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. 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.

V. Recognitions

V.A. Sheriff Martin Cuellar

V.B. Mr. Fernando Salinas (posthumously)

V.C. Mr. Humberto Gonzalez Betancourt

V.D. United High School - The College Board - Exemplary AP Program - Spanish Language

V.E. UISD Public Relations Department - TSPRA Conference

V.F. UISD Instructional Television (ITV) Department

V.G. Region One ESC - Child Find Art Contest

V.H. Alexander High School - State Swim Competition

V.I. Trautmann Middle School Cheerleaders - Southern Cheer National Championship Competition

V.J. United High School Cheerleaders -  First Place - Florida National Cheer Competition

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Tax Refunds

VI.C. Renewal of District Paid Life Insurance Program

VI.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VI.E. Approval of Official Ballot to cast votes for Region One ESC Board of Directors for 2011

VI.F. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of March 2011

VI.G. Approval of Requests from Ricardo Rodriguez for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United South High School for $3,222 , Killam Elementary for $7,000 and Salinas Elementary for $6,708.56

VI.H. Approval of Requests from Javier Montemayor, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United Middle School for $6,500 and Clark Middle School for $5,733

VI.I. Approval of Request from Ricardo Rodriguez and Juan Antonio Molina, Jr  for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for LBJ High School for $32,867

VI.J. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2011-2012 School/Work Year 

VI.K. Approval of Application for Low Attendance Day Waiver for Thursday, February 3, 2011

VI.L. Approval of Application for a Missed Instructional Day for Friday, February 4, 2011

VI.M. Approval of Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Exception for 2010-2011 School Year

VI.N. Adoption of Elementary Textbooks for 2011-2012 - Pre-Kinder, Handwriting, Spelling, ELA/SLA and ESL

VI.O. Adoption of Secondary Textbooks for 2011-2012 - Spelling, ELA 6-8, ESL 6-8, ELA I-IV

VI.P. Second Reading of Policy EIC (LOCAL): Academic Achievement - Class Ranking

VI.Q. Second Reading of Policy FDA (LOCAL):  Admissions - Interdistrict Transfers

VI.R. Second Reading of Policy FM (LOCAL):  Student Activities

VI.S. Second Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 89

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Board Minutes

VII.B. Donations

VII.C. Approval of 2011-2012 District School Calendar

VII.D. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for School Year 2011-2012

VII.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of recommendation to Consolidate United D.D. Hachar Elementary School into Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School

VII.F. Adoption of Resolution re: Rainy Day Fund

VII.G. Adoption of Resolution re:  Proposed Legislation that would assist Public School Districts affected by State Budget Cuts

VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

VIII.A.1. Proposed settlement in the matter of UISD v. Carlos Gutierrez & Heirs of Guadalupe Soto Gutierrez, Cause No. 2008-TXA-000706-D1

VIII.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VIII.B.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, re: Grievance Hearing of Mario Molina

VIII.B.2. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, re: proposed non-renewal of classroom teacher(s) term contract(s)

VIII.B.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel re:  Resignation Agreement and Release in the matter of UISD v. Gilbert Sanchez, TEA Docket No. 058-LH-0211

VIII.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

VIII.C.1. Report on the status of the feasibility study pertaining to a 10 acre tract of land located in the Las Blancas Subdivision, Unit 2, located in Webb County, Texas comprising all of Lot 2, Block 1, (approximately 3.1305 acres, and adjoining property in the approximate amount of 6.86 acres) to be conveyed by Home Mart, Inc.  

VIII.C.2. Consideration of acquisition and possible negotiations pertaining to  a  20 Acres  of unplatted property, for school sites located in the Las Blancas Subdivision, and being Lot 1, Block 1, Las Blancas Subdivision – West, Unit 1, along Highway 359 to be conveyed by Home Mart, Inc. 

VIII.C.3. Report on the status of negotiations pertaining to a Purchase and Development Agreement with EG Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to 40 acres located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill.

VIII.C.4. Report on the status of ongoing negotiations and consideration of terms of conveyance and development pertaining to a tract of up to 28 Acres of unplatted property, in Cuatro Vientos Norte located east of  Ejido Street and at the termination of Avenida de Mexico to be conveyed by Laredo Four Winds, Ltd.  

VIII.C.5. Report on the status of ongoing negotiations and consideration of terms for  consideration of conveyance of up to 35 acres of unplatted and undeveloped property, with such property located south of FM1472 and adjacent to Killam Boulevard and Aquero Drive.  The property to be conveyed by International Bank of Commerce

VIII.C.6. Report on the status of negotiations pertaining to a Development Agreement to a tract or tracts of up to 165 Acres  of unplatted and undeveloped property, for several schools with such property located on Las Tiendas Road, west of IH-35 off Farm to Market Road 1472.  The property to be conveyed by Las Tiendas Development, Ltd. 

VIII.C.7. Report on status of negotiations and consideration of terms of purchase pertaining to a 33.64 acre tract of unplatted property, located north of the existing Student Activity Center to be conveyed by Hurd Ranch Company, Ltd.

VIII.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

VIII.D.1. Nye Elementary Student Activity Fund

VIII.D.2. Accounts Payable Cycle

VIII.D.3. UHS Construction Close-Out

VIII.D.4. Status of on-going Audits

IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

IX.A. Action re: propose non-renewal of classroom teacher(s) term contract(s) and authorization to Superintendent to send notice to employee(s)

IX.B. Action re:  UISD v. Carlos Gutierrez & Heirs of Guadalupe Soto Gutierrez, Cause No. 2008-TXA-000706-D1

IX.C. Action re: Grievance of Mario Molina

IX.D. Action re:  Resignation Agreement and Release in the matter of UISD v. Gilbert Sanchez, TEA Docket No. 058-LH-0211

IX.E. Discussion and possible action concerning the feasibility study pertaining to a 10 acre tract of land located in the Las Blancas Subdivision, Unit 2, located in Webb County, Texas comprising all of Lot 2, Block 1, (approximately 3.1305 acres, and adjoining property in the approximate amount of 6.86 acres) to be conveyed by Home Mart, Inc. 

IX.F. Discussion and possible action to enter into negotiations and possible execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Purchase Order pertaining to a 20 acre  tract of land located in the Las Blancas Subdivision, and being Lot 1, Block 1, Las Blancas Subdivision – West, Unit 1, along Highway 359 to be conveyed by Home Mart, Inc. 

IX.G. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement   pertaining to 40 acres located off Hwy. 359, South of City of Laredo Landfill

IX.H. Discussion and possible action to continue ongoing negotiations and possible execution of conveyance and development pertaining to a tract of up to 28 Acres of unplatted property, for an elementary school site in Cuatro Vientos   Sur and Cuatro Vientos Norte located east of Ejido Street and at the termination of Avenida de Mexico to be conveyed by Laredo Four Winds, Ltd. 

IX.I. Discussion and possible action to continue ongoing negotiations and consideration of terms for consideration of conveyance of up to 35 acres of unplatted and undeveloped property, with such property located south of FM1472 and adjacent to Killam Boulevard and Aquero Drive. The property to be conveyed by International Bank of Commerce

IX.J. Discussion and possible action to enter into negotiations pertaining to a development agreement to a tract or tracts of up to 165 Acres of unplatted and undeveloped property, for several schools with such property located on  Las Tiendas Road, west of IH-35 off Farm to Market Road 1472.   The property to be conveyed by Las Tiendas Development, Ltd. 

IX.K. Discussion and possible action to enter into negotiations and consideration of terms of purchase pertaining to a 33.64 acre tract  of unplatted property, located north of the existing Student Activity Center to be conveyed by Hurd Ranch Company, Ltd. 

X. Adjournment