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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 – Gabriela Becerra – 12th Grade – Donna High School
2.     Pledge to the Texas Flag – Taylor Contreras – 5th Grade – J.W. Caceres Elementary      
3.     Invocation – Edna D. Rodriguez – Teacher – P.S. Garza Elementary
4.     Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% During the 3rd Six Weeks Period of the 2014-2015 School Year
5.     Recognition of Texas All State Band Ruben Guerra Donna High School  
        
II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Public Hearing
2.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
for the 2013-2014 School Year
3.      Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling Regular Board Meeting From March 10,
2015 to March 24, 2015
4.      Recognition of District Administration Staff as Certified Texas School Business Specialists
and Registered Texas School Business Administrators

III.    OPEN FORUM
II. IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: December 2014  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for October, 2014 and November, 2014
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of November 2014 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting December 9, 2014 and Special Board Meeting
December 17, 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.13           
AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Carl D. Perkins Reallocation Notification of Grant Award for CTE Department in the Amount of $23,366
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title II, Part-A Teacher Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #15694501108902 (Fund 255) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of
$43,598
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title I, Part C-Migrant NOGA #15615001108902
(Fund 212) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $1,100,187
AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title I, Part A-Improving Basic Programs NOGA
#15610101108902 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $249,538
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title III, Part A LEP NOGA #15671001108902 (Fund 263) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $17,100
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Acton on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Excel Academy NOGA
III. #15610112108902008 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $74,513
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for A.P. Solis Middle School NOGA #15610112108902045 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $8,634
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Veterans Middle School NOGA #15610112108902046 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $11,000
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for D.M. Sauceda Middle School NOGA #15610112108902047 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $11,000
AS.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Truman Price Elementary NOGA #15610112108902103 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $11,000
AS.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for M. Rivas Elementary NOGA #15610112108902111 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $36,658
AS.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for J.P. LeNoir Elementary NOGA #15610112108902115 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $10,805
AS.13  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for E. Salazar Elementary NOGA #15610112108902117 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $8,728
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CAS Companies, LP for Donna
ISD Building Renovations (CATE) Project No. CSP #32514-264
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Agreement with Prodigy for Project/Consultant
Management Services for Renovations/Construction Projects
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Technology Consulting Services District Wide
BF.4    Report on Expenditures for Prior General Counsel Services
IV. HR.   HUMAN RESORCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Policy Update 101
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Class Size Waiver for Runn Elementary

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.        Conduct Level III Grievance - Raquel Martinez

D.        Discussion and 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 Regarding Level III Grievance – Raquel Martinez

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
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 20, 2015 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 – Gabriela Becerra – 12th Grade – Donna High School
2.     Pledge to the Texas Flag – Taylor Contreras – 5th Grade – J.W. Caceres Elementary      
3.     Invocation – Edna D. Rodriguez – Teacher – P.S. Garza Elementary
4.     Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% During the 3rd Six Weeks Period of the 2014-2015 School Year
5.     Recognition of Texas All State Band Ruben Guerra Donna High School  
        
II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Public Hearing
2.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
for the 2013-2014 School Year
3.      Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling Regular Board Meeting From March 10,
2015 to March 24, 2015
4.      Recognition of District Administration Staff as Certified Texas School Business Specialists
and Registered Texas School Business Administrators

III.    OPEN FORUM
Subject:
II. IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: December 2014  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for October, 2014 and November, 2014
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of November 2014 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting December 9, 2014 and Special Board Meeting
December 17, 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.13           
AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Carl D. Perkins Reallocation Notification of Grant Award for CTE Department in the Amount of $23,366
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title II, Part-A Teacher Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #15694501108902 (Fund 255) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of
$43,598
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title I, Part C-Migrant NOGA #15615001108902
(Fund 212) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $1,100,187
AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title I, Part A-Improving Basic Programs NOGA
#15610101108902 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $249,538
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve of Title III, Part A LEP NOGA #15671001108902 (Fund 263) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $17,100
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Acton on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Excel Academy NOGA
Subject:
III. #15610112108902008 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $74,513
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for A.P. Solis Middle School NOGA #15610112108902045 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $8,634
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Veterans Middle School NOGA #15610112108902046 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $11,000
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for D.M. Sauceda Middle School NOGA #15610112108902047 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $11,000
AS.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for Truman Price Elementary NOGA #15610112108902103 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $11,000
AS.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for M. Rivas Elementary NOGA #15610112108902111 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $36,658
AS.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for J.P. LeNoir Elementary NOGA #15610112108902115 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $10,805
AS.13  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003(A) Priority and Focus School Grant for E. Salazar Elementary NOGA #15610112108902117 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $8,728
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CAS Companies, LP for Donna
ISD Building Renovations (CATE) Project No. CSP #32514-264
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Agreement with Prodigy for Project/Consultant
Management Services for Renovations/Construction Projects
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Technology Consulting Services District Wide
BF.4    Report on Expenditures for Prior General Counsel Services
Subject:
IV. HR.   HUMAN RESORCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Policy Update 101
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Class Size Waiver for Runn Elementary

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.        Conduct Level III Grievance - Raquel Martinez

D.        Discussion and 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 Regarding Level III Grievance – Raquel Martinez

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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