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Meeting Agenda
I. I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER
I.B. Board Recognition 
I.B.c. 1.  Recognition of Todd 9th Grade Campus Security Guard, Adolfo Cortez
I.B.f. 2.  Recognition of Muñoz Elementary Principal, Laura Escobedo
I.B.i. 3.  Recognition of Middle School Thematic Unit Project at Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
        (D.A.E.P.) Campus
I.L. II. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
I.L.m. 1.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application Submission to the Texas Education
        Agency for Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) Funding
I.L.o. 2.  Quarterly Delinquent Tax Report
XVII. III.  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.
XVIII. IV.  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
XVIII.S. 1.  Accounts Payable
XVIII.V. 2.  Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
XVIII.X. 3.  Financial Report for all Funds for April 2010/ Litigation Fund
XVIII.Z. 4.  Financial Statements:  Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program       
        (April 2010)
XVIII.AB. 5.  Investment Activity Report for April 2010
XVIII.AD. 6.  Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of April 2010
XVIII.AF. 7.  Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, May 4, 2010 & Special Board Meetings, May 18, 2010 & May 27, 2010 
XXXV. SUPPORT SERVICES
XXXV.AJ. SS.1  Architect of Record Monthly Report
            * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy
XXXV.AL. SS.2  Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Competetive Sealed
            Proposals for Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center
XXXV.AN. SS.3  Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Competetive Sealed
             Proposals for Todd Gym Dressing Facility
XXXV.AP. SS.4  Architect for New High School Monthly Report
             * Status Report on New High School
XLIV. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
XLIV.AS. CI.1  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal for Visually Impaired Services
            Provided by John Dennett
XLIV.AV. CI.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal for Occupational Services
            Provided by KID-Care Therapies
XLIV.AY. CI.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
            Donna ISD and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on the Rio Grande
            Valley Pathways Initiative
XLIV.BB. CI.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 21st Century
             Program for 2010-2011
XLIV.BE. CI.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of GALE Educational Services
XLIV.BI. CI.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Contract for Physical Therapy and Supervision Services
XLIV.BL. CI.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Instructional/Technology
             Resources for DISD Campuses
LXVII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
LXVII.BP. BF.1  Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
LXVII.BR. BF.2  Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
LXVII.BT. BF.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the District’s Architect of Record to Prepare Plans
               and Specifications for the Re-Roofing Projects at Lenoir Elementary, Rivas Elementary, and
               Sauceda Middle School
LXVII.BV. BF.4  Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board as the Procurement
                Method for Construction of the Re-Roofing Projects at Lenoir Elementary, Rivas Elementary
                and Sauceda Middle School
LXVII.BX. BF.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Rejection of Bids For Energy Management Program
LXVII.BZ. BF.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Extension of Contract with E-RATE Central
LXVII.CB. BF.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of Surveillance Video Equipment for Donna High
                 School Science Building
LXXXII. HUMAN RESOURCES
LXXXIII. 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.
LXXXIII.CF. A.  Discussion of Superintedent's Recommendation of Personnel
LXXXIII.CG. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase,
       Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use
LXXXIII.CH. C. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status of In RE Oscar
        Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J
LXXXIII.CI. D. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status of Topcon, Inc. Vs. 
        Donna Independent School District No. C-3538-09-D
LXXXVIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
LXXXVIII.CK. A.  Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation of Personnel
LXXXVIII.CL. B.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value 
        of Real Property for District Use
LXXXVIII.CM. C.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding In RE Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J
LXXXVIII.CN. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Topcon, Inc. Vs. Donna Independent School
        District No. C-3538-09-D
XCIII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
I.B. Board Recognition 
Subject:
I.B.c. 1.  Recognition of Todd 9th Grade Campus Security Guard, Adolfo Cortez
Subject:
I.B.f. 2.  Recognition of Muñoz Elementary Principal, Laura Escobedo
Subject:
I.B.i. 3.  Recognition of Middle School Thematic Unit Project at Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
        (D.A.E.P.) Campus
Subject:
I.L. II. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
I.L.m. 1.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application Submission to the Texas Education
        Agency for Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) Funding
Subject:
I.L.o. 2.  Quarterly Delinquent Tax Report
Subject:
XVII. III.  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:
XVIII. IV.  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:
XVIII.S. 1.  Accounts Payable
Subject:
XVIII.V. 2.  Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
XVIII.X. 3.  Financial Report for all Funds for April 2010/ Litigation Fund
Subject:
XVIII.Z. 4.  Financial Statements:  Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program       
        (April 2010)
Subject:
XVIII.AB. 5.  Investment Activity Report for April 2010
Subject:
XVIII.AD. 6.  Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of April 2010
Subject:
XVIII.AF. 7.  Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, May 4, 2010 & Special Board Meetings, May 18, 2010 & May 27, 2010 
Subject:
XXXV. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
XXXV.AJ. SS.1  Architect of Record Monthly Report
            * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy
Subject:
XXXV.AL. SS.2  Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Competetive Sealed
            Proposals for Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center
Subject:
XXXV.AN. SS.3  Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Competetive Sealed
             Proposals for Todd Gym Dressing Facility
Subject:
XXXV.AP. SS.4  Architect for New High School Monthly Report
             * Status Report on New High School
Subject:
XLIV. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
XLIV.AS. CI.1  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal for Visually Impaired Services
            Provided by John Dennett
Subject:
XLIV.AV. CI.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal for Occupational Services
            Provided by KID-Care Therapies
Subject:
XLIV.AY. CI.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
            Donna ISD and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on the Rio Grande
            Valley Pathways Initiative
Subject:
XLIV.BB. CI.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 21st Century
             Program for 2010-2011
Subject:
XLIV.BE. CI.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of GALE Educational Services
Subject:
XLIV.BI. CI.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Contract for Physical Therapy and Supervision Services
Subject:
XLIV.BL. CI.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Instructional/Technology
             Resources for DISD Campuses
Subject:
LXVII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
LXVII.BP. BF.1  Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
Subject:
LXVII.BR. BF.2  Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
Subject:
LXVII.BT. BF.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the District’s Architect of Record to Prepare Plans
               and Specifications for the Re-Roofing Projects at Lenoir Elementary, Rivas Elementary, and
               Sauceda Middle School
Subject:
LXVII.BV. BF.4  Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board as the Procurement
                Method for Construction of the Re-Roofing Projects at Lenoir Elementary, Rivas Elementary
                and Sauceda Middle School
Subject:
LXVII.BX. BF.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Rejection of Bids For Energy Management Program
Subject:
LXVII.BZ. BF.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Extension of Contract with E-RATE Central
Subject:
LXVII.CB. BF.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of Surveillance Video Equipment for Donna High
                 School Science Building
Subject:
LXXXII. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
LXXXIII. 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:
LXXXIII.CF. A.  Discussion of Superintedent's Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
LXXXIII.CG. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase,
       Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use
Subject:
LXXXIII.CH. C. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status of In RE Oscar
        Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J
Subject:
LXXXIII.CI. D. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status of Topcon, Inc. Vs. 
        Donna Independent School District No. C-3538-09-D
Subject:
LXXXVIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
LXXXVIII.CK. A.  Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
LXXXVIII.CL. B.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value 
        of Real Property for District Use
Subject:
LXXXVIII.CM. C.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding In RE Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J
Subject:
LXXXVIII.CN. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Topcon, Inc. Vs. Donna Independent School
        District No. C-3538-09-D
Subject:
XCIII. ADJOURN

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