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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
I.B. Board Recognition 
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Ramiro Garcia - 5th Grade - Salinas Elementary
I.B.f. 2.  Pledge to the Texas Flag - Izeah Palomo - 5th Grade - Runn Elementary
I.B.i. 3.  Invocation
I.B.j. 4.  Recognition of Destination Imagination Teams
I.B.m. 5.  Salazar Elementary School Board Recognition Video
I.B.o. 6.   Presentation on the Texas Flag
XVII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
XVII.R. 1.  Status Report by Financial Advisor on Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) Funding
XVII.T. 2.  Academic Excellence Indicator Systems (AEIS) Public Hearing
XVII.AH. 3.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of E-Rate Program
XVII.AJ. 4.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Implementation of a School Located Vaccine Pilot 
        Program in Conjunction with the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department
 
XXXVIII. OPEN FORUM

The open forum part of the meeting is provided by local board policy, BED (LOCAL)

the open forum is provided by the Board of Trustees as an opportunity for citizens to comment on any matters relating to the Donna ISD.  The board can only listen to the matters addressed and cannot deliberate or decide on any matter presented.  However, any comments directed at any specific employees of the District or any specific personnel matter must be made in executive session.  a person seeking to comment on any matter must sign-up with the Board before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Delegations of more than five (5) persons shall appoint one person to present their views.

Public comment on any matter will be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per item.
XXXIX. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda.  Consent items will be items placed directly under this heading for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent Recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made at least half-hour prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the President of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools
XXXIX.AN. 1.  Accounts Payable 
XXXIX.AQ. 2.  Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
XXXIX.AS. 3.  Financial Report for all Funds for January 2010/ Litigation Fund
XXXIX.AV. 4.  Financial Statements:  Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program       
        (January 2010)
XXXIX.AX. 5.  Investment Activity Report for January 2010
XXXIX.AZ. 6.  Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of January 2010
XXXIX.BB. 7.  Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, February 2, 2010 & Special Board Meeting, February 16, 2010
LVII. SUPPORT SERVICES
LVII.BF. SS.1  Architect's Monthly Report
LVII.BH. SS.2  Report on New High School Design and Construction Master Schedule by PBK Architects
LVII.BJ. SS.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement Between DISD and City of Donna for Donna High School/Todd 9th Grade "Traffic Flow" Project
LVII.BL. SS. 4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donna High School
           Multipurpose Activity Center Design
  
LVII.BN. SS.5   Discussion and Possible Action on the Procurement Method for the Construction of the Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center
LVII.BP. SS.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Todd Gym Dressing Facility Design
LVII.BR. SS.7  Discussion and Possible Action on the Procurement Method for the Construction of the Todd Gym Dressing Facility 
LVII.BT. SS.8  Discussion and Possible Action to Declare Certain Items as Surplus for Auction
LVII.BV. SS.9  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Energy Management 
          Program as it Pertains to Restructuring Plan
LXXVI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
LXXVI.BY. CI.1  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Federal Extended Year Programs - Summer School 2010
LXXVI.CA. CI.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Texas Fitness Now
LXXVI.CD. CI.3  Update Report on Changes to the Secondary Graduation Plan
LXXVI.CH. CI. 4  Report on Public School Week for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
LXXVI.CJ. CI. 5  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of ELA/Reading Textbook Adoption
LXXVI.CM. CI.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Travel for 21st   
        Century Director to Attend a National 21st Century Conference in
        Washington, D.C. on June 22-23, 2010
  
LXXVI.CO. CI.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Optional
         Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for Donna 3-D Academy for
         2010-2011
LXXVI.CQ. CI.8  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Brainchild Study Buddy" for Elementary and
            Secondary Title I
XCVII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
XCVII.CT. BF.1  Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
XCVII.CV. BF.2  Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
XCVII.CX. BF.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Bond Counsel Firm for Sale of Bonds for the New High School
XCVII.CZ. BF.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution to Approve Signatories on Depository and Other Accounts
XCVII.DB. BF.5  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Assistant Superintendent for Business and
             Finance as Investment Officer
XCVII.DD. BF.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Tax Resale Properties
CX. HUMAN RESOURCES
CX.DG. HR.1  Report on Proposed Salary Increase for 2010-2011
CX.DI. HR.2  Report on Summer Schedule
CX.DM. HR. 3  Discussion and Possible Action on Update 87 
CXIX. 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.
CXIX.DP. A.  Discussion of Superintedent's Recommendation of Personnel
CXIX.DQ. B.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Position and
        Contract for Said Position
CXIX.DR. C.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Student Expulsions of
                1. Jonathan C.
                2. Victor V.
 
CXIX.DS. D.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Status of Level III Grievance - Alfredo Castillo
CXIX.DT. E.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Possible Investigation of a District Employee 
CXIX.DU. F.  Discussion and Consideration of the District’s Organizational Chart and Staffing Issues 
CXIX.DV. G.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the District’s 2009-2010 Compensation Plan
CXIX.DW. H.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Status of Investigation into Inventory Concerns Raised
         in Audit Report
    
CXIX.DX. I.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Andres Martinez v. Donna Independent School District, et
       al; Civil Action M-03-377 in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division
       Texas Government Code Section 551.071
CXXIX. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
CXXIX.DZ. A.  Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation of Personnel
CXXIX.EA. B.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Position and
        Contract for Said Position
CXXIX.EB. C.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Student Expulsions of
                      1. Jonathan C
                      2. Victor V.
 
CXXIX.EC. D.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of Level III Grievance - Alfredo Castillo
CXXIX.ED. E.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Investigation of a District Employee 
CXXIX.EE. F.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District Organizational Chart and Staffing Issues 
CXXIX.EF. G.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District’s 2009-2010 Compensation Plan 
CXXIX.EG. H.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of Investigation into Inventory Concerns Raised
        in Audit Report
 
CXXIX.EH. I.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Andres Martinez v. Donna Independent School District,
       et al., Civil Action M-03-377 in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, McAllen
       Division Texas Government Code Section 551.071
 
CXXXIX. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
I.B. Board Recognition 
Subject:
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Ramiro Garcia - 5th Grade - Salinas Elementary
Subject:
I.B.f. 2.  Pledge to the Texas Flag - Izeah Palomo - 5th Grade - Runn Elementary
Subject:
I.B.i. 3.  Invocation
Subject:
I.B.j. 4.  Recognition of Destination Imagination Teams
Subject:
I.B.m. 5.  Salazar Elementary School Board Recognition Video
Subject:
I.B.o. 6.   Presentation on the Texas Flag
Subject:
XVII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
XVII.R. 1.  Status Report by Financial Advisor on Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) Funding
Subject:
XVII.T. 2.  Academic Excellence Indicator Systems (AEIS) Public Hearing
Subject:
XVII.AH. 3.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of E-Rate Program
Subject:
XVII.AJ. 4.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Implementation of a School Located Vaccine Pilot 
        Program in Conjunction with the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department
 
Subject:
XXXVIII. OPEN FORUM

The open forum part of the meeting is provided by local board policy, BED (LOCAL)

the open forum is provided by the Board of Trustees as an opportunity for citizens to comment on any matters relating to the Donna ISD.  The board can only listen to the matters addressed and cannot deliberate or decide on any matter presented.  However, any comments directed at any specific employees of the District or any specific personnel matter must be made in executive session.  a person seeking to comment on any matter must sign-up with the Board before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Delegations of more than five (5) persons shall appoint one person to present their views.

Public comment on any matter will be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per item.
Subject:
XXXIX. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda.  Consent items will be items placed directly under this heading for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent Recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made at least half-hour prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the President of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
XXXIX.AN. 1.  Accounts Payable 
Subject:
XXXIX.AQ. 2.  Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
XXXIX.AS. 3.  Financial Report for all Funds for January 2010/ Litigation Fund
Subject:
XXXIX.AV. 4.  Financial Statements:  Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program       
        (January 2010)
Subject:
XXXIX.AX. 5.  Investment Activity Report for January 2010
Subject:
XXXIX.AZ. 6.  Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of January 2010
Subject:
XXXIX.BB. 7.  Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, February 2, 2010 & Special Board Meeting, February 16, 2010
Subject:
LVII. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
LVII.BF. SS.1  Architect's Monthly Report
Subject:
LVII.BH. SS.2  Report on New High School Design and Construction Master Schedule by PBK Architects
Subject:
LVII.BJ. SS.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement Between DISD and City of Donna for Donna High School/Todd 9th Grade "Traffic Flow" Project
Subject:
LVII.BL. SS. 4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donna High School
           Multipurpose Activity Center Design
  
Subject:
LVII.BN. SS.5   Discussion and Possible Action on the Procurement Method for the Construction of the Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center
Subject:
LVII.BP. SS.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Todd Gym Dressing Facility Design
Subject:
LVII.BR. SS.7  Discussion and Possible Action on the Procurement Method for the Construction of the Todd Gym Dressing Facility 
Subject:
LVII.BT. SS.8  Discussion and Possible Action to Declare Certain Items as Surplus for Auction
Subject:
LVII.BV. SS.9  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Energy Management 
          Program as it Pertains to Restructuring Plan
Subject:
LXXVI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
LXXVI.BY. CI.1  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Federal Extended Year Programs - Summer School 2010
Subject:
LXXVI.CA. CI.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Texas Fitness Now
Subject:
LXXVI.CD. CI.3  Update Report on Changes to the Secondary Graduation Plan
Subject:
LXXVI.CH. CI. 4  Report on Public School Week for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Subject:
LXXVI.CJ. CI. 5  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of ELA/Reading Textbook Adoption
Subject:
LXXVI.CM. CI.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Travel for 21st   
        Century Director to Attend a National 21st Century Conference in
        Washington, D.C. on June 22-23, 2010
  
Subject:
LXXVI.CO. CI.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Optional
         Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for Donna 3-D Academy for
         2010-2011
Subject:
LXXVI.CQ. CI.8  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Brainchild Study Buddy" for Elementary and
            Secondary Title I
Subject:
XCVII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
XCVII.CT. BF.1  Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
Subject:
XCVII.CV. BF.2  Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
Subject:
XCVII.CX. BF.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Bond Counsel Firm for Sale of Bonds for the New High School
Subject:
XCVII.CZ. BF.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution to Approve Signatories on Depository and Other Accounts
Subject:
XCVII.DB. BF.5  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Assistant Superintendent for Business and
             Finance as Investment Officer
Subject:
XCVII.DD. BF.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Tax Resale Properties
Subject:
CX. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
CX.DG. HR.1  Report on Proposed Salary Increase for 2010-2011
Subject:
CX.DI. HR.2  Report on Summer Schedule
Subject:
CX.DM. HR. 3  Discussion and Possible Action on Update 87 
Subject:
CXIX. 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.
Subject:
CXIX.DP. A.  Discussion of Superintedent's Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CXIX.DQ. B.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Position and
        Contract for Said Position
Subject:
CXIX.DR. C.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Student Expulsions of
                1. Jonathan C.
                2. Victor V.
 
Subject:
CXIX.DS. D.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Status of Level III Grievance - Alfredo Castillo
Subject:
CXIX.DT. E.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Possible Investigation of a District Employee 
Subject:
CXIX.DU. F.  Discussion and Consideration of the District’s Organizational Chart and Staffing Issues 
Subject:
CXIX.DV. G.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the District’s 2009-2010 Compensation Plan
Subject:
CXIX.DW. H.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Status of Investigation into Inventory Concerns Raised
         in Audit Report
    
Subject:
CXIX.DX. I.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Andres Martinez v. Donna Independent School District, et
       al; Civil Action M-03-377 in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division
       Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Subject:
CXXIX. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
CXXIX.DZ. A.  Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CXXIX.EA. B.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Position and
        Contract for Said Position
Subject:
CXXIX.EB. C.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Student Expulsions of
                      1. Jonathan C
                      2. Victor V.
 
Subject:
CXXIX.EC. D.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of Level III Grievance - Alfredo Castillo
Subject:
CXXIX.ED. E.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Investigation of a District Employee 
Subject:
CXXIX.EE. F.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District Organizational Chart and Staffing Issues 
Subject:
CXXIX.EF. G.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District’s 2009-2010 Compensation Plan 
Subject:
CXXIX.EG. H.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Status of Investigation into Inventory Concerns Raised
        in Audit Report
 
Subject:
CXXIX.EH. I.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Andres Martinez v. Donna Independent School District,
       et al., Civil Action M-03-377 in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, McAllen
       Division Texas Government Code Section 551.071
 
Subject:
CXXXIX. ADJOURN

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