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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. UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
IV.B. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL WOLF BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest-1st Division Winner
*2018 UIL Area G 6A Marching Band Contest Participant
IV.C. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest - 1st Division Winner
*2018 UIL Area G 6A Marching Band Contest - Top 10 Finalist
IV.D. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV CHOIR MEMBERS 
IV.E. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
IV.F. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOG BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest - 1st Division Winner
*2018 Area G 6A Marching Band Contest Finalist - 2nd Place Winner
*2018 UIL State Marching Band Contest Championships Qualifier
IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM - 22ND ANNUAL TEXAS GRADES CHAMPIONSHIP
IV.H. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV CHOIR MEMBERS
IV.I. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL LONGHORN BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest - 1st Division Winner
*2018 UIL Area G 6A Marching Band Contest Champion
*2018 UIL State Marching Band Contest Championships Qualifier 
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 Property Tax Refunds for the Month of October 2018
VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to the Board of Trustees, Funding Roof Replacement and Repairs at the Saunders Support Center using RFP 2016-030, Labor & Materials for Minor Maintenance, Repairs & Replacements for Thermal Moisture Control Building Protection, in the amount of $98,875.00 through 2013 Bond Proceeds designated for HVAC and Building Renovations, Remaining Available Funds $834,518.00
VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to the Board of Trustees, Approval of Additional Construction for the Replacement of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems at 8800 McPherson Campus, Trautmann Middle School, and Los Obispos Middle School Campuses using 2013 Bond Proceeds Designated for HVAC and Building Renovations, Remaining Available Funds $834,518.00
VII.E. Approval of the District's membership in the ESC 19 Allied States Cooperative
VII.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
VIII.A. Approval of Donations
VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of September 2018
VIII.C. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
VIII.D. Approval of Second Amendment & Contract Related Fees of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Design & Construction between United ISD and Design Builder Leyendecker Construction of Texas for RFQ 028-2015 Aquatic Center
IX. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
IX.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting
IX.A.1. Report regarding a possible sale offer for approximately 2.0 acres on Del Mar Boulevard; next to Alexander High School and status of purchase offer.  The legal description of the property is as follows:

A tract of land containing 2.0 acres, more or less, described in Deed from Alexander Residential Development, LP to Terra Bona I, Inc., recorded in Volume 3348, Page 554, Webb County Official Records, situated in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
IX.A.2. Report on proposed Correction Warranty Deed pertaining to a 45 acre tract off of the Mines Road in Abstract 40, Porcion 8, with the original deed being corrected and having been filed of record as Document No. 1306817 in Volume 4293, Pages 93-113 of the Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas
IX.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
IX.B.1. Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
IX.B.2. Discussion Regarding Modification of Superintendent's Employment Contract
IX.B.3. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Proposed Termination of Continuing Contract of Classroom Teacher pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code
IX.C. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Attorney, Closed Meeting
TGC 551.076  Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting 
IX.C.1. Student Activity Funds:

    L.B. Johnson High School

    J.B. Alexander High School

    United South High School

    United South 9th

    United High School

    STEP Academy

    Trautmann 6th Grade

    Newman Elementary

    Clark Elementary
IX.C.2. Textbook Inventory
IX.C.3. Records Management
IX.C.4. Child Nutrition Department Overtime
IX.C.5. Career & Technical Education Student Eligibility
IX.C.6. Child Nutrition Department Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant
IX.C.7. Status of On-Going Audits
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
X.A. Report and possible action on a possible sale offer or whether to proceed with a purchase for approximately 2.0 acres on Del Mar Boulevard next to Alexander High School.  The legal description of the Property is as follows:

A tract of land containing 2.0 acres, more or less, described in Deed from Alexander Residential Development, LP to Terra Bona I, Inc., recorded in Volume 3348, Page 554, Webb County Official Records, situated in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
X.B. Report and possible action on proposed Correction Warranty Deed pertaining to a 45 acre tract off of the Mines Road in Abstract 40, Porcion 8, with the original deed being corrected and having been filed of record as Document No. 1306817 in Volume 4293, Pages 93-113 of the Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas
X.C. Action regarding Modification of Superintendent's Employment Contract
X.D. Action Regarding Proposed Termination of Continuing Contract of Classroom Teacher pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code and Authorization to Superintendent to Send Notice of Same
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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. UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
Subject:
IV.B. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL WOLF BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest-1st Division Winner
*2018 UIL Area G 6A Marching Band Contest Participant
Subject:
IV.C. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest - 1st Division Winner
*2018 UIL Area G 6A Marching Band Contest - Top 10 Finalist
Subject:
IV.D. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV CHOIR MEMBERS 
Subject:
IV.E. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
Subject:
IV.F. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOG BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest - 1st Division Winner
*2018 Area G 6A Marching Band Contest Finalist - 2nd Place Winner
*2018 UIL State Marching Band Contest Championships Qualifier
Subject:
IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM - 22ND ANNUAL TEXAS GRADES CHAMPIONSHIP
Subject:
IV.H. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR - 2018-2019 TMEA REGION XIV CHOIR MEMBERS
Subject:
IV.I. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL LONGHORN BAND
*UIL Music Region XIV 6A Marching Band Contest - 1st Division Winner
*2018 UIL Area G 6A Marching Band Contest Champion
*2018 UIL State Marching Band Contest Championships Qualifier 
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 Property Tax Refunds for the Month of October 2018
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to the Board of Trustees, Funding Roof Replacement and Repairs at the Saunders Support Center using RFP 2016-030, Labor & Materials for Minor Maintenance, Repairs & Replacements for Thermal Moisture Control Building Protection, in the amount of $98,875.00 through 2013 Bond Proceeds designated for HVAC and Building Renovations, Remaining Available Funds $834,518.00
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to the Board of Trustees, Approval of Additional Construction for the Replacement of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems at 8800 McPherson Campus, Trautmann Middle School, and Los Obispos Middle School Campuses using 2013 Bond Proceeds Designated for HVAC and Building Renovations, Remaining Available Funds $834,518.00
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of the District's membership in the ESC 19 Allied States Cooperative
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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 September 2018
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approval of Second Amendment & Contract Related Fees of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Design & Construction between United ISD and Design Builder Leyendecker Construction of Texas for RFQ 028-2015 Aquatic Center
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. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting
Subject:
IX.A.1. Report regarding a possible sale offer for approximately 2.0 acres on Del Mar Boulevard; next to Alexander High School and status of purchase offer.  The legal description of the property is as follows:

A tract of land containing 2.0 acres, more or less, described in Deed from Alexander Residential Development, LP to Terra Bona I, Inc., recorded in Volume 3348, Page 554, Webb County Official Records, situated in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Subject:
IX.A.2. Report on proposed Correction Warranty Deed pertaining to a 45 acre tract off of the Mines Road in Abstract 40, Porcion 8, with the original deed being corrected and having been filed of record as Document No. 1306817 in Volume 4293, Pages 93-113 of the Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas
Subject:
IX.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
Subject:
IX.B.1. Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
Subject:
IX.B.2. Discussion Regarding Modification of Superintendent's Employment Contract
Subject:
IX.B.3. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Proposed Termination of Continuing Contract of Classroom Teacher pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code
Subject:
IX.C. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Attorney, Closed Meeting
TGC 551.076  Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting 
Subject:
IX.C.1. Student Activity Funds:

    L.B. Johnson High School

    J.B. Alexander High School

    United South High School

    United South 9th

    United High School

    STEP Academy

    Trautmann 6th Grade

    Newman Elementary

    Clark Elementary
Subject:
IX.C.2. Textbook Inventory
Subject:
IX.C.3. Records Management
Subject:
IX.C.4. Child Nutrition Department Overtime
Subject:
IX.C.5. Career & Technical Education Student Eligibility
Subject:
IX.C.6. Child Nutrition Department Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant
Subject:
IX.C.7. Status of On-Going Audits
Subject:
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
X.A. Report and possible action on a possible sale offer or whether to proceed with a purchase for approximately 2.0 acres on Del Mar Boulevard next to Alexander High School.  The legal description of the Property is as follows:

A tract of land containing 2.0 acres, more or less, described in Deed from Alexander Residential Development, LP to Terra Bona I, Inc., recorded in Volume 3348, Page 554, Webb County Official Records, situated in Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Report and possible action on proposed Correction Warranty Deed pertaining to a 45 acre tract off of the Mines Road in Abstract 40, Porcion 8, with the original deed being corrected and having been filed of record as Document No. 1306817 in Volume 4293, Pages 93-113 of the Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Action regarding Modification of Superintendent's Employment Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Action Regarding Proposed Termination of Continuing Contract of Classroom Teacher pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code and Authorization to Superintendent to Send Notice of Same
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

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