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Meeting Agenda
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.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
III. Board Announcements
IV. Recognitions
IV.A. TASB FINALIST - 2018 TEXAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
IV.B. SOUTH TEXAS BLOOD & TISSUE CENTER
IV.C. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION (NCGE) - K-12 DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
IV.D. TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) 2017 MEDIA HONOR ROLL
IV.E. EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL WINNERS
IV.F. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE "YOU ART WHAT YOU EAT" ART CONTEST - NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
IV.G. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND - 8TH PLACE STATE - TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION STATE COMPETITION
IV.H. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND - 2017 MARK OF EXCELLENCE / NATIONAL WIND BAND HONORS PROJECT - NATIONAL WINNERS
V. Superintendent's Report
VI. 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.
VII. Consent Agenda Items
VII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
VII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
VII.C. Approval of Tax Roll Adjustments for 2016-2017
VII.D. Resolution to Approve the 2017 Appraisal Roll as the 2017 UISD Tax Roll
VII.E. Approval of Internal Audit Plan for 2017-2018
VII.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VII.G. Approval of renaming the current Alexander High School 9th grade campus located at 8800 McPherson Road to Trautmann Middle School, and possibly renaming the current Trautmann Middle School located at 8501 Curly Lane effective 2018-2019 School Year
VII.H. Approval of Board Travel to attend the TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas for the Month of October 2017
VII.I. Approval of Resolution regarding the District's Budget Not Permitting Purchase Of the Three-Point Seatbelt-Equipped School Buses
VII.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
VII.K. Approval of Additional Appraisers for the 2017-2018 School Year
VII.L. Approval of Class Size Waivers for the 2017-2018 School Year
VII.M. Approval of Interlocal Agreement and  Memorandum of Understanding between the Webb County Juvenile Board and United Independent School District
VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
VIII.A. Approval of Donations
VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of June and August 2017
VIII.C. Nominations of Candidates to the Board of Directors of Webb County Appraisal District
IX. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
IX.A. 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney
IX.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Voluntary Resignation Agreement and Release of Gerardo Alva
IX.A.2. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Settlement Agreement and Release of Patricia Saenz
IX.A.3. Status of Ongoing Audits
IX.A.3.a. Student Activity Fund Audits: Borchers Elementary, Gutierrez Elementary, and United South High School
IX.A.3.b. Attendance Accounting for High Schools
IX.A.3.c. Special Admissions Audit
IX.A.3.d. Title II, Part A Grant
IX.A.4. Report regarding the status of platting and the scope of development of supporting infrastructure associated with the undeveloped 35 acre tract purchased from the International Bank of Commerce on November 30, 2011 located at the current terminus of Aquero Boulevard South of FM 1472
IX.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel
IX.B.1. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Employee Grievance of Paul Kane
IX.B.2. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Employee Grievance of Lina Volpe
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
X.A. Action Regarding Approval of Voluntary Resignation Agreement and Release, Including Rescission of Proposed Termination of Gerardo Alva's Probationary Contract
X.B. Action Regarding Approval of Settlement Agreement and Release, Including Rescission of Proposed Termination of Patricia Saenz's Term Contract
X.C. Possible action regarding the platting and scope of development of supporting infrastructure associated with the undeveloped 35 acre tract purchased from the International Bank of Commerce on November 30, 2011 located at the current terminus of Aquero Boulevard South of FM 1472
X.D. Announcement of Board's decision regarding the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Employee Grievance of Paul Kane and any action related to same
X.E. Announcement of Board's decision regarding the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Grievance of Lina Volpe and any action related to same
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
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.
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
Subject:
III. Board Announcements
Subject:
IV. Recognitions
Subject:
IV.A. TASB FINALIST - 2018 TEXAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Subject:
IV.B. SOUTH TEXAS BLOOD & TISSUE CENTER
Subject:
IV.C. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION (NCGE) - K-12 DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
Subject:
IV.D. TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) 2017 MEDIA HONOR ROLL
Subject:
IV.E. EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL WINNERS
Subject:
IV.F. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE "YOU ART WHAT YOU EAT" ART CONTEST - NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
Subject:
IV.G. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND - 8TH PLACE STATE - TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION STATE COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.H. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND - 2017 MARK OF EXCELLENCE / NATIONAL WIND BAND HONORS PROJECT - NATIONAL WINNERS
Subject:
V. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
VI. 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.
Subject:
VII. Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of Tax Roll Adjustments for 2016-2017
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Resolution to Approve the 2017 Appraisal Roll as the 2017 UISD Tax Roll
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of Internal Audit Plan for 2017-2018
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.G. Approval of renaming the current Alexander High School 9th grade campus located at 8800 McPherson Road to Trautmann Middle School, and possibly renaming the current Trautmann Middle School located at 8501 Curly Lane effective 2018-2019 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.H. Approval of Board Travel to attend the TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas for the Month of October 2017
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.I. Approval of Resolution regarding the District's Budget Not Permitting Purchase Of the Three-Point Seatbelt-Equipped School Buses
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.K. Approval of Additional Appraisers for the 2017-2018 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.L. Approval of Class Size Waivers for the 2017-2018 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.M. Approval of Interlocal Agreement and  Memorandum of Understanding between the Webb County Juvenile Board and United Independent School District
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of June and August 2017
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Nominations of Candidates to the Board of Directors of Webb County Appraisal District
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
Subject:
IX.A. 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney
Subject:
IX.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Voluntary Resignation Agreement and Release of Gerardo Alva
Subject:
IX.A.2. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Settlement Agreement and Release of Patricia Saenz
Subject:
IX.A.3. Status of Ongoing Audits
Subject:
IX.A.3.a. Student Activity Fund Audits: Borchers Elementary, Gutierrez Elementary, and United South High School
Subject:
IX.A.3.b. Attendance Accounting for High Schools
Subject:
IX.A.3.c. Special Admissions Audit
Subject:
IX.A.3.d. Title II, Part A Grant
Subject:
IX.A.4. Report regarding the status of platting and the scope of development of supporting infrastructure associated with the undeveloped 35 acre tract purchased from the International Bank of Commerce on November 30, 2011 located at the current terminus of Aquero Boulevard South of FM 1472
Subject:
IX.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel
Subject:
IX.B.1. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Employee Grievance of Paul Kane
Subject:
IX.B.2. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Employee Grievance of Lina Volpe
Subject:
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
X.A. Action Regarding Approval of Voluntary Resignation Agreement and Release, Including Rescission of Proposed Termination of Gerardo Alva's Probationary Contract
Subject:
X.B. Action Regarding Approval of Settlement Agreement and Release, Including Rescission of Proposed Termination of Patricia Saenz's Term Contract
Subject:
X.C. Possible action regarding the platting and scope of development of supporting infrastructure associated with the undeveloped 35 acre tract purchased from the International Bank of Commerce on November 30, 2011 located at the current terminus of Aquero Boulevard South of FM 1472
Subject:
X.D. Announcement of Board's decision regarding the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Employee Grievance of Paul Kane and any action related to same
Subject:
X.E. Announcement of Board's decision regarding the Recommendation of the Board Grievance Sub-Committee in the matter of the Level Three (3) Grievance of Lina Volpe and any action related to same
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

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