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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
II.C. 1. Introduction of Head Coaches for 2011-2012 School Year
II.E. 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD and 956
    Sports for Coverage of Athletic Events for 2011-2012 School Year
VII. 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
VII.H. 1. Accounts Payable
VII.J. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
VII.L. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for April 2011
VII.N. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (May 2011)/Litigation Fund (May 2011)
VII.P. 5. Investment Activity Report for May 2011
VII.R. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of April 2011
VII.T. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, May 18, 2011 and Special Board Meetings
    May 9, 2011, & May 27, 2011
XXIII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
XXIII.X. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renaissance Learning, Inc. STAR Reading
        Enterprise Real Time Subscription Alignment
XXIII.Z. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of TANGO as a Data Provider Service for Student
        Electronic Assessments
XXIII.AB. CI.3 Recognition of Campus with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher during the 6th Six
        Weeks Period of the 2010-2011 School Year
XXX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
XXX.AE. BF.1 Recognition of Donna ISD by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Texas Comptroller Silver
         Leadership Circle Award)
XXX.AG. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
XXX.AI. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to PBK for the Donna I.S.D. New High
         School Project No. 1019 for $279,000 Invoice #242464
XXX.AK. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to PBK for the Donna I.S.D. New High
         School Project No. 1019 for $16,875 Invoice #242463
XXX.AM. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award District-Wide Security and Fire Alarm
         System and Monitoring Services
XXX.AO. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Texas Descon L.P. for Todd 9th Grade
         Campus Science Classrooms Project No. 6 for $101,252
XXX.AQ. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Asago Paving Company for District
         Paving Projects Application No. 1 for $108,239.72
XXX.AS. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Asago Paving Company for District
         Paving Projects Application No. 2 for $91,816.38
XXX.AU. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order for Donna ISD District Wide Paving
         Project No. 11-113 for $4,440.00
XXX.AW. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon L.P. Certificate of Substantial 
           Completion for WA Todd 9th Grade Science Classroom Project No. 10019
XXX.AY. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board or DIR (Texas
            Department of Information Resources) Procurement Method to Advertise/Purchase
            for Student Notebooks (Connections Grants)
XXX.BA. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Technology Items Districtwide for 2011-2012
            School Year
XXX.BC. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
            North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
XXX.BE. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Texas Descon, LP for Donna ISD
            Dressing Rooms and Multi Purpose Center Project No. 10-034 for $121,053.00
XXX.BG. Consent Items (BF.15 through BF.18)
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Janitorial Supplies & Equipment Line Items Bids for
            2011-2012 School Year
XXX.BI. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Auto Parts/Golf Cart Parts, Supplies, Equipment & Repair
           Bids for 2011-2012 School Year
XXX.BK. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on School Bus Parts, Supplies & Repair Services Bids for
            2011-2012 School Year
XXX.BM. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Air Conditioner Filter Supplies & Equipment Bids for
           2011-2012 School Year
           End of Consent Items
XXX.BO. BF.19 Budget Workshop
            * Donna ISD Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget Update
LXIX. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
LXIX.BR. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Advertisement for Athletic Director
LXIX.BT. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employer Sponsored Group Life
          Insurance Through Met Life and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
LXIX.BV. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Vision 
          Insurance Through Block Vision and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
LXIX.BX. HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Dental Insurance
          Through Met Life and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
LXIX.BZ. HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Authorizing the Superintendent to Select and Award the 
          Student Accident Insurance to the Lowest Responsible Bidder and Best Value to the District
LXIX.CB. HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Inter Local Agreement Between the
          Donna Independent School District and Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT)
LXIX.CD. HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of Property Casualty Coverage Program with
          Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT)
LXIX.CF. HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Agreement with Blue Cross Blue
          Shield Health Insurance for Plan Year 2011-2012 and/or Approval of Request for Proposals
         (RFPs) for Health Insurance
LXXXVI. 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.
LXXXVII. 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.
LXXXVII.CJ. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
LXXXVII.CK. B. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Grievance Settlement of Ilenda Ortiz
LXXXVII.CL. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section, 551.071, Consultation with the Board’s Attorney
     Concerning Legal and Procedural Issues Involving Employee Non-Renewal Hearings
LXXXVII.CM. D. 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
LXXXVII.CN. E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Settlement of Eduardo Castillo Proposed Non-Renewal
XCIII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
XCIII.CP. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
XCIII.CQ. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Grievance Settlement of Ilenda Ortiz
XCIII.CR. C. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher, 
     Eduardo Castillo
XCIII.CS. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Settlement of Eduardo Castillo Proposed Non-Renewal
XCVIII. VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM - Special Meeting
Subject:
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Subject:
II.C. 1. Introduction of Head Coaches for 2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
II.E. 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD and 956
    Sports for Coverage of Athletic Events for 2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
VII. 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:
VII.H. 1. Accounts Payable
Subject:
VII.J. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
VII.L. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for April 2011
Subject:
VII.N. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (May 2011)/Litigation Fund (May 2011)
Subject:
VII.P. 5. Investment Activity Report for May 2011
Subject:
VII.R. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of April 2011
Subject:
VII.T. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, May 18, 2011 and Special Board Meetings
    May 9, 2011, & May 27, 2011
Subject:
XXIII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
XXIII.X. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renaissance Learning, Inc. STAR Reading
        Enterprise Real Time Subscription Alignment
Subject:
XXIII.Z. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of TANGO as a Data Provider Service for Student
        Electronic Assessments
Subject:
XXIII.AB. CI.3 Recognition of Campus with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher during the 6th Six
        Weeks Period of the 2010-2011 School Year
Subject:
XXX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
XXX.AE. BF.1 Recognition of Donna ISD by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Texas Comptroller Silver
         Leadership Circle Award)
Subject:
XXX.AG. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
Subject:
XXX.AI. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to PBK for the Donna I.S.D. New High
         School Project No. 1019 for $279,000 Invoice #242464
Subject:
XXX.AK. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to PBK for the Donna I.S.D. New High
         School Project No. 1019 for $16,875 Invoice #242463
Subject:
XXX.AM. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award District-Wide Security and Fire Alarm
         System and Monitoring Services
Subject:
XXX.AO. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Texas Descon L.P. for Todd 9th Grade
         Campus Science Classrooms Project No. 6 for $101,252
Subject:
XXX.AQ. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Asago Paving Company for District
         Paving Projects Application No. 1 for $108,239.72
Subject:
XXX.AS. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Asago Paving Company for District
         Paving Projects Application No. 2 for $91,816.38
Subject:
XXX.AU. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order for Donna ISD District Wide Paving
         Project No. 11-113 for $4,440.00
Subject:
XXX.AW. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon L.P. Certificate of Substantial 
           Completion for WA Todd 9th Grade Science Classroom Project No. 10019
Subject:
XXX.AY. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board or DIR (Texas
            Department of Information Resources) Procurement Method to Advertise/Purchase
            for Student Notebooks (Connections Grants)
Subject:
XXX.BA. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Technology Items Districtwide for 2011-2012
            School Year
Subject:
XXX.BC. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
            North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Subject:
XXX.BE. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Payment to Texas Descon, LP for Donna ISD
            Dressing Rooms and Multi Purpose Center Project No. 10-034 for $121,053.00
Subject:
XXX.BG. Consent Items (BF.15 through BF.18)
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Janitorial Supplies & Equipment Line Items Bids for
            2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
XXX.BI. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Auto Parts/Golf Cart Parts, Supplies, Equipment & Repair
           Bids for 2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
XXX.BK. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on School Bus Parts, Supplies & Repair Services Bids for
            2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
XXX.BM. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Air Conditioner Filter Supplies & Equipment Bids for
           2011-2012 School Year
           End of Consent Items
Subject:
XXX.BO. BF.19 Budget Workshop
            * Donna ISD Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget Update
Subject:
LXIX. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
LXIX.BR. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Advertisement for Athletic Director
Subject:
LXIX.BT. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employer Sponsored Group Life
          Insurance Through Met Life and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Subject:
LXIX.BV. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Vision 
          Insurance Through Block Vision and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Subject:
LXIX.BX. HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Dental Insurance
          Through Met Life and/or Approval of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Subject:
LXIX.BZ. HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Authorizing the Superintendent to Select and Award the 
          Student Accident Insurance to the Lowest Responsible Bidder and Best Value to the District
Subject:
LXIX.CB. HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Inter Local Agreement Between the
          Donna Independent School District and Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT)
Subject:
LXIX.CD. HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of Property Casualty Coverage Program with
          Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT)
Subject:
LXIX.CF. HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of the Agreement with Blue Cross Blue
          Shield Health Insurance for Plan Year 2011-2012 and/or Approval of Request for Proposals
         (RFPs) for Health Insurance
Subject:
LXXXVI. 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:
LXXXVII. 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:
LXXXVII.CJ. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
LXXXVII.CK. B. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Grievance Settlement of Ilenda Ortiz
Subject:
LXXXVII.CL. C. 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:
LXXXVII.CM. D. 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:
LXXXVII.CN. E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Settlement of Eduardo Castillo Proposed Non-Renewal
Subject:
XCIII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
XCIII.CP. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
XCIII.CQ. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Grievance Settlement of Ilenda Ortiz
Subject:
XCIII.CR. C. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher, 
     Eduardo Castillo
Subject:
XCIII.CS. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Settlement of Eduardo Castillo Proposed Non-Renewal
Subject:
XCVIII. VII. ADJOURN

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