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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. Board Announcements
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Recognitions
IV.A. "TOURNAMENT OF ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS" WINNERS
*4TH GRADE WRITING CHALLENGE WINNERS
*STREAM FAIR WINNERS
*SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
*VOCABULARY BEE WINNERS
*MATH BEE WINNERS 
IV.B. VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY CHEERLEADERS - FUN CHEER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
IV.C. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL - TASSP SCHOOLS TO WATCH
IV.D. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL - TAKE CARE OF TEXAS VIDEO CONTEST
IV.E. LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - FUN CHEER NATIONALS
IV.F. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - UIL STATE YOUNG FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL
IV.G. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL QUARTERFINALISTS
IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA FINALIST
IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING TEAM - REGIONAL / STATE QUALIFIERS
IV.J. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNING ARTISTS
IV.K. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA FINALIST
IV.L. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
IV.M. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMING TEAM - REGIONAL / STATE QUALIFIERS
IV.N. LYNDON M. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMING TEAM - REGIONAL / STATE QUALIFIERS
IV.O. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST / SWEET 16
IV.P. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
IV.Q. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMING TEAM - DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL CHAMPIONS / STATE QUALIFIERS
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 February 2019
VII.C. Approval of "RPF 2018-066 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery"  (Sequel Data Systems)
VII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VII.E. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2019-2020 School/Work Year
VII.F. Second and Final Reading of Policy Update 112 affecting Local Policies
VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
VIII.A. Approval of Donations
VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of December 2018  and February 2019
VIII.C. Proposed Boundary Changes for various campuses effective 2019-2020 School Year 
VIII.D. Approval of Request(s) from Board Member(s) in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
VIII.E. Approval of First and Final Updates to Policies DGBA (Local), FNG (Local), and GF (Local)
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; Closed Meeting
IX.A.1. Discussion re:  Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
IX.A.2. Discussion regarding mediation and matters related thereto in Jesus Eligio Cantu v. United ISD in Civil Action No. 5: 17-CV-178 in the United States District Court, for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division
IX.A.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding possible Condemnation by TxDot of the UISD Food Service Production Center and Matters Related Therto
IX.A.4. Discussion re: Sale offer of 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.B. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
IX.B.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding proposed nonrenewal of classroom teacher's 2018-2019 term contract
IX.B.2. Consider Appointment of Executive Director for Federal and State Programs
IX.C. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
551.0821 School Board: Personally Identifiable Information
IX.C.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues in Relation to Level Three Student/Parent Grievance Appeal Hearing of R.R. and M.R.
IX.C.2. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues in Relation to Level Three Student/Parent Grievance Hearing of C.V.
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
X.A. Possible action regarding mediation and matters related thereto in Jesus Eligio Cantu v. United ISD in Civil Action No. 5: 17-CV-178 in the United States District Court, for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed nonrenewal of classroom teacher's 2018-2019 term contract
X.C. Appointment of Executive Director of Federal and State Programs
X.D. Action re: Sale offer of 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 
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 20, 2019 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. Board Announcements
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
IV. Recognitions
Subject:
IV.A. "TOURNAMENT OF ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS" WINNERS
*4TH GRADE WRITING CHALLENGE WINNERS
*STREAM FAIR WINNERS
*SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
*VOCABULARY BEE WINNERS
*MATH BEE WINNERS 
Subject:
IV.B. VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY CHEERLEADERS - FUN CHEER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Subject:
IV.C. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL - TASSP SCHOOLS TO WATCH
Subject:
IV.D. TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL - TAKE CARE OF TEXAS VIDEO CONTEST
Subject:
IV.E. LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - FUN CHEER NATIONALS
Subject:
IV.F. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - UIL STATE YOUNG FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL
Subject:
IV.G. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL QUARTERFINALISTS
Subject:
IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA FINALIST
Subject:
IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING TEAM - REGIONAL / STATE QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.J. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNING ARTISTS
Subject:
IV.K. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA FINALIST
Subject:
IV.L. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
Subject:
IV.M. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMING TEAM - REGIONAL / STATE QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.N. LYNDON M. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMING TEAM - REGIONAL / STATE QUALIFIERS
Subject:
IV.O. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST / SWEET 16
Subject:
IV.P. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / AREA CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
Subject:
IV.Q. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMING TEAM - DISTRICT CHAMPIONS / REGIONAL CHAMPIONS / STATE QUALIFIERS
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 February 2019
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of "RPF 2018-066 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery"  (Sequel Data Systems)
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2019-2020 School/Work Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.F. Second and Final Reading of Policy Update 112 affecting Local Policies
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of December 2018  and February 2019
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Proposed Boundary Changes for various campuses effective 2019-2020 School Year 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approval of Request(s) from Board Member(s) in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approval of First and Final Updates to Policies DGBA (Local), FNG (Local), and GF (Local)
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; Closed Meeting
Subject:
IX.A.1. Discussion re:  Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
Subject:
IX.A.2. Discussion regarding mediation and matters related thereto in Jesus Eligio Cantu v. United ISD in Civil Action No. 5: 17-CV-178 in the United States District Court, for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division
Subject:
IX.A.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding possible Condemnation by TxDot of the UISD Food Service Production Center and Matters Related Therto
Subject:
IX.A.4. Discussion re: Sale offer of 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.B. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
Subject:
IX.B.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding proposed nonrenewal of classroom teacher's 2018-2019 term contract
Subject:
IX.B.2. Consider Appointment of Executive Director for Federal and State Programs
Subject:
IX.C. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
551.0821 School Board: Personally Identifiable Information
Subject:
IX.C.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues in Relation to Level Three Student/Parent Grievance Appeal Hearing of R.R. and M.R.
Subject:
IX.C.2. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues in Relation to Level Three Student/Parent Grievance Hearing of C.V.
Subject:
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
X.A. Possible action regarding mediation and matters related thereto in Jesus Eligio Cantu v. United ISD in Civil Action No. 5: 17-CV-178 in the United States District Court, for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division
Subject:
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed nonrenewal of classroom teacher's 2018-2019 term contract
Subject:
X.C. Appointment of Executive Director of Federal and State Programs
Subject:
X.D. Action re: Sale offer of 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:
XI. Adjournment

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