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Meeting Agenda
I. I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include
deliberation and/or action.

Board Recognition

1.    Pledge of Allegiance - Elvin Razo - 5th Grade - LeNoir Elementary      
2.    Pledge to the Texas Flag – Valeria Diaz– EXCEL     
3.    Invocation – Mario Ruiz – Teacher - Donna North High School
4.    Recognition of Love of Christ for their Contributions to the 
       Community of Runn Elementary
5.    Recognition of DISD Spelling Bee Champions in 1st-8th Grades 
6.    Recognition of Mariachi Azteca from Donna North High School for    
       Winning 3rd Place at the 7 Leguas Noche de Estrellas Mariachi 
       Competition
7.    Recognition of UIL Solo and Ensemble State Qualifiers (Band)
8.    Recognition of DISD Band Students Advancing to the TMEA Area G
       Competition
9.    Recognition of Results for Academic Competition for Elementary 
       Campuses (ACES)  
10.   Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% During
         the 4th Six Weeks Period of the 2013-2014 School Year

II.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                      
1.      Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Colins & Mott, LLP
2.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Donna Independent School District Board
         of Trustees to Proceed with Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors Official 
         Ballot 2014   
3.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reschedule Regular Board Meeting from April
         8, 2014 to April 15, 2014
4.      Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution to Offer Mexican American Studies Course as
         an elective in Support of Ruben Cortez Jr., State Board of Education District 2
5.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donations to Templo La Hermosa
6.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of
         Donna and Donna Independent School District Sidewalk Project
                                                                                         
III.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for January 2014
4.         Investment Report (February 2014)     
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of January 2014
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting February 10, 2014 and Special Board Meeting
            February 25, 2014
II. 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    Engineer’s (Hinojosa Engineering) Monthly Report: *Status Report on Donna ISD’s Current 
            Projects
SS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Declare Donna ISD’s “Old” Cafeteria Equipment/Furniture as
            Surplus and be taken to Auction
                                                                                                                   
CI.    CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CI.1     Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Agreement Between Donna ISD (DISD) and
            TMC Migrant Seasonal Head Start (TMC MSHS) for 2014-2016             
CI.2     Discussion and Possible Action on EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking
CI.3     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title 1, Part C-Migrant NOGA #14615001108902 
            Reallocation Funding of $667,560 for 2013-2014 School Year
CI.4     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A-Teacher and Principal Training
            & Recruiting NOGA #14694501108902 Reallocation Funding of $85,126 for 2013-2014 School
            Year
CI.5     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar
CI.6     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Donna
            North High School GEAR UP
CI.7     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Submit State Waiver for Low Attendance on
            January 24, 2013 and January 29, 2014

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Sale of 0.325 Acres of Parcel 130, out of La
            Blanco Grant, Abstract 57, in Hidalgo County, Texas, Being out of and Part of a Lot 189, Re-
            Subdivision of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, of the La Donna Subdivision, Along FM 493 to the Texas
            Department of Transportation and Delegating Authority to Convey to Board President Efren
            Ceniceros
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Donna Independent School District  
            Administration to Proceed with Proposed Recommendation on Financial Audit Services
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action for Renewal Contract for TEAMS Support and Maintenance 2014-
            2015
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor to Purchase Cameras and Video Surveillance
            Peripherals District Wide 2013-2014
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval Technology Hardware for Donna ISD Police 
            Department
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for Old Mesilla
            Construction, LLC for Exterior Paint at Donna ISD Facilities Project
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Mid Valley Paving Inc. for
            Donna ISD Paving Improvements Project No. 13-157
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for Mid Valley Paving,
            Inc. for Donna ISD Paving Improvement Project No. 13-157

            Consent Agenda (Item BF.9 through BF. 19)
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP #121013-408 Library Books,
            Supplies & Equipment for School Year 2014-2015
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP #121013-409 Band Instruments
           & Repair for School Year 2014-2015
III. BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-410 Student Photos for
            School Year 2014-2015
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-411 Groceries & Supplies for
            School Year 2014-2015
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-412 Charter Bus Services for
            School Year 2014-2015
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-413 General Hardware &
            Lumber Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-414 Electrical & Plumbing
            Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-415 Grease Trap & Septic
            Tank Cleaning Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.17  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-416 Fire Extinguishers, Hood
            Suppression System Inspection and Repair for School Year 2014-2015
BF.18  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-417 Athletic Training 
            Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
BF.19  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-418 Baseball
            Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
            End of Consent Agenda 

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Policy Update 98
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution to Continue Self-Funding Employee Benefits
HR.3.  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding MOU for Participation in
           Academic Leadership Alliance Summer Educator Externship

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.        Discussion of Real Estate
                                                       
            V.      OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

                                A.        Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation 
                                           of Personnel

                                  B.        Approval of Real Estate 

           VI.    OPEN FORUM
      
            VII.   ADJOURN          

 

 

 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 27, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include
deliberation and/or action.

Board Recognition

1.    Pledge of Allegiance - Elvin Razo - 5th Grade - LeNoir Elementary      
2.    Pledge to the Texas Flag – Valeria Diaz– EXCEL     
3.    Invocation – Mario Ruiz – Teacher - Donna North High School
4.    Recognition of Love of Christ for their Contributions to the 
       Community of Runn Elementary
5.    Recognition of DISD Spelling Bee Champions in 1st-8th Grades 
6.    Recognition of Mariachi Azteca from Donna North High School for    
       Winning 3rd Place at the 7 Leguas Noche de Estrellas Mariachi 
       Competition
7.    Recognition of UIL Solo and Ensemble State Qualifiers (Band)
8.    Recognition of DISD Band Students Advancing to the TMEA Area G
       Competition
9.    Recognition of Results for Academic Competition for Elementary 
       Campuses (ACES)  
10.   Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% During
         the 4th Six Weeks Period of the 2013-2014 School Year

II.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                      
1.      Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Colins & Mott, LLP
2.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Donna Independent School District Board
         of Trustees to Proceed with Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors Official 
         Ballot 2014   
3.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reschedule Regular Board Meeting from April
         8, 2014 to April 15, 2014
4.      Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution to Offer Mexican American Studies Course as
         an elective in Support of Ruben Cortez Jr., State Board of Education District 2
5.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donations to Templo La Hermosa
6.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of
         Donna and Donna Independent School District Sidewalk Project
                                                                                         
III.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for January 2014
4.         Investment Report (February 2014)     
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of January 2014
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting February 10, 2014 and Special Board Meeting
            February 25, 2014
Subject:
II. 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    Engineer’s (Hinojosa Engineering) Monthly Report: *Status Report on Donna ISD’s Current 
            Projects
SS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Declare Donna ISD’s “Old” Cafeteria Equipment/Furniture as
            Surplus and be taken to Auction
                                                                                                                   
CI.    CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CI.1     Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Agreement Between Donna ISD (DISD) and
            TMC Migrant Seasonal Head Start (TMC MSHS) for 2014-2016             
CI.2     Discussion and Possible Action on EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking
CI.3     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title 1, Part C-Migrant NOGA #14615001108902 
            Reallocation Funding of $667,560 for 2013-2014 School Year
CI.4     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A-Teacher and Principal Training
            & Recruiting NOGA #14694501108902 Reallocation Funding of $85,126 for 2013-2014 School
            Year
CI.5     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar
CI.6     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Donna
            North High School GEAR UP
CI.7     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Submit State Waiver for Low Attendance on
            January 24, 2013 and January 29, 2014

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Sale of 0.325 Acres of Parcel 130, out of La
            Blanco Grant, Abstract 57, in Hidalgo County, Texas, Being out of and Part of a Lot 189, Re-
            Subdivision of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, of the La Donna Subdivision, Along FM 493 to the Texas
            Department of Transportation and Delegating Authority to Convey to Board President Efren
            Ceniceros
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Donna Independent School District  
            Administration to Proceed with Proposed Recommendation on Financial Audit Services
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action for Renewal Contract for TEAMS Support and Maintenance 2014-
            2015
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor to Purchase Cameras and Video Surveillance
            Peripherals District Wide 2013-2014
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval Technology Hardware for Donna ISD Police 
            Department
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for Old Mesilla
            Construction, LLC for Exterior Paint at Donna ISD Facilities Project
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Mid Valley Paving Inc. for
            Donna ISD Paving Improvements Project No. 13-157
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for Mid Valley Paving,
            Inc. for Donna ISD Paving Improvement Project No. 13-157

            Consent Agenda (Item BF.9 through BF. 19)
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP #121013-408 Library Books,
            Supplies & Equipment for School Year 2014-2015
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP #121013-409 Band Instruments
           & Repair for School Year 2014-2015
Subject:
III. BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-410 Student Photos for
            School Year 2014-2015
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-411 Groceries & Supplies for
            School Year 2014-2015
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-412 Charter Bus Services for
            School Year 2014-2015
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-413 General Hardware &
            Lumber Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-414 Electrical & Plumbing
            Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-415 Grease Trap & Septic
            Tank Cleaning Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.17  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-416 Fire Extinguishers, Hood
            Suppression System Inspection and Repair for School Year 2014-2015
BF.18  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-417 Athletic Training 
            Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
BF.19  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for RFP# 121013-418 Baseball
            Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2014-2015
            End of Consent Agenda 

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Policy Update 98
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution to Continue Self-Funding Employee Benefits
HR.3.  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding MOU for Participation in
           Academic Leadership Alliance Summer Educator Externship

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.        Discussion of Real Estate
                                                       
            V.      OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

                                A.        Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation 
                                           of Personnel

                                  B.        Approval of Real Estate 

           VI.    OPEN FORUM
      
            VII.   ADJOURN          

 

 

 

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