I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

II. 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.

III. 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.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. Lyndon B. Johnson High School – 2011 Region One and South Texas Literacy Coalition's Librarian Rocks Award

IV.B. Alexander High School - Powerlifter

IV.C. Regional Final Spelling Bee Winners 

IV.D. 2011 Exemplary Migrant Student

IV.E. Alexander High School - Girls Basketball Player named to All Region and All State Team

IV.F. Alexander High School – Girls Basketball Team – Regional Quarterfinalists

IV.G. Alexander High School – Boys Basketball Team - Bi-District Champions - Area Finalists

IV.H. Texas Association of Basketball Coaches South All Stars Head Coach

IV.I. United High School - Boys Basketball Player named to All Region and All State Team

IV.J. United High School – Boys Basketball Team - Regional Quarterfinalists

IV.K. United South High School - Girls Basketball Team - Bi-District Champions - Area Finalists

IV.L. United South High School - Boys Basketball Team - Bi-District Champions - Area Finalists

V. Consent Agenda Items

V.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

V.B. Approval of Budget Amendment

V.C. Approval of Tax Refunds

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

V.E. Approval of the Dual Credit Partnership Agreement with Laredo Community College and United ISD

V.F. Approval of Request from Ricardo Rodriguez for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Salinas Elementary for $4,770

V.G. Approval of Request from Javier Montemayor, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United High School for $1,324

V.H. Approval of Request from Juan A. Molina, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for LBJ High School for $1,090.74

V.I. Approval of Request from Javier Montemayor, Jr. and Juan A. Molina, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United ISD Natatorium for $9,205

V.J. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of April 2011

V.K. First and Final Reading of Policy EIC (LOCAL):  Academic Achievement - Class Ranking

VI. Items for Individual Consideration

VI.A. Board Minutes

VI.B. Donations

VI.C. Approval of Resolution providing a 15% Collection fee on Delinquent Taxes unpaid as of July 1, 2011 as provided by Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code

VI.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize, by Resolution, the Extension of the District's Depository Contract for the 2011-2013 Biennium

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

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

VII.A.1. Termination Hearing and Level III Grievance of M. Machado

VII.A.2. Consider Appointment of Principal for United South Middle School

VII.A.3. Consider Appointment of Special Education Director for Budget & Compliance/Itinerant

VII.B. 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

VII.B.1. Consideration of acquisition and possible negotiations pertaining to  7,422 sq. ft. located in the Concord Hills/Fiesta Loop,  (402 Royal Oaks St.)  and  being  more particularly described as Lot 3,  Block 2, Phase 2, to be conveyed by  First Triple R, Ltd. 

VII.B.2. Consideration and possible action pertaining to the execution of a Purchase and Sales Agreement and Development Agreement.  Report on feasibility study period.  Consideration and possible action with respect to closing the purchase of up to 20 acres of land located in the  Las  Blancas  Subdivision,  Unit 2, located in Webb County, Texas comprising all of  Lot 2, Block 1, to be conveyed by Home Mart, Inc. 

VII.B.3. Report on the status of negotiations and possible execution of an Acquisition   and  Development Agreement with EG Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to a tract of up to 50 acres located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill

VII.B.4. Report on the status of the feasibility study period pursuant to an executed  Purchase and Sales and Development Agreement.  Report on status of feasibility study period and possible action on closing of the purchase of the 28 Acre tract 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.  

VII.B.5. Report on the status of the feasibility study period and possible action on the purchase pursuant to the Purchase and Sales Agreement 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

VII.B.6. Report on status of feasibility study period pursuant to Purchase and Sales Agreement 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. 

VII.C. 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

VII.C.1. Title 1, Part C Migrant Program

VII.C.2. Status of on-going Audits

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

VIII.A. Appointment of Principal for United South Middle School

VIII.B. Appointment of Special Education Director of Budget & Compliance/Itinerant

VIII.C. Action in re:  Termination Hearing and Level III Grievance of M. Machado

VIII.D. Discussion and possible action to enter into negotiations and possible execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Purchase Order pertaining to 7,422 sq. ft. located in the Concord Hills/Fiesta Loop,  (402 Royal Oaks St.)  and  being  more particularly described as Lot 3,  Block 2, Phase 2, to be conveyed by  First Triple R, Ltd.

VIII.E. Discussion and possible action to execute the Purchase and Sales Agreement and Development Agreement.  Discussion and possible action pertaining to the purchase of up to 20 acres of land located in the  Las  Blancas  Subdivision,  Unit 2, located in Webb County, Texas comprising all of  Lot 2, Block 1, to be conveyed by Home Mart, Inc.

VIII.F. Discussion and possible action with respect to entering into an Acquisition and Development Agreement with   EG Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to a tract of up to 50 acres located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill

VIII.G. Discussion and possible action with respect the closing of the Purchase and  Sales Agreement and Development Agreement in connection with the purchase of a 28 Acre tract 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.H. Discussion and possible action with respect to closing the Purchase and Sales Agreement 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.I. Discussion and possible action with respect to entering into a Purchase and  Sales Agreement to purchase a 33.64 acre tract  of unplatted property, located north of the existing Student Activity Center to be conveyed by Hurd Ranch Company, Ltd. 

IX. Adjournment