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I. Due to the health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by Videoconference.  At least a quorum of the board will be participating by Videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Sections 551.125 or 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor.

Public participants will be muted please also mute your device (computer/cell phone/iPad/tablet/laptop) for recording purposes. 
Members of the public may access this meeting as follows:    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4658954205?pwd=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3NEZVlqSXFLUT09
Meeting ID:  465 895 4205

Password:  2t3Ihi  
Find your local number:  https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fdr4kr6MvK
An electronic copy of the agenda packet is attached to this online notice.

Public comments related to this meeting will be handled as follows:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4658954205?pwd=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3NEZVlqSXFLUT09
Members of the public who desire to address the board regarding an item on this agenda must comply with the registration procedures before the beginning of the meeting by emailing tgonzales@donnaisd.net or calling 956-464-1642.

The open portions of this meeting will be recorded and made available to the public upon request.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.  Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.  For more information on public comment, see Policy BED.
         
I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
                  
The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include deliberation and/or action.

II.      OPEN FORUM

 
III. III.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
 
  1. District Highlights
  2. Internet Tower Update and Discussion
  3. Presentation of Students for "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" Reading Campaign
  4. Report of Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees Required Training as per Texas Education Code, Sec. 11,159(b)
  5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Learn and Lead Safely Asynchronous Plan
  6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Revision to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan
  7. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four Week Limit
IV. IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable
  1. Approve Budget Amendments for General Operating for the Month of October, 2020
  2. Approve Report on Financial Statements for the Month of    August, 2020
  3. Approve Resolution of Annual Review of Donna ISD Investment Policy and Strategies
  4. Approve Investment Report
  5. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August, 2020
  6. Approve Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
  7. Approve Purchase of Utility Services for 2020-2021 School Year
  8. Approve to Renew Unifirst for RFP 061119-493 Mops and Mats Services for the 2020-2021 School Year
  9. Approve to Accept the Automatic Renewal of District-Wide Elevator Preventative Maintenance Program at the Agreed Upon Terms, Conditions, Specifications, and Pricing for a One-Year Term
  10. Approve to Award District Wide Intercom System Services RFP #090920-560
  11. Approve to Award Donna High School Gym Chiller Pipe Replacement RFP #090920-561
  12. Approve SAS General Building Services Inc. to Provide Equipment Repair, Preventive Maintenance & Service for all Cafeterias RFP #080620-556
  13. Approve Purchase of Food Items for all 22 Cafeteria Kitchens that Cost over $50,000 by South Texas CO-OP for Child Nutrition Program
  14. Approve Purchase of Non-Food Items for all 22 Cafeteria Kitchens that Cost over $50,000 by South Texas CO-OP for Child Nutrition Program
                                   
  1.      ACADEMIC SERVICES
 
  1. Approve Inter-Local Agreement Between Houston Independent School District and Donna Independent School District Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program
  2. Approve the 2020-2021 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
  3. Approve Vendors to Purchase Computers, Peripherals, Printers, Surface Pros, Tablets, Ipads, ect. for School Year 2020-2021 RFQ #081120-095
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES
                                     
  1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board
Meeting September 8, 2020 and Special Videoconference Board Meeting September 17, 2020
  1. Approve to Award BridgeNet Communication for District Wide Installation of Video Intercom Access Control System Services for School Year 2020-2021
 
  1. HUMAN RESURCES
 
  1. Approve TASB Policy Update 115
  1. BF(Local): Board Policies
  2. DIA(Local): Employee Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  3. EI(Local): Academic Achievement
  4. FB(Local): Equal Educational Opportunity
  5. FD(Local): Admissions
  6. FEB(Local): Attendance - Attendance Accounting
  7. FFG(Local): Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect
  8. FFH(Local): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  9. FNG(Local): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances
  10. GF(Local): Public Complaints
  1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DISD and Mesquite Treatment Center LLC
  2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas (BHSST)
  3. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley AIDS Council and the Donna Independent School District
  4. Approve SubHub Agreement between the Donna Independent School District and the Region One Education Service Center
  5. Approve Resolution Acknowledging October 14, 2020 as Texas Education Human Resources Day throughout the District
  6. Approve the Business Associate Addendum between the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department and the Donna Independent School District
V. V.       GOVERNANCE
 
  1. Conservator Monthly Report for August 2020
VI. VI.    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.
 
  1.      Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation
     of Personnel 
  • Recommendations for Professionals to Include           
Hiring and Termination Recommendations
  • Update of District Personnel
 
  1. 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

 
VII. VII.   OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed
          in Executive Session.
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
  • Approval of Recommendation for Professionals to Include Hiring and Termination Recommendations
 
  1. 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

VIII.  ADJOURN
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Videoconference Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Due to the health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by Videoconference.  At least a quorum of the board will be participating by Videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Sections 551.125 or 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor.

Public participants will be muted please also mute your device (computer/cell phone/iPad/tablet/laptop) for recording purposes. 
Members of the public may access this meeting as follows:    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4658954205?pwd=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3NEZVlqSXFLUT09
Meeting ID:  465 895 4205

Password:  2t3Ihi  
Find your local number:  https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fdr4kr6MvK
An electronic copy of the agenda packet is attached to this online notice.

Public comments related to this meeting will be handled as follows:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4658954205?pwd=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3NEZVlqSXFLUT09
Members of the public who desire to address the board regarding an item on this agenda must comply with the registration procedures before the beginning of the meeting by emailing tgonzales@donnaisd.net or calling 956-464-1642.

The open portions of this meeting will be recorded and made available to the public upon request.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.  Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.  For more information on public comment, see Policy BED.
         
I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
                  
The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include deliberation and/or action.

II.      OPEN FORUM

 
Subject:
III. III.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
 
  1. District Highlights
  2. Internet Tower Update and Discussion
  3. Presentation of Students for "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" Reading Campaign
  4. Report of Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees Required Training as per Texas Education Code, Sec. 11,159(b)
  5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Learn and Lead Safely Asynchronous Plan
  6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Revision to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan
  7. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four Week Limit
Subject:
IV. IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable
  1. Approve Budget Amendments for General Operating for the Month of October, 2020
  2. Approve Report on Financial Statements for the Month of    August, 2020
  3. Approve Resolution of Annual Review of Donna ISD Investment Policy and Strategies
  4. Approve Investment Report
  5. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August, 2020
  6. Approve Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
  7. Approve Purchase of Utility Services for 2020-2021 School Year
  8. Approve to Renew Unifirst for RFP 061119-493 Mops and Mats Services for the 2020-2021 School Year
  9. Approve to Accept the Automatic Renewal of District-Wide Elevator Preventative Maintenance Program at the Agreed Upon Terms, Conditions, Specifications, and Pricing for a One-Year Term
  10. Approve to Award District Wide Intercom System Services RFP #090920-560
  11. Approve to Award Donna High School Gym Chiller Pipe Replacement RFP #090920-561
  12. Approve SAS General Building Services Inc. to Provide Equipment Repair, Preventive Maintenance & Service for all Cafeterias RFP #080620-556
  13. Approve Purchase of Food Items for all 22 Cafeteria Kitchens that Cost over $50,000 by South Texas CO-OP for Child Nutrition Program
  14. Approve Purchase of Non-Food Items for all 22 Cafeteria Kitchens that Cost over $50,000 by South Texas CO-OP for Child Nutrition Program
                                   
  1.      ACADEMIC SERVICES
 
  1. Approve Inter-Local Agreement Between Houston Independent School District and Donna Independent School District Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program
  2. Approve the 2020-2021 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
  3. Approve Vendors to Purchase Computers, Peripherals, Printers, Surface Pros, Tablets, Ipads, ect. for School Year 2020-2021 RFQ #081120-095
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES
                                     
  1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board
Meeting September 8, 2020 and Special Videoconference Board Meeting September 17, 2020
  1. Approve to Award BridgeNet Communication for District Wide Installation of Video Intercom Access Control System Services for School Year 2020-2021
 
  1. HUMAN RESURCES
 
  1. Approve TASB Policy Update 115
  1. BF(Local): Board Policies
  2. DIA(Local): Employee Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  3. EI(Local): Academic Achievement
  4. FB(Local): Equal Educational Opportunity
  5. FD(Local): Admissions
  6. FEB(Local): Attendance - Attendance Accounting
  7. FFG(Local): Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect
  8. FFH(Local): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  9. FNG(Local): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances
  10. GF(Local): Public Complaints
  1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DISD and Mesquite Treatment Center LLC
  2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas (BHSST)
  3. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley AIDS Council and the Donna Independent School District
  4. Approve SubHub Agreement between the Donna Independent School District and the Region One Education Service Center
  5. Approve Resolution Acknowledging October 14, 2020 as Texas Education Human Resources Day throughout the District
  6. Approve the Business Associate Addendum between the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department and the Donna Independent School District
Subject:
V. V.       GOVERNANCE
 
  1. Conservator Monthly Report for August 2020
Subject:
VI. VI.    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.
 
  1.      Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation
     of Personnel 
  • Recommendations for Professionals to Include           
Hiring and Termination Recommendations
  • Update of District Personnel
 
  1. 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

 
Subject:
VII. VII.   OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed
          in Executive Session.
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
  • Approval of Recommendation for Professionals to Include Hiring and Termination Recommendations
 
  1. 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

VIII.  ADJOURN
 

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