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Meeting Agenda
I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
IV. Recognitions
IV.A. Texas Music Educators Association as Texas All State Musicians in 2009
IV.B. J. B. Alexander High School Dazzlers. – American Dance and Drill National Champions – Large Division Award and Marching Auxiliary Dance National Champions – Large Division Award
IV.C. "Unified" Indoor Drumline from Alexander High School for winning the Texas Educational Color Guard Association (TECA) State Championship
IV.D. "Unified" Indoor Drumline from United High School for winning the Texas Educational Color Guard Association (TECA) State Championship
IV.E. United High School - State Chess Tournament 5th place in the High School Category
IV.F. United High School - 1st Place in State in the Girls 5A Powerlifting Champion Weight Class 220
IV.G. United High School - 3rd Place in State in the Girls 5A Powerlifting Weight Class 132
IV.H. United High School - 1st Place in State Photography Skill and received "State Superior" for his Photography Exhibit and Design Portfolio
IV.I. United High School - In Recognition of Your Exemplary Designs at Skills USA
IV.J. United High School - 3rd Place in State - Criminal Justice Traffic Stops Written Test
IV.K. Trautmann Middle School Lassos - Marching Auxiliary Dance National Champions Award
IV.L. Lyndon B. Johnson High School Soccer Team – District Champions and Regional Semi-Finalist
IV.M. United South High School - Region One ESC Child Find Art Contest
IV.N. Gutierrez Elementary School - Summer Institutes for Elementary Teachers
V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.
VI. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:
VI.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
VI.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Possible Implementation of a Reduction in Force (program change) in the Communications Department
VI.A.2. Consultation with Legal counsel re: Nonrenewal Hearing for Arturo Martinez.
VI.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
VI.B.1. Discussion re: Superintendent Duties and Responsibilities; update on pending personnel investigations
VI.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property
VI.C.1. Report on and discussion of possible action and approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.
VI.C.2. Discussion regarding possible action concerning proceeding with litigation against Homeland Builders, L.C., pertaining to the Trautmann Middle School Detention Facilities and Agape Subdivision Storm Sewer Facilities Design Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement entered into December 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 2653, pages 486-502, Webb County Official Public Records.
VI.C.3. Report on status of negotiations for the purchase of approximately 12 acres in Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd., or a tender of good faith offer to purchase the property located in south Laredo east of Southgate Blvd.
VI.D. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices
VI.D.1. Discussion re: Status Report on all Pending Audits being conducted by the Internal Auditor.
VII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.
VII.A. Consideration and possible action pertaining to approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.
VII.B. Discussion and possible action concerning proceeding with litigation against Homeland Builders, L.C., pertaining to the Trautmann Middle School Detention Facilities and Agape Subdivision Storm Sewer Facilities Design Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement entered into December 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 2653, pages 486-502, Webb County Official Public Records.
VII.C. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of an approximate 12-acre tract of land, in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd. or proceeding with the tender of a good faith offer for the purchase of the property
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
VIII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
VIII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
VIII.C. Approval of Tax Refunds
VIII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VIII.E. Approval of RFQ-2004-006, GMP Proposal from Leyendecker Construction, Inc. for Building Renovations at Untied High School 9th Grade Campus
VIII.F. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of May/June 2009
VIII.G. Second Reading of Policy FNF (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities: Interrogations and Searches
VIII.H. Second Reading of Policy GKD (LOCAL) - Community Relations - NonSchool Use of School Facilities
VIII.I. Second Reading of Policy GKDA (LOCAL) - NonSchool Use of School Facilities - Distribution of NonSchool Literature
VIII.J. Approval of Request from Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Salinas Elementary for $4,785.00
VIII.K. Approval of Expedited State Waivers for the 2009-2010 School Year for Additional Staff Development Days, Early Release, and Modified Schedule/TAKS Testing Days Waiver
IX. Items for Individual Consideration
IX.A. Adopt Resolution in Honor of Hector Rodriguez, Jr. as Posthumous Honorary UISD Chief of Police
IX.B. Board Minutes
IX.B.1. Regular Board Meeting - March 25, 2009
IX.C. Donations
IX.D. First Reading of Policy DCD (LOCAL): Employment Practices - At-Will Employment
IX.E. Approval of Resolution providing a 15% Collection Fee on Delinquent Taxes unpaid as of July 1, 2009 as provided by Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code
IX.F. Approval of Option 1 or 2 of Board Policy CH (LOCAL) - Purchasing and Acquisition
IX.G. Approval of CSP 006-2009 Soccer Field for LBJ High School and related Budget Amendment to Cover Costs
IX.H. Approval of CSP 013-2009 Soccer Field for LBJ High School - Alternate Site and Related Budget Amendment to Cover Costs
IX.I. Approval of Modified G/T Transportation Services Recommendation
IX.J. Discussion and Possible Action re: Hiring Freeze for all Positions, except for Replacement Classroom teaching Positions.
IX.K. Discussion and Possible Action re: Compensation Freeze for all Positions, including Reclassifications, Pay Equity Adjustments, Promotions or other Salary Increases, unless Approved by the School Board
IX.L. Approval of Request from Mr. Juan A. Molina for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Perez Elementary for $200.00
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 22, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
Subject:
III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
Subject:
IV. Recognitions
Subject:
IV.A. Texas Music Educators Association as Texas All State Musicians in 2009
Subject:
IV.B. J. B. Alexander High School Dazzlers. – American Dance and Drill National Champions – Large Division Award and Marching Auxiliary Dance National Champions – Large Division Award
Subject:
IV.C. "Unified" Indoor Drumline from Alexander High School for winning the Texas Educational Color Guard Association (TECA) State Championship
Subject:
IV.D. "Unified" Indoor Drumline from United High School for winning the Texas Educational Color Guard Association (TECA) State Championship
Subject:
IV.E. United High School - State Chess Tournament 5th place in the High School Category
Subject:
IV.F. United High School - 1st Place in State in the Girls 5A Powerlifting Champion Weight Class 220
Subject:
IV.G. United High School - 3rd Place in State in the Girls 5A Powerlifting Weight Class 132
Subject:
IV.H. United High School - 1st Place in State Photography Skill and received "State Superior" for his Photography Exhibit and Design Portfolio
Subject:
IV.I. United High School - In Recognition of Your Exemplary Designs at Skills USA
Subject:
IV.J. United High School - 3rd Place in State - Criminal Justice Traffic Stops Written Test
Subject:
IV.K. Trautmann Middle School Lassos - Marching Auxiliary Dance National Champions Award
Subject:
IV.L. Lyndon B. Johnson High School Soccer Team – District Champions and Regional Semi-Finalist
Subject:
IV.M. United South High School - Region One ESC Child Find Art Contest
Subject:
IV.N. Gutierrez Elementary School - Summer Institutes for Elementary Teachers
Subject:
V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.
Subject:
VI. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:
Subject:
VI.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
Subject:
VI.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Possible Implementation of a Reduction in Force (program change) in the Communications Department
Subject:
VI.A.2. Consultation with Legal counsel re: Nonrenewal Hearing for Arturo Martinez.
Subject:
VI.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
Subject:
VI.B.1. Discussion re: Superintendent Duties and Responsibilities; update on pending personnel investigations
Subject:
VI.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property
Subject:
VI.C.1. Report on and discussion of possible action and approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.
Subject:
VI.C.2. Discussion regarding possible action concerning proceeding with litigation against Homeland Builders, L.C., pertaining to the Trautmann Middle School Detention Facilities and Agape Subdivision Storm Sewer Facilities Design Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement entered into December 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 2653, pages 486-502, Webb County Official Public Records.
Subject:
VI.C.3. Report on status of negotiations for the purchase of approximately 12 acres in Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd., or a tender of good faith offer to purchase the property located in south Laredo east of Southgate Blvd.
Subject:
VI.D. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices
Subject:
VI.D.1. Discussion re: Status Report on all Pending Audits being conducted by the Internal Auditor.
Subject:
VII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.
Subject:
VII.A. Consideration and possible action pertaining to approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion and possible action concerning proceeding with litigation against Homeland Builders, L.C., pertaining to the Trautmann Middle School Detention Facilities and Agape Subdivision Storm Sewer Facilities Design Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement entered into December 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 2653, pages 486-502, Webb County Official Public Records.
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of an approximate 12-acre tract of land, in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd. or proceeding with the tender of a good faith offer for the purchase of the property
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Approval of Tax Refunds
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approval of RFQ-2004-006, GMP Proposal from Leyendecker Construction, Inc. for Building Renovations at Untied High School 9th Grade Campus
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of May/June 2009
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.G. Second Reading of Policy FNF (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities: Interrogations and Searches
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.H. Second Reading of Policy GKD (LOCAL) - Community Relations - NonSchool Use of School Facilities
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.I. Second Reading of Policy GKDA (LOCAL) - NonSchool Use of School Facilities - Distribution of NonSchool Literature
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.J. Approval of Request from Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Salinas Elementary for $4,785.00
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.K. Approval of Expedited State Waivers for the 2009-2010 School Year for Additional Staff Development Days, Early Release, and Modified Schedule/TAKS Testing Days Waiver
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
IX.A. Adopt Resolution in Honor of Hector Rodriguez, Jr. as Posthumous Honorary UISD Chief of Police
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Board Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.1. Regular Board Meeting - March 25, 2009
Subject:
IX.C. Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. First Reading of Policy DCD (LOCAL): Employment Practices - At-Will Employment
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Approval of Resolution providing a 15% Collection Fee on Delinquent Taxes unpaid as of July 1, 2009 as provided by Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Approval of Option 1 or 2 of Board Policy CH (LOCAL) - Purchasing and Acquisition
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Approval of CSP 006-2009 Soccer Field for LBJ High School and related Budget Amendment to Cover Costs
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.H. Approval of CSP 013-2009 Soccer Field for LBJ High School - Alternate Site and Related Budget Amendment to Cover Costs
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.I. Approval of Modified G/T Transportation Services Recommendation
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.J. Discussion and Possible Action re: Hiring Freeze for all Positions, except for Replacement Classroom teaching Positions.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.K. Discussion and Possible Action re: Compensation Freeze for all Positions, including Reclassifications, Pay Equity Adjustments, Promotions or other Salary Increases, unless Approved by the School Board
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.L. Approval of Request from Mr. Juan A. Molina for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Perez Elementary for $200.00
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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