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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. CHERISH CENTER - 2019 LAREDO DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE
IV.B. FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - GOLDEN STINGERS DANCE TEAM - SIX FLAGS MCDA COMPETITION
IV.C. GUTIERREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CHEER TEAM - MCDA CHEER COMPETITION
IV.D. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
IV.E. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - 2019 UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN
IV.F. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL LARRIETTES DANCE TEAM - MA NATIONALS COMPETITION
IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
IV.J. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - NCA HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS
IV.K. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - COLOR GUARD - MA NATIONAL COMPETITION
IV.L. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
IV.M. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - 2019 UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN
IV.N. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
IV.O. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
IV.P. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
IV.Q. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - DREAM CATCHERS DANCE TEAM - MA NATIONALS COMPETITION
IV.R. UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL - MAVERETTES DANCE TEAM - MA NATIONALS COMPETITION
IV.S. MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS - 2019 U.I.L. SWEEPSTAKES 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 Property Tax Refunds for the Month of March 2019
VII.C. Approval of Application for Missed Instructional Days (March 4 & 5) for Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
VII.D. Approval of Expedited State Waiver Application for Staff Development in lieu of Instructional Days for 2018-2019 School Year
VII.E. Approval of Expedited State Waiver Application for Staff Development in lieu of Instructional Days for 2019-2020 School Year
VII.F. Approval of rescission of Award of the Chromebook Cases to Sequel Data Systems under RFP 002-2019 Computers, Mobile Learning Devices, Carts Printers, Accessories & Finance Solution and award said cases to CDWG
VII.G. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VII.H. Approval of CTE State Innovative Courses for EMT Program
VII.I. Adoption of English Language Arts and Reading (K-8), Spanish Language Arts and Reading (K-6), English Learners Language Arts (7-8), Handwriting (K-5) (English and Spanish) and Spelling (1st-6) (English and Spanish) Textbooks and Instructional Materials for Elementary and Middle School
VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
VIII.A. Approval of Donations
VIII.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of February 2019 and March 2019
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 Board Travel for the Months of March 2019 and May 2019
VIII.E. Approval of 2019-2020 District Goals, Vision Statement and Mission Statement
VIII.F. Approval of termination of Financial Advisory Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., and authorization to United ISD Superintendent to send thirty (30) day termination notice letter to Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. to be effective thirty (30) days from the date the United ISD Board of Trustees takes action to terminate said Agreement
VIII.G. Approval to engage Lawrence Financial Consulting LLC, soon to be renamed Tijerina Galvan Lawrence LLC ("TGL"), as United ISD's financial advisor and approval of a five (5) year contract engaging TGL's financial advising services, with an option for two (2) additional two-year terms, and any matters incident thereto
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. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
IX.A.2. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding reduction in force due to program change recommended by Superintendent, employees affected, and matters incident thereto
IX.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
IX.B.1. Conduct Internal Auditor's Annual Evaluation and Discussion of Modification of Employment Contract
IX.B.2. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, regarding Rescission of the Proposed Nonrenewal of Classroom Teacher's Term Contract, and Matters Incident Thereto 
IX.B.3. Consider the Appointment of Principal for United Middle School
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
X.A. Discussion and possible Action regarding approval of Superintendent's recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding a reduction in force due to program change and determination of employment areas affected
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed nonrenewal of term contract employee(s) due to reduction in force based on program change and determination of hearing procedure, including authorization for superintendent to send notice to affected employees, consideration of affected employees for vacant positions, and other matters incident thereto
X.C. Action Regarding Internal Auditor's Annual Evaluation and Modification of Employment Contract
X.D. Action regarding Rescission of the Proposed Nonrenewal of Classroom Teacher's Term Contract
X.E. Appointment of Principal for United Middle School
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 17, 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. 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. CHERISH CENTER - 2019 LAREDO DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE
Subject:
IV.B. FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - GOLDEN STINGERS DANCE TEAM - SIX FLAGS MCDA COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.C. GUTIERREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CHEER TEAM - MCDA CHEER COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.D. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
Subject:
IV.E. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - 2019 UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN
Subject:
IV.F. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
Description:
  • FFA
  • LIFE
  • TAFE
  • BPA
  • SKILLS USA
  • VITA
Subject:
IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL LARRIETTES DANCE TEAM - MA NATIONALS COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
Subject:
IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
Description:
  • HOSA
  • FFA
  • LIFE
  • TAFE
  • SKILLS USA
  • VITA
Subject:
IV.J. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - NCA HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS
Subject:
IV.K. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - COLOR GUARD - MA NATIONAL COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.L. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
Subject:
IV.M. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - 2019 UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN
Subject:
IV.N. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
Description:
  • HOSA
  • FFA
  • TAFE
  • SKILLS USA
  • ROBOTICS
Subject:
IV.O. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
Subject:
IV.P. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
Description:
  • HOSA
  • TAFE
  • SKILLS USA
  • VITA
Subject:
IV.Q. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - DREAM CATCHERS DANCE TEAM - MA NATIONALS COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.R. UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL - MAVERETTES DANCE TEAM - MA NATIONALS COMPETITION
Subject:
IV.S. MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS - 2019 U.I.L. SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS
Description:
  • UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
  • UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY
  • TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT BAND
  • TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
  • TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND
  • CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
  • CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND
  • GONZALEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND
  • RAUL PERALES MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND
  • UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT BAND
  • UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
  • LOS OBISPOS MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT BAND
  • LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
  • WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
  • WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND
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 March 2019
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of Application for Missed Instructional Days (March 4 & 5) for Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Approval of Expedited State Waiver Application for Staff Development in lieu of Instructional Days for 2018-2019 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of Expedited State Waiver Application for Staff Development in lieu of Instructional Days for 2019-2020 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.F. Approval of rescission of Award of the Chromebook Cases to Sequel Data Systems under RFP 002-2019 Computers, Mobile Learning Devices, Carts Printers, Accessories & Finance Solution and award said cases to CDWG
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.G. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.H. Approval of CTE State Innovative Courses for EMT Program
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.I. Adoption of English Language Arts and Reading (K-8), Spanish Language Arts and Reading (K-6), English Learners Language Arts (7-8), Handwriting (K-5) (English and Spanish) and Spelling (1st-6) (English and Spanish) Textbooks and Instructional Materials for Elementary and Middle School
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 February 2019 and March 2019
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 Board Travel for the Months of March 2019 and May 2019
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approval of 2019-2020 District Goals, Vision Statement and Mission Statement
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Approval of termination of Financial Advisory Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., and authorization to United ISD Superintendent to send thirty (30) day termination notice letter to Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. to be effective thirty (30) days from the date the United ISD Board of Trustees takes action to terminate said Agreement
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.G. Approval to engage Lawrence Financial Consulting LLC, soon to be renamed Tijerina Galvan Lawrence LLC ("TGL"), as United ISD's financial advisor and approval of a five (5) year contract engaging TGL's financial advising services, with an option for two (2) additional two-year terms, and any matters incident thereto
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. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
Subject:
IX.A.2. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding reduction in force due to program change recommended by Superintendent, employees affected, and matters incident thereto
Subject:
IX.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
Subject:
IX.B.1. Conduct Internal Auditor's Annual Evaluation and Discussion of Modification of Employment Contract
Subject:
IX.B.2. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, regarding Rescission of the Proposed Nonrenewal of Classroom Teacher's Term Contract, and Matters Incident Thereto 
Subject:
IX.B.3. Consider the Appointment of Principal for United Middle School
Subject:
X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
X.A. Discussion and possible Action regarding approval of Superintendent's recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding a reduction in force due to program change and determination of employment areas affected
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed nonrenewal of term contract employee(s) due to reduction in force based on program change and determination of hearing procedure, including authorization for superintendent to send notice to affected employees, consideration of affected employees for vacant positions, and other matters incident thereto
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Action Regarding Internal Auditor's Annual Evaluation and Modification of Employment Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Action regarding Rescission of the Proposed Nonrenewal of Classroom Teacher's Term Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Appointment of Principal for United Middle School
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

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