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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 98% During the Second Six Weeks Period of the 2017-2018
School Year
 
II.      OPEN FORUM

III.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.              Presentation by City of Donna on Projects
for 2017-2018
2.              Magic Valley Electric Cooperative Check
Presentation in the Amount of $6,190.23
3.              Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection
Report by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Attorneys at Law
4.              Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
to Accept Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Tax Resale Properties for
Donna Independent School District in Accordance with Texas Tax Code Ann. §34.05
5.              Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of Hidalgo County Appraisal District Election Ballot 2018-2019 Appraisal
District Board of Directors and Resolution
 
IV.     CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.         Accounts Payable

2.         Investment Report: October 2017

3.         Financial Statements: District’s
Financial and Child Nutrition Program for October, 2017

4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month
of September, 2017

5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board
Meeting October 10, 2017 and Special Board Meetings October 16, 2017, October 24, 2017 and October 25, 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 Request for
Proposals (RFP) #091917-367 for Lawn Care for Garza Elementary, Muñoz
Elementary, Singleterry Elementary and Adame Elementary Schools for the
2017-2018 School Year with a One (1) Year Option to Re-New

DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to “Reject” and
“Rebid” for (RFQ)  #090717-040 to
Purchase Six (6) Cargo Vans to be Used for Maintenance Services District Wide
by the Energy Management Department
 
AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on the
Approval of the Region I Service Center Agreement for Services from the Gifted
and Talented Department for the 2017-2018 School Year

AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the
Purchase of Sing, Spell, Read, & Write Consumables (English and Spanish)
and Additional Phonics Kits for Pre-K – 2nd Grades for the 2017-2018
School Year

AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the
Purchase of Learning A-Z 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.4    Discussion and Possible
Action to Approve Lead4Ward to Provide Professional Development for Donna High
School, Donna North High School, 3D & DAEP Content Teachers in the 
II. Areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Special Education

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Public Hearing on Annual Financial
Management Report (2017 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) (FIRST)

BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Quotes RFQ #110317-042 through National and State Purchasing
Cooperative to Replace Kaspersky Anti-virus and Internet Security Software

BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award
Request for Quotes (RFQ) #09717-041 to Purchase (2) Two Seventy-Seven (77)
Passenger Buses with or without Seat Belts and (2) Two (54) Fifty- Four
Passenger Special Needs Buses with Seat Belts for the Transportation Department
for School Year 2017-2018

BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of the McKinney-Vento/TEXSHEP (Texas Support for Homeless Education Program)
NOGA #18-033 (Fund 206) in the Amount of $84,075

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Submission of a Maximum Class Size Exception Waiver to the Texas Education
Agency for DISD 

HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend
Policy CPC (Local) as presented

HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Trustee Secretary and Superintendent Authorization to Research Best Practices
to Improve the Utilization of “The Lighthouse” Anonymous Program for Donna ISD

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 with Legal Counsel Regarding
Proposed Settlement Agreement of Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00666; John Doe Individually
and as Next Friend of Sarah Doe, a Minor v. Donna Independent School District
 
D.            Discussion Regarding Resolution of DeHoyos
Proposed Termination Hearing
 
E.              Discussion Regarding Designation of Lead
Counsel in TEA Docket #005-LH-09-2017
 
F.              Discussion Regarding the Recommendation to
Propose the Termination of the Term Contract of Maricela Valdez for Good Cause
 
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       
 
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 Agreement of Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00666; John Doe Individually
and as Next Friend of Sarah Doe, a Minor v. Donna Independent School District
 
D.            Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Resolution of DeHoyos Proposed Termination Hearing
 
E.              Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Designation of Lead Counsel in TEA Docket #005-LH-09-2017
 
F.              Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
the Recommendation to Propose the Termination of the Term Contract of Maricela
Valdez for Good Cause
 
G.            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: November 14, 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 98% During the Second Six Weeks Period of the 2017-2018
School Year
 
II.      OPEN FORUM

III.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.              Presentation by City of Donna on Projects
for 2017-2018
2.              Magic Valley Electric Cooperative Check
Presentation in the Amount of $6,190.23
3.              Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection
Report by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Attorneys at Law
4.              Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
to Accept Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Tax Resale Properties for
Donna Independent School District in Accordance with Texas Tax Code Ann. §34.05
5.              Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of Hidalgo County Appraisal District Election Ballot 2018-2019 Appraisal
District Board of Directors and Resolution
 
IV.     CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.         Accounts Payable

2.         Investment Report: October 2017

3.         Financial Statements: District’s
Financial and Child Nutrition Program for October, 2017

4.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month
of September, 2017

5.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board
Meeting October 10, 2017 and Special Board Meetings October 16, 2017, October 24, 2017 and October 25, 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 Request for
Proposals (RFP) #091917-367 for Lawn Care for Garza Elementary, Muñoz
Elementary, Singleterry Elementary and Adame Elementary Schools for the
2017-2018 School Year with a One (1) Year Option to Re-New

DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action to “Reject” and
“Rebid” for (RFQ)  #090717-040 to
Purchase Six (6) Cargo Vans to be Used for Maintenance Services District Wide
by the Energy Management Department
 
AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      

AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action on the
Approval of the Region I Service Center Agreement for Services from the Gifted
and Talented Department for the 2017-2018 School Year

AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the
Purchase of Sing, Spell, Read, & Write Consumables (English and Spanish)
and Additional Phonics Kits for Pre-K – 2nd Grades for the 2017-2018
School Year

AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the
Purchase of Learning A-Z 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.4    Discussion and Possible
Action to Approve Lead4Ward to Provide Professional Development for Donna High
School, Donna North High School, 3D & DAEP Content Teachers in the 
Subject:
II. Areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Special Education

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Public Hearing on Annual Financial
Management Report (2017 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) (FIRST)

BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit
Request for Quotes RFQ #110317-042 through National and State Purchasing
Cooperative to Replace Kaspersky Anti-virus and Internet Security Software

BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award
Request for Quotes (RFQ) #09717-041 to Purchase (2) Two Seventy-Seven (77)
Passenger Buses with or without Seat Belts and (2) Two (54) Fifty- Four
Passenger Special Needs Buses with Seat Belts for the Transportation Department
for School Year 2017-2018

BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval
of the McKinney-Vento/TEXSHEP (Texas Support for Homeless Education Program)
NOGA #18-033 (Fund 206) in the Amount of $84,075

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Submission of a Maximum Class Size Exception Waiver to the Texas Education
Agency for DISD 

HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend
Policy CPC (Local) as presented

HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve
Trustee Secretary and Superintendent Authorization to Research Best Practices
to Improve the Utilization of “The Lighthouse” Anonymous Program for Donna ISD

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 with Legal Counsel Regarding
Proposed Settlement Agreement of Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00666; John Doe Individually
and as Next Friend of Sarah Doe, a Minor v. Donna Independent School District
 
D.            Discussion Regarding Resolution of DeHoyos
Proposed Termination Hearing
 
E.              Discussion Regarding Designation of Lead
Counsel in TEA Docket #005-LH-09-2017
 
F.              Discussion Regarding the Recommendation to
Propose the Termination of the Term Contract of Maricela Valdez for Good Cause
 
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       
 
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 Agreement of Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00666; John Doe Individually
and as Next Friend of Sarah Doe, a Minor v. Donna Independent School District
 
D.            Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Resolution of DeHoyos Proposed Termination Hearing
 
E.              Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Designation of Lead Counsel in TEA Docket #005-LH-09-2017
 
F.              Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
the Recommendation to Propose the Termination of the Term Contract of Maricela
Valdez for Good Cause
 
G.            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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