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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
I.B. Board Recognition 
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Perla Rodriguez - 5th Grade - P. S. Garza Elementary
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Alicia Rodriguez - 5th Grade - Runn Elementary
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Alicia Handy - Inclusion/Resource Teacher - DAEP Campus
I.B.i. 4. 1st Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
     1. Elementary Campus - T. Price Elementary
     2. Secondary Campus - Sauceda Middle School
     3. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better
XI. II.  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.
XII. III.  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
XII.M. 1. Accounts Payable
XII.O. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
XII.Q. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for July 2010/Litigation Fund
XII.U. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
     (August 2010)
XII.X. 5. Investment Activity Report for August 2010
XII.Z. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of August 2010
XII.AB. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, September 7, 2010 and Special Board Meetings 
     September 21, 2010  & September 28, 2010
XXX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
XXX.AE. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on New High School
XXX.AG. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report:
         * Status Report on Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center, 
         * Status Report on Todd Gym Dressing Facility,
         * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy,
         * Status Report on Todd Science Building
         * Status Report on Rivas Elementary Freezer/Cooler Project
         * Status Report on Rivas Elementary and LeNoir Elementary Roof Projects
XXX.AI. SS.3 Report on Child Nutrition Department Operations
XXXVII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
XXXVII.AL. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on the 2010-2011 Student Code of Conduct
XXXVII.AN. CONSENT ITEMS (CI.2 through CI.4)
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Safe School/
        Healthy Students Initiative
XXXVII.AP. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - ARRA/Stimulus Amended Notice
        of Grant Award (NOGA) #10551001108902 (Fund 285) in the Amount of $189,390
XXXVII.AR. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part D - Technology Amended Notice of
        Grant Award (NOGA) #10553001108902 (Fund 279) In the Amount of $7,932
(END CONSENT ITEMS)
XXXVII.AT. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
         Donna ISD and Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC)
XXXVII.AV. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas 
         Southmost College Interagency Cooperation Contract
XXXVII.AX. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Campus Fund-Raising Activities for the 2010-
         2011 School Year
XXXVII.BA. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of LUCHA/ASK ME Licenses
XXXVII.BC. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Dr. Maggie Allen’s Educational Services, Inc.
XXXVII.BE. CI.10 Report on Board Member Curriculum Committee Meetings
LX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
LX.BI. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
LX.BL. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
LX.BO. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Districtwide Technology Items
LX.BS. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal with Coca Cola Enterprise, Inc.
LX.BU. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ranking Order for DHS Multi-Purpose Activity
         Center and Todd Gym Dressing Facility and Authorize Administration to Negotiate Final Contract
         within the Budget
LX.BW. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on Civil
          Engineer for Construction of New High School
LX.BY. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on
         Structural Engineer for Construction of New High School
LX.CA. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on MEP
         Engineer for Construction of New High School
LX.CC. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out-of-State Training on E-Rate
LX.CF. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Bruton Gomez & Company,
            Inc., Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at LeNoir Elementary
LX.CH. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Advantage Roofing
            Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at M. Rivas Elementary
LX.CJ. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Central Air & Heating
            Services, Inc. (CAHS) For Sauceda/Singleterry RTU Roof Curb Replacement
LX.CL. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of Five (5) School Buses
LX.CN. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Service Contract for EChalk (Web
            Hosting and E-Mail)
LX.CP. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Maintenance Renewal for Wyse TCX Suite
            Terminals
XCVI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
XCVI.CS. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Compensation Pay Plan
XCVI.CV. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Class Size Waivers for Elementary Campuses
XCVI.CX. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Certified Professional Development
          Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers
CIV. IV. 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.
CIV.DA. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CIV.DB. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase, 
     Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use
CIV.DC. C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Status and Possible Settlement of Docket No. 036-R3-0109;
     Martin Escobedo v. Donna ISD, Before the Commissioner of Education, State of Texas. Tex Gov’t
     Code Section 551.071
CIV.DD. ADDENDUM
D. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status and Possible 
     Settlement of In re Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J, In the 430th District Court, Hidalgo
     County, Texas
CIX. V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
CIX.DF. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CIX.DG. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of
     Real Property for District Use
CIX.DH. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Settlement of Docket No. 036-0109; 
     Martin Escobedo v. Donna ISD, Before the Commissioner of Education, State of Texas
CIX.DI. ADDENDUM
D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding In re Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J, In the 
     430th District Court, Hidalgo County, Texas
CXIV. VI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
I.B. Board Recognition 
Subject:
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Perla Rodriguez - 5th Grade - P. S. Garza Elementary
Subject:
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Alicia Rodriguez - 5th Grade - Runn Elementary
Subject:
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Alicia Handy - Inclusion/Resource Teacher - DAEP Campus
Subject:
I.B.i. 4. 1st Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
     1. Elementary Campus - T. Price Elementary
     2. Secondary Campus - Sauceda Middle School
     3. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better
Subject:
XI. II.  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:
XII. III.  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:
XII.M. 1. Accounts Payable
Subject:
XII.O. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
XII.Q. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for July 2010/Litigation Fund
Subject:
XII.U. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
     (August 2010)
Subject:
XII.X. 5. Investment Activity Report for August 2010
Subject:
XII.Z. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of August 2010
Subject:
XII.AB. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, September 7, 2010 and Special Board Meetings 
     September 21, 2010  & September 28, 2010
Subject:
XXX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
XXX.AE. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on New High School
Subject:
XXX.AG. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report:
         * Status Report on Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center, 
         * Status Report on Todd Gym Dressing Facility,
         * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy,
         * Status Report on Todd Science Building
         * Status Report on Rivas Elementary Freezer/Cooler Project
         * Status Report on Rivas Elementary and LeNoir Elementary Roof Projects
Subject:
XXX.AI. SS.3 Report on Child Nutrition Department Operations
Subject:
XXXVII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
XXXVII.AL. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on the 2010-2011 Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
XXXVII.AN. CONSENT ITEMS (CI.2 through CI.4)
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Safe School/
        Healthy Students Initiative
Subject:
XXXVII.AP. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - ARRA/Stimulus Amended Notice
        of Grant Award (NOGA) #10551001108902 (Fund 285) in the Amount of $189,390
Subject:
XXXVII.AR. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part D - Technology Amended Notice of
        Grant Award (NOGA) #10553001108902 (Fund 279) In the Amount of $7,932
(END CONSENT ITEMS)
Subject:
XXXVII.AT. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
         Donna ISD and Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC)
Subject:
XXXVII.AV. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas 
         Southmost College Interagency Cooperation Contract
Subject:
XXXVII.AX. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Campus Fund-Raising Activities for the 2010-
         2011 School Year
Subject:
XXXVII.BA. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of LUCHA/ASK ME Licenses
Subject:
XXXVII.BC. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Dr. Maggie Allen’s Educational Services, Inc.
Subject:
XXXVII.BE. CI.10 Report on Board Member Curriculum Committee Meetings
Subject:
LX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
LX.BI. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
Subject:
LX.BL. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
Subject:
LX.BO. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Districtwide Technology Items
Subject:
LX.BS. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal with Coca Cola Enterprise, Inc.
Subject:
LX.BU. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ranking Order for DHS Multi-Purpose Activity
         Center and Todd Gym Dressing Facility and Authorize Administration to Negotiate Final Contract
         within the Budget
Subject:
LX.BW. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on Civil
          Engineer for Construction of New High School
Subject:
LX.BY. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on
         Structural Engineer for Construction of New High School
Subject:
LX.CA. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on MEP
         Engineer for Construction of New High School
Subject:
LX.CC. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out-of-State Training on E-Rate
Subject:
LX.CF. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Bruton Gomez & Company,
            Inc., Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at LeNoir Elementary
Subject:
LX.CH. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Advantage Roofing
            Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at M. Rivas Elementary
Subject:
LX.CJ. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Central Air & Heating
            Services, Inc. (CAHS) For Sauceda/Singleterry RTU Roof Curb Replacement
Subject:
LX.CL. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of Five (5) School Buses
Subject:
LX.CN. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Service Contract for EChalk (Web
            Hosting and E-Mail)
Subject:
LX.CP. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Maintenance Renewal for Wyse TCX Suite
            Terminals
Subject:
XCVI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
XCVI.CS. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Compensation Pay Plan
Subject:
XCVI.CV. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Class Size Waivers for Elementary Campuses
Subject:
XCVI.CX. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Certified Professional Development
          Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers
Subject:
CIV. IV. 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:
CIV.DA. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CIV.DB. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase, 
     Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use
Subject:
CIV.DC. C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Status and Possible Settlement of Docket No. 036-R3-0109;
     Martin Escobedo v. Donna ISD, Before the Commissioner of Education, State of Texas. Tex Gov’t
     Code Section 551.071
Subject:
CIV.DD. ADDENDUM
D. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status and Possible 
     Settlement of In re Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J, In the 430th District Court, Hidalgo
     County, Texas
Subject:
CIX. V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
CIX.DF. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CIX.DG. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of
     Real Property for District Use
Subject:
CIX.DH. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Settlement of Docket No. 036-0109; 
     Martin Escobedo v. Donna ISD, Before the Commissioner of Education, State of Texas
Subject:
CIX.DI. ADDENDUM
D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding In re Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J, In the 
     430th District Court, Hidalgo County, Texas
Subject:
CXIV. VI. ADJOURN

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