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. District Highlights
2. July 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

3. Discussion and Possible Action to Award RFP #052621-614 for Insurance Consultant Services
4. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Revisions to 2021-2022 Compensation Plan

                                   
IV.    CONSENT AGENDA
 

1. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.         Approve Accounts Payable

2. Approve Budget Amendments for the Month of July, 2021
3. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of May, 2021
4. Approve Investment Report: 3^rd Quarter (March 2021, April 2021 & May 2021)
5. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of May, 2021
6. Approve to Set Date of August 24, 2021 for Public Hearing on Budget and proposed Tax Rate for 2021-2022
7. Approve Payment Application No. 2 for the Bennie La Prade Stadium Turf and Track Replacement Project
8. Approve Change Order No. 1 Playground Canopy and Surface Material Project RFQ #033121-101 in the Amount of $26,000
9. Approve Donna ISD to go over the $50,000 Threshold for the Services of ServPro of McAllen
10. Approve Utility Easement with City of Donna

 

2. ACADEMIC SERVICES

                                     

1. Approve to Award Preferred Healthcare Staffing the Request for Proposals (RFP) #042921-575 Special Education Services (SLP, OTR, PT, LSSP), Educational Diagnosticians and Translation Services for School Year 2021-2022
2. Approve Interlocal Agreement (IA) between University of Texas at Austin and Donna ISD for the 2021-2022 OnRamps Dual Enrollment Program
3. Approve Interlocal Agreement (IA) between South Texas College Dual Credit Programs and Donna High School T-STEM
4. Approve Interlocal Agreement (IA) between South Texas College Dual Credit Programs and Donna North High School T-STEM
5. Approve Interlocal Agreement (IA) between South Texas College Dural Credit Programs and Donna High School Early College
6. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Donna ISD and Region One Education Service Center for the 2021-2025 School Years
7. Approve Frontline Program Management System for District Program Section 504, RTI, EL (Bilingual/ESL), IEP (Special Education) and SIS Integration Services for 2021-2022 School Year
8. Approve 504/RTI/LPAC/Special Education Management System
9. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dual Credit Program and Donna Independent School District School Years 2021-2023
10. Approve Donna ISD Learning Loss Plan

 

3. SUPPORT SERVICES

                  

1. Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board

Meeting June 8, 2021 and Special Videoconference Board Meetings June 16, 2021 and June 30, 2021

2. Approve Renewal of Renaissance Accelerated Reader Software for the 2021-2022 School Year

 

4. HUMAN RESOURCES

                            

1. Approve Renewal of Student Athletic/Accident Insurance with Texas Insurance Service Center for Plan Year 2021-2022
2. Approve Ratification of SubHub Agreement between the Donna Independent School District and the Region One Education Service Center
3. Approve Teach for America Professional Services Agreement
4. Update on the Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan

V.       GOVERNANCE
 

1. Conservator Monthly Report for May 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

 

2. Discussion and Consideration to Employ Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance

 

3. Discussion and Consideration to Employ Human Resources Director

 

4. Discussion and Consideration to Employ Transportation Director

 

5. Discussion and Consideration to Employ Child Nutrition Program Director

 

6. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:

• Samuel Handy
• Raquel Martinez

 

7. Discussion and Consideration of Acting Superintendent Status to include Termination of Supplemental Duty Agreement and Possible Candidates for Position, if necessary

 

8. Discussion and Consideration of Appointing Acting Superintendent

 

1. Discussion and Consideration on Delegation of Authority to Negotiate Acting Superintendent Agreement

 

10. 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 to Approve to Employ Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance

 

3. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Employ Human Resources Director

 

4. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Employ Transportation Director

 

5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Employ Child Nutrition Program Director

 

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

• Samuel Handy
• Raquel Martinez

 

7. Discussion and Possible Action of Consideration of Acting Superintendent Status to include Termination of Supplemental Duty Agreement and Possible Candidates for Position, if necessary

 

8. Discussion and Possible Action of Consideration of Appointing Acting Superintendent

 

1. Discussion and Possible Action of Consideration on Delegation of Authority to Negotiate Acting Superintendent Agreement

 

10. 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