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Meeting Agenda
I. Pledge of Allegiance
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. CLARK ELEMENTARY SECURITY GUARD – PERFORMED HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON STUDENT
IV.B. FASKEN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SELECTED TO REPRESENT U.S. IN 3RD ANNUAL FC BARCELONA ESCOLAR INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
IV.C. UISD 2nd ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS - ELEMENTARY
IV.D. MATH BEE – ELITE 8
IV.E. 2014 SCRIPPS REGIONAL FINAL SPELLING BEE WINNER
IV.F. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - MIDDLE SCHOOL
IV.G. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL - BI-DISTRICT QUALIFIER
IV.H. LBJ HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
IV.I. LBJ UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
IV.J. LBJ SKILLS USA
IV.K. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTERS - STATE CHAMPIONS
IV.L. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTING TEAM – REGIONAL AND STATE QUALIFER
IV.M. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT 29-5A CO-CHAMPIONS
IV.N. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
IV.O. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM - 1ST PLACE 2014 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPSIONSHIP
IV.P. USHS UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
IV.Q. USHS SKILLS USA
IV.R. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - HIGH SCHOOL
IV.S. UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN – 5A STATE QUALIFIER
IV.T. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMER - STATE QUALIFIER
IV.U. JBA HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
IV.V. JBA UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
IV.W. JBA SKILLS USA
IV.X. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST – SWEET 16
IV.Y. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS – BASKETBALL – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
IV.Z. UHS UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
IV.AA. UHS SKILLS USA
IV.AB. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM
IV.AC. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
IV.AD. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL - BI-DISTRICT QUALIFIER
IV.AE. UHS HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
IV.AF. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT – VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS – INTERNATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION
IV.AG. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT - TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS
IV.AH. UISD COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENTS - TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS
V. Superintendent's Report
V.A. Review of LEGAL Policies in TASB Update 99
VI. Consent Agenda Items
VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment
VI.C. Approval of Tax Refund
VI.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VI.E. Approval of RFP 2014-054 Computer Equipment/Mobile Learning Devices, Services and Finance Solutions and authority to enter into the Lease
VI.F. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2014-2015 School/Work Year
VI.G. Action to Approve the Retirement of United Independent School District Police K-9 "Kelly" and to authorize transfer of ownership of K-9 "Kelly" to Ben Bondoc
VI.H. Approval of Utility Easement for Centerpoint at Muller Elementary School
VI.I. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for 2013-2014 School Year
VI.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
VII. Items for Individual Consideration
VII.A. Approval of Minutes for the Month of March 2014
VII.B. Approval of Donations
VII.C. First Reading of Policy DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conduct
VII.D. First Reading of LOCAL Polices in TASB Update 99
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. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Advertising on District Schools/Facilities
VIII.A.2. Discussion and possible action regarding legal action concerning development of a  fifty-four  (54) acre tract wherein said development is located just north of UISD Property  off Loop 20 where  Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a  restrictive covenant to allow ingress and  egress onto said  UISD property
VIII.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
VIII.B.1. Report and possible action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School
VIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill
VIII.B.3. Report on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). 
VIII.B.4. Report and possible action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers
VIII.B.5. Consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation, Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071 (1)(A): including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties:  SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
VIII.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
VIII.C.1. Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez
VIII.C.2. Discussion re: Internal Auditor’s Evaluation and Contract Extension
VIII.C.3. Discussion  re:   Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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. 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: Internal Auditors’ Evaluation and Contract Extension
IX.B. Action re:  Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez
IX.C. Action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School
IX.D. Action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill
IX.E. Action regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). 
IX.F. Action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers
IX.G. Action regarding legal action in regards  to development of a fifty-four (54) acre tract of  property lying next to and north of  UISD property  where  Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a  restrictive covenant to allow ingress and egress onto said  UISD property
IX.H. Action regarding contemplated litigation, including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties:  SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
Subject:
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.
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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.
Subject:
IV. Recognitions
Subject:
IV.A. CLARK ELEMENTARY SECURITY GUARD – PERFORMED HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON STUDENT
Subject:
IV.B. FASKEN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SELECTED TO REPRESENT U.S. IN 3RD ANNUAL FC BARCELONA ESCOLAR INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Subject:
IV.C. UISD 2nd ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS - ELEMENTARY
Subject:
IV.D. MATH BEE – ELITE 8
Subject:
IV.E. 2014 SCRIPPS REGIONAL FINAL SPELLING BEE WINNER
Subject:
IV.F. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Subject:
IV.G. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL - BI-DISTRICT QUALIFIER
Subject:
IV.H. LBJ HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.I. LBJ UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
Subject:
IV.J. LBJ SKILLS USA
Subject:
IV.K. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTERS - STATE CHAMPIONS
Subject:
IV.L. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTING TEAM – REGIONAL AND STATE QUALIFER
Subject:
IV.M. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT 29-5A CO-CHAMPIONS
Subject:
IV.N. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.O. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM - 1ST PLACE 2014 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPSIONSHIP
Subject:
IV.P. USHS UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
Subject:
IV.Q. USHS SKILLS USA
Subject:
IV.R. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - HIGH SCHOOL
Subject:
IV.S. UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN – 5A STATE QUALIFIER
Subject:
IV.T. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMER - STATE QUALIFIER
Subject:
IV.U. JBA HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.V. JBA UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
Subject:
IV.W. JBA SKILLS USA
Subject:
IV.X. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST – SWEET 16
Subject:
IV.Y. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS – BASKETBALL – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
Subject:
IV.Z. UHS UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS
Subject:
IV.AA. UHS SKILLS USA
Subject:
IV.AB. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM
Subject:
IV.AC. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
Subject:
IV.AD. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL - BI-DISTRICT QUALIFIER
Subject:
IV.AE. UHS HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.AF. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT – VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS – INTERNATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.AG. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT - TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS
Subject:
IV.AH. UISD COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENTS - TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS
Subject:
V. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
V.A. Review of LEGAL Policies in TASB Update 99
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Approval of Tax Refund
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.E. Approval of RFP 2014-054 Computer Equipment/Mobile Learning Devices, Services and Finance Solutions and authority to enter into the Lease
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.F. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2014-2015 School/Work Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.G. Action to Approve the Retirement of United Independent School District Police K-9 "Kelly" and to authorize transfer of ownership of K-9 "Kelly" to Ben Bondoc
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.H. Approval of Utility Easement for Centerpoint at Muller Elementary School
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.I. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for 2013-2014 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Minutes for the Month of March 2014
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. First Reading of Policy DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. First Reading of LOCAL Polices in TASB Update 99
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
Subject:
VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Advertising on District Schools/Facilities
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Discussion and possible action regarding legal action concerning development of a  fifty-four  (54) acre tract wherein said development is located just north of UISD Property  off Loop 20 where  Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a  restrictive covenant to allow ingress and  egress onto said  UISD property
Subject:
VIII.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
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Report and possible action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Report on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). 
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Report and possible action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers
Subject:
VIII.B.5. Consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation, Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071 (1)(A): including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties:  SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Subject:
VIII.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez
Subject:
VIII.C.2. Discussion re: Internal Auditor’s Evaluation and Contract Extension
Subject:
VIII.C.3. Discussion  re:   Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
Subject:
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
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Status of on-going Audits
Subject:
IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
IX.A. Action re: Internal Auditors’ Evaluation and Contract Extension
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Action re:  Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Action regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Action regarding legal action in regards  to development of a fifty-four (54) acre tract of  property lying next to and north of  UISD property  where  Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a  restrictive covenant to allow ingress and egress onto said  UISD property
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.H. Action regarding contemplated litigation, including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties:  SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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