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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 Middle School Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97%, Elementary Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 98% during the First Six Weeks Period of the 2016-2017 School Year
2.    Recognition of Campuses with High Participation on 2016 Wellness Screenings

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reschedule Regular Board Meeting from November 8, 2016 to November 15, 2016
2.  Donna Independent School District Grants in Progress
3.  Report on Child Nutrition Program - CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program (Afterschool Dinner & Snacks)

III.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of September, 2016
3.         Investment Report: September 2016   
II. 4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August, 2016
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting September 13, 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 for Ratification to Lease CampusMaker Mplex® (12 Modular Classrooms for Donna North High School)
DO.3  American Electric Power (AEP) Texas SCORE Program Check Presentation
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3 Entegral Solution, Inc. for Application #9 Design Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project
DO.5  Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Donna ISD Administration to Remodel Donna High School Cafeteria Kitchen and Serving Lines

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES                          

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Maria Alicia Muñoz Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Truman Price Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Patricia Silva Garza Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Magin Rivas Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.5   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna I.S.D. and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Consent Agenda AS.6 through AS.12
AS.6   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant NOGA #17420006108902 in the Amount of $305,266 
III. AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Parent Academy for School Success (PASOS) Training Program for Parent Educators Proposal between Texas Valley Communities Foundation and Donna ISD
AS.8   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2016-2017 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 9 Year 1 NOGA #S287C160044/84.287C (Fund 265) in the Amount of $965,816
AS.9   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Final Amounts for IDEA B Preschool (Fund 225) NOGA #176610011089026610
AS.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2016-2017 Final Amounts for IDEA B Formula (Fund 224) NOGA #176600011089026600
AS.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2016-2017 Prekindergarten Grant Program NOGA #17026301108902 (Fund 429) in the Amount of $250,770
AS.12 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 2016-2017
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
                 
BF.1    Consider and Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Donna Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; Delegating Certain Authority to the President of the Board of Trustees of the School District and Superintendent of Schools Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and
1207.008; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax; Authorizing the Refunding of Certain Outstanding bonds: Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Purchase Contract; Approving an Official Statement, Execution of an Escrow and Trust Agreement, and Making Other Provisions Regarding such Bonds ad Matters Incident Thereto
BF.2    Approval of Underwriters for Series 2016 Refunding Bonds
BF.3    Approval of Plan of Finance for Series 2016 Refunding Bonds

Consent Agenda BF.4 through BF.13
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Tax 
IV. Collection Report from Pablo “Paul” Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quotes (RFQ) #090616-030 Purchase of Playground Equipment to Replace Playground Equipment in Elementary Schools for the 2016-2017 School Year
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #081916-306 to Replace Sixty-Two (62) Copiers Turn-Key for School Year 2016-2017
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quotes (RFQ) #080116-024 Purchase of a 40’ X 18’ Digital Bill Board, V-Shape to be Located by Expressway 83, Donna 2016-2017 School Year
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Competitive Seal Proposals #090616-273 From Qualified Contractors for the Re-Roofing of A. P. Solis Middle School Gym
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Awarded Vendors for Purchasing Computers, Peripherals, Printers, Document Cameras, Tablets, and Ipads District Wide for School Year 2016-2017
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Donna ISD Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Use Policy Agreement
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quote (RFQ) #080116-021 for Purchase of Two (2) Used Semi Tractor Trailers for the Band Department for School Year 2016-2017 to Transport Band Equipment
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quote (RFQ) #100716-033 for Purchase of a Truck for the Child Nutrition Department for School Year 2016-2017 to Transport Food Trays, Tools and Supplies
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

Consent Agenda HR.1 through HR.5
HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Updated List of Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal List
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Submit Maximum Class Size Waivers to the Texas Education Agency for 19 Classrooms District Wide as presented including 3-Kinder Classrooms, 6-1st Grade Classrooms, 6-2nd Grade Classrooms, and 1-3rd Grade Classrooms and 3-4th Grade Classrooms
V. HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Award of Employer Sponsored Basic Life, AD&D and Employee Paid Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance RFP 091216-307
HR.4   Discussion and Possible Action to Renew AllState Voluntary Products (2017) and Transamerica Universal Life (2017)
HR.5   Discussion and Possible Action to Change 403(b) Plan Type from Employer Paid to Investment Provider Pay with National Plan Administrators (NPA)
HR.6   Discussion and Possible Action to Renew The Granado Group Consulting Contract
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/Employee Employment Recommendations

C.             Discussion of District Personnel

D.            Discussion with Attorney Regarding, Jessica Garay v. Donna ISD, Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00031, USDC, So. Dist. of Tx, McAllen Div.
 
E.              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              
VI. A.            Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher/Employee Employment Recommendations

B.             Approval of District Personnel

C.             Discussion with Attorney Regarding Jessica Garay v. Donna ISD, Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00031, USDC, So. Dist. of Tx, McAllen Div.
 
E.         Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where a the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney

VI.     ADJOURN
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Meeting: October 11, 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 Middle School Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97%, Elementary Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 98% during the First Six Weeks Period of the 2016-2017 School Year
2.    Recognition of Campuses with High Participation on 2016 Wellness Screenings

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reschedule Regular Board Meeting from November 8, 2016 to November 15, 2016
2.  Donna Independent School District Grants in Progress
3.  Report on Child Nutrition Program - CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program (Afterschool Dinner & Snacks)

III.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of September, 2016
3.         Investment Report: September 2016   
Subject:
II. 4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August, 2016
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting September 13, 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 for Ratification to Lease CampusMaker Mplex® (12 Modular Classrooms for Donna North High School)
DO.3  American Electric Power (AEP) Texas SCORE Program Check Presentation
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3 Entegral Solution, Inc. for Application #9 Design Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project
DO.5  Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Donna ISD Administration to Remodel Donna High School Cafeteria Kitchen and Serving Lines

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES                          

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Maria Alicia Muñoz Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Truman Price Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Patricia Silva Garza Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Magin Rivas Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements
AS.5   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna I.S.D. and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Consent Agenda AS.6 through AS.12
AS.6   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant NOGA #17420006108902 in the Amount of $305,266 
Subject:
III. AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Parent Academy for School Success (PASOS) Training Program for Parent Educators Proposal between Texas Valley Communities Foundation and Donna ISD
AS.8   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2016-2017 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 9 Year 1 NOGA #S287C160044/84.287C (Fund 265) in the Amount of $965,816
AS.9   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Final Amounts for IDEA B Preschool (Fund 225) NOGA #176610011089026610
AS.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2016-2017 Final Amounts for IDEA B Formula (Fund 224) NOGA #176600011089026600
AS.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2016-2017 Prekindergarten Grant Program NOGA #17026301108902 (Fund 429) in the Amount of $250,770
AS.12 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 2016-2017
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE
                 
BF.1    Consider and Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Donna Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; Delegating Certain Authority to the President of the Board of Trustees of the School District and Superintendent of Schools Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and
1207.008; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax; Authorizing the Refunding of Certain Outstanding bonds: Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Purchase Contract; Approving an Official Statement, Execution of an Escrow and Trust Agreement, and Making Other Provisions Regarding such Bonds ad Matters Incident Thereto
BF.2    Approval of Underwriters for Series 2016 Refunding Bonds
BF.3    Approval of Plan of Finance for Series 2016 Refunding Bonds

Consent Agenda BF.4 through BF.13
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Tax 
Subject:
IV. Collection Report from Pablo “Paul” Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quotes (RFQ) #090616-030 Purchase of Playground Equipment to Replace Playground Equipment in Elementary Schools for the 2016-2017 School Year
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) #081916-306 to Replace Sixty-Two (62) Copiers Turn-Key for School Year 2016-2017
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quotes (RFQ) #080116-024 Purchase of a 40’ X 18’ Digital Bill Board, V-Shape to be Located by Expressway 83, Donna 2016-2017 School Year
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Competitive Seal Proposals #090616-273 From Qualified Contractors for the Re-Roofing of A. P. Solis Middle School Gym
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Awarded Vendors for Purchasing Computers, Peripherals, Printers, Document Cameras, Tablets, and Ipads District Wide for School Year 2016-2017
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Donna ISD Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Use Policy Agreement
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor Request for Quote (RFQ) #080116-021 for Purchase of Two (2) Used Semi Tractor Trailers for the Band Department for School Year 2016-2017 to Transport Band Equipment
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quote (RFQ) #100716-033 for Purchase of a Truck for the Child Nutrition Department for School Year 2016-2017 to Transport Food Trays, Tools and Supplies
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

Consent Agenda HR.1 through HR.5
HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Updated List of Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal List
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Submit Maximum Class Size Waivers to the Texas Education Agency for 19 Classrooms District Wide as presented including 3-Kinder Classrooms, 6-1st Grade Classrooms, 6-2nd Grade Classrooms, and 1-3rd Grade Classrooms and 3-4th Grade Classrooms
Subject:
V. HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Award of Employer Sponsored Basic Life, AD&D and Employee Paid Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance RFP 091216-307
HR.4   Discussion and Possible Action to Renew AllState Voluntary Products (2017) and Transamerica Universal Life (2017)
HR.5   Discussion and Possible Action to Change 403(b) Plan Type from Employer Paid to Investment Provider Pay with National Plan Administrators (NPA)
HR.6   Discussion and Possible Action to Renew The Granado Group Consulting Contract
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/Employee Employment Recommendations

C.             Discussion of District Personnel

D.            Discussion with Attorney Regarding, Jessica Garay v. Donna ISD, Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00031, USDC, So. Dist. of Tx, McAllen Div.
 
E.              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              
Subject:
VI. A.            Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher/Employee Employment Recommendations

B.             Approval of District Personnel

C.             Discussion with Attorney Regarding Jessica Garay v. Donna ISD, Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00031, USDC, So. Dist. of Tx, McAllen Div.
 
E.         Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where a the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney

VI.     ADJOURN

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