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Meeting Agenda
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=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3N EZVlqSXFLUT09

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=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3N EZVlqSXFLUT09

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.
 
  1. 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.
 
  1. OPEN FORUM
 
  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
 
    1. November LSG Monitoring Report Goal 3
GPM 3.1
GPM 3.2
GPM 3.3
Superintendent Evaluation of Goal 3 and Next Steps Superintendent Constraint 3
CPM 3.1
Board Accept/Reject Report
    1. District Highlights
    2. Informational Report on the Donna ISD Insurance Program
 
  1. CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
 
    1. Approve Accounts Payable
    2. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of September, 2020
    3. Approve Financial Statements for September, 2020
    4. Approve Payment Application No. 4 to Noble Texas Builders for the Early College High School Renovation Project in the Sum of $14,472.45
 
    1. Approve Payment for Application No. 1 to Quantum- Mechanical Contractors, LLC for the HVAC Replacement Project REP # 080320-555
 
  1. ACADEMIC SERVICES
 
    1. Approve Memorandum of Agreement Affiliation for Social Work Field Education with Our Lady of the Lake University and Donna Independent School District
    2. Approve Learn and Lead Safely CTE Hybrid Learning Plan
    3. Approve Addendum to: Donna ISD Agreement for WiFi Communication Towers
    4. Approve American Education Week to Include National Education Support Professional Day
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES
 
    1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board Meeting October 13, 2020
 
  1. HUMAN RESURCES
 
    1. Approve of 2020-2021 Resolution #1 Pertaining to DEA (Local)
    2. Approve 2020 PBM Agreement Service Addendum Related to Express Scripts SafeGuardRx
    3. Approve Walsh Gallegos Legal Services Retainer Agreement
    4. Approve Business Service Agreement and Joinder to Master Program Agreement Related to Save On SP
    5. Approve to Designate Anthony Sorola as Donna ISD Member Representative for PCAT Property/Casualty Matters
    6. Approve Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Services Agreement
    7. Approve 2020 PBM Agreement Service Addendum Related to Advanced Utilization Management (AUM)
  1. GOVERNANCE
 
    1. Conservator Monthly Report for September 2020
 
 
  1. 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  Consideration   to  Employ   Director  of Advanced Academics
 
  1. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:
    • Esmeraldo Lozano
    • Sandy Medellin
 
  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
 
  1. 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  to  Employ Director of Advanced Academics
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action of Level III Grievance of:
    • Esmeralda Lozano
    • Sandy Medellin
 
  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
 
  1. ADJOURN
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Meeting: November 18, 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=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3N EZVlqSXFLUT09

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=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3N EZVlqSXFLUT09

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.
 
  1. 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.
 
  1. OPEN FORUM
 
  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
 
    1. November LSG Monitoring Report Goal 3
GPM 3.1
GPM 3.2
GPM 3.3
Superintendent Evaluation of Goal 3 and Next Steps Superintendent Constraint 3
CPM 3.1
Board Accept/Reject Report
    1. District Highlights
    2. Informational Report on the Donna ISD Insurance Program
 
  1. CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
 
    1. Approve Accounts Payable
    2. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of September, 2020
    3. Approve Financial Statements for September, 2020
    4. Approve Payment Application No. 4 to Noble Texas Builders for the Early College High School Renovation Project in the Sum of $14,472.45
 
    1. Approve Payment for Application No. 1 to Quantum- Mechanical Contractors, LLC for the HVAC Replacement Project REP # 080320-555
 
  1. ACADEMIC SERVICES
 
    1. Approve Memorandum of Agreement Affiliation for Social Work Field Education with Our Lady of the Lake University and Donna Independent School District
    2. Approve Learn and Lead Safely CTE Hybrid Learning Plan
    3. Approve Addendum to: Donna ISD Agreement for WiFi Communication Towers
    4. Approve American Education Week to Include National Education Support Professional Day
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES
 
    1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board Meeting October 13, 2020
 
  1. HUMAN RESURCES
 
    1. Approve of 2020-2021 Resolution #1 Pertaining to DEA (Local)
    2. Approve 2020 PBM Agreement Service Addendum Related to Express Scripts SafeGuardRx
    3. Approve Walsh Gallegos Legal Services Retainer Agreement
    4. Approve Business Service Agreement and Joinder to Master Program Agreement Related to Save On SP
    5. Approve to Designate Anthony Sorola as Donna ISD Member Representative for PCAT Property/Casualty Matters
    6. Approve Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Services Agreement
    7. Approve 2020 PBM Agreement Service Addendum Related to Advanced Utilization Management (AUM)
  1. GOVERNANCE
 
    1. Conservator Monthly Report for September 2020
 
 
  1. 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  Consideration   to  Employ   Director  of Advanced Academics
 
  1. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:
    • Esmeraldo Lozano
    • Sandy Medellin
 
  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
 
  1. 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  to  Employ Director of Advanced Academics
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action of Level III Grievance of:
    • Esmeralda Lozano
    • Sandy Medellin
 
  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
 
  1. ADJOURN

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