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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
 
II. OPEN FORUM
 
III. PRESENTATIONS
III.A. Presentation of 2022-2023 A.C.E.S. Maroon and Gold 1st through 3rd place winners.
III.B. Presentation of 2022-2023 Spelling Bee 1st through 3rd place student winners.
III.C. Presentation of the 2022-2023 Battle of the Books Champions.
 
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
IV.A. School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report
IV.B. Consideration and possible approval of an order calling a bond election for the Donna Independent School District, making provision for the conduct of the election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election.
 
V. CONSENT AGENDA
V.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
V.A.a. Resolution regarding approval of administrative efforts to withdraw from South Texas ISD to avoid duplication of taxation.
V.A.b. Approve Accounts Payable
V.A.c. Approve Financial Statements for December 2022.
V.A.d. Approve Report of Monthly Tax Collections for December 2022.
V.A.e. Approve to declare DISD surplus to be taken to auction.
V.A.f. Approval to Declare DISD Child Nutrition Program Surplus to be taken to auction.
V.A.g. Approval to award D&R Commercial Glass, LLC for RFP 010523-690 Windows & Glass Repair Services.
V.A.h. Approval to award vendor ADP Lemco for RFP 010623-691 Library Carpet Removal and Flooring Replacement District-Wide (Turnkey).
V.A.i. Approval to award vendor SAS General Building Services, Inc. for RFP 011223-692 Preventative Maintenance, Equipment & Repair Services District Wide Athletics.
V.A.j. Request for Approval of Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement 
 
V.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
V.B.a. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Valley Association for Independent Living, Inc. (VAIL) and Donna ISD for student transition services.
V.B.b. Request for approval of Region One ESC GEAR UP Ivy League Quest Middwest College Tours:  Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of Norte Dame, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago.
V.B.c. Approval for purchase of TI NSPIRE CXII EX SPOT Calculator and Docking Stations from M&A Technology BuyBoard #661-22.
V.B.d. Request for approval of MOU between Donna ISD and RGV CDL regarding the Commercial Driver's License program through the CTE Department for 18 (total) 12th grade students from DHS and DNHS for 2nd cohort of school year 2022-2023.
V.B.e. Request for Approval of Qty. 6510 Laptop units from vendor Dell Technologies.
V.B.f. Request for approval of Qty. 221 IJ 36 Charging Carts from vendor Dell Technologies.
V.B.g. Request for approval of Qty. 377 Onescreen Interactive Flat Panel Display units from vendor Glary Business Machines.
V.B.h. Approval of Renewal of TEAMS Support Maintenance Cloud Hosting, Disaster Recovery and student Information Systems (on Premise) unlimited usage for internal employees and Backup/Agreement for 2023-2024.
V.B.i. Approval of Travel out of state for Staff Development for District Educational Support Staff to attend the National Education Association Educational Support Staff National Conference in Seattle, Washington.  Ms. Melissa Cortez (D. Singleterry Elementary, Secretary) was Nominated to represent 2022-2023 Donna Local Educational Support Staff of the Year and Ms. Norma Guevara (Parent and Family Engagement Secretary), Local Officer for Donna TSTA, attending the various Pre-Conference and Conference sessions on March 22-24, 2023.
 
V.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
V.C.a. Request for approval of MOU between City of Donna and DISD for the use of DISD district facilities for recreation sports league.
V.C.b. Request for approval for District employees to travel to Grand Canyon University in Arizona on Feb. 24-26 to tour campus to pursue post-secondary education.
V.C.c. Request for Approval of the Agreement with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health which will remain in effect until August 31, 2023 and will automatically renew for one additional year ending August 31, 2024 unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement
V.C.d. Request for Approval of Revision(s) to Compensation Plan - CNP Rate for  Evening Cafeteria Worker
 
V.D. SUPPORT SERVICES
V.D.a. Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 10, 2023.
V.D.b. Approve minutes for Board Workshop, January 27, 2023.
 
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.
VI.A. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel 
  • Recommendations for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Termination, and Rescission Recommendations
  • Update of District Personnel
VI.B. Discussion and Consideration of C-36130-20-F; Smith v. DISD
VI.C. School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report
VI.D. 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 School Attorney
 
VII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
VII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
  • Approve the Recommendation for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Termination, and Rescission Recommendations
VII.B. Consideration and Possible Action regarding C-36130-20-F; Smith v. DISD
 
VIII. ADJOURN
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Meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Immediately after Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
 
Subject:
II. OPEN FORUM
 
Subject:
III. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
III.A. Presentation of 2022-2023 A.C.E.S. Maroon and Gold 1st through 3rd place winners.
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
III.B. Presentation of 2022-2023 Spelling Bee 1st through 3rd place student winners.
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
III.C. Presentation of the 2022-2023 Battle of the Books Champions.
 
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Subject:
IV.A. School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
IV.B. Consideration and possible approval of an order calling a bond election for the Donna Independent School District, making provision for the conduct of the election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election.
 
Subject:
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
V.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
V.A.a. Resolution regarding approval of administrative efforts to withdraw from South Texas ISD to avoid duplication of taxation.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.b. Approve Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.c. Approve Financial Statements for December 2022.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.d. Approve Report of Monthly Tax Collections for December 2022.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
See Exhibits:  Monthly Tax Collections on Current and Delinquent Taxes.
Subject:
V.A.e. Approve to declare DISD surplus to be taken to auction.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.f. Approval to Declare DISD Child Nutrition Program Surplus to be taken to auction.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.g. Approval to award D&R Commercial Glass, LLC for RFP 010523-690 Windows & Glass Repair Services.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.h. Approval to award vendor ADP Lemco for RFP 010623-691 Library Carpet Removal and Flooring Replacement District-Wide (Turnkey).
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.i. Approval to award vendor SAS General Building Services, Inc. for RFP 011223-692 Preventative Maintenance, Equipment & Repair Services District Wide Athletics.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.A.j. Request for Approval of Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement 
 
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Subject:
V.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
Subject:
V.B.a. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Valley Association for Independent Living, Inc. (VAIL) and Donna ISD for student transition services.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.b. Request for approval of Region One ESC GEAR UP Ivy League Quest Middwest College Tours:  Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of Norte Dame, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.c. Approval for purchase of TI NSPIRE CXII EX SPOT Calculator and Docking Stations from M&A Technology BuyBoard #661-22.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.d. Request for approval of MOU between Donna ISD and RGV CDL regarding the Commercial Driver's License program through the CTE Department for 18 (total) 12th grade students from DHS and DNHS for 2nd cohort of school year 2022-2023.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.e. Request for Approval of Qty. 6510 Laptop units from vendor Dell Technologies.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.f. Request for approval of Qty. 221 IJ 36 Charging Carts from vendor Dell Technologies.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.g. Request for approval of Qty. 377 Onescreen Interactive Flat Panel Display units from vendor Glary Business Machines.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.h. Approval of Renewal of TEAMS Support Maintenance Cloud Hosting, Disaster Recovery and student Information Systems (on Premise) unlimited usage for internal employees and Backup/Agreement for 2023-2024.
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.B.i. Approval of Travel out of state for Staff Development for District Educational Support Staff to attend the National Education Association Educational Support Staff National Conference in Seattle, Washington.  Ms. Melissa Cortez (D. Singleterry Elementary, Secretary) was Nominated to represent 2022-2023 Donna Local Educational Support Staff of the Year and Ms. Norma Guevara (Parent and Family Engagement Secretary), Local Officer for Donna TSTA, attending the various Pre-Conference and Conference sessions on March 22-24, 2023.
 
Presenter:
Rashad Rana
Subject:
V.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
V.C.a. Request for approval of MOU between City of Donna and DISD for the use of DISD district facilities for recreation sports league.
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
Subject:
V.C.b. Request for approval for District employees to travel to Grand Canyon University in Arizona on Feb. 24-26 to tour campus to pursue post-secondary education.
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
Subject:
V.C.c. Request for Approval of the Agreement with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health which will remain in effect until August 31, 2023 and will automatically renew for one additional year ending August 31, 2024 unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
Subject:
V.C.d. Request for Approval of Revision(s) to Compensation Plan - CNP Rate for  Evening Cafeteria Worker
 
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
Subject:
V.D. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
V.D.a. Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 10, 2023.
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
V.D.b. Approve minutes for Board Workshop, January 27, 2023.
 
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
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.
Subject:
VI.A. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel 
  • Recommendations for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Termination, and Rescission Recommendations
  • Update of District Personnel
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
Subject:
VI.B. Discussion and Consideration of C-36130-20-F; Smith v. DISD
Subject:
VI.C. School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
VI.D. 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 School Attorney
 
Subject:
VII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
  • Approve the Recommendation for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Termination, and Rescission Recommendations
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
VII.B. Consideration and Possible Action regarding C-36130-20-F; Smith v. DISD
 
Subject:
VIII. ADJOURN

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