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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 the Donna High School 2016-2017 Mighty Redskin Band Drum Majors Briana Benavidez & Adrian Garcia
2.    Recognition of CTE Manufacturing Programs, Welding CC and Precision Manufacturing Technology CC, Featured in the National Publication, CNN Money
3.    Recognition of Celia E. Martinez, TESA Administrator of the Year 2015-2016

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                     
1.             Report on Preliminary STAAR/EOC Spring 2016 Results
2.             Donna Independent School District Grants in Progress
3.             Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Endorsement a Candidate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors
                 
III.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of June 18-28, 2016
3.         Investment Report: June 2016   
II. 4.         Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for May 2016
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of May 2016
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2016 and Special Board Meetings June 20, 2016, June 23, 2016 & June 30, 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 E3 Entegral Solution, Inc. for Application #7 Design Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES
                                                
AS.1   Report on the District and Campus Community and Student Engagement Performance Rating for 2015-2016

Consent Agenda AS.2 through AS.4
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of Istation Reading, a Comprehensive Computer-Based Reading and Intervention Program that Maximizes Students’ Reading Fluency, Comprehension and Retention, and Academic Success
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Prekindergarten Grant Program NOGA #16026301108902 in the Amount of $247,701
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Annual Approval of MOU with RGV Careers Regarding the Certified Medical Assistant Program Through the CTE Department for DHS and DNHS 12th Grade Students
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Set Date of August 25th for Public Hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2016-2017

Consent Agenda BF.2 through BF.5
III. BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2016 Donna Independent School District Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2015 Debt Tax Collections
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Payroll Schedules for 2016-2017 School Year
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #060216-304 Paving Improvement Project for Donna ISD – Donna North High School Black Top
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quotes (RFQ) One (1) Cargo Vehicle for Technology Department School Year 2015-2016
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action on the Award of RFP #041816-303 Student Accident Insurance
 
Consent Agenda HR.2 through HR.3     
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between Donna ISD and Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2016-2017 School Year
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Hidalgo County Uniform Truancy Policy
End of Consent Agenda
          
IV.     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
IV. C.   Discussion Regarding Possible 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          

D.        Conduct Level III Grievance of Ruben De Los Rios

E.    
      Conduct Level III Grievance of Luz Maria Rodriguez

F.   Conduct Level III Grievance of Cynthia Castillo

G.   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
                   
V.     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 Regarding Possible 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          
 
E.         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Ruben De Los Rios

F.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Luz Maria Rodriguez

G.         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Cynthia Castillo
V. H.        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

VI.     ADJOURN
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Meeting: July 26, 2016 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 the Donna High School 2016-2017 Mighty Redskin Band Drum Majors Briana Benavidez & Adrian Garcia
2.    Recognition of CTE Manufacturing Programs, Welding CC and Precision Manufacturing Technology CC, Featured in the National Publication, CNN Money
3.    Recognition of Celia E. Martinez, TESA Administrator of the Year 2015-2016

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
                     
1.             Report on Preliminary STAAR/EOC Spring 2016 Results
2.             Donna Independent School District Grants in Progress
3.             Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Endorsement a Candidate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors
                 
III.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of June 18-28, 2016
3.         Investment Report: June 2016   
Subject:
II. 4.         Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for May 2016
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of May 2016
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2016 and Special Board Meetings June 20, 2016, June 23, 2016 & June 30, 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 E3 Entegral Solution, Inc. for Application #7 Design Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES
                                                
AS.1   Report on the District and Campus Community and Student Engagement Performance Rating for 2015-2016

Consent Agenda AS.2 through AS.4
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of Istation Reading, a Comprehensive Computer-Based Reading and Intervention Program that Maximizes Students’ Reading Fluency, Comprehension and Retention, and Academic Success
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Prekindergarten Grant Program NOGA #16026301108902 in the Amount of $247,701
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Annual Approval of MOU with RGV Careers Regarding the Certified Medical Assistant Program Through the CTE Department for DHS and DNHS 12th Grade Students
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Set Date of August 25th for Public Hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2016-2017

Consent Agenda BF.2 through BF.5
Subject:
III. BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2016 Donna Independent School District Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2015 Debt Tax Collections
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Payroll Schedules for 2016-2017 School Year
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #060216-304 Paving Improvement Project for Donna ISD – Donna North High School Black Top
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quotes (RFQ) One (1) Cargo Vehicle for Technology Department School Year 2015-2016
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action on the Award of RFP #041816-303 Student Accident Insurance
 
Consent Agenda HR.2 through HR.3     
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between Donna ISD and Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2016-2017 School Year
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Hidalgo County Uniform Truancy Policy
End of Consent Agenda
          
IV.     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
Subject:
IV. C.   Discussion Regarding Possible 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          

D.        Conduct Level III Grievance of Ruben De Los Rios

E.    
      Conduct Level III Grievance of Luz Maria Rodriguez

F.   Conduct Level III Grievance of Cynthia Castillo

G.   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
                   
V.     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 Regarding Possible 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          
 
E.         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Ruben De Los Rios

F.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Luz Maria Rodriguez

G.         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Cynthia Castillo
Subject:
V. H.        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

VI.     ADJOURN

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