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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

          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. District Highlights
2.sssssApril LSG Monitoring Report
Goal 2
GPM 2.1
GPM 2.2
GPM 2.3
Superintendent Evaluation of Goal 2 and Next Steps
Superintendent Constraint 2
CPM 2.1
Board Accept/Reject Report
                                    3.         Update on the Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan
                                    4.         Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract                            
                                                Agreement between DISD and Resource Navigation, LLC

IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable
  1. Approve Budget Amendments for the Month of April, 2021
  2. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of February, 2021
  3. Approve Investment Report: 2nd Quarter (December, 2020, January, 2021 & February, 2021)
  4. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of February, 2021
  5. Approve Audit Engagement Letter with Cascos & Associates for 2020-2021
  6. Approve Resolution to Extend Depository Contract for Funds between Donna Independent School District and Plains Capital Bank
  7. Approve Donna ISD to go over $50,000 threshold for the Professional Services of ROFA Architects
  8. Approve to Award Request for Quotes #031021-098 Bennie La Prade Stadium Turf and Track Replacement
  9. Approve to Award Request for Quotes #031121-100 Bennie La Prade Stadium Video Scoreboard Replacement Retrofit
  10. Approve to Award Carrier to Replace HVAC Units District Wide RFP #030421-572 in the Amount of $431,000
  11. Approve to Award Request for Quotes #031121-099 Playground Canopies and Surface Materials
  12. Approve Maintenance Surplus Items/Vehicles for Auction
  13. Approve to Move the Completion Date of RFP #090920-561 Donna High School Gym Chiller Pipe Replacement from May 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021
 
  1. ACADEMIC SERVICES
                                     
  1. Approve Proclamation 2021: Adoption of PK Instructional Materials as per Texas Education Agency
  2. Approve to Purchase the Leased HP Computers for all Elementary Campuses from Insight Investments
  3. Approve Change Order for Purchase Order #189356 for Additional Fees for Services for the Installation of 323 Interactive Flat Panels District Wide by Aisys Consulting, LLC
  4. Approve Renewal of Adopt-A-Highway Program Agreement
  5. Approve Contract between Donna ISD and Educational Research Institute (ERI) to allow ERI to begin Grant Writing Services for the 2021-2022 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant
  6. Approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar – Calendar B
  7. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between
                                  United Migrant Opportunity Services Migrant & Seasonal   
                                    Head Start Program (UMOS MSHS) and Donna ISD for
                                    School Years 2021-2023
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES

                  
  1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board
Meeting March 9, 2021
2.         Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Police Services by and between City of Donna, Texas Police Department and Donna Independent School District Police Department
 
  1. HUMAN RESOURCES
                            
  1. Approve Revisions to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan

V.       GOVERNANCE
 
  1. Conservator Monthly Report for February 2021

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 Consideration to Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year, to Include Discussion of Determination of Fourth Year of Probationary Contract, If Applicable
 
  1. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Non-Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:
  • David A. Garcia
  • Norma Torres
 
  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.   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 Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year, to Include Discussion of Determination of Fourth Year of Probationary Contract, If Applicable
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Renew Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Renew Non-Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action of Level III Grievance of:
  • David A. Garcia
  • Norma Torres
  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: April 13, 2021 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

          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. District Highlights
2.sssssApril LSG Monitoring Report
Goal 2
GPM 2.1
GPM 2.2
GPM 2.3
Superintendent Evaluation of Goal 2 and Next Steps
Superintendent Constraint 2
CPM 2.1
Board Accept/Reject Report
                                    3.         Update on the Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan
                                    4.         Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract                            
                                                Agreement between DISD and Resource Navigation, LLC

IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable
  1. Approve Budget Amendments for the Month of April, 2021
  2. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of February, 2021
  3. Approve Investment Report: 2nd Quarter (December, 2020, January, 2021 & February, 2021)
  4. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of February, 2021
  5. Approve Audit Engagement Letter with Cascos & Associates for 2020-2021
  6. Approve Resolution to Extend Depository Contract for Funds between Donna Independent School District and Plains Capital Bank
  7. Approve Donna ISD to go over $50,000 threshold for the Professional Services of ROFA Architects
  8. Approve to Award Request for Quotes #031021-098 Bennie La Prade Stadium Turf and Track Replacement
  9. Approve to Award Request for Quotes #031121-100 Bennie La Prade Stadium Video Scoreboard Replacement Retrofit
  10. Approve to Award Carrier to Replace HVAC Units District Wide RFP #030421-572 in the Amount of $431,000
  11. Approve to Award Request for Quotes #031121-099 Playground Canopies and Surface Materials
  12. Approve Maintenance Surplus Items/Vehicles for Auction
  13. Approve to Move the Completion Date of RFP #090920-561 Donna High School Gym Chiller Pipe Replacement from May 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021
 
  1. ACADEMIC SERVICES
                                     
  1. Approve Proclamation 2021: Adoption of PK Instructional Materials as per Texas Education Agency
  2. Approve to Purchase the Leased HP Computers for all Elementary Campuses from Insight Investments
  3. Approve Change Order for Purchase Order #189356 for Additional Fees for Services for the Installation of 323 Interactive Flat Panels District Wide by Aisys Consulting, LLC
  4. Approve Renewal of Adopt-A-Highway Program Agreement
  5. Approve Contract between Donna ISD and Educational Research Institute (ERI) to allow ERI to begin Grant Writing Services for the 2021-2022 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant
  6. Approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar – Calendar B
  7. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between
                                  United Migrant Opportunity Services Migrant & Seasonal   
                                    Head Start Program (UMOS MSHS) and Donna ISD for
                                    School Years 2021-2023
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES

                  
  1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board
Meeting March 9, 2021
2.         Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Police Services by and between City of Donna, Texas Police Department and Donna Independent School District Police Department
 
  1. HUMAN RESOURCES
                            
  1. Approve Revisions to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan

V.       GOVERNANCE
 
  1. Conservator Monthly Report for February 2021

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 Consideration to Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year, to Include Discussion of Determination of Fourth Year of Probationary Contract, If Applicable
 
  1. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Non-Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:
  • David A. Garcia
  • Norma Torres
 
  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.   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 Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year, to Include Discussion of Determination of Fourth Year of Probationary Contract, If Applicable
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Renew Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Renew Non-Chapter 21 Term Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action of Level III Grievance of:
  • David A. Garcia
  • Norma Torres
  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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