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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.    Recognition of Donna Redskins 32 5A Football District Champs 2015 Season
2.    Presentation on Student Food Show
3.    Presentation of Donna ISD Showcase Parade and Festival on December 12, 2015
4.    Recognition of Donna ISD Employees by (TEASA) Texas Educational Support Staff Association

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                   
1.      Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes
2.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2015 Tax Roll Totals for Donna Independent School District
3.      Athletic Director’s Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Student/Athlete Programs District Wide
4.      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
II. IV.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendment for General Operating and Special Revenue
3.         Investment Report: November 2015  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for September 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of October 2015
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting November 10, 2015  

DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1  Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA): * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2  Discussion and Possible Action to Decommission the Runn Elementary Waste Water Treatment Plant-Permit Number WQ0013680001
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the New 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank Proposed Site on Redskin Avenue
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action to Proclaim Out of Service School Buses as Surplus and Taken to Auction

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES
                              
Consent Agenda AS.1 through AS.7                                    
AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Proclaim as Surplus: Out of Adoption Textbooks to be
Recycled and Out of Service Fixed Assets as to be taken to Auction
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003 (A) Priority and Focus School
Grant NOGA #16610112108902000
AS.3   Consideration and Approval of Carl D. Perkins Reallocation Notification of Grant Award for CTE Department in the Amount of $13,233
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A-LEP NOGA #16671001108902
Maximum Entitlement of $47,971
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A-Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #16694501108902 Maximum Entitlement of $92,445
III. AS.6   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A-Improving Basic Programs NOGA #16610101108902 Maximum Entitlement of $260,873
AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C-Migrant (212) NOGA
#1661501108902 Maximum Entitlement of $855,607
End of Consent Agenda
 
BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Sale of 28.91 Acres of Parcel 3-Legal Description: La Donna Subdivision East 20.93 AC, North 26.89 AC AN IRR TR LOT 3 & NW3., 11 AC AN IRR TR LOT 4 BLK 17 Abstract 57, in Hidalgo County, Texas South FM 493. CDB (Legal) Board President will Execute a Deed to the Purchaser Reciting Board Resolution
Authorizing the Sale
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval to Purchase 9.49 Acres Located at 2607 N. Avenue at Hooks Reserve North Pirkle, Donna, Texas in Hidalgo County, Texas

Consent Agenda BF.3 through BF.10
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Advertise for the New School Year 2016-2017 Catalog and Discount Bids
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) 111715-297 for Lawncare and Landscaping for Donna North High School (DNHS) for School Year 2015-2016
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action for Repair and Refinish of Donna High School Gym Floor
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #100715-296 Fencing Services at Donna High School Turn-Key Project for School Year 2015-2016
BF.7    Discuss and Consider Approval to Advertise for Erate Services Category I and Category 2 for School Year 2016-2017 District Wide Category I – Internet Access, Wireless & Data Plan Services, and Local & Long Distance Category II – Next Generation Firewall and Cisco Smartnet
Base Maintenance
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between Houston ISD and Donna ISD Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program
BF.9     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Using Buy Board and State of Texas Purchasing Cooperative as the Procurement Method to Purchase and Replace
Kitchen Equipment at the Following Elementary and Middle
IV. Schools: Adame, Caceres, Garza, Muñoz, Ochoa, Rivas, Runn, Salinas, Singleterry, Stainke, Truman Price, Todd, and Veterans for School Year 2015-2016
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Using Buy Board and State of Texas Purchasing Cooperative as the Procurement Method for 2 Warehouse
Electric Pallet Jacks and 1 AC Electric Forklift for Year 2015-2016
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser List Update for 2015-2016 School Year
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Addendum to Professional Services Agreement with The Granado Group
          
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 Attorney Consultation Regarding Potential Proposed Termination of Employment Contract of Assistant Principal Pedro Salinas

E.         Discussion and Attorney Consultation Regarding Potential Proposed Termination of Employment Contract of Diagnostician Amador A. Cantu

F.          Discussion and Attorney Consultation Regarding Potential Proposed Termination of Employment Contract of Superintendent Jesus René Reyna

G. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under 
V. 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.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Administrator’s Duties and Contract, Including to Propose Termination of Employment Contract of Assistant Principal Pedro Salinas

E.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Administrator’s Duties and Contract, Including to Propose Termination of Employment Contract of Diagnostician Amador A. Cantu

F.            Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent Jesus René Reyna’s Duties and Contract, Including to Propose Termination of Employment Contract of Superintendent Jesus René Reyna
 
G.           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 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
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.    Recognition of Donna Redskins 32 5A Football District Champs 2015 Season
2.    Presentation on Student Food Show
3.    Presentation of Donna ISD Showcase Parade and Festival on December 12, 2015
4.    Recognition of Donna ISD Employees by (TEASA) Texas Educational Support Staff Association

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                   
1.      Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes
2.      Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2015 Tax Roll Totals for Donna Independent School District
3.      Athletic Director’s Report to Trustees and Public Regarding the Update on Donna ISD’s Student/Athlete Programs District Wide
4.      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
Subject:
II. IV.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendment for General Operating and Special Revenue
3.         Investment Report: November 2015  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for September 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of October 2015
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting November 10, 2015  

DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1  Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA): * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2  Discussion and Possible Action to Decommission the Runn Elementary Waste Water Treatment Plant-Permit Number WQ0013680001
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the New 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank Proposed Site on Redskin Avenue
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action to Proclaim Out of Service School Buses as Surplus and Taken to Auction

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES
                              
Consent Agenda AS.1 through AS.7                                    
AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Proclaim as Surplus: Out of Adoption Textbooks to be
Recycled and Out of Service Fixed Assets as to be taken to Auction
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003 (A) Priority and Focus School
Grant NOGA #16610112108902000
AS.3   Consideration and Approval of Carl D. Perkins Reallocation Notification of Grant Award for CTE Department in the Amount of $13,233
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A-LEP NOGA #16671001108902
Maximum Entitlement of $47,971
AS.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A-Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #16694501108902 Maximum Entitlement of $92,445
Subject:
III. AS.6   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A-Improving Basic Programs NOGA #16610101108902 Maximum Entitlement of $260,873
AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C-Migrant (212) NOGA
#1661501108902 Maximum Entitlement of $855,607
End of Consent Agenda
 
BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Sale of 28.91 Acres of Parcel 3-Legal Description: La Donna Subdivision East 20.93 AC, North 26.89 AC AN IRR TR LOT 3 & NW3., 11 AC AN IRR TR LOT 4 BLK 17 Abstract 57, in Hidalgo County, Texas South FM 493. CDB (Legal) Board President will Execute a Deed to the Purchaser Reciting Board Resolution
Authorizing the Sale
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval to Purchase 9.49 Acres Located at 2607 N. Avenue at Hooks Reserve North Pirkle, Donna, Texas in Hidalgo County, Texas

Consent Agenda BF.3 through BF.10
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Advertise for the New School Year 2016-2017 Catalog and Discount Bids
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) 111715-297 for Lawncare and Landscaping for Donna North High School (DNHS) for School Year 2015-2016
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action for Repair and Refinish of Donna High School Gym Floor
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #100715-296 Fencing Services at Donna High School Turn-Key Project for School Year 2015-2016
BF.7    Discuss and Consider Approval to Advertise for Erate Services Category I and Category 2 for School Year 2016-2017 District Wide Category I – Internet Access, Wireless & Data Plan Services, and Local & Long Distance Category II – Next Generation Firewall and Cisco Smartnet
Base Maintenance
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between Houston ISD and Donna ISD Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program
BF.9     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Using Buy Board and State of Texas Purchasing Cooperative as the Procurement Method to Purchase and Replace
Kitchen Equipment at the Following Elementary and Middle
Subject:
IV. Schools: Adame, Caceres, Garza, Muñoz, Ochoa, Rivas, Runn, Salinas, Singleterry, Stainke, Truman Price, Todd, and Veterans for School Year 2015-2016
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Using Buy Board and State of Texas Purchasing Cooperative as the Procurement Method for 2 Warehouse
Electric Pallet Jacks and 1 AC Electric Forklift for Year 2015-2016
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser List Update for 2015-2016 School Year
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Addendum to Professional Services Agreement with The Granado Group
          
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 Attorney Consultation Regarding Potential Proposed Termination of Employment Contract of Assistant Principal Pedro Salinas

E.         Discussion and Attorney Consultation Regarding Potential Proposed Termination of Employment Contract of Diagnostician Amador A. Cantu

F.          Discussion and Attorney Consultation Regarding Potential Proposed Termination of Employment Contract of Superintendent Jesus René Reyna

G. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under 
Subject:
V. 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.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Administrator’s Duties and Contract, Including to Propose Termination of Employment Contract of Assistant Principal Pedro Salinas

E.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Administrator’s Duties and Contract, Including to Propose Termination of Employment Contract of Diagnostician Amador A. Cantu

F.            Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent Jesus René Reyna’s Duties and Contract, Including to Propose Termination of Employment Contract of Superintendent Jesus René Reyna
 
G.           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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