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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Aaron Herrera - 8th Grade -
Sauceda Middle School
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Molly Hunt - 5th Grade -
Truman Price Elementary
3. Invocation - Juana "Janie" Campos - Third Grade Teacher -
Rivas Elementary
4. 2nd Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
1. Elementary Campus - Truman Price Elementary
2. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better
5 Presentation of the PK Center of Excellence Awards Presented to
Garza, Caceres, LeNoir, Salazar, Salinas, Stainke and Ochoa
Elementary for Exemplary Learning
6. Recognition of Donna High School State Qualifying Redskins Band
7. Recognition of Winners of the DISD Elementary Science Fair Held
Friday, December 14
II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution
Honoring Mr. Ruben Cortez, Jr. on his Historic Election
to the District 2 Seat on the Texas State Board of Education
2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling
January 8, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
3. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Attendance Zones
(Elementary) Effective 2013-2014 School Year
4. Report on Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees
Required Training as per Texas Education Code, Sec. 11.159(b)
5. School Board Recognition Month, January 2013

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and
Special Revenue Funds
3. Financial Statements: Donna North High School,
Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program
October 2012
4. Investment Activity Report for October 2012
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of
October 2012
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting,
and Special Board Meeting,

SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk
(SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna North High School
SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
* Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current
Facility Projects
SS.3 Report on DISD Child Nutrition Program
SS.4 Report on DISD Transportation Department

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Texas
Department of Transportation (TX DOT) Adopt-a-Highway
Consent Items (CI.2 through CI.5)
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A -
Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA
#13694501108902 Maximum Entitlement and Carry Forward
of $44,918.00 for 2013
CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part
A-Improving Basic Programs NOGA #13610101108902 Maximum
Entitlement of $185,098.00 for 2013
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part
C-Migrant NOGA #13615001108902 Maximum Entitlement
and Carry Forward of $1,151,000.00 for 2013
CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part
A-LEP NOGA #13671001108902 Maximum Entitlement of
$19,712.00 for 2013
End of Consent Items

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Audit
for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2012
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution to
Send a Letter Documenting Donna Independent School
District’s Authority Regarding Eminent Domain to the
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in Order to Retain
Eminent Domain Powers, Pursuant to Senate Bill 18
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the State of Texas
Buy Board and State of Texas Co-op as the Procurement Method
for Acquiring Cafeteria Equipment for School Year 2012-2013
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification
Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Project No. 11-034
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification
Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. for Donna North High
School Project No. 2010-19
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment
to Skanska USA Building, Inc. Donna North High School Project
No. 2010-19 Center Project No. 2010-19
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment
to E-Con Group, LLC for Donna Networking Operating Center
Project No. 119
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Inter Local
Agreement Between Donna Independent School District and
County of Hidalgo
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors
(RFP’s) for Furniture to Donna North High School
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor to
Purchase Computers, Peripherals and IPADS District Wide for
Fiscal Year 2012-2013
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Request for
Proposals to Start the E-Rate Process of Priority One Services
Item Bid #122012-231 for Fiscal Year FY 2012 (July 1, 2013 to
June 30, 2014)
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Contract
Renewal with Wyse Technology for Maintenance
BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Hiring of General
Local Counsel for Donna Independent School District

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Principal for
Donna North High School for the 2013-2014 School Year
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Changes to the
Prescription Drug Plan
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew the
Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator (TPA)
Agreement or Approval to Solicit Proposals for Plan Year
2013-2014
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of RFP#
112812-23-DISD-457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Administrator

IV. 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.
A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation
of Personnel
B. Consultation Regarding Re-Assignment and Contract
Terms of Manuel Orlando Moreno to Athletic Director

V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed






in Executive Session.



A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation
of Personnel
B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of
Contract for Athletic Director

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Aaron Herrera - 8th Grade -
Sauceda Middle School
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Molly Hunt - 5th Grade -
Truman Price Elementary
3. Invocation - Juana "Janie" Campos - Third Grade Teacher -
Rivas Elementary
4. 2nd Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
1. Elementary Campus - Truman Price Elementary
2. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better
5 Presentation of the PK Center of Excellence Awards Presented to
Garza, Caceres, LeNoir, Salazar, Salinas, Stainke and Ochoa
Elementary for Exemplary Learning
6. Recognition of Donna High School State Qualifying Redskins Band
7. Recognition of Winners of the DISD Elementary Science Fair Held
Friday, December 14
II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution
Honoring Mr. Ruben Cortez, Jr. on his Historic Election
to the District 2 Seat on the Texas State Board of Education
2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling
January 8, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
3. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Attendance Zones
(Elementary) Effective 2013-2014 School Year
4. Report on Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees
Required Training as per Texas Education Code, Sec. 11.159(b)
5. School Board Recognition Month, January 2013

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and
Special Revenue Funds
3. Financial Statements: Donna North High School,
Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program
October 2012
4. Investment Activity Report for October 2012
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of
October 2012
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting,
and Special Board Meeting,

SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk
(SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna North High School
SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
* Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current
Facility Projects
SS.3 Report on DISD Child Nutrition Program
SS.4 Report on DISD Transportation Department

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Texas
Department of Transportation (TX DOT) Adopt-a-Highway
Consent Items (CI.2 through CI.5)
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A -
Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA
#13694501108902 Maximum Entitlement and Carry Forward
of $44,918.00 for 2013
CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part
A-Improving Basic Programs NOGA #13610101108902 Maximum
Entitlement of $185,098.00 for 2013
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part
C-Migrant NOGA #13615001108902 Maximum Entitlement
and Carry Forward of $1,151,000.00 for 2013
CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part
A-LEP NOGA #13671001108902 Maximum Entitlement of
$19,712.00 for 2013
End of Consent Items

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Audit
for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2012
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution to
Send a Letter Documenting Donna Independent School
District’s Authority Regarding Eminent Domain to the
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in Order to Retain
Eminent Domain Powers, Pursuant to Senate Bill 18
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the State of Texas
Buy Board and State of Texas Co-op as the Procurement Method
for Acquiring Cafeteria Equipment for School Year 2012-2013
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification
Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Project No. 11-034
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification
Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. for Donna North High
School Project No. 2010-19
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment
to Skanska USA Building, Inc. Donna North High School Project
No. 2010-19 Center Project No. 2010-19
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment
to E-Con Group, LLC for Donna Networking Operating Center
Project No. 119
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Inter Local
Agreement Between Donna Independent School District and
County of Hidalgo
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors
(RFP’s) for Furniture to Donna North High School
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor to
Purchase Computers, Peripherals and IPADS District Wide for
Fiscal Year 2012-2013
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Request for
Proposals to Start the E-Rate Process of Priority One Services
Item Bid #122012-231 for Fiscal Year FY 2012 (July 1, 2013 to
June 30, 2014)
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Contract
Renewal with Wyse Technology for Maintenance
BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Hiring of General
Local Counsel for Donna Independent School District

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Principal for
Donna North High School for the 2013-2014 School Year
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Changes to the
Prescription Drug Plan
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew the
Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator (TPA)
Agreement or Approval to Solicit Proposals for Plan Year
2013-2014
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of RFP#
112812-23-DISD-457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Administrator

IV. 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.
A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation
of Personnel
B. Consultation Regarding Re-Assignment and Contract
Terms of Manuel Orlando Moreno to Athletic Director

V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed






in Executive Session.



A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation
of Personnel
B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of
Contract for Athletic Director

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN

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