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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
I.B. Board Recognition
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Jesus Lara - 5th Grade - Singleterry Elementary
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Anaid Lopez - 4th Grade - Rivas Elementary
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Antonio Estrada - ESL Teacher - Sauceda Middle School
I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Mr. Ruben Hernandez, DHS Graduate as Exemplary Migrant Student
I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Ms. Belinda Ruiz, Migrant Education Options Teacher at Todd as Recipient of the
    Texas Migrant Education Program Service Award
XIII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
XIII.N. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling February 1, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
XVI. 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
XVI.Q. 1. Accounts Payable
XVI.S. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
XVI.U. 3. Litigation Fund Report for November 2010
XVI.W. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (November 2010)
XVI.Y. 5. Investment Activity Report for November 2010
XVI.AA. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of November 2010
XVI.AC. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, December 7, 2010 and Special Board Meetings
    December 2, 2010, December 14, 2010 & December 21, 2010
XXXII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
XXXII.AG. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School
XXXII.AI. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
XXXVII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
XXXVII.AL. Consent Items (CI.1 through CI.8)
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Grant
        Maximum Entitlement and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #11610101108902 in the Amount of  
        $740,010 Fund 211
XXXVII.AN. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C - Migrant Grant Maximum Entitlement
        and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #11610101108902 in the Amount of $367,293 Fund 212
XXXVII.AP. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A - Teacher & Principal Training &
         Recruiting Maximum Entitlement and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #1169450118902 in the Amount 
         of $160,079 Fund 255
XXXVII.AR. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A - LEP Grant Maximum Entitlement
        and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #11671001108902 in the Amount of $161,611 Fund 263
XXXVII.AT. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2012 Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for the
        Dropout Recovery Pay for Performance Renewal Program (TDRPPR)
XXXVII.AV. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for the
        Texas Fitness Now Grant
XXXVII.AX. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Academic Grant from Greater Texas Foundation
XXXVII.AZ. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of Teachers’ Curriculum Institute
        (History Alive) Instructional Materials for Elementary Schools
End of Consent Items
LIV. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
LIV.BC. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
LIV.BE. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     
LIV.BG. Consent Items (BF.3 through BF.12)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Baseball
          Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-931
LIV.BI. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Boys Track
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-932
LIV.BK. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Soccer
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-934
LIV.BM. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Track
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-936
LIV.BO. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Softball
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-940
LIV.BQ. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Solis (045), Veterans (046), Sauceda (047) Middle
         Schools/Athletic Girls Track Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-941
LIV.BS. BF.9 Discussion and possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Power
         Lifting Equipment & Supplies for the 2010 - 2011 School Year Bid #061710-935
LIV.BU. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Plumbing & Electrical Equipment & Supplies Catalog Bid
            #061710-927
LIV.BW. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Janitorial Equipment & Supplies Bid #072210-930
LIV.BY. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Groceries & Supplies Bid #061710-929
End of Consent Items
LIV.CA. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Bids Received on Tax Resale Properties
LIV.CC. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas, Buy Board as the Procurement
            Method for the Remodeling Project at Donna High School Cafeteria
LIV.CE. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order for LeNoir Elementary Re-
            Roofing Project
LIV.CG. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification to Solicit Request for Proposals for E-Rate
           Year 14
LIV.CI. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Surveillance
            Cameras
LIV.CK. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to PBK Architects
LIV.CM. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Contract for Re-Roofing Project at
           Caceres Elementary
LIV.CO. BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Interlocal Participation Agreement for the Region
           One Electricity Agreement Pool and Donna ISD
LIV.CR. BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Internal Audit
XCVIII. IV.  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.
XCIX. V. 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.
XCIX.CV. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CI. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
CI.CX. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CIII. VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 18, 2011 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 - Jesus Lara - 5th Grade - Singleterry Elementary
Subject:
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Anaid Lopez - 4th Grade - Rivas Elementary
Subject:
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Antonio Estrada - ESL Teacher - Sauceda Middle School
Subject:
I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Mr. Ruben Hernandez, DHS Graduate as Exemplary Migrant Student
Subject:
I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Ms. Belinda Ruiz, Migrant Education Options Teacher at Todd as Recipient of the
    Texas Migrant Education Program Service Award
Subject:
XIII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Subject:
XIII.N. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling February 1, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
XVI. 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:
XVI.Q. 1. Accounts Payable
Subject:
XVI.S. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
XVI.U. 3. Litigation Fund Report for November 2010
Subject:
XVI.W. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (November 2010)
Subject:
XVI.Y. 5. Investment Activity Report for November 2010
Subject:
XVI.AA. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of November 2010
Subject:
XVI.AC. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, December 7, 2010 and Special Board Meetings
    December 2, 2010, December 14, 2010 & December 21, 2010
Subject:
XXXII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
XXXII.AG. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School
Subject:
XXXII.AI. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
Subject:
XXXVII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
XXXVII.AL. Consent Items (CI.1 through CI.8)
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Grant
        Maximum Entitlement and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #11610101108902 in the Amount of  
        $740,010 Fund 211
Subject:
XXXVII.AN. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C - Migrant Grant Maximum Entitlement
        and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #11610101108902 in the Amount of $367,293 Fund 212
Subject:
XXXVII.AP. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A - Teacher & Principal Training &
         Recruiting Maximum Entitlement and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #1169450118902 in the Amount 
         of $160,079 Fund 255
Subject:
XXXVII.AR. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A - LEP Grant Maximum Entitlement
        and Carry Over Funds: NOGA #11671001108902 in the Amount of $161,611 Fund 263
Subject:
XXXVII.AT. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2012 Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for the
        Dropout Recovery Pay for Performance Renewal Program (TDRPPR)
Subject:
XXXVII.AV. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for the
        Texas Fitness Now Grant
Subject:
XXXVII.AX. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Academic Grant from Greater Texas Foundation
Subject:
XXXVII.AZ. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of Teachers’ Curriculum Institute
        (History Alive) Instructional Materials for Elementary Schools
End of Consent Items
Subject:
LIV. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
LIV.BC. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
Subject:
LIV.BE. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     
Subject:
LIV.BG. Consent Items (BF.3 through BF.12)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Baseball
          Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-931
Subject:
LIV.BI. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Boys Track
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-932
Subject:
LIV.BK. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Soccer
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-934
Subject:
LIV.BM. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Track
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-936
Subject:
LIV.BO. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Softball
         Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-940
Subject:
LIV.BQ. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Solis (045), Veterans (046), Sauceda (047) Middle
         Schools/Athletic Girls Track Equipment/Supplies for the 2010-2011 School Year Bid #061710-941
Subject:
LIV.BS. BF.9 Discussion and possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Girls Power
         Lifting Equipment & Supplies for the 2010 - 2011 School Year Bid #061710-935
Subject:
LIV.BU. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Plumbing & Electrical Equipment & Supplies Catalog Bid
            #061710-927
Subject:
LIV.BW. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Janitorial Equipment & Supplies Bid #072210-930
Subject:
LIV.BY. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Groceries & Supplies Bid #061710-929
End of Consent Items
Subject:
LIV.CA. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Bids Received on Tax Resale Properties
Subject:
LIV.CC. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas, Buy Board as the Procurement
            Method for the Remodeling Project at Donna High School Cafeteria
Subject:
LIV.CE. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order for LeNoir Elementary Re-
            Roofing Project
Subject:
LIV.CG. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification to Solicit Request for Proposals for E-Rate
           Year 14
Subject:
LIV.CI. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Surveillance
            Cameras
Subject:
LIV.CK. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to PBK Architects
Subject:
LIV.CM. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Contract for Re-Roofing Project at
           Caceres Elementary
Subject:
LIV.CO. BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Interlocal Participation Agreement for the Region
           One Electricity Agreement Pool and Donna ISD
Subject:
LIV.CR. BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Internal Audit
Subject:
XCVIII. IV.  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:
XCIX. V. 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:
XCIX.CV. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CI. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
CI.CX. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CIII. VII. ADJOURN

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