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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
I.B. Board Recognition
I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Alicia Reyes-Rodriguez - 5th Grade - Guzman Elementary
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Camelia Ovalle - 5th Grade - Truman Price Elementary
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Melody J. Sanchez - 3rd Grade Teacher - Salinas Elementary
I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher During the 5th Six
    Weeks Period of the 2010-2011 School Year
I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Victoria Dungan, Todd 9th Grade Student for Earning a Perfect Score and Medal at
     the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE)
I.B.m. 6. Recognition of DHS Wind Ensemble and Honors Band "Sweepstakes" Recipients at the Region 28
    UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest at the University of Texas at Brownsville
I.B.o. 7. Recognition of DISD Spelling Bee Champions 2010-2011
I.B.q. 8. Recognition of Donna ISD United Way 2010 Highest Per Capita I.S.D. Department Award
I.B.s. 9. Recognition of DISD School Nurses via State of Texas Office of the Governor School Nurse
    Awareness Week May 8-14, 2011
I.B.u. 10. Recognition of Donna High School Girls Basketball Team
I.B.w. 11. Recognition of Donna High School Boys Soccer Team
I.B.y. 12. Recognition of Donna High School Boys/Girls Regional Track Qualifiers
XXVII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
XXVII.AB. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling June 9, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
XXVII.AD. 2. Report on EKG Services for Student Athletes
XXVII.AI. 3. Update Report on Student Attendance for School Year 2010-2011
XXXVII. 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
XXXVII.AL. 1. Accounts Payable
XXXVII.AN. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
XXXVII.AP. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for March 2011 Litigation Fund for April 2011
XXXVII.AR. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program (April 
   2011) and District Financials (March 2011)
XXXVII.AT. 5. Investment Activity Report for April 2011
XXXVII.AV. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of March 2011
XXXVII.AX. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, April 14, 2011 and Special Board Meeting
    April 7, 2011
LIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
LIII.BB. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School
LIII.BD. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
LIII.BF. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Declare "Non-Operable" Items not Being Used at
         Campuses/Departments as Surplus for Auction
LIII.BH. SS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Mascot for Donna ISD’s Second High School
LXII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
LXII.BK. CI.1 Presentation of a Brief Overview of Tech Prep/S-Team Initiative
LXII.BM. CI.2 Report on Culture Project as a Component of the Early Exit Bilingual Model Program for 2011-2012
LXII.BO. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Early Exit Bilingual Model Program for 2011-2012
LXII.BQ. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of the Kineo Android Tablets with Offline
        Achiever and Mobile Charging Carts for Solis Middle School, Veterans Middle School, Sauceda
        Middle School, Todd 9th Grade Campus and Donna High School
LXII.BS. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase Bilingual Pre K Summer School
         Language Arts Materials
LXII.BU. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2011-2012 3D Academy School Year Calendar
LXII.BW. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Request for Proposals (RFP) for Contracted Services
        for Special Education
LXII.BY. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Special Education ARRA/Stimulus
        Grant (Fund 283 & 284 Reallocation Funding: NOGA #00830027239
LXII.CA. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Special Education Grant (Fund 224 &
        225) Reallocation Funding: NOGA #001021027239
LXII.CC. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action Approval of Dropout Recovery Pilot Program, Cycle 2: Base
           Grant Award NOGA 091045477110005 and Performance Pay NOGA 09104558710005
LXXXIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
LXXXIII.CF. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
LXXXIII.CH. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     
LXXXIII.CJ. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK for the Donna ISD - New
          High School Project No. 1019 for $279,000.
LXXXIII.CL. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to CS Advantage, USAA,
         Inc. for J.W. Caceres Elementary Reroofing Project No. 10028 for $42,494.10
LXXXIII.CN. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. For
         J.W. Casares Elementary Reroofing Project No. 10028 for $33,375.54
LXXXIII.CP. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request for Proposal (RFP) to Furnish W.A. Todd
         9th Grade Science Lab
LXXXIII.CR. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Weight Equipment for High School Multi-Purpose
         Activity Center
LXXXIII.CT. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of External Auditor Professional Services
LXXXIII.CV. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Competetive Sealed Proposals for 3-D
         Academy Technology Building (EDA Grant)
LXXXIII.CX. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
           North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
LXXXIII.CZ. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Terminate Weaver Consulting Services
LXXXIII.DB. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P., for W.A.
            Todd 9th Grade Science Classrooms Project No. 10-031 for $138,656.00
LXXXIII.DD. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P., for 
           Donna ISD Dressing Rooms & Multi-Purpose Activity Center No. 10-034 for $290,561.00
LXXXIII.DF. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Declare Obsolete Technology Equipment as
            Surplus
LXXXIII.DH. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchasing Technology Items District Wide
LXXXIII.DJ. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action to Initiate Final Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for J.W.
            Casares Elementary Re-Roofing Project No. 10028
CXVI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
CXVI.DM. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donna ISD Compensation Pay Plan for
          2011-2012
CXVI.DP. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Career and Technology Education (CTE) Course
          Offerings/Staff Assignments for 2011-2012
CXVI.DR. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Student
          Insurance for 2011-2012
CXXIV. 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.
CXXV. 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.
CXXV.DV. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CXXV.DW. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Withdrawal of Letter of Resignation of Elementary
     School Teacher Malgorzata Grabowski
CXXV.DX. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Enforcement Actions Based on Refund Due to the
     Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Opportunity for a Hearing
CXXV.DY. D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding E-RATE Appeal
CXXV.DZ. E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with the Board’s Attorney
     Concerning Legal and Procedural Issues Involving Employee Non-Renewal Hearings
CXXV.EA. F. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.074, 551.0821 and Texas Education Code
     Section 21.207, Conduct a Non-Renewal Hearing and Board Deliberations Concerning the Non-
    Renewal of Elementary School Teacher, Eduardo Castillo
CXXV.EB. G. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551074, 551.0821 and Texas Education Section
     Code 21.207, Conduct a Non-Renewal Hearing and Board Deliberations Concerning the Non-
     Renewal Hearing of Elementary School Teacher, Gregorio Cortez
CXXXIII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
CXXXIII.ED. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CXXXIII.EE. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Withdrawal of Letter of Resignation of Elementary
     School Teacher Malgorzata Grabowski
CXXXIII.EF. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enforcement Action Based on Refund Due to the Texas
     Education Agency (TEA) and Opportunity for a Hearing
CXXXIII.EG. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding E-RATE Appeal
CXXXIII.EH. E. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher,
     Eduardo Castillo
CXXXIII.EI. F. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher,
    Gregorio Cortez
CXL. VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 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 - Alicia Reyes-Rodriguez - 5th Grade - Guzman Elementary
Subject:
I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Camelia Ovalle - 5th Grade - Truman Price Elementary
Subject:
I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Melody J. Sanchez - 3rd Grade Teacher - Salinas Elementary
Subject:
I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher During the 5th Six
    Weeks Period of the 2010-2011 School Year
Subject:
I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Victoria Dungan, Todd 9th Grade Student for Earning a Perfect Score and Medal at
     the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE)
Subject:
I.B.m. 6. Recognition of DHS Wind Ensemble and Honors Band "Sweepstakes" Recipients at the Region 28
    UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest at the University of Texas at Brownsville
Subject:
I.B.o. 7. Recognition of DISD Spelling Bee Champions 2010-2011
Subject:
I.B.q. 8. Recognition of Donna ISD United Way 2010 Highest Per Capita I.S.D. Department Award
Subject:
I.B.s. 9. Recognition of DISD School Nurses via State of Texas Office of the Governor School Nurse
    Awareness Week May 8-14, 2011
Subject:
I.B.u. 10. Recognition of Donna High School Girls Basketball Team
Subject:
I.B.w. 11. Recognition of Donna High School Boys Soccer Team
Subject:
I.B.y. 12. Recognition of Donna High School Boys/Girls Regional Track Qualifiers
Subject:
XXVII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Subject:
XXVII.AB. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling June 9, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
XXVII.AD. 2. Report on EKG Services for Student Athletes
Subject:
XXVII.AI. 3. Update Report on Student Attendance for School Year 2010-2011
Subject:
XXXVII. 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:
XXXVII.AL. 1. Accounts Payable
Subject:
XXXVII.AN. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
XXXVII.AP. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for March 2011 Litigation Fund for April 2011
Subject:
XXXVII.AR. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program (April 
   2011) and District Financials (March 2011)
Subject:
XXXVII.AT. 5. Investment Activity Report for April 2011
Subject:
XXXVII.AV. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of March 2011
Subject:
XXXVII.AX. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, April 14, 2011 and Special Board Meeting
    April 7, 2011
Subject:
LIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
LIII.BB. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School
Subject:
LIII.BD. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
Subject:
LIII.BF. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Declare "Non-Operable" Items not Being Used at
         Campuses/Departments as Surplus for Auction
Subject:
LIII.BH. SS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Mascot for Donna ISD’s Second High School
Subject:
LXII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
LXII.BK. CI.1 Presentation of a Brief Overview of Tech Prep/S-Team Initiative
Subject:
LXII.BM. CI.2 Report on Culture Project as a Component of the Early Exit Bilingual Model Program for 2011-2012
Subject:
LXII.BO. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Early Exit Bilingual Model Program for 2011-2012
Subject:
LXII.BQ. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of the Kineo Android Tablets with Offline
        Achiever and Mobile Charging Carts for Solis Middle School, Veterans Middle School, Sauceda
        Middle School, Todd 9th Grade Campus and Donna High School
Subject:
LXII.BS. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase Bilingual Pre K Summer School
         Language Arts Materials
Subject:
LXII.BU. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2011-2012 3D Academy School Year Calendar
Subject:
LXII.BW. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Request for Proposals (RFP) for Contracted Services
        for Special Education
Subject:
LXII.BY. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Special Education ARRA/Stimulus
        Grant (Fund 283 & 284 Reallocation Funding: NOGA #00830027239
Subject:
LXII.CA. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Special Education Grant (Fund 224 &
        225) Reallocation Funding: NOGA #001021027239
Subject:
LXII.CC. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action Approval of Dropout Recovery Pilot Program, Cycle 2: Base
           Grant Award NOGA 091045477110005 and Performance Pay NOGA 09104558710005
Subject:
LXXXIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
LXXXIII.CF. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses
Subject:
LXXXIII.CH. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     
Subject:
LXXXIII.CJ. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK for the Donna ISD - New
          High School Project No. 1019 for $279,000.
Subject:
LXXXIII.CL. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to CS Advantage, USAA,
         Inc. for J.W. Caceres Elementary Reroofing Project No. 10028 for $42,494.10
Subject:
LXXXIII.CN. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. For
         J.W. Casares Elementary Reroofing Project No. 10028 for $33,375.54
Subject:
LXXXIII.CP. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request for Proposal (RFP) to Furnish W.A. Todd
         9th Grade Science Lab
Subject:
LXXXIII.CR. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Weight Equipment for High School Multi-Purpose
         Activity Center
Subject:
LXXXIII.CT. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of External Auditor Professional Services
Subject:
LXXXIII.CV. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Competetive Sealed Proposals for 3-D
         Academy Technology Building (EDA Grant)
Subject:
LXXXIII.CX. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
           North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Subject:
LXXXIII.CZ. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Terminate Weaver Consulting Services
Subject:
LXXXIII.DB. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P., for W.A.
            Todd 9th Grade Science Classrooms Project No. 10-031 for $138,656.00
Subject:
LXXXIII.DD. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P., for 
           Donna ISD Dressing Rooms & Multi-Purpose Activity Center No. 10-034 for $290,561.00
Subject:
LXXXIII.DF. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Declare Obsolete Technology Equipment as
            Surplus
Subject:
LXXXIII.DH. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchasing Technology Items District Wide
Subject:
LXXXIII.DJ. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action to Initiate Final Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for J.W.
            Casares Elementary Re-Roofing Project No. 10028
Subject:
CXVI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
CXVI.DM. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donna ISD Compensation Pay Plan for
          2011-2012
Subject:
CXVI.DP. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Career and Technology Education (CTE) Course
          Offerings/Staff Assignments for 2011-2012
Subject:
CXVI.DR. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Student
          Insurance for 2011-2012
Subject:
CXXIV. 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:
CXXV. 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:
CXXV.DV. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CXXV.DW. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Withdrawal of Letter of Resignation of Elementary
     School Teacher Malgorzata Grabowski
Subject:
CXXV.DX. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Enforcement Actions Based on Refund Due to the
     Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Opportunity for a Hearing
Subject:
CXXV.DY. D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding E-RATE Appeal
Subject:
CXXV.DZ. E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with the Board’s Attorney
     Concerning Legal and Procedural Issues Involving Employee Non-Renewal Hearings
Subject:
CXXV.EA. F. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.074, 551.0821 and Texas Education Code
     Section 21.207, Conduct a Non-Renewal Hearing and Board Deliberations Concerning the Non-
    Renewal of Elementary School Teacher, Eduardo Castillo
Subject:
CXXV.EB. G. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551074, 551.0821 and Texas Education Section
     Code 21.207, Conduct a Non-Renewal Hearing and Board Deliberations Concerning the Non-
     Renewal Hearing of Elementary School Teacher, Gregorio Cortez
Subject:
CXXXIII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
CXXXIII.ED. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CXXXIII.EE. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Withdrawal of Letter of Resignation of Elementary
     School Teacher Malgorzata Grabowski
Subject:
CXXXIII.EF. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enforcement Action Based on Refund Due to the Texas
     Education Agency (TEA) and Opportunity for a Hearing
Subject:
CXXXIII.EG. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding E-RATE Appeal
Subject:
CXXXIII.EH. E. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher,
     Eduardo Castillo
Subject:
CXXXIII.EI. F. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher,
    Gregorio Cortez
Subject:
CXL. VII. ADJOURN

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