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Meeting Agenda
I. I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

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

Board Recognition

1.      Pledge of Allegiance – Alessandro Castaneda – 5th Grade – Salazar Elementary       
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Jesus Villegas Jr. – 5th Grade – Muñoz Elementary  
3.   Invocation – Mrs. Maria M. Gomez – Curriculum Specialist – Ochoa Elementary
4.   Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher During the 1st
Six Weeks Period of the 2014-2015 School Year
5.   Recognition of Runn Elementary for Receiving a $4,000 Grant from Dollar General
6.   Presentation from Macedonia Christian Academy

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Report on Enrollment of Donna ISD
2.      Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report (2014 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) (FIRST)
3.   Recognition of Donna ISD by (GFOA) Government Finance Officers Association
(Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting)
4.   Presentation of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Grant
II. III.    APPROVALOF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: September 2014   
4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August 2014 
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting September 9, 2014 and Special Board Meetings
September 23, 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 on Approval of the 2014-2015 District Improvement Plan and all Campus Improvement Plans     
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Between Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Texas A & M University and
Donna ISD on The Advise Texas College Advising Corps Program
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding The
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County, Inc.
III. AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Texas Valley Communities Foundation (TVCOF) PASOS Program and Donna ISD
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of NOGA for Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant for
2014-2015, in the Amount of $283,860

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo “Paul”
Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution for Delinquent Taxes
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of CS Advantage USAA, Inc. Certificate of
Substantial Completion for DISD Re-Roofing Package:  Guzman Elementary, Garza Elementary, Muñoz
Elementary, & Singleterry Elementary Project No. 13031
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
District Wide Roofing Projects No. 13031
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of B. Curl Construction, L.L.C. Certificate of Substantial Completion of M. Rivas Elementary Renovations
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to B. Curl Construction, L.L.C.
for M. Rivas Elementary Renovation Project No. 13028
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of B. Curl Construction, L.L.C. Certificate of
Substantial Completion of J.W. Caceres Elementary Renovations
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to B. Curl Construction, L.L.C.
for J. W. Caceres Elementary Renovation Project
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of VCI Builders, Inc. Certificate of Substantial
Completion for Re-Rid Guzman Elementary Restroom Renovation Project No. 13028
IV. BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to VCI Builders, Inc. for Re-Bid Guzman Elementary Restroom Renovation Project No. 13028
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for VCI Builders, Inc. for
Donna I.S.D. Guzman Elementary School Restroom Renovations Project
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for CS Advantage USAA, Inc. For DISD Re-Roofing Package:  Garza Elementary, Guzman Elementary, Muñoz Elementary, & Singleterry Elementary Project No. 13031     
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CAS Companies, LP for Donna ISD Building Renovations (CATE) Project No. CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) #032514-264
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
Donna High School Roofing Project No. CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) #032514-268
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor to Purchase Hand Held Graphing Calculators for
School Year 2014-2015
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors to Purchase Computer, Peripherals, and IPads
District-Wide     
BF.17  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Technology Lending Program Grant
BF.18  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) Request for
Qualifications from Professional Firms for Architectural Services as Architect of Record for Donna ISD

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Report from Valley Risk Consulting on All the District’s Insurance Products                                                                        
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on the Award of Employee Voluntary Products as Solicited Under RFP (Request for Proposals) #081914-284 for Plan Year 2015
V. 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

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

VI.    OPEN FORUM

VII.   ADJOURN
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Meeting: October 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

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

Board Recognition

1.      Pledge of Allegiance – Alessandro Castaneda – 5th Grade – Salazar Elementary       
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Jesus Villegas Jr. – 5th Grade – Muñoz Elementary  
3.   Invocation – Mrs. Maria M. Gomez – Curriculum Specialist – Ochoa Elementary
4.   Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% or Higher During the 1st
Six Weeks Period of the 2014-2015 School Year
5.   Recognition of Runn Elementary for Receiving a $4,000 Grant from Dollar General
6.   Presentation from Macedonia Christian Academy

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Report on Enrollment of Donna ISD
2.      Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report (2014 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) (FIRST)
3.   Recognition of Donna ISD by (GFOA) Government Finance Officers Association
(Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting)
4.   Presentation of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Grant
Subject:
II. III.    APPROVALOF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: September 2014   
4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August 2014 
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting September 9, 2014 and Special Board Meetings
September 23, 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 on Approval of the 2014-2015 District Improvement Plan and all Campus Improvement Plans     
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Between Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Texas A & M University and
Donna ISD on The Advise Texas College Advising Corps Program
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding The
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County, Inc.
Subject:
III. AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Texas Valley Communities Foundation (TVCOF) PASOS Program and Donna ISD
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of NOGA for Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant for
2014-2015, in the Amount of $283,860

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo “Paul”
Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution for Delinquent Taxes
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of CS Advantage USAA, Inc. Certificate of
Substantial Completion for DISD Re-Roofing Package:  Guzman Elementary, Garza Elementary, Muñoz
Elementary, & Singleterry Elementary Project No. 13031
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
District Wide Roofing Projects No. 13031
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of B. Curl Construction, L.L.C. Certificate of Substantial Completion of M. Rivas Elementary Renovations
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to B. Curl Construction, L.L.C.
for M. Rivas Elementary Renovation Project No. 13028
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of B. Curl Construction, L.L.C. Certificate of
Substantial Completion of J.W. Caceres Elementary Renovations
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to B. Curl Construction, L.L.C.
for J. W. Caceres Elementary Renovation Project
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of VCI Builders, Inc. Certificate of Substantial
Completion for Re-Rid Guzman Elementary Restroom Renovation Project No. 13028
Subject:
IV. BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to VCI Builders, Inc. for Re-Bid Guzman Elementary Restroom Renovation Project No. 13028
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for VCI Builders, Inc. for
Donna I.S.D. Guzman Elementary School Restroom Renovations Project
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for CS Advantage USAA, Inc. For DISD Re-Roofing Package:  Garza Elementary, Guzman Elementary, Muñoz Elementary, & Singleterry Elementary Project No. 13031     
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CAS Companies, LP for Donna ISD Building Renovations (CATE) Project No. CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) #032514-264
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
Donna High School Roofing Project No. CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) #032514-268
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor to Purchase Hand Held Graphing Calculators for
School Year 2014-2015
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors to Purchase Computer, Peripherals, and IPads
District-Wide     
BF.17  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Technology Lending Program Grant
BF.18  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) Request for
Qualifications from Professional Firms for Architectural Services as Architect of Record for Donna ISD

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Report from Valley Risk Consulting on All the District’s Insurance Products                                                                        
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on the Award of Employee Voluntary Products as Solicited Under RFP (Request for Proposals) #081914-284 for Plan Year 2015
Subject:
V. 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

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

VI.    OPEN FORUM

VII.   ADJOURN

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