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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. 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
II.C. 1. Accounts Payable
II.E. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
II.G. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for May 2011/Litigation Fund June 2011
II.I. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School,
    Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (June 2011)
II.K. 5. Investment Activity Report for June 2011
II.M. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of May 2011/June 2011
II.O. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, June 7, 2011 and Special Board Meetings June 17,
    2011 and June 29, 2011
XVII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
XVII.R. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
         * Status Report on New High School
XVII.T. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
         * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
XXII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
XXII.W. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the General Interlocal Membership Agreement
        Between the Region One Education Service Center and Donna ISD to Ensure Participation 
       in the Library Services and Media Cooperative
XXII.Y. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Purchase of the District Annual License for
        EUDUPHORIA Suite including WEBCCAT through Region One for 2011-2012
        School Year, Starting September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
XXII.AA. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #Q184L070039-10
        for Safe Schools/Healthy Students
XXII.AC. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proposal for a Student Exchange Program
        Partnership between Donna ISD and Gymnasium Essen-Werden in Essen, Germany
XXII.AH. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the 
        University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) and Donna Independent School District (DISD) 
        Regarding the UTPA Concurrent Enrollment Program
XXII.AJ. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Out of State Travel for Safe
        Schools/Healthy Students Director
XXII.AL. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Supplemental Science Resource Adoption
XXII.AO. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
XXII.AO.ap. BF.1 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 (Application No. 6 $146,279)
XXII.AO.ar. BF.2 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 (Application No. 7 $18,642)
XXII.AO.at. BF.3 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 (Final Application $35,711)
XXII.AO.av. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for
         Donna ISD Dressing Rooms and Multi-Purpose Activity Center (Application No. 7 $345,892)
XXII.AO.ax. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK for Donna ISD-New High
         School Project No. 1019 ($279,000)
XXII.AO.az. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Payroll Schedule for 2011-2012 School Year
XXII.AO.bb. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase Five (5) Seventy-Seven (77) Passenger
         Buses for 2011-2012 School Year
XXII.AO.bd. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between North
          Alamo Water Supply Corporation and DISD (Donna North High School)
XXII.AO.bf. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of Payment for ASAGO, LLC, DBA (Application 
         No.3 $112,675.20)
XXII.AO.bh. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action Approval of Out of State Travel to Attend E-Rate Conference in
           New Orleans, Louisiana
XXII.AO.bj. Consent Items (BF.11 through BF.29)
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of Contract for School Year 2011-2012
* Plato
* Web Achiever
* Rosetta Stone
XXII.AO.bl. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Athletic Training Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-138
XXII.AO.bn. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Baseball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-139
XXII.AO.bp. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Basketball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-140
XXII.AO.br. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Cross Country Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-141
XXII.AO.bt. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Football Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-142
XXII.AO.bv. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Golf Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-143
XXII.AO.bx. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Power Lifting Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-144
XXII.AO.bz. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Soccer Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-145
XXII.AO.cb. BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Softball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-146
XXII.AO.cd. BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Tennis Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-147
XXII.AO.cf. BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Track Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-148
XXII.AO.ch. BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action on Volleyball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-149
XXII.AO.cj. BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Charter Bus Services Bid #041111-133
XXII.AO.cl. BF.25 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for General Hardware and Merchandise Bid
            #041111-134
XXII.AO.cn. BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Electrical and Plumbing Supplies
            Bid #041111-135
XXII.AO.cp. BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Grease Trap and Septic Tank Cleaning
            Bid #041111-136
XXII.AO.cr. BF.28 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Cafeteria Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration
            Repair Services Bid #041111-137
XXII.AO.ct. BF.29 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Groceries and Supplies Bid #041111-132
End Consent Items
XXII.AO.cv. BF.30 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ranking Order for 3D Academy Project and
           Authorize Administration to Start Negotiations
CII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
CII.CY. HR.1 Report on Student Insurance
CII.DA. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between DISD
          and Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
CII.DC. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policy Update 90
CIX. 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.
CX. 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.
CX.DG. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CX.DH. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel on Pending or Threatened Litigation, Gov’t Code Sec 551.071,
     Discussion and Consideration, Leonor Tovar et al v Alberto Carlos Hernandez and the Donna
     Independent School District, Cause No C-2009-07-F, 332nd Judicial Court, Hidalgo County, Texas
CXIII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
CXIII.DJ. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
CXIII.DK. B. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action, Leonor Tovar et al v Alberto Carlos Hernandez and
     the Donna Independent School District
CXVI. VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. 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:
II.C. 1. Accounts Payable
Subject:
II.E. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
II.G. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for May 2011/Litigation Fund June 2011
Subject:
II.I. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School,
    Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (June 2011)
Subject:
II.K. 5. Investment Activity Report for June 2011
Subject:
II.M. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of May 2011/June 2011
Subject:
II.O. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, June 7, 2011 and Special Board Meetings June 17,
    2011 and June 29, 2011
Subject:
XVII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
XVII.R. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
         * Status Report on New High School
Subject:
XVII.T. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
         * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
Subject:
XXII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
XXII.W. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the General Interlocal Membership Agreement
        Between the Region One Education Service Center and Donna ISD to Ensure Participation 
       in the Library Services and Media Cooperative
Subject:
XXII.Y. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Purchase of the District Annual License for
        EUDUPHORIA Suite including WEBCCAT through Region One for 2011-2012
        School Year, Starting September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
Subject:
XXII.AA. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #Q184L070039-10
        for Safe Schools/Healthy Students
Subject:
XXII.AC. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proposal for a Student Exchange Program
        Partnership between Donna ISD and Gymnasium Essen-Werden in Essen, Germany
Subject:
XXII.AH. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the 
        University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) and Donna Independent School District (DISD) 
        Regarding the UTPA Concurrent Enrollment Program
Subject:
XXII.AJ. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Out of State Travel for Safe
        Schools/Healthy Students Director
Subject:
XXII.AL. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Supplemental Science Resource Adoption
Subject:
XXII.AO. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
XXII.AO.ap. BF.1 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 (Application No. 6 $146,279)
Subject:
XXII.AO.ar. BF.2 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 (Application No. 7 $18,642)
Subject:
XXII.AO.at. BF.3 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 (Final Application $35,711)
Subject:
XXII.AO.av. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for
         Donna ISD Dressing Rooms and Multi-Purpose Activity Center (Application No. 7 $345,892)
Subject:
XXII.AO.ax. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK for Donna ISD-New High
         School Project No. 1019 ($279,000)
Subject:
XXII.AO.az. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Payroll Schedule for 2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
XXII.AO.bb. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase Five (5) Seventy-Seven (77) Passenger
         Buses for 2011-2012 School Year
Subject:
XXII.AO.bd. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between North
          Alamo Water Supply Corporation and DISD (Donna North High School)
Subject:
XXII.AO.bf. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of Payment for ASAGO, LLC, DBA (Application 
         No.3 $112,675.20)
Subject:
XXII.AO.bh. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action Approval of Out of State Travel to Attend E-Rate Conference in
           New Orleans, Louisiana
Subject:
XXII.AO.bj. Consent Items (BF.11 through BF.29)
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of Contract for School Year 2011-2012
* Plato
* Web Achiever
* Rosetta Stone
Subject:
XXII.AO.bl. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Athletic Training Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-138
Subject:
XXII.AO.bn. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Baseball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-139
Subject:
XXII.AO.bp. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Basketball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-140
Subject:
XXII.AO.br. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Cross Country Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-141
Subject:
XXII.AO.bt. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Football Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-142
Subject:
XXII.AO.bv. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Golf Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-143
Subject:
XXII.AO.bx. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Power Lifting Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-144
Subject:
XXII.AO.bz. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Soccer Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-145
Subject:
XXII.AO.cb. BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Softball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-146
Subject:
XXII.AO.cd. BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Tennis Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-147
Subject:
XXII.AO.cf. BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Track Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-148
Subject:
XXII.AO.ch. BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action on Volleyball Equipment and Supplies Bid #042011-149
Subject:
XXII.AO.cj. BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Charter Bus Services Bid #041111-133
Subject:
XXII.AO.cl. BF.25 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for General Hardware and Merchandise Bid
            #041111-134
Subject:
XXII.AO.cn. BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Electrical and Plumbing Supplies
            Bid #041111-135
Subject:
XXII.AO.cp. BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Grease Trap and Septic Tank Cleaning
            Bid #041111-136
Subject:
XXII.AO.cr. BF.28 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Cafeteria Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration
            Repair Services Bid #041111-137
Subject:
XXII.AO.ct. BF.29 Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Groceries and Supplies Bid #041111-132
End Consent Items
Subject:
XXII.AO.cv. BF.30 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ranking Order for 3D Academy Project and
           Authorize Administration to Start Negotiations
Subject:
CII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
CII.CY. HR.1 Report on Student Insurance
Subject:
CII.DA. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between DISD
          and Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
Subject:
CII.DC. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policy Update 90
Subject:
CIX. 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:
CX. 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:
CX.DG. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CX.DH. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel on Pending or Threatened Litigation, Gov’t Code Sec 551.071,
     Discussion and Consideration, Leonor Tovar et al v Alberto Carlos Hernandez and the Donna
     Independent School District, Cause No C-2009-07-F, 332nd Judicial Court, Hidalgo County, Texas
Subject:
CXIII. VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
CXIII.DJ. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Subject:
CXIII.DK. B. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action, Leonor Tovar et al v Alberto Carlos Hernandez and
     the Donna Independent School District
Subject:
CXVI. VII. ADJOURN

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