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Meeting Agenda
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I. 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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II. Board Announcements
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
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IV. Recognitions
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IV.A. MATHCOUNTS COMPETITION WINNERS - ADVANCED TO STATE
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IV.B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – VASE REGIONAL ART COMPETITION – IV RATING
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IV.C. MUSIC REGION XIV – 2017 REGION BANDS
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IV.C.1. Antonio Gonzalez Middle School Band
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IV.C.2. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Band
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IV.C.3. Clark Middle School Band
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IV.C.4. Los Obispos Middle School Band
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IV.C.5. Trautmann Middle School Band
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IV.C.6. United Middle School Band
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IV.C.7. United South Middle School Band
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IV.C.8. George Washington Middle School Band
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IV.D. CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - 1ST PLACE CHEER AMERICA TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – SMALL NOVICE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION – GRAND CHAMPIONS
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IV.E. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM – DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST (SWEET 16) – BEST RECORD CITY HISTORY (37-2)
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IV.F. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
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IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL–BOYS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT, BI-DISTRICT, AREA, REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL CHAMPION–REGION IV SEMI-FINALIST
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IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA FINALIST
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IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
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V. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The speaker will be informed when he or she has one (1) minute remaining. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue, nor shall the time per subject exceed ten minutes. Delegations of more than three (3) persons shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against Board members, District employees, or students. Speakers who engage in personal attacks, or use insulting, profane, threatening, or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding employees, public officials, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in BED (LOCAL).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. |
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VI. Consent Agenda Items
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VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
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VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment
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VI.C. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the month of February 2017
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VI.D. Approval of Resolution in support of Governor's Criminal Justice Division "Interoperable Radios for United ISD Police" Grant Application
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VI.E. Approval of First and Final Reading of CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Security Personnel
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VI.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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VI.G. Approval of Additional Appraiser for the 2016-2017 School Year
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VI.H. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2017-2018 School/Work Year
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VI.I. Approval of Request(s) from Board Member(s) in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
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VI.J. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for various campuses 2017-2018 School Year
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VII. Items for Individual Consideration
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VII.A. Notice of PUBLIC HEARING for District of Innovation
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VII.B. Motion to approve District of Innovation plan and direct Superintendent to send notice to Commissioner of Education of the approval of the plan and the listed exemptions
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VII.C. Approval of 2017-2018 School Calendar
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VII.D. Region One Education Service Center Election of Board of Directors
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VII.E. Approval of Donations
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VII.F. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of February 2017
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VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
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VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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VIII.A.1. Discussion re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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VIII.A.2. Consider Appointment of UISD Chief of Police
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VIII.A.3. Consider Appointment of Principal for Centeno Elementary School
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VIII.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel |
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VIII.B.1. Discussion and possible action regarding Cause Number 2017CVK000352-D4; In the 406th Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; Melissa Lerma vs. Rita Garner, et al.; and any other matters incident thereto including legal representation of Defendants
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VIII.B.2. Consideration of the Recommendation and Record of the Independent Hearing Examiner and Providing for Oral Arguments of the Parties in the Matter of United ISD v. Melissa Lerma, TEA Docket No. 048-LH-01-2017
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VIII.B.3. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding termination of probationary contract classroom teacher(s) at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year in the best interest of the District
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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 |
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VIII.C.1. Student Activity Fund Audit -United South Middle School
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VIII.C.2. Employee Travel
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VIII.C.3. Status of Ongoing Audit
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IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
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IX.A. Appointment of UISD Chief of Police
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IX.B. Appointment of Principal to Centeno Elementary School
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IX.C. Adopt Resolution regarding Cause Number 2017CVK000352-D4; In the 406th Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; Melissa Lerma vs. Rita Garner, et. al., and any other matters incident thereto, including legal representation of Defendants
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IX.D. Announcement of the Decision and Adoption, Rejection or Change of the Independent Hearing Examiner’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the Matter of United ISD v. Melissa Lerma, TEA Docket No. 048-LH-01-2017, pursuant to Section 21.259 of the Texas Education Code.
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IX.E. Action to Finalize the Employment Contract Termination of Melissa Lerma
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IX.F. Action regarding termination of probationary contract classroom teacher(s) at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year in the best interest of the District and authorize Superintendent to send notice of same
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X. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | March 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular | |
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I. 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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II. Board Announcements
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
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IV. Recognitions
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IV.A. MATHCOUNTS COMPETITION WINNERS - ADVANCED TO STATE
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IV.B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – VASE REGIONAL ART COMPETITION – IV RATING
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IV.C. MUSIC REGION XIV – 2017 REGION BANDS
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IV.C.1. Antonio Gonzalez Middle School Band
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IV.C.2. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Band
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IV.C.3. Clark Middle School Band
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IV.C.4. Los Obispos Middle School Band
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IV.C.5. Trautmann Middle School Band
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IV.C.6. United Middle School Band
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IV.C.7. United South Middle School Band
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IV.C.8. George Washington Middle School Band
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IV.D. CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - 1ST PLACE CHEER AMERICA TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – SMALL NOVICE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION – GRAND CHAMPIONS
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IV.E. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM – DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST (SWEET 16) – BEST RECORD CITY HISTORY (37-2)
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IV.F. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
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IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL–BOYS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT, BI-DISTRICT, AREA, REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL CHAMPION–REGION IV SEMI-FINALIST
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IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA FINALIST
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IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
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V. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The speaker will be informed when he or she has one (1) minute remaining. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue, nor shall the time per subject exceed ten minutes. Delegations of more than three (3) persons shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against Board members, District employees, or students. Speakers who engage in personal attacks, or use insulting, profane, threatening, or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding employees, public officials, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in BED (LOCAL).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. |
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VI. Consent Agenda Items
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| Subject: |
VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
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Attachments:
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VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment
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Attachments:
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VI.C. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the month of February 2017
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Attachments:
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VI.D. Approval of Resolution in support of Governor's Criminal Justice Division "Interoperable Radios for United ISD Police" Grant Application
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Attachments:
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VI.E. Approval of First and Final Reading of CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Security Personnel
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Attachments:
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VI.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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Attachments:
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VI.G. Approval of Additional Appraiser for the 2016-2017 School Year
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Attachments:
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VI.H. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2017-2018 School/Work Year
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
VI.I. Approval of Request(s) from Board Member(s) in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
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Attachments:
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VI.J. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for various campuses 2017-2018 School Year
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Attachments:
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VII. Items for Individual Consideration
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| Subject: |
VII.A. Notice of PUBLIC HEARING for District of Innovation
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
VII.B. Motion to approve District of Innovation plan and direct Superintendent to send notice to Commissioner of Education of the approval of the plan and the listed exemptions
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Attachments:
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VII.C. Approval of 2017-2018 School Calendar
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Attachments:
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VII.D. Region One Education Service Center Election of Board of Directors
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Attachments:
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VII.E. Approval of Donations
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Attachments:
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VII.F. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of February 2017
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Attachments:
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VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
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VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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| Subject: |
VIII.A.1. Discussion re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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VIII.A.2. Consider Appointment of UISD Chief of Police
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VIII.A.3. Consider Appointment of Principal for Centeno Elementary School
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| Subject: |
VIII.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel |
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VIII.B.1. Discussion and possible action regarding Cause Number 2017CVK000352-D4; In the 406th Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; Melissa Lerma vs. Rita Garner, et al.; and any other matters incident thereto including legal representation of Defendants
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VIII.B.2. Consideration of the Recommendation and Record of the Independent Hearing Examiner and Providing for Oral Arguments of the Parties in the Matter of United ISD v. Melissa Lerma, TEA Docket No. 048-LH-01-2017
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VIII.B.3. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding termination of probationary contract classroom teacher(s) at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year in the best interest of the District
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| Subject: |
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 |
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VIII.C.1. Student Activity Fund Audit -United South Middle School
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VIII.C.2. Employee Travel
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VIII.C.3. Status of Ongoing Audit
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IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
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| Subject: |
IX.A. Appointment of UISD Chief of Police
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Attachments:
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IX.B. Appointment of Principal to Centeno Elementary School
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Attachments:
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IX.C. Adopt Resolution regarding Cause Number 2017CVK000352-D4; In the 406th Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; Melissa Lerma vs. Rita Garner, et. al., and any other matters incident thereto, including legal representation of Defendants
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Attachments:
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IX.D. Announcement of the Decision and Adoption, Rejection or Change of the Independent Hearing Examiner’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the Matter of United ISD v. Melissa Lerma, TEA Docket No. 048-LH-01-2017, pursuant to Section 21.259 of the Texas Education Code.
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Attachments:
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IX.E. Action to Finalize the Employment Contract Termination of Melissa Lerma
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Attachments:
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IX.F. Action regarding termination of probationary contract classroom teacher(s) at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year in the best interest of the District and authorize Superintendent to send notice of same
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Attachments:
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X. Adjournment
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