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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. May 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. Discussion and Possible Action to Nominate Col Roberto Perez for the Texas Association of School Boards Region 1, Position A Seat
  2. Recognition of Federico Rios Jr.
  3. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. Consulting Agreement
  4. Discussion and Possible Action to Modify Policy BE (Local) Board Members
  5. Discussion and Possible Action to Modify Policy CNB (Local) Transportation Management District Vehicles
                                   
IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable
  1. Approve Budget Amendments for the Month of May, 2021
  2. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of March, 2021
  3. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of March, 2021
  4. Approve to Award RFQ #041921-103 Donna North High School Exterior Lighting Replacement Project-Turnkey
  5. Approve to Award RFQ #042721-104 for Maintenance and Repair Services
  6. Approve to Declare Donna ISD’s “Non-Operable” Vehicles to be taken to Auction
  7. Approve Payment Application No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $29,332.33 to Quantum-Mechanical Contractors, LLC for HVAC Replacement Project RFP #080320-555
  8. Approve Payment Application 3 to WIFIRUS, LLC for the Completion of 4 Communication Towers
 
  1. ACADEMIC SERVICES
                                     
  1. Approve TEKS Certification Form Submission for the 2021-2022 School Year
  2. Approve 3D Academy High School Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 School Year
  3. Approve Modified DISD Calendar for 2021-2022 School Year
  4. Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Donna ISD
  5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD and South Texas Health System Behavioral
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES
                  
  1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board
Meeting April 13, 2021, Special Videoconference Board Meetings April 9, 2021 and April 19, 2021
 
  1. HUMAN RESOURCES
                            
  1. Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Donna Independent School District
  2. Approve Revisions to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan

V.       GOVERNANCE
 
  1. Conservator Monthly Report for March 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 Propose the Non-Renewal of Chapter 21 Term Contract of Eddie Ruiz, Teacher
 
  1. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  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:
  • Diana Quintanilla
  • 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 Propose Non-Renewal of Chapter 21 Term Contract of Eddie Ruiz, Teacher
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  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:
  • Diana Quintanilla
  • 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: May 11, 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. May 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. Discussion and Possible Action to Nominate Col Roberto Perez for the Texas Association of School Boards Region 1, Position A Seat
  2. Recognition of Federico Rios Jr.
  3. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. Consulting Agreement
  4. Discussion and Possible Action to Modify Policy BE (Local) Board Members
  5. Discussion and Possible Action to Modify Policy CNB (Local) Transportation Management District Vehicles
                                   
IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 
  1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable
  1. Approve Budget Amendments for the Month of May, 2021
  2. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of March, 2021
  3. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of March, 2021
  4. Approve to Award RFQ #041921-103 Donna North High School Exterior Lighting Replacement Project-Turnkey
  5. Approve to Award RFQ #042721-104 for Maintenance and Repair Services
  6. Approve to Declare Donna ISD’s “Non-Operable” Vehicles to be taken to Auction
  7. Approve Payment Application No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $29,332.33 to Quantum-Mechanical Contractors, LLC for HVAC Replacement Project RFP #080320-555
  8. Approve Payment Application 3 to WIFIRUS, LLC for the Completion of 4 Communication Towers
 
  1. ACADEMIC SERVICES
                                     
  1. Approve TEKS Certification Form Submission for the 2021-2022 School Year
  2. Approve 3D Academy High School Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 School Year
  3. Approve Modified DISD Calendar for 2021-2022 School Year
  4. Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Donna ISD
  5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD and South Texas Health System Behavioral
 
  1. SUPPORT SERVICES
                  
  1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board
Meeting April 13, 2021, Special Videoconference Board Meetings April 9, 2021 and April 19, 2021
 
  1. HUMAN RESOURCES
                            
  1. Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Donna Independent School District
  2. Approve Revisions to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan

V.       GOVERNANCE
 
  1. Conservator Monthly Report for March 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 Propose the Non-Renewal of Chapter 21 Term Contract of Eddie Ruiz, Teacher
 
  1. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  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:
  • Diana Quintanilla
  • 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 Propose Non-Renewal of Chapter 21 Term Contract of Eddie Ruiz, Teacher
 
  1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Renew Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for the 2021-2022 School Year
 
  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:
  • Diana Quintanilla
  • 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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