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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 – Gilbert Ramirez – 4th Grade – T. Price Elementary
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Hector Palencia – 8th Grade – A.P. Solis Middle School  
3.      Invocation – Kasie Sauceda – Teacher – Donna North High School
4.   Presentation of Donna ISD Literacy & Arts Festival Parade Results
            
II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reschedule Regular Board Meeting from January 13, 2015 to January 20, 2015
2.      Report on Enrollment of Donna ISD
3.      Recognition of Donna ISD’s Commitment of a Nationwide Initiative, Hour of Code, to Promote
the STEM Are of Computer Science
4.      Report on Budget for 2014-2015

III.    OPEN FORUM

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: November 2014  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for September, 2014
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of October 2014 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting November 18, 2014 and Special Board Meetings
November 12, 2014 and November 24, 2014

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO): *Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES
           
            Consent Agenda AS.1 through AS.10           
AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Excel Academy NOGA #15610112108902008 for 2014-205        
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for M. Rivas Elementary NOGA #15610112108902111 for 2014- 2015
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for
D.M. Sauceda Middle School NOGA #15610112108902047 for 2014-2015
AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I. 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for
E. Salazar Elementary NOGA #15610112108902117 for 2014-2015
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for A.P. Solis Middle School NOGA #15610112108902045 for 2014-2015
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for M.A.P. Muñoz Elementary NOGA #15610112108902114 for 2014-2015
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Veterans Middle School NOGA #15610112108902046 for 2014-2015
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for J.P. LeNoir Elementary NOGA #15610112108902115 for 2014-2015
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Truman Price Elementary NOGA #15610112108902103 for 2014-2015
AS.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Velma Rangel, Chief Special Programs Officer as Alternate Approver for TEASE and TEAL Applications
            End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
         
BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to VCI Builders, Inc. for
Re-Bid Guzman Elementary Restroom Renovation Project No. 13028
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
Roofing Donna High School Project No. CSP # 032514-268
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of ERO Architects/CS Advantage USAA, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna High School Re-Roofing (Authorization No.01)
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for CS Advantage USAA, Inc for DISD Roofing Donna High School Project No. 032514-268
II. BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Proposals (RFP) 101414-285 for
Alarm & Intercom Systems District-Wide 2014-2015
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Proposals (RFOP) 111214-286
Sub-Contractors for Electrical Services District-Wide 2014-2015           
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase Three
New SUV Vehicles for the Truancy Department
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase
(12) Seventy-Seven (77) Passenger Buses, (3) Special Needs Buses (47 Passenger) & (5) Twelve (12) Passenger Vans 2015 Models
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase
Three New Ford Fusions for the Transportation Department
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit RFP’s for Design Build Energy Management Plan

HR.   HUMAN RESORCES

HR.1   Report on Donna ISD 100% Highly Qualified Status for the 2014-2015 School Year
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract for Insurance Consulting Services for
Donna I.S.D.

V.      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.        Discussion of Cause No. C-7877-14-0 Roy Padilla vs. Donna Independent School District

D.        Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private
Consultation with the School Attorney

VI.    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 on Cause No. C-7877-14-0 Roy Padilla vs. Donna Independent School District

D.        Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the
School Attorney

VII.                        ADJOURN
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Meeting: December 9, 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 – Gilbert Ramirez – 4th Grade – T. Price Elementary
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Hector Palencia – 8th Grade – A.P. Solis Middle School  
3.      Invocation – Kasie Sauceda – Teacher – Donna North High School
4.   Presentation of Donna ISD Literacy & Arts Festival Parade Results
            
II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reschedule Regular Board Meeting from January 13, 2015 to January 20, 2015
2.      Report on Enrollment of Donna ISD
3.      Recognition of Donna ISD’s Commitment of a Nationwide Initiative, Hour of Code, to Promote
the STEM Are of Computer Science
4.      Report on Budget for 2014-2015

III.    OPEN FORUM

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: November 2014  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for September, 2014
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of October 2014 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting November 18, 2014 and Special Board Meetings
November 12, 2014 and November 24, 2014

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO): *Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES
           
            Consent Agenda AS.1 through AS.10           
AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Excel Academy NOGA #15610112108902008 for 2014-205        
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for M. Rivas Elementary NOGA #15610112108902111 for 2014- 2015
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for
D.M. Sauceda Middle School NOGA #15610112108902047 for 2014-2015
AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I. 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for
E. Salazar Elementary NOGA #15610112108902117 for 2014-2015
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for A.P. Solis Middle School NOGA #15610112108902045 for 2014-2015
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for M.A.P. Muñoz Elementary NOGA #15610112108902114 for 2014-2015
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Veterans Middle School NOGA #15610112108902046 for 2014-2015
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for J.P. LeNoir Elementary NOGA #15610112108902115 for 2014-2015
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Truman Price Elementary NOGA #15610112108902103 for 2014-2015
AS.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Velma Rangel, Chief Special Programs Officer as Alternate Approver for TEASE and TEAL Applications
            End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
         
BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to VCI Builders, Inc. for
Re-Bid Guzman Elementary Restroom Renovation Project No. 13028
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc. for
Roofing Donna High School Project No. CSP # 032514-268
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of ERO Architects/CS Advantage USAA, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna High School Re-Roofing (Authorization No.01)
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for CS Advantage USAA, Inc for DISD Roofing Donna High School Project No. 032514-268
Subject:
II. BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Proposals (RFP) 101414-285 for
Alarm & Intercom Systems District-Wide 2014-2015
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Proposals (RFOP) 111214-286
Sub-Contractors for Electrical Services District-Wide 2014-2015           
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase Three
New SUV Vehicles for the Truancy Department
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase
(12) Seventy-Seven (77) Passenger Buses, (3) Special Needs Buses (47 Passenger) & (5) Twelve (12) Passenger Vans 2015 Models
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase
Three New Ford Fusions for the Transportation Department
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit RFP’s for Design Build Energy Management Plan

HR.   HUMAN RESORCES

HR.1   Report on Donna ISD 100% Highly Qualified Status for the 2014-2015 School Year
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract for Insurance Consulting Services for
Donna I.S.D.

V.      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.        Discussion of Cause No. C-7877-14-0 Roy Padilla vs. Donna Independent School District

D.        Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private
Consultation with the School Attorney

VI.    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 on Cause No. C-7877-14-0 Roy Padilla vs. Donna Independent School District

D.        Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the
School Attorney

VII.                        ADJOURN

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