal Setting Workshop

XII.2. November 5, 2014 Times to be Announced Board of Trustees Committee Meetings

XII.3. November 12, 2014 6:30 p.m. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

XIII. Adjournment

October 15, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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