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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 Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97%  and 98% During
the First Six Weeks Period of the 2017-2018 School Year

II.      OPEN FORUM

III.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan and
all Campus Improvement Plans
2.     Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Award of Youth Literacy Grant in the Amount
of $2,000 to LeNoir Elementary by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for
the 2017-2018 School Year
3.     Report Only – Progress of DISD Response to the Forensic Audit Findings
4.     Report on “Project Rise” for Rivas Elementary and 3-D Academy
 
IV.     CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Investment Report: September 2017
3.         Financial Statements: District’s
Financial and Child Nutrition Program for September, 2017
4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month
of August, 2017
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board
Meeting September 12, 2017 and Special Board Meeting September 19, 2017
 
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 Approve
Ratification of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Award for the
Child Nutrition Department for School Year 2017-2018
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the
2017-2018 Energy Management Plan to be paid from the Designated Fund Balance
for Capital Projects
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to
Initiate Payment to Tadco Roofing, for Payment No. 4 Final Application for the
A.P. Solis Middle School Gymnasium Re-Roofing Project, Paid from the Designated
Fund Balance for Capital Projects

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Memorandum of Understanding between Donna Independent School District (DISD)
and South Texas Independent School District (South Texas ISD) in the Provision
of Half-Day Career and Technology (CTE) Services for Students with Special
Needs
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Memorandum of Agreement between Donna ISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of
South Texas (BHSST) (Teachers)
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Memorandum of Agreement between Donna ISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of
South Texas (BHSST) (Counselors/Social Workers)
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Adopt-A-Highway Program Agreement
AS.5   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Blackboard Inc., an Emergency and Daily Event Notification System. This System
will also include Customized Notices for Attendance and Library Fee Recovery
Programs Option to Purchase with a One Year Term or a Two Year Term
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2017-2018 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Grant Application for Texas 21st
II. Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 9, Year 2 (ACE Program) Grant NOGA
186950247110008 
AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Donna Independent School District (DISD) and Walmart Donna location for 2017-2018 School Year
AS.8   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Donna Independent School District (DISD) and McDonald’s Donna location for 2017-2018 School Year
AS.9   Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) #091917-365 for Online Program that Provides Leveled Readers (Eng & Span), e-books for Students to Read and Listen (Eng
& Span), Teacher Lesson Plans, Evaluation Materials/Component, Tracking Reports and Teacher Training for Resources and Guided Reading 
AS.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2017-2018 M. Rivas Elementary Texas Title I Priority Schools (TTIPS) Incentive Pay Plan Agreements
AS.11 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant NOGA #18420006108902 in the Amount of $261,175    
 
BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Proposals (RFP# 092917-362) for Contracted Services for
Psychological Services for Students with Special Needs
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo “Paul” Villarreal Jr., Tax
Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Proposals (RFP) #091917-363 to Purchase Toilet Paper and Hand
Towels to Include the Initial Installation of all Dispensers at all Facilities
at “NO CHARGE” to the District for the School Year 2017-2018
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Proposal (RFP) #091917-364 for Clothing Items such as but not Limited
to Uniform Shirts, Uniform Pants, Shoes, Jackets etc.. and Misc. Clothing Items
for our Economically Disadvantaged Students
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Vendors for Purchasing of Computers, Peripherals, Printer, Document Cameras, Tablets,
and Ipads District Wide for School Year 2017-2018
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a
Three Year Renewal with PCM-G for Deep Freeze Software and Insight Maintenance
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Out of State E-Rate Training
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Request
for Proposals #091917-366 for Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance Services for
District Owned Vehicles for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years with a One
(1) Year Option to Renew
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Request
for Proposals (RFP) #091917-367 for Lawn Care for Salazar, Muñoz, Singleterry
and Adame Elementary Schools for the 2017-2018 School Year with a One (1) Year
Option to Renew
 
HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Proposed Increase to Hourly Rate for DISD Bus Drivers in Accordance with House
Bill 483 and Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Section 180.007 (c)
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend
2017-2018 Compensation Plan to Include a One Dollar ($1.00) Hourly Rate
Increase for District Bus Drivers
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the
2017-2018 Compensation Plan to Increase the Beginning Pay Rate for Bus Drivers
from Twelve Dollars ($12.00) per hour to Thirteen Dollars ($13.00) per hour

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 of District Personnel

C.       Discussion Regarding Proposed Settlement of M. Soto
 
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.            Discussion and Possible Action to Approve  Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

B.             Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
District Personnel

C.             Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Proposed Settlement of M. Soto
 
D.            Discussion and Possible Action to Approve 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: October 10, 2017 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 Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97%  and 98% During
the First Six Weeks Period of the 2017-2018 School Year

II.      OPEN FORUM

III.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.     Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan and
all Campus Improvement Plans
2.     Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Award of Youth Literacy Grant in the Amount
of $2,000 to LeNoir Elementary by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for
the 2017-2018 School Year
3.     Report Only – Progress of DISD Response to the Forensic Audit Findings
4.     Report on “Project Rise” for Rivas Elementary and 3-D Academy
 
IV.     CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Investment Report: September 2017
3.         Financial Statements: District’s
Financial and Child Nutrition Program for September, 2017
4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month
of August, 2017
5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board
Meeting September 12, 2017 and Special Board Meeting September 19, 2017
 
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 Approve
Ratification of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Award for the
Child Nutrition Department for School Year 2017-2018
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the
2017-2018 Energy Management Plan to be paid from the Designated Fund Balance
for Capital Projects
DO.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to
Initiate Payment to Tadco Roofing, for Payment No. 4 Final Application for the
A.P. Solis Middle School Gymnasium Re-Roofing Project, Paid from the Designated
Fund Balance for Capital Projects

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Memorandum of Understanding between Donna Independent School District (DISD)
and South Texas Independent School District (South Texas ISD) in the Provision
of Half-Day Career and Technology (CTE) Services for Students with Special
Needs
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Memorandum of Agreement between Donna ISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of
South Texas (BHSST) (Teachers)
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Memorandum of Agreement between Donna ISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of
South Texas (BHSST) (Counselors/Social Workers)
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Adopt-A-Highway Program Agreement
AS.5   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of
Blackboard Inc., an Emergency and Daily Event Notification System. This System
will also include Customized Notices for Attendance and Library Fee Recovery
Programs Option to Purchase with a One Year Term or a Two Year Term
AS.6    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2017-2018 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Grant Application for Texas 21st
Subject:
II. Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 9, Year 2 (ACE Program) Grant NOGA
186950247110008 
AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Donna Independent School District (DISD) and Walmart Donna location for 2017-2018 School Year
AS.8   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Donna Independent School District (DISD) and McDonald’s Donna location for 2017-2018 School Year
AS.9   Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) #091917-365 for Online Program that Provides Leveled Readers (Eng & Span), e-books for Students to Read and Listen (Eng
& Span), Teacher Lesson Plans, Evaluation Materials/Component, Tracking Reports and Teacher Training for Resources and Guided Reading 
AS.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2017-2018 M. Rivas Elementary Texas Title I Priority Schools (TTIPS) Incentive Pay Plan Agreements
AS.11 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant NOGA #18420006108902 in the Amount of $261,175    
 
BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Proposals (RFP# 092917-362) for Contracted Services for
Psychological Services for Students with Special Needs
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo “Paul” Villarreal Jr., Tax
Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Proposals (RFP) #091917-363 to Purchase Toilet Paper and Hand
Towels to Include the Initial Installation of all Dispensers at all Facilities
at “NO CHARGE” to the District for the School Year 2017-2018
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Proposal (RFP) #091917-364 for Clothing Items such as but not Limited
to Uniform Shirts, Uniform Pants, Shoes, Jackets etc.. and Misc. Clothing Items
for our Economically Disadvantaged Students
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Vendors for Purchasing of Computers, Peripherals, Printer, Document Cameras, Tablets,
and Ipads District Wide for School Year 2017-2018
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a
Three Year Renewal with PCM-G for Deep Freeze Software and Insight Maintenance
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Out of State E-Rate Training
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Request
for Proposals #091917-366 for Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance Services for
District Owned Vehicles for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years with a One
(1) Year Option to Renew
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Request
for Proposals (RFP) #091917-367 for Lawn Care for Salazar, Muñoz, Singleterry
and Adame Elementary Schools for the 2017-2018 School Year with a One (1) Year
Option to Renew
 
HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Proposed Increase to Hourly Rate for DISD Bus Drivers in Accordance with House
Bill 483 and Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Section 180.007 (c)
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend
2017-2018 Compensation Plan to Include a One Dollar ($1.00) Hourly Rate
Increase for District Bus Drivers
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the
2017-2018 Compensation Plan to Increase the Beginning Pay Rate for Bus Drivers
from Twelve Dollars ($12.00) per hour to Thirteen Dollars ($13.00) per hour

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 of District Personnel

C.       Discussion Regarding Proposed Settlement of M. Soto
 
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.            Discussion and Possible Action to Approve  Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

B.             Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
District Personnel

C.             Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Proposed Settlement of M. Soto
 
D.            Discussion and Possible Action to Approve 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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