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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 - Mia Carolina Villareal - 5th Grade - M. Rivas Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Quetzaly Covarrubias - 3rd Grade - P.S. Garza Elementary
3. Invocation - Mrs. Antonia Olivarez - Teacher - Sauceda Middle School
4. Introduction of Bill & Melinda Gates Mellinimumm Scholars for Donna High School
5. Recognition for Donna High Girls Track, Area and Regional Qualifiers 
6. Recognition for Donna High Boys Track, Area, Regional and State Qualifiers
7. Recognition for Donna High Girls Power-Lifting State Qualifiers
8. Recognition for Donna High Boys Power-Lifting Regional Qualifiers
9. Recognition for Donna High Girls Basketball Playoffs
10. Recognition for Donna High Boys Basketball Playoffs
11. Recognition for Donna North Girls Soccer 2014 Athletic Achievements - District, Bi-District and Area Champs
12. Recognition for Donna North Girls Track-Area, Regional Qualifiers
13. Recognition for Donna North Boys Track-Area, Regional Qualifiers
14. Recognition for Donna North Girls Power-Lifting 2014 (Norma Chapa) - State Qualifier
15. Recognition for Donna North Boys Soccer 2014 Synopsis - Bi-District Champions
16. Recognition of Donna North High School Band for Receiving the Coveted University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Sweepstakes Award
17. Recognize Donna North High School Choir Members for Competing at the Texas State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition
18. Recognized Donna North High School Choir for U.I.L Sweepstakes Award
19. Recognize the Veterans Middle School Dance Team for Winning Various Competitions
20. Recognition of Veterans Middle School Band for Receiving the Coveted University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Sweepstakes Award
21. Recognition of Sauceda Middle School Band for Receiving the Coveted University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Sweepstakes Award

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Report on Enrollment for Donna ISD 
2. Report on Region One Education Services Center Board of Directors Election
3. Recognition of Donna ISD by (ASBO) Association of School Business Officials International (This Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award is Presented to Donna Independent School District)

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue
3. Investment Report (April 2014)
4. Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for March 2014
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of March 2014
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting April 29, 2014

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 "Non-Operable" Vehicles as Surplus and be Taken to Auction

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (ORSDP) Application for Donna 3D Academy and Excel Academy for the 2014-2015 Academic
School Year
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Valley Grande Institute Regarding the Certified Medical Assistant Program through CTE Department
CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Donna High School Band Out of State Travel to Orlando, Florida
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD and The University of Texas Pan American Concurrent Enrollment Program

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Electronic Bidding Rules
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor to Implement E-Bidding Program
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept the Renewal of the Prologic Technology Systems Inc., Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans for District’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for (RFQ) to Furnish District-Wide Classroom Furniture for 2013-2014 Turn Key Project
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Reject #032514-265, #032514-266, #032514-267 and Re-Bid #050914-270, #050914-271 and #050914-272 (CSP) Elementary Restroom Renovations
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for District Wide Roofing Projects No. 13031

Consent Agenda (BF.7 through BF.12)
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-442 Psychological Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-441 Audiological Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-439 Occupational Therapy Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-438 Physical Therapy Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-437 Speech Therapy Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action to Reject Bid RFP #121013-440 Interpreting Services for School Year 2014-2015
(End of Consent Agenda)

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance for Plan Year 2014-2015 or Solicit Proposals
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Dental Insurance thru Ameritas or Solicit Proposals 
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the District’s Voluntary Vision Coverage or Solicit Proposals
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on the Tentative Renewal for Third Party Administration (TPA) and Stop Loss Reinsurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield or Solicit Proposals
HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Accept the Renewal of the Property & Casualty Coverage Program from Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT) for Plan Year 2014-2015
HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrative (TPA) Services Agreement
HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Administration to Enter into Negotiations for Preemployment Screening Services or to Solicit RFQ
HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on the Tentative Dissolution of IMS Contract
HR.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Policy CH (Local), Purchasing and Acquisition
HR.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Soliciting Request for Qualifications for Insurance Consultant for District Insurance Services
II. 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 District Personnel 

C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Proposed Settlement of Gary Fitzgerald

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

A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

B. Approval of District Personnel

C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Settlement of Gary Fitzgerald

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN
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Meeting: May 14, 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 - Mia Carolina Villareal - 5th Grade - M. Rivas Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Quetzaly Covarrubias - 3rd Grade - P.S. Garza Elementary
3. Invocation - Mrs. Antonia Olivarez - Teacher - Sauceda Middle School
4. Introduction of Bill & Melinda Gates Mellinimumm Scholars for Donna High School
5. Recognition for Donna High Girls Track, Area and Regional Qualifiers 
6. Recognition for Donna High Boys Track, Area, Regional and State Qualifiers
7. Recognition for Donna High Girls Power-Lifting State Qualifiers
8. Recognition for Donna High Boys Power-Lifting Regional Qualifiers
9. Recognition for Donna High Girls Basketball Playoffs
10. Recognition for Donna High Boys Basketball Playoffs
11. Recognition for Donna North Girls Soccer 2014 Athletic Achievements - District, Bi-District and Area Champs
12. Recognition for Donna North Girls Track-Area, Regional Qualifiers
13. Recognition for Donna North Boys Track-Area, Regional Qualifiers
14. Recognition for Donna North Girls Power-Lifting 2014 (Norma Chapa) - State Qualifier
15. Recognition for Donna North Boys Soccer 2014 Synopsis - Bi-District Champions
16. Recognition of Donna North High School Band for Receiving the Coveted University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Sweepstakes Award
17. Recognize Donna North High School Choir Members for Competing at the Texas State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition
18. Recognized Donna North High School Choir for U.I.L Sweepstakes Award
19. Recognize the Veterans Middle School Dance Team for Winning Various Competitions
20. Recognition of Veterans Middle School Band for Receiving the Coveted University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Sweepstakes Award
21. Recognition of Sauceda Middle School Band for Receiving the Coveted University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Sweepstakes Award

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Report on Enrollment for Donna ISD 
2. Report on Region One Education Services Center Board of Directors Election
3. Recognition of Donna ISD by (ASBO) Association of School Business Officials International (This Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award is Presented to Donna Independent School District)

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue
3. Investment Report (April 2014)
4. Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for March 2014
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of March 2014
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting April 29, 2014

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 "Non-Operable" Vehicles as Surplus and be Taken to Auction

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (ORSDP) Application for Donna 3D Academy and Excel Academy for the 2014-2015 Academic
School Year
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Valley Grande Institute Regarding the Certified Medical Assistant Program through CTE Department
CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Donna High School Band Out of State Travel to Orlando, Florida
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD and The University of Texas Pan American Concurrent Enrollment Program

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Electronic Bidding Rules
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor to Implement E-Bidding Program
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept the Renewal of the Prologic Technology Systems Inc., Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans for District’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for (RFQ) to Furnish District-Wide Classroom Furniture for 2013-2014 Turn Key Project
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Reject #032514-265, #032514-266, #032514-267 and Re-Bid #050914-270, #050914-271 and #050914-272 (CSP) Elementary Restroom Renovations
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for District Wide Roofing Projects No. 13031

Consent Agenda (BF.7 through BF.12)
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-442 Psychological Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-441 Audiological Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-439 Occupational Therapy Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-438 Physical Therapy Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFP #121013-437 Speech Therapy Services for School Year 2014-2015
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action to Reject Bid RFP #121013-440 Interpreting Services for School Year 2014-2015
(End of Consent Agenda)

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance for Plan Year 2014-2015 or Solicit Proposals
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Employee Paid Dental Insurance thru Ameritas or Solicit Proposals 
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the District’s Voluntary Vision Coverage or Solicit Proposals
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on the Tentative Renewal for Third Party Administration (TPA) and Stop Loss Reinsurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield or Solicit Proposals
HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Accept the Renewal of the Property & Casualty Coverage Program from Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT) for Plan Year 2014-2015
HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrative (TPA) Services Agreement
HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Administration to Enter into Negotiations for Preemployment Screening Services or to Solicit RFQ
HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on the Tentative Dissolution of IMS Contract
HR.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Policy CH (Local), Purchasing and Acquisition
HR.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Soliciting Request for Qualifications for Insurance Consultant for District Insurance Services
Subject:
II. 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 District Personnel 

C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Proposed Settlement of Gary Fitzgerald

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

A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

B. Approval of District Personnel

C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Settlement of Gary Fitzgerald

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN

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