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Meeting Agenda
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Tatianna Basaldua - 5th Grade - Julian S. Adame Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Adela Torres - 12th Grade - 3D Academy
3. Invocation - San Juanita Cruz - Counselor Clerk - DAEP
4. Recognition of Donna D’ettes for Receiving 1st Place at the 27th Annual Spurs Dance Competition
5. Recognition of Donna High School Theater Art Students Qualifying for State Competition
6. Recognition of Donna High School Band Members Performing with the Texas All-State Band
7. Recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution Calling on the Texas Legislature to Reject All Attempts to Divert Public Dollars Away From Public Schools in the Form of Vouchers, Taxpayer Savings Grants, Tax Credit, or Any Other Mechanisms That Have the Effect of Reducing Funding to Public Schools
2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming February 23, 2013 as Chisholm Trail Festival Day at DISD
3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling March 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
3. Financial Statements: District Financial, Bond Cash Flow And Child Nutrition Program (December 2012)
4. Investment Report (January 2013)
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of December 2012
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 15, 2013 and Special Board Meeting, January 22, 2013

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 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Agreement Between Donna ISD and Bus Shield, LC (BUSS) for the Bus Shield School Bus Safety System
SS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Monitoring Security Alarm Systems and Fire Alarm Systems Districtwide

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI.1 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Public Hearing
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2011-2012 School Year
CI.3 Report on Texas Education Agency (T.E.A.) Visit
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Out of State Travel to Jacksonville, Florida for A.C.E. Director
CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Travel to New Mexico for State Choir Contest
CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the LUCHA/ASK ME Program for English Language Learners
CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of netTrekker Search
CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Reallocation of Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant, Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #1342006108902
II. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E-Con Group, LLC for Donna Networking Operating Center Project No. 119
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Donna ISD Transportation Fuel Station (Application No. 1)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Project No. 11-034 (Application No. 10)
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. Donna North High School Project No. 2010-19 (Application No. 16)
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Mission Paving Company, Inc. (Application No. 3)
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Ratification Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Change Proposal 004 Donna ISD CMAR Project No. 2012-045B
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Change Proposal 001 for Donna CMAR, Earl Scott Field House Project No. 2012-045B
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Change Proposal 002 or 003 for Donna CMAR, Earl Scott Field House (Elevator) Project No. 2012-045B
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Change Order Number 006 for Skanska USA for Donna North High School Construction of Perimeter Fence
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Revised Change Proposal 005R for Texas Descon, L.P. CMAR Project No. 2012-045B
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No.
Fourteen 014)
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Twenty-Six
026)
BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Thirty 030)
BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Thirty-One
031)
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Contract for TEAMS Support and Maintenance Fiscal Year 2013-2014
BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Microsoft Agreement for Faculty and Staff Annual Fiscal Year Renewal
BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Hertz Furniture Systems as the Vendor for Furniture at Veterans Middle School
BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Edu-Source as the Vendor to Furnish Donna North High School Cafeteria
BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for Supplies and Installation of Welding Equipment for CTE Department
BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Hertz Furniture Systems as the Vendor to Furnish Donna North High School CTE Department
BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Hertz Furniture Systems as the Vendor to Furnish Donna North High School Athletics Offices and Classrooms
BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award CDW-G as the Vendor for Polyvision Boards and Bridge Net as the Vendor for Installation/Mounting of Eighty-Eight (88) Projectors for
Donna North High School
BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for the School Year 2013-2014 Catalog and Discount Bids
BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Through Texas Buy Board for Fifteen (15) School Buses (13 Regular and 2 Special Ed.)
BF.25 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Acquire the Purchase of School Buses through Lease Purchase Agreement
BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Acquire Technology for Donna North High School through an IT Equipment-Lease Facility
BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Declare District’s Obsolete Instructional Textbooks as Surplus and Donate to the Secretaría de Educación Tamaulipas
BF.28 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Terminate Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc.

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request Proposals (RFPs) for the District Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 504 District Owned Network Agreement
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policy Update 96
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Revision of Policy FDB (Local)
HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Revision of Policy FEC (Local)
HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Revision of Policy FDA (Local)
HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of District’s Organizational Chart

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. Consider and Discuss Termination of Probationary Contract of a Middle School Teacher
C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Purchase of Properties Located at 309 Business Highway 83 and 112 South 3rd Street, Donna, Texas
D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract
E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Ramiro Leal’s Employment Contract
F. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Tommy Sauceda’s Employment Contract

V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
B. Consider and Take Possible Action on Termination of the Probationary Contract of a Middle School Teacher
C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Purchase of Properties Located at 309 Business Highway 83 and 112 South 3rd Street, Donna, Texas
D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract
E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Ramiro Leal’s Employment Contract
F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Tommy Sauceda’s Employment Contract

VI. OPEN FORM

VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Tatianna Basaldua - 5th Grade - Julian S. Adame Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Adela Torres - 12th Grade - 3D Academy
3. Invocation - San Juanita Cruz - Counselor Clerk - DAEP
4. Recognition of Donna D’ettes for Receiving 1st Place at the 27th Annual Spurs Dance Competition
5. Recognition of Donna High School Theater Art Students Qualifying for State Competition
6. Recognition of Donna High School Band Members Performing with the Texas All-State Band
7. Recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution Calling on the Texas Legislature to Reject All Attempts to Divert Public Dollars Away From Public Schools in the Form of Vouchers, Taxpayer Savings Grants, Tax Credit, or Any Other Mechanisms That Have the Effect of Reducing Funding to Public Schools
2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming February 23, 2013 as Chisholm Trail Festival Day at DISD
3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling March 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
3. Financial Statements: District Financial, Bond Cash Flow And Child Nutrition Program (December 2012)
4. Investment Report (January 2013)
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of December 2012
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 15, 2013 and Special Board Meeting, January 22, 2013

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 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Agreement Between Donna ISD and Bus Shield, LC (BUSS) for the Bus Shield School Bus Safety System
SS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Monitoring Security Alarm Systems and Fire Alarm Systems Districtwide

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI.1 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Public Hearing
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2011-2012 School Year
CI.3 Report on Texas Education Agency (T.E.A.) Visit
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Out of State Travel to Jacksonville, Florida for A.C.E. Director
CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Travel to New Mexico for State Choir Contest
CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the LUCHA/ASK ME Program for English Language Learners
CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of netTrekker Search
CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Reallocation of Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant, Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #1342006108902
Subject:
II. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E-Con Group, LLC for Donna Networking Operating Center Project No. 119
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Donna ISD Transportation Fuel Station (Application No. 1)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Project No. 11-034 (Application No. 10)
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. Donna North High School Project No. 2010-19 (Application No. 16)
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Mission Paving Company, Inc. (Application No. 3)
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Ratification Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Change Proposal 004 Donna ISD CMAR Project No. 2012-045B
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Change Proposal 001 for Donna CMAR, Earl Scott Field House Project No. 2012-045B
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Change Proposal 002 or 003 for Donna CMAR, Earl Scott Field House (Elevator) Project No. 2012-045B
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Change Order Number 006 for Skanska USA for Donna North High School Construction of Perimeter Fence
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Revised Change Proposal 005R for Texas Descon, L.P. CMAR Project No. 2012-045B
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No.
Fourteen 014)
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Twenty-Six
026)
BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Thirty 030)
BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Thirty-One
031)
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Contract for TEAMS Support and Maintenance Fiscal Year 2013-2014
BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Microsoft Agreement for Faculty and Staff Annual Fiscal Year Renewal
BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Hertz Furniture Systems as the Vendor for Furniture at Veterans Middle School
BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Edu-Source as the Vendor to Furnish Donna North High School Cafeteria
BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for Supplies and Installation of Welding Equipment for CTE Department
BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Hertz Furniture Systems as the Vendor to Furnish Donna North High School CTE Department
BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Hertz Furniture Systems as the Vendor to Furnish Donna North High School Athletics Offices and Classrooms
BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award CDW-G as the Vendor for Polyvision Boards and Bridge Net as the Vendor for Installation/Mounting of Eighty-Eight (88) Projectors for
Donna North High School
BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for the School Year 2013-2014 Catalog and Discount Bids
BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Through Texas Buy Board for Fifteen (15) School Buses (13 Regular and 2 Special Ed.)
BF.25 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Acquire the Purchase of School Buses through Lease Purchase Agreement
BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Acquire Technology for Donna North High School through an IT Equipment-Lease Facility
BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Declare District’s Obsolete Instructional Textbooks as Surplus and Donate to the Secretaría de Educación Tamaulipas
BF.28 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Terminate Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc.

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request Proposals (RFPs) for the District Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 504 District Owned Network Agreement
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policy Update 96
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Revision of Policy FDB (Local)
HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Revision of Policy FEC (Local)
HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Revision of Policy FDA (Local)
HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of District’s Organizational Chart

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. Consider and Discuss Termination of Probationary Contract of a Middle School Teacher
C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Purchase of Properties Located at 309 Business Highway 83 and 112 South 3rd Street, Donna, Texas
D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract
E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Ramiro Leal’s Employment Contract
F. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Tommy Sauceda’s Employment Contract

V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
B. Consider and Take Possible Action on Termination of the Probationary Contract of a Middle School Teacher
C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Purchase of Properties Located at 309 Business Highway 83 and 112 South 3rd Street, Donna, Texas
D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract
E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Ramiro Leal’s Employment Contract
F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Tommy Sauceda’s Employment Contract

VI. OPEN FORM

VII. ADJOURN

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