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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
I.B. Board Recognition
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Adasha Lara - 2nd Grade - Adame Elementary
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Brenda Maree Gonzalez - 8th Grade - A.P. Solis Middle
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Sonia Salinas - Interventionist - Truman Price Elementary
I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Donna ISD’s National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) Higher
    Performing Schools, Ochoa Elementary, Caceres Elementary, WA Todd 9th Grade Campus, AP 
    Solis Middle School and Singleterry Elementary
I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Students Participating in the DISD Art Exhibit "What I Like About Texas"
I.B.m. 6. Recognition of Nora Reyna, Donna High School, Texas All State Band
I.B.o. 7. Recognition of Donna High School D’ette Officers and Team as State Winners
I.B.q. 8. Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher During the 4th Six
    Weeks Period of the 2010-2011 School Year
XIX. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
XIX.T. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proclamation for Welcome Home South Texas 
    Vietnam Veterans Day
XIX.V. 2. Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Public/Hearing
XIX.Y. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Election of Board of Directors for Region One Education Service
     Center
XXVIII. 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
XXVIII.AC. 1. Accounts Payable
XXVIII.AF. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
XXVIII.AH. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for January 2011 Litigation Fund for February 2011
XXVIII.AJ. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (February 2011) And District Financials (January 31, 2011)
XXVIII.AL. 5. Investment Activity Report for February 2011
XXVIII.AN. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of January 2011
XXVIII.AP. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, February 8, 2011 and Special Board Meeting
    February 17, 2011 and February 22, 2011
XLV. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
XLV.AT. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School
XLV.AV. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
XLV.AX. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Declare DISDs Non-Operable Vehicles/Buses as
          Surplus for Auction
LII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
LII.BA. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)
         Report
LII.BC. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Option Flexible School Day
        Program (OFSDP) for Donna 3-D Academy for 2011-2012
LII.BE. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of DISD 2011-2012 School Year Calendar
LII.BG. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of the University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas
        Southmost College Interagency Cooperation Contract
LXI. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
LXI.BJ. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
LXI.BL. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     
LXI.BN. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK Architects for the Donna
         ISD New High School Project No. 1019
LXI.BP. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
          the Casares Elementary Re-Roofing Project No. 10028
LXI.BR. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Engineering Services Contract Agreement for District
          Wide Paving Projects
LXI.BT. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFPs) for DISD
         Depository Contract
LXI.BV. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application for E-Rate Funding Year 14
LXI.BX. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for the New School Year 2011-2012
         Catalog Discount Bids
LXI.BZ. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Construction 
         Manager At-Risk for New High School Project
LXXX. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
LXXX.CC. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proposed Resolution to Excuse and Pay for
          Absences of Donna ISD Employees (226 days) Caused by February 3, 2011 District Closure
LXXX.CE. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of TASB Policy Update 89
LXXXV. 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.
LXXXVI. 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.
LXXXVI.CI. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
LXXXVI.CJ. B. Consider and Discuss Proposed Non-Renewals of Term Contract Employees
     * Elementary School Teachers
     * Middle School Teachers
     * High School Teachers
LXXXVI.CK. C. Consider and Discuss Termination of Probationary Contract Teachers at the End of the Contract
     Period 
     * Elementary School Teachers
     * Middle School Teachers
     * High School Teachers
LXXXVI.CL. D. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Athletic Director Consultant
LXXXVI.CM. E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Elimination of Medical Director Position and Creation of Team 
     Physician Position
XCII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
XCII.CO. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
XCII.CP. B. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewals of Term Contract Employees 
      * Elementary School Teachers
      * Middle School Teachers
      * High School Teachers
XCII.CQ. C. Consider and Take Possible Action on Termination of Probationary Contract Teachers at the End of 
     the Contract Period
     * Elementary School Teachers
     * Middle School Teachers
     * High School Teachers
XCII.CR. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Athletic Director Consultant
XCII.CS. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Elimination of Medical Director Position and Creation of
     Team Physician Position
XCVIII. VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 10, 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 - Adasha Lara - 2nd Grade - Adame Elementary
Subject:
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Brenda Maree Gonzalez - 8th Grade - A.P. Solis Middle
Subject:
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Sonia Salinas - Interventionist - Truman Price Elementary
Subject:
I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Donna ISD’s National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) Higher
    Performing Schools, Ochoa Elementary, Caceres Elementary, WA Todd 9th Grade Campus, AP 
    Solis Middle School and Singleterry Elementary
Subject:
I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Students Participating in the DISD Art Exhibit "What I Like About Texas"
Subject:
I.B.m. 6. Recognition of Nora Reyna, Donna High School, Texas All State Band
Subject:
I.B.o. 7. Recognition of Donna High School D’ette Officers and Team as State Winners
Subject:
I.B.q. 8. Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher During the 4th Six
    Weeks Period of the 2010-2011 School Year
Subject:
XIX. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Subject:
XIX.T. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proclamation for Welcome Home South Texas 
    Vietnam Veterans Day
Subject:
XIX.V. 2. Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Public/Hearing
Subject:
XIX.Y. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Election of Board of Directors for Region One Education Service
     Center
Subject:
XXVIII. 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:
XXVIII.AC. 1. Accounts Payable
Subject:
XXVIII.AF. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
XXVIII.AH. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for January 2011 Litigation Fund for February 2011
Subject:
XXVIII.AJ. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (February 2011) And District Financials (January 31, 2011)
Subject:
XXVIII.AL. 5. Investment Activity Report for February 2011
Subject:
XXVIII.AN. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of January 2011
Subject:
XXVIII.AP. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, February 8, 2011 and Special Board Meeting
    February 17, 2011 and February 22, 2011
Subject:
XLV. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
XLV.AT. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School
Subject:
XLV.AV. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
Subject:
XLV.AX. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Declare DISDs Non-Operable Vehicles/Buses as
          Surplus for Auction
Subject:
LII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
LII.BA. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)
         Report
Subject:
LII.BC. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Option Flexible School Day
        Program (OFSDP) for Donna 3-D Academy for 2011-2012
Subject:
LII.BE. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of DISD 2011-2012 School Year Calendar
Subject:
LII.BG. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of the University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas
        Southmost College Interagency Cooperation Contract
Subject:
LXI. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
LXI.BJ. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
Subject:
LXI.BL. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     
Subject:
LXI.BN. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK Architects for the Donna
         ISD New High School Project No. 1019
Subject:
LXI.BP. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
          the Casares Elementary Re-Roofing Project No. 10028
Subject:
LXI.BR. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Engineering Services Contract Agreement for District
          Wide Paving Projects
Subject:
LXI.BT. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFPs) for DISD
         Depository Contract
Subject:
LXI.BV. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application for E-Rate Funding Year 14
Subject:
LXI.BX. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for the New School Year 2011-2012
         Catalog Discount Bids
Subject:
LXI.BZ. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Construction 
         Manager At-Risk for New High School Project
Subject:
LXXX. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
LXXX.CC. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proposed Resolution to Excuse and Pay for
          Absences of Donna ISD Employees (226 days) Caused by February 3, 2011 District Closure
Subject:
LXXX.CE. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of TASB Policy Update 89
Subject:
LXXXV. 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:
LXXXVI. 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:
LXXXVI.CI. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
LXXXVI.CJ. B. Consider and Discuss Proposed Non-Renewals of Term Contract Employees
     * Elementary School Teachers
     * Middle School Teachers
     * High School Teachers
Subject:
LXXXVI.CK. C. Consider and Discuss Termination of Probationary Contract Teachers at the End of the Contract
     Period 
     * Elementary School Teachers
     * Middle School Teachers
     * High School Teachers
Subject:
LXXXVI.CL. D. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Athletic Director Consultant
Subject:
LXXXVI.CM. E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Elimination of Medical Director Position and Creation of Team 
     Physician Position
Subject:
XCII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
XCII.CO. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
XCII.CP. B. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewals of Term Contract Employees 
      * Elementary School Teachers
      * Middle School Teachers
      * High School Teachers
Subject:
XCII.CQ. C. Consider and Take Possible Action on Termination of Probationary Contract Teachers at the End of 
     the Contract Period
     * Elementary School Teachers
     * Middle School Teachers
     * High School Teachers
Subject:
XCII.CR. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Athletic Director Consultant
Subject:
XCII.CS. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Elimination of Medical Director Position and Creation of
     Team Physician Position
Subject:
XCVIII. VII. ADJOURN

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