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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 – Rodolfo Molina – M. Rivas Elementary  
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Kenia Michelle Perez – 5th Grader - A. M. Ochoa Elementary                  
3.      Invocation – Maranda Cruz – Teacher – Donna High School   
4.     Recognition of First Place Winners and Students Attending Regional and State Science Fairs
5.     Recognition of Donna High School Boys Soccer Team and Donna North High School Girls Soccer Team

II.      OPEN FORUM

III.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Report on Enrollment of Donna ISD
2.      Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP
3.      Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval to Enter into Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP for Representation in Property Value Study Appeals and Taxable Audits as Allowed Under Government Code 403.302
II. 1.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Pablo “Paul” Villarreal, Jr., RTA Tax
Assessor-Collector Contract for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: March 2015  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for February, 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of February 2015 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting March 24, 2015 and Special Board Meeting March 17, 2015 

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO): *Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2   Construction Consultant Monthly Report

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of High School Math and K-12 Social Studies Textbook Adoption
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of SCE/Federal Programs Summer School Program and English Language Learners Instructional Academies
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action on “Helping Kids be Kids” Program

            Consent Agenda (AS.4 through AS.12)
AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve The Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) and TEKS Certification for 2015-2016
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Inter-Local Agreement with the University of Texas Pan American for the Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE) Program for Summer 2015
III. AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Notification of Award Letter for 2015-2017 Texas Support for Homeless Education Program (TEXSHEP) Sub Grant
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Provide Casa Hogar San Francisco the Out of Adoption Textbooks Designated as Surplus
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Adopt-A-Highway Program Agreement Renewal
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 3 D Academy 2015-2016 School Year Calendar
AS.10  Discussion and possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part-a – Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #15694501108902 (Fund 255) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $458
AS.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part-A- LEP NOGA #15671001108902 (Fund 263) Reduction Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of ($19.00)
AS.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part-A Improving Basic Programs NOGA #15610101108902 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $2,120       
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 #032514-264
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 Authorizing Administration to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for Bank Depository Services          

            Consent Agenda (BF.4 through BF.10)
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to “Reject” and Not “Re-Bid” for Request for Proposals (RFP)
#120914-515 Grease Trap & Septic Tank Cleaning Services for School Year 2015-2016
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Venders for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-530
Janitorial Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Venders for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-531
Auto Parts, Golf Cart Parts Equipment Supplies/Repair Services for School Year 2015-2016
IV. BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-532
Bus Parts Equipment/Supplies Repair Services for Services for Year 2015-2016
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Acton to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-533 Air Conditioner Filters Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-534
Special Events & Catering for School Year 2015-2016
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-535 Windows and Glass Repair Services for School Year 2015-2016
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Award and Selection of a Third Party Administration (TPA) for Self Funded Health Insurance to Include Claim Administration Services, Utilization Review Service,
Employee Assistant Program, PPO, and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) and to Reject all Stop 
Loss – Reinsurance Bids

HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Request Proposal for Stop                                              Loss/Reinsurance for the 2015-2016 School Year

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 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

D.        Consider and Discuss the Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Employees * Elementary School Teachers
V. *Middle School Teachers * High School Teachers

E.         Consider and Discuss Proposed Terminations of Probationary Contract Employees
* Elementary School Teachers * Middle School Teachers * High School Teachers

F.         Consider and Discuss Recommendations for Renewal of Campus Administrator Contracts

G.        Consider and Discuss Recommendations for Renewal of Central Office Administrator Contracts

H.        Consider and Discuss Recommendations for Employee Term and Probationary Contracts

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.        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

D.        Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Employees
*Elementary School Teachers *Middle School Teachers *High School Teachers

E.         Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract
Employees *Elementary School Teachers *Middle School Teachers *High School Teachers
VI. F.         Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of Campus Administrator Contracts

G.        Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of Central Office Administrator Contracts

H.        Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendations for Renewal of Employee Term and
Probationary Contracts

VII.   ADJOURN
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Meeting: April 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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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 – Rodolfo Molina – M. Rivas Elementary  
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Kenia Michelle Perez – 5th Grader - A. M. Ochoa Elementary                  
3.      Invocation – Maranda Cruz – Teacher – Donna High School   
4.     Recognition of First Place Winners and Students Attending Regional and State Science Fairs
5.     Recognition of Donna High School Boys Soccer Team and Donna North High School Girls Soccer Team

II.      OPEN FORUM

III.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.      Report on Enrollment of Donna ISD
2.      Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP
3.      Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval to Enter into Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP for Representation in Property Value Study Appeals and Taxable Audits as Allowed Under Government Code 403.302
Subject:
II. 1.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Pablo “Paul” Villarreal, Jr., RTA Tax
Assessor-Collector Contract for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: March 2015  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for February, 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of February 2015 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting March 24, 2015 and Special Board Meeting March 17, 2015 

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO): *Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2   Construction Consultant Monthly Report

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of High School Math and K-12 Social Studies Textbook Adoption
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of SCE/Federal Programs Summer School Program and English Language Learners Instructional Academies
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action on “Helping Kids be Kids” Program

            Consent Agenda (AS.4 through AS.12)
AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve The Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) and TEKS Certification for 2015-2016
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Inter-Local Agreement with the University of Texas Pan American for the Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE) Program for Summer 2015
Subject:
III. AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Notification of Award Letter for 2015-2017 Texas Support for Homeless Education Program (TEXSHEP) Sub Grant
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Provide Casa Hogar San Francisco the Out of Adoption Textbooks Designated as Surplus
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Adopt-A-Highway Program Agreement Renewal
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 3 D Academy 2015-2016 School Year Calendar
AS.10  Discussion and possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part-a – Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #15694501108902 (Fund 255) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $458
AS.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part-A- LEP NOGA #15671001108902 (Fund 263) Reduction Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of ($19.00)
AS.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part-A Improving Basic Programs NOGA #15610101108902 (Fund 211) Carryover and Maximum Entitlement in the Amount of $2,120       
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 #032514-264
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 Authorizing Administration to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for Bank Depository Services          

            Consent Agenda (BF.4 through BF.10)
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to “Reject” and Not “Re-Bid” for Request for Proposals (RFP)
#120914-515 Grease Trap & Septic Tank Cleaning Services for School Year 2015-2016
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Venders for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-530
Janitorial Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Venders for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-531
Auto Parts, Golf Cart Parts Equipment Supplies/Repair Services for School Year 2015-2016
Subject:
IV. BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-532
Bus Parts Equipment/Supplies Repair Services for Services for Year 2015-2016
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Acton to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-533 Air Conditioner Filters Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-534
Special Events & Catering for School Year 2015-2016
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-535 Windows and Glass Repair Services for School Year 2015-2016
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Award and Selection of a Third Party Administration (TPA) for Self Funded Health Insurance to Include Claim Administration Services, Utilization Review Service,
Employee Assistant Program, PPO, and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) and to Reject all Stop 
Loss – Reinsurance Bids

HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Request Proposal for Stop                                              Loss/Reinsurance for the 2015-2016 School Year

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 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

D.        Consider and Discuss the Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Employees * Elementary School Teachers
Subject:
V. *Middle School Teachers * High School Teachers

E.         Consider and Discuss Proposed Terminations of Probationary Contract Employees
* Elementary School Teachers * Middle School Teachers * High School Teachers

F.         Consider and Discuss Recommendations for Renewal of Campus Administrator Contracts

G.        Consider and Discuss Recommendations for Renewal of Central Office Administrator Contracts

H.        Consider and Discuss Recommendations for Employee Term and Probationary Contracts

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.        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

D.        Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Employees
*Elementary School Teachers *Middle School Teachers *High School Teachers

E.         Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract
Employees *Elementary School Teachers *Middle School Teachers *High School Teachers
Subject:
VI. F.         Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of Campus Administrator Contracts

G.        Discussion and Possible Action on Renewal of Central Office Administrator Contracts

H.        Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendations for Renewal of Employee Term and
Probationary Contracts

VII.   ADJOURN

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