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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 High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Teepee Crew for Advancing to UIL Spirit State Finals
2.    Recognition of Middle School and High School District, Jazz, All-Region and All-Area Band Students
3.    Recognition of Donna North High School All-State Band Student Griselda Solis
4.    Recognition of Dr. David Bowles Winner of Pura Belpré 2016 Author Honor Books Award

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                    
1.      Donna Independent School District Construction of New Middle School Update
  
III.     OPEN FORUM

IV.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of January, 2016
3.         Investment Report: January 2016   
II. 4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for December 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of December 2015
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting January 12, 2016

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 on Approval to Initiate Payment to Tri-Gen Construction, L.L.C. for Application #1 RFP #100715-296 Fencing Project
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3 Energy Solutions Inc. for Application #1 Energy Efficient and Conservation Project
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3Energy Solutions Inc. for
Application #2 Energy Efficient and Conservation Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003 (A) Priority and Focus School
Grant NOGA #16610112108902000
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Agreement Between Donna ISD and TMC Migrant Seasonal Head Start
 
BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2015
   
Consent Agenda (BF.2 through BF.16)
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #111715-297 Lawncare and Landscaping for Donna North High School for School Year 2015-2016        
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-600 Library Books, Supplies & Equipment for School Year 2016-2017
III. BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-601 Band Instruments & Repairs for School Year 2016-2017
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-602 Student Photos for School Year 2016-2017
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-603 Groceries & Supplies for School Year 2016-2017
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposal (RFP) #120815-604 Charter Bus Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Acton to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-605 Awards & Incentives (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-606 Art Supplies (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-607 Physical Education (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Auction to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-608 Office Supplies & Furniture (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-609 Instructional Supplies & STARR Materials for School Year 2016-2017
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-610 Science Supplies (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-611 Medical Supplies (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-612 Special Education (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for the Purchase for Two (2) Vehicles for Maintenance Department
End of Consent Agenda
 
HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Update on DISD Insurance 
IV. HR.2  Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding Between TMC RGV Region and Donna ISD to Use Guzman Elementary as a Shelter During a Disaster        
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Calling a Special Election for May 7, 2016 to Fill the Unexpired Trustee Terms for District At-Large Place 5 and 6, and Authorize the Administration to
Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Hidalgo County to Conduct a Joint Election

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: February 9, 2016 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.    Recognition of Donna High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Teepee Crew for Advancing to UIL Spirit State Finals
2.    Recognition of Middle School and High School District, Jazz, All-Region and All-Area Band Students
3.    Recognition of Donna North High School All-State Band Student Griselda Solis
4.    Recognition of Dr. David Bowles Winner of Pura Belpré 2016 Author Honor Books Award

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                    
1.      Donna Independent School District Construction of New Middle School Update
  
III.     OPEN FORUM

IV.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of January, 2016
3.         Investment Report: January 2016   
Subject:
II. 4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for December 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of December 2015
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting January 12, 2016

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 on Approval to Initiate Payment to Tri-Gen Construction, L.L.C. for Application #1 RFP #100715-296 Fencing Project
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3 Energy Solutions Inc. for Application #1 Energy Efficient and Conservation Project
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3Energy Solutions Inc. for
Application #2 Energy Efficient and Conservation Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, 1003 (A) Priority and Focus School
Grant NOGA #16610112108902000
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Agreement Between Donna ISD and TMC Migrant Seasonal Head Start
 
BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2015
   
Consent Agenda (BF.2 through BF.16)
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #111715-297 Lawncare and Landscaping for Donna North High School for School Year 2015-2016        
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-600 Library Books, Supplies & Equipment for School Year 2016-2017
Subject:
III. BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-601 Band Instruments & Repairs for School Year 2016-2017
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-602 Student Photos for School Year 2016-2017
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-603 Groceries & Supplies for School Year 2016-2017
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposal (RFP) #120815-604 Charter Bus Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Acton to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-605 Awards & Incentives (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-606 Art Supplies (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-607 Physical Education (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Auction to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-608 Office Supplies & Furniture (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-609 Instructional Supplies & STARR Materials for School Year 2016-2017
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-610 Science Supplies (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-611 Medical Supplies (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-612 Special Education (Catalog & Discount) for School Year 2016-2017
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for the Purchase for Two (2) Vehicles for Maintenance Department
End of Consent Agenda
 
HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Update on DISD Insurance 
Subject:
IV. HR.2  Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding Between TMC RGV Region and Donna ISD to Use Guzman Elementary as a Shelter During a Disaster        
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Calling a Special Election for May 7, 2016 to Fill the Unexpired Trustee Terms for District At-Large Place 5 and 6, and Authorize the Administration to
Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Hidalgo County to Conduct a Joint Election

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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