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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.
 
II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Recognition of Donna ISD by (GFOA) Government Finance
Officers Association (Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting
2. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
3. Presentation of CTE Career and College Ready Initiative Video

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and
Special Revenue
3. Investment Report (July 2014)
4. Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child
Nutrition Program for June 2014
5. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting
July 29, 2014

DO. DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk
(SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna North High School

DO.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
* Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current
Facility Projects
DO.3 Engineer’s (Hinojosa Engineering) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna ISD’s Current Projects

AS. ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the ExC-ELL
(Expediting Comprehension for English Language Learners)
Instructional Training to Assist with the ELLS (English
Language Learners) for the 2014-2015 Academic School Year
AS.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the District
Commitment Between Donna ISD and Region One Education
Service Center Library Services and Media Cooperative

Consent Agenda (AS.3 through AS.7)
AS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III,
Part-A LEP NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) #15671001108902
(Fund 263) in the Amount of $769,143
AS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II,
Part-A Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting
NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) #15694501108902
(Fund 255) in the Amount of $609,893
AS.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part-A
Improving Basic Programs NOGA (Notice of Grant Award)
#15610101108902 (Fund 211) in the Amount of $8,630,623
AS.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part-C
Migrant NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) #15615001108902
(Fund 212) in the Amount of $2,147,835
AS.7 Discussion and Possible Action on the US Department of
Education Region One ESC Gear Up Ready, Set, College!
Grant Award Notification #P334A110180-12 for 2014-2015
End of Consent Agenda

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Budget Workshop Update for Fiscal Year 2014-2015
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate
Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for Application
#6 Project: Roofing Donna Schools (Garza Elementary,
Muñoz Elementary, & Singleterry Elementary)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve E-Rate Infrastructure
Upgrade for Donna High School
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2014 Donna
Independent School District Anticipated Collection Rate and
Excess 2013 Debit Tax Collections
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Out of State E-Rate
Training

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on RFP (Request for Proposals)
#060514-277 Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrative
(TPA) Services Agreement
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of a
Pharmacy Benefit Management Services (PBM) to Administer the
Districts Employee Benefit Pharmacy Program Under RFP
(Request for Proposals) #060514-276
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of the
Employer Sponsored Life Insurance Under RFP (Request for Proposals) #060514-279
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection
of the Vision Coverage Under RFP (Request for Proposals)
#060514-281
HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection on the
Dental Insurance Carrier Under RFP (Request for Proposals)
#060514-278
HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of the
Third Party Administrator for 403b/457 and TPA for Common
Remitter Services Under RFP (Request for Proposals) #060514-280
HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on the Tentative Renewal for
Chronic Disease Management for Diabetes and Related Medical
Supplies with Miracle Medical Equipment or Solicit Proposals for
Same
HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of a
Third Party Administration (TPA) and Stop Loss Under RFP
(Request for Proposals) #060514-274
HR.9 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the District’s Voluntary
Insurance Products or Solicit Proposals
 
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. Conduct Level III Grievance - Frances Villanueva

D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding
Proposed Settlement
Jazmin Saenz vs. DISD
Rosalinda Aguirre vs. DISD 

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 Level III
Grievance - Frances Villanueva

D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Settlement
Jazmin Saenz vs. DISD
Rosalinda Aguirre vs. DISD

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 12, 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.
 
II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Recognition of Donna ISD by (GFOA) Government Finance
Officers Association (Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting
2. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
3. Presentation of CTE Career and College Ready Initiative Video

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and
Special Revenue
3. Investment Report (July 2014)
4. Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child
Nutrition Program for June 2014
5. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting
July 29, 2014

DO. DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk
(SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna North High School

DO.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
* Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current
Facility Projects
DO.3 Engineer’s (Hinojosa Engineering) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna ISD’s Current Projects

AS. ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the ExC-ELL
(Expediting Comprehension for English Language Learners)
Instructional Training to Assist with the ELLS (English
Language Learners) for the 2014-2015 Academic School Year
AS.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the District
Commitment Between Donna ISD and Region One Education
Service Center Library Services and Media Cooperative

Consent Agenda (AS.3 through AS.7)
AS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III,
Part-A LEP NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) #15671001108902
(Fund 263) in the Amount of $769,143
AS.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II,
Part-A Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting
NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) #15694501108902
(Fund 255) in the Amount of $609,893
AS.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part-A
Improving Basic Programs NOGA (Notice of Grant Award)
#15610101108902 (Fund 211) in the Amount of $8,630,623
AS.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part-C
Migrant NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) #15615001108902
(Fund 212) in the Amount of $2,147,835
AS.7 Discussion and Possible Action on the US Department of
Education Region One ESC Gear Up Ready, Set, College!
Grant Award Notification #P334A110180-12 for 2014-2015
End of Consent Agenda

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Budget Workshop Update for Fiscal Year 2014-2015
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate
Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for Application
#6 Project: Roofing Donna Schools (Garza Elementary,
Muñoz Elementary, & Singleterry Elementary)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve E-Rate Infrastructure
Upgrade for Donna High School
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2014 Donna
Independent School District Anticipated Collection Rate and
Excess 2013 Debit Tax Collections
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Out of State E-Rate
Training

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on RFP (Request for Proposals)
#060514-277 Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrative
(TPA) Services Agreement
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of a
Pharmacy Benefit Management Services (PBM) to Administer the
Districts Employee Benefit Pharmacy Program Under RFP
(Request for Proposals) #060514-276
HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of the
Employer Sponsored Life Insurance Under RFP (Request for Proposals) #060514-279
HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection
of the Vision Coverage Under RFP (Request for Proposals)
#060514-281
HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection on the
Dental Insurance Carrier Under RFP (Request for Proposals)
#060514-278
HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of the
Third Party Administrator for 403b/457 and TPA for Common
Remitter Services Under RFP (Request for Proposals) #060514-280
HR.7 Discussion and Possible Action on the Tentative Renewal for
Chronic Disease Management for Diabetes and Related Medical
Supplies with Miracle Medical Equipment or Solicit Proposals for
Same
HR.8 Discussion and Possible Action on the Award and Selection of a
Third Party Administration (TPA) and Stop Loss Under RFP
(Request for Proposals) #060514-274
HR.9 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the District’s Voluntary
Insurance Products or Solicit Proposals
 
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. Conduct Level III Grievance - Frances Villanueva

D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding
Proposed Settlement
Jazmin Saenz vs. DISD
Rosalinda Aguirre vs. DISD 

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 Level III
Grievance - Frances Villanueva

D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Settlement
Jazmin Saenz vs. DISD
Rosalinda Aguirre vs. DISD

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN

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