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. "United South High School Pink Glove Dance" Video for Cancer Awareness in the NSPRA Audio/Visual Programs and Presentations -  Honorable Mention

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. President's Report - Appointment of Instructional/Business/Student Transfer Appeals/Student Expulsion Appeals/Standardized Dress Exemption Committee Members and Chairs

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

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

VI.D. Approval of Submission of Certified Estimated 2011 Debt Collection

VI.E. Approval of PDAS Teacher Appraisal Calendar for the 2011-2012 School Year

VI.F. Approval of PDAS Appraisers for the 2011-2012 School Year

VI.G. Approval of Request from Pat Campos, Ricardo Rodriguez, Judd Gilpin and Juan R. Ramirez for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United ISD Natatorium for $10,672

VI.H. Approval of Request from Javier Montemayor and Judd Gilpin for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United High School 9th Grade for $4,060

VI.I. Approval of Request from Judd Gilpin for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for the Trautmann International Park for $43,880

VI.J. Approval of Request from Pat Campos for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for JB Alexander High School for $17,000

VI.K. Approval of Request from Ricardo Rodriguez, Judd Gilpin and Javier Montemayor, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Ruiz Elementary for $3,494.09.

VI.L. Approval of Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Webb County Juvenile Board and United ISD for the 2011-2012 School Year

VI.M. Approval of Proposed Changes to the 2011-12 Student Code of Conduct

VI.N. Adopt Board Resolution to Suspend Portions of EIE (LOCAL) for the 2011-2012 School Year Only

VI.O. Second Reading of Policy CE (LOCAL) – Annual Operating Budget and Delete Policy CA (LOCAL): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives

VI.P. Second Reading of Policy DEE (LOCAL) - Compensation and Benefits Expense Reimbursement

VI.Q. Second Reading of Policy BBG (LOCAL):  Board Members -  Compensation and Expenses

VI.R. Second Reading of Policy DK (LOCAL)  Assignments and Schedules

VI.S. Second Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 90

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Board Minutes

VII.B. Donations

VII.C. Approval of District Goals for 2011-2012 School Year                      

VII.D. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to decide on the Public Meeting, time & place to discuss the 2011-2012 Budget and Proposed 2011 Tax Rate

VII.E. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to vote on the 2011 Proposed Tax Rate that will be published in the notice for the Public Hearing

VII.F. First and Final Reading of Revised CCG (LOCAL) – Local Revenue Sources Ad Valorem Taxes

VII.G. First Reading of Policy BE (LOCAL) - Board Meetings

VII.H. First Reading of Policy EI (LOCAL):  Academic Achievement

VII.I. First Reading of Policy EIA (LOCAL) - Academic Achievement Grading Progress Reports to Parents

VII.J. First Reading of Policy EIC (LOCAL) - Academic Achievement Class Ranking

VII.K. First Reading of Policy FN (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities

VII.L. First Reading of Policy FO (LOCAL) - Student Discipline

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. Consult with Legal Counsel re:  AG Opinion request regarding Penalty Provisions to be possibly included in Delinquent Tax Contract

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

VIII.B.1. Level III Grievance of Maria De Los Angeles Cazares

VIII.B.2. Level III Grievance/Termination Appeal of Adriana Molinar

VIII.B.3. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

VIII.B.4. Discussion, including Consultation with Legal Counsel, re: Technology related Investigations

VIII.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

VIII.C.1. Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.C.1.a. United High School 9th Grade Campus

VIII.C.1.b. United South Midde School

VIII.C.1.c. United D.D. Hachar Elementary

VIII.C.1.d. Matias De Llano Elementary

VIII.C.1.e. Centeno Elementary

VIII.C.1.f. Trautmann Elementary

VIII.C.2. Food Service Surprise Cash Counts

VIII.C.3. 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:  Level III Grievance of Maria De Los Angeles Cazares

IX.B. Action re: Level III Grievance/Termination Appeal of Adriana Molinar 

IX.C. Action re:  Authorization to Legal Counsel to seek AG Opinion regarding Penalty Provisions to be possibly included in Delinquent Tax Contract

X. Adjournment