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  
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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

          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.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.         December LSG Monitoring Report
Goal 1
GPM 1.1
GPM 1.2
GPM 1.3
Superintendent Evaluation of Goal 1 and Next Steps
Superintendent Constraint 1
CPM 1.1
Board Accept/Reject Report

2.       District Highlights
3. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Targeted Improvement Plans for the Following Campuses: Garza Elementary, Ochoa Elementary, Veterans Middle School 3D Academy and Rivas Elementary as per State and Federal Requirements

IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 

1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable

2. Approve Budget Amendments for the month of December, 2020
3. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of October, 2020
4. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of October, 2020
5. Approve 2020 Tax Roll Totals for Donna Independent School District
6. Approve to Reject RFP #091620-562 Dining & Décor for Donna Early College High School

           

2.      ACADEMIC SERVICES

 

1. Approve Learning A-Z Online Program that Provides Literacy-Focused Resources for Instruction and Practice, English and Spanish
2. Approve Workforce Development Board Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement

 

3. SUPPORT SERVICES

                                     

1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board

Meeting November 18, 2020 and Special Board Meeting November 12, 2020

2. Approve ERI (Educational Research Institute) Grant Writing Service Contract for 2021-2022 Nita M. Lowey 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 11, Grant

 

4. HUMAN RESOURCES

 

1. Approve The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Interlocal Cooperation Contract

V.       GOVERNANCE
 

1. Conservator Monthly Report for October 2020

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

 

2. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:

• Ambrosio Francisco Limon
• Sandy Medellin

 

3. 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.   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

 

2. Discussion and Possible Action of Level III Grievance of:

• Ambrosio Francisco Limon
• Sandy Medellin

3. 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