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Meeting Agenda
I. I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE

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

Board Recognition
1.      Presentation of Student for “Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader” Reading Campaign

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.  Report on the Consolidation of 3D Academy and EXCEL Academy into One High School with Alternative Educational Accountability
2.  Athletic Director’s Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Student/Athlete Programs District Wide
3. DISD’s Chief of Police Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Safety-Officers, Safety-Police Officers and Police Officers District Wide

III.    OPEN FORUM 

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Investment Report: August 2015  
3.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for July, 2015
II. 4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of July 2015 
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting August 11, 2015 and Special Board Meetings August 18, 2015 and August 25, 2015 

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase the Instructional Software Think Through Math (On-Line Math Program) for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase the Instructional Software I-Station (On-Line Reading Program) for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2015-2016 School Year

Consent Agenda AS.4 through AS.26

AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Gonzalez Counseling Services and Donna ISD
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Sky’s The Limit Counseling Services and Donna ISD
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and Donna ISD
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum Regarding Mesquite Treatment Center
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Buckner Children and Family Services:  STAR Program
AS.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Women Together Foundation Inc. (Mujeres Unidas) and Donna ISD
III. AS.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with “Lovin’ Care” Counseling Services
AS.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas
AS.13  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Local Memorandum of Understanding Between Region One Educational Service Center/Early Childhood Intervention Program and Donna ISD for 2015-2016
AS.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the UTRGV College of Health Affairs – Affiliation Agreement
AS.15  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Region One Education Service Center Office of Adult Education and Donna ISD
AS.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Annual Renewal of Edmentum Plato Courseware, Service and Support
AS.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – T. Price Elementary and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Cecilia Castillo for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.18  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – Rivas Elementary and Professional Service Provider Roger A. Barrus for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.19  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – Patricia Silva Garza Elementary School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Gloria Cepeda for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.20  Discussion and Possible Acton on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD. Maria Alicia Perez Muñoz Elementary School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Gloria Cepeda for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.21  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – W. A. Todd Middle School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Roger A. Barrus for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.22  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of IDEA B Formula NOGA #16600011089026600 (Fund 2245) in the Amount of $1,955,748
AS.23  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of IDEA B Preschool NOGA #166610011089026610 (Fund 225) in the Amount of $33,655
AS.24  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payment in the Budgeted Amount of $52,790.75 for License Renewal of Learning A-Z, an On-Line System of Leveled Readers and Interventions
IV. that Allow Teachers to Intervene for Both English Language Learners and Struggling Non- LEP Students in the Area of Reading
AS.25  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payment in the Budgeted Amount of $53,400 for License Renewal of Rosetta Stone, an On-line System of Second-Language Acquisition that Allows English Language Learners to Receive Additional Support in Mastering Social and Academic English
AS.26  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payment in the Budgeted Amount of $75,000 for Continued Services of LUCHA (Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Hispanic Achievement) at DHS and DNHS, and Innovative Initiative of the K-16 Education Center that helps Secondary Spanish-Speaking English Language Learners Transition into Public Schools, Thereby Helping them to Achieve Success in School, College and Life
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Out of State E-Rate Training
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #080715-007 on Financial Audit Services 

Consent Agenda BF.3 through BF.5
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors to Purchase Computers, Peripherals, and Ipads District Wide for Year 2015-2016
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Acton to Award Netsync to Purchase Fifty Power on Ethernet Switches for the Wireless Infrastructure District Wide Project
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Policy CDA (Local and Legal), Annual Investment Report, and Strategies 
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Texas-Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) and Texas-Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Appraisal Calendar for the 2015-2016 School Year
V. HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser List for the
2015-2016 School Year
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action on the Modification of the “ELECTRONIC RECORDING DEVICES” Clause of DH (Local)        

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 and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment
Recommendations 

C.        Discussion of District Personnel

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.        Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment
Recommendations 

C.        Approval of District Personnel

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: September 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE

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

Board Recognition
1.      Presentation of Student for “Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader” Reading Campaign

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.  Report on the Consolidation of 3D Academy and EXCEL Academy into One High School with Alternative Educational Accountability
2.  Athletic Director’s Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Student/Athlete Programs District Wide
3. DISD’s Chief of Police Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Safety-Officers, Safety-Police Officers and Police Officers District Wide

III.    OPEN FORUM 

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Investment Report: August 2015  
3.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for July, 2015
Subject:
II. 4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of July 2015 
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting August 11, 2015 and Special Board Meetings August 18, 2015 and August 25, 2015 

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase the Instructional Software Think Through Math (On-Line Math Program) for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase the Instructional Software I-Station (On-Line Reading Program) for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2015-2016 School Year

Consent Agenda AS.4 through AS.26

AS.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Gonzalez Counseling Services and Donna ISD
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Sky’s The Limit Counseling Services and Donna ISD
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
AS.7    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and Donna ISD
AS.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum Regarding Mesquite Treatment Center
AS.9    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Buckner Children and Family Services:  STAR Program
AS.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Women Together Foundation Inc. (Mujeres Unidas) and Donna ISD
Subject:
III. AS.11  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with “Lovin’ Care” Counseling Services
AS.12  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas
AS.13  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Local Memorandum of Understanding Between Region One Educational Service Center/Early Childhood Intervention Program and Donna ISD for 2015-2016
AS.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the UTRGV College of Health Affairs – Affiliation Agreement
AS.15  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Region One Education Service Center Office of Adult Education and Donna ISD
AS.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Annual Renewal of Edmentum Plato Courseware, Service and Support
AS.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – T. Price Elementary and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Cecilia Castillo for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.18  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – Rivas Elementary and Professional Service Provider Roger A. Barrus for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.19  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – Patricia Silva Garza Elementary School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Gloria Cepeda for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.20  Discussion and Possible Acton on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD. Maria Alicia Perez Muñoz Elementary School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Gloria Cepeda for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.21  Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD – W. A. Todd Middle School and Professional Service Provider (PSP) Roger A. Barrus for the 2015-2016 School Year
AS.22  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of IDEA B Formula NOGA #16600011089026600 (Fund 2245) in the Amount of $1,955,748
AS.23  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of IDEA B Preschool NOGA #166610011089026610 (Fund 225) in the Amount of $33,655
AS.24  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payment in the Budgeted Amount of $52,790.75 for License Renewal of Learning A-Z, an On-Line System of Leveled Readers and Interventions
Subject:
IV. that Allow Teachers to Intervene for Both English Language Learners and Struggling Non- LEP Students in the Area of Reading
AS.25  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payment in the Budgeted Amount of $53,400 for License Renewal of Rosetta Stone, an On-line System of Second-Language Acquisition that Allows English Language Learners to Receive Additional Support in Mastering Social and Academic English
AS.26  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payment in the Budgeted Amount of $75,000 for Continued Services of LUCHA (Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Hispanic Achievement) at DHS and DNHS, and Innovative Initiative of the K-16 Education Center that helps Secondary Spanish-Speaking English Language Learners Transition into Public Schools, Thereby Helping them to Achieve Success in School, College and Life
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Out of State E-Rate Training
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #080715-007 on Financial Audit Services 

Consent Agenda BF.3 through BF.5
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors to Purchase Computers, Peripherals, and Ipads District Wide for Year 2015-2016
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Acton to Award Netsync to Purchase Fifty Power on Ethernet Switches for the Wireless Infrastructure District Wide Project
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Policy CDA (Local and Legal), Annual Investment Report, and Strategies 
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Texas-Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) and Texas-Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Appraisal Calendar for the 2015-2016 School Year
Subject:
V. HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser List for the
2015-2016 School Year
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action on the Modification of the “ELECTRONIC RECORDING DEVICES” Clause of DH (Local)        

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 and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment
Recommendations 

C.        Discussion of District Personnel

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.        Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment
Recommendations 

C.        Approval of District Personnel

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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