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:
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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. Board of Trustees Recognition
2. Recognition to Board of Trustees from South Texas College

3.sssssJanuary 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
 

4. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.1….. Discussion and Possible Action of Interlocal Cooperation              
            Agreement for Redskin Avenue Between Donna ISD and
            the City of Donna, Texas

V.      CONSENT AGENDA
 

1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable

2. Approve Budget Amendments for the Month of January, 2021
3. Approve Investment Report: 1^st Quarter (September, 2020, October, 2020 & November, 2020)
4. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of November, 2020
5. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of November, 2020
6. Approve Payment Application No. 2 in the Amount of $205,509.78 to Quantum-Mechanical Contractors, LLC for HVAC Replacement Project RFP #080320-555
7. Approve Change Directive No. 1 for HVAC Project RFP #080320-555 in the Amount of $15,009.90
8. Approve the Installation of 323 OneScreen 75” Touch Interactive Boards by Aisys Consulting, LLC in the Amount of $66,215.
9. Approve to Award the Following Companies for District Wide Construction Professional Services RFQ #111320-324, ROFA Architectural Services, RO Engineering PLLC, A&G Engineering, Raba Kistner, and MEG Engineers
10. Approve Payment Application No. 5 in the Amount of $5,551.95 to Nobel Texas Builders for Early College Renovations
11. Approve to Award Earth Irrigation & Landscaping the Renovation of Baseball Fields, Softball Fields and Softball Practice Fields RFP #120120-567

           

2. SUPPORT SERVICES

                                     

1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board

Meeting December 8, 2020 and Special Videoconference Board Meeting December 15, 2020

2. Approve to Award High End Advertising the Purchase of Student Desk Shields for Campuses District-Wide that Exceed $50,000 for the 2020-2021 School Year

 

3. HUMAN RESOURCES

 

1. Approve Revision to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan
2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Donna, Texas and Donna ISD, Regarding the use of the Donna ISD Facilities for Community COVID Relief Efforts

VI.      GOVERNANCE
 

1. Conservator Monthly Report for November 2020

VII.   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. Discussion and Consideration to Employ Director of Special Education

 

3. Discussion and Consideration to Employ Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Leadership

 

4. Discussion and Consideration of Settlement Proposal Regarding C-3474-19-F; Donna ISD v. Skanska, et al

 

5. 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

VIII. 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 to Approve to Employ Director of Special Education

 

3. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Employ Assistant Superintendent for elementary Leadership

 

4. Discussion and Possible Action on Consideration of Settlement Proposal Regarding C-3474-19-F; Donna ISD v. Skanska, et al

 

5. 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

IX.  ADJOURN