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Meeting Agenda
I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order
II. 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
III. Pledge of Allegiance
III.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
IV. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes.  Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, except that non-English speakers requiring a translator are limited to six minutes. The presiding Board officer may modify or waive these time limits as appropriate. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against 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 Board officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding individual District employees, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in Board Policy BED (Local). Pursuant to section 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.
V. Recognitions
V.A. Graduation Ceremonies
  • United High School
  • United South High School
  • Alexander High School
  • Lyndon B. Johnson High School
VI. Items for Information Only
VI.A. Finance Division Monthly Financial Report
VI.B. Budget 2022 Update 
VI.C. Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan
VI.D. 2020-2021 TEA Cyclical Monitoring Report for Special Education
VI.E. Distribution of Ballots to Each Trustee to Cast Their Vote for Individuals to Serve on the Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors 
VII. Items for Individual Consideration
VII.A. Approval of Budget Amendment
VII.B. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
VII.C. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the Month of February 2021
VII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VII.E. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2021-2022 School / Work Year
VII.F. Approval of 2021-2022 District Goals
VII.G. Approval of 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
VII.H. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for United Middle, Clark Middle and Gonzalez Middle Schools Effective 2021-2022 School Year, Option 1 or Option 2
VII.I. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution Requesting Federal Stimulus Funding for Texas Schools Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
VII.J. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of December 2020 and January 2021
VII.K. Approval of Donations
VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
VIII.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
VIII.A.1. Superintendent Duties and Responsibilities 
VIII.A.2. Discussion / Action Regarding the Appointment of Borchers Elementary School Principal
VIII.A.3. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Use of Unspent General Obligation Bond Proceeds Pursuant to Section 45.1105 of the Texas Education Code
VIII.A.4. Discussion Regarding Employment Grievances and Matters Related Thereto
VIII.A.5. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Board Policy BE (LOCAL) and Matters Related Thereto
VIII.A.6. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Board Policy DEA (LOCAL) and Matters Related Thereto
VIII.A.7. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding United ISD Food Production Center and Possible Condemnation by TxDot and Matters Related Thereto
VIII.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting
VIII.B.1. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Webb County School Lands 
VIII.B.2. Status of negotiation regarding the acquisition of a Mandel Family Interest tract described as an approximately 62 acre tract of land and an approximately 20.17 acre tract of land out of a 638.7019 acre tract of land originally out of a Mandel Tract being a 1,486.2 acre tract, situated in Porcion 6, Blas Maria Diaz, Abstract 38, Webb County, Texas as well as the consideration of all associated costs to develop the property
VIII.B.3. Discussion of the boundary revision map pertaining to UISD and LISD interlocal agreement regarding a boundary change
VIII.B.4. Report and request by UISD to City of Laredo Utilities Director to remove and relocate the storage tank discharge line running from Lot 1, Block 2 and discharging into Lot 1A, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Middle School and causing damage to UISD property located on Lot 1A, Block 1
VIII.B.5. Report on request from AEC Engineering, LLC for the consideration of an access easement from State Hwy 359 through Santa Monica Dr. as well as Santa Claudia Lane to facilitate access to the real property adjacent to the UISD Student Activity Center
VIII.B.6. Report Regarding a Possible Purchase for Approximately 12 Acres, North from the United 9th Grade Campus on 2811 Hook Em Horns Blvd. from Killam Ranch Properties I, L.C., or its affiliated Entity, for $14,000 per Acre Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated April 18, 2007 
IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
IX.A. Action Regarding the Appointment of Borchers Elementary School Principal
IX.B. Possible Action Regarding Final Reading of Board Policy BE (LOCAL) Board Meetings
IX.C. Possible Action Regarding Final Reading of Board Policy DEA (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Plan 
IX.D. Discussion / Action to Approve Resolution Regarding Webb County School Lands Hunting / Grazing Leases
IX.E. Possible action regarding the negotiation pertaining to a Mandel Family Interest tract described as an approximately 62 acre tract of land and an approximately 20.7 acre tract of land out of a 638.7019 acre tract of land Originally out of the Mandel Tract being a 1,486.2 acre tract, situated in Porcion 6, Blas Maria Diaz, Abstract 38, Webb County, Texas
IX.F. Possible action regarding discussion of the boundary revision map pertaining to UISD and LISD interlocal agreement regarding a boundary change
IX.G. Possible action regarding UISD request to City of Laredo Utilities Director to remove and relocate the storage tank discharge line from Lot 1, Block 2 and discharging into Lot 1A, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Middle School and causing damage to UISD property being Lot 1A, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Middle School
IX.H. Possible action on request from AEC Engineering, LLC for the consideration of an access easement from State Hwy 359 through Santa Monica Dr. as well as Santa Claudia Lane to facilitate access to the real property adjacent to the UISD Student Activity Center
IX.I. Possible Action Regarding a Possible Purchase for Approximately 12 Acres, North form the United 9th Grade Campus on 2811 Hook Em Horns Blvd. from Killam Ranch Properties I, L.C., or its affiliated Entity, for $14,000 per Acre Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated April 18, 2007
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order
Subject:
II. 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:
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
III.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
Subject:
IV. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes.  Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, except that non-English speakers requiring a translator are limited to six minutes. The presiding Board officer may modify or waive these time limits as appropriate. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against 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 Board officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding individual District employees, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in Board Policy BED (Local). Pursuant to section 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:
V. Recognitions
Subject:
V.A. Graduation Ceremonies
  • United High School
  • United South High School
  • Alexander High School
  • Lyndon B. Johnson High School
Subject:
VI. Items for Information Only
Subject:
VI.A. Finance Division Monthly Financial Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Budget 2022 Update 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.D. 2020-2021 TEA Cyclical Monitoring Report for Special Education
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.E. Distribution of Ballots to Each Trustee to Cast Their Vote for Individuals to Serve on the Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Budget Amendment
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the Month of February 2021
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2021-2022 School / Work Year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.F. Approval of 2021-2022 District Goals
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.G. Approval of 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.H. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for United Middle, Clark Middle and Gonzalez Middle Schools Effective 2021-2022 School Year, Option 1 or Option 2
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.I. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution Requesting Federal Stimulus Funding for Texas Schools Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.J. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of December 2020 and January 2021
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.K. Approval of Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
Subject:
VIII.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Superintendent Duties and Responsibilities 
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Discussion / Action Regarding the Appointment of Borchers Elementary School Principal
Subject:
VIII.A.3. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Use of Unspent General Obligation Bond Proceeds Pursuant to Section 45.1105 of the Texas Education Code
Subject:
VIII.A.4. Discussion Regarding Employment Grievances and Matters Related Thereto
Subject:
VIII.A.5. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Board Policy BE (LOCAL) and Matters Related Thereto
Subject:
VIII.A.6. Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Board Policy DEA (LOCAL) and Matters Related Thereto
Subject:
VIII.A.7. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding United ISD Food Production Center and Possible Condemnation by TxDot and Matters Related Thereto
Subject:
VIII.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Webb County School Lands 
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Status of negotiation regarding the acquisition of a Mandel Family Interest tract described as an approximately 62 acre tract of land and an approximately 20.17 acre tract of land out of a 638.7019 acre tract of land originally out of a Mandel Tract being a 1,486.2 acre tract, situated in Porcion 6, Blas Maria Diaz, Abstract 38, Webb County, Texas as well as the consideration of all associated costs to develop the property
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Discussion of the boundary revision map pertaining to UISD and LISD interlocal agreement regarding a boundary change
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Report and request by UISD to City of Laredo Utilities Director to remove and relocate the storage tank discharge line running from Lot 1, Block 2 and discharging into Lot 1A, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Middle School and causing damage to UISD property located on Lot 1A, Block 1
Subject:
VIII.B.5. Report on request from AEC Engineering, LLC for the consideration of an access easement from State Hwy 359 through Santa Monica Dr. as well as Santa Claudia Lane to facilitate access to the real property adjacent to the UISD Student Activity Center
Subject:
VIII.B.6. Report Regarding a Possible Purchase for Approximately 12 Acres, North from the United 9th Grade Campus on 2811 Hook Em Horns Blvd. from Killam Ranch Properties I, L.C., or its affiliated Entity, for $14,000 per Acre Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated April 18, 2007 
Subject:
IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
IX.A. Action Regarding the Appointment of Borchers Elementary School Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Possible Action Regarding Final Reading of Board Policy BE (LOCAL) Board Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Possible Action Regarding Final Reading of Board Policy DEA (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Plan 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion / Action to Approve Resolution Regarding Webb County School Lands Hunting / Grazing Leases
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Possible action regarding the negotiation pertaining to a Mandel Family Interest tract described as an approximately 62 acre tract of land and an approximately 20.7 acre tract of land out of a 638.7019 acre tract of land Originally out of the Mandel Tract being a 1,486.2 acre tract, situated in Porcion 6, Blas Maria Diaz, Abstract 38, Webb County, Texas
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Possible action regarding discussion of the boundary revision map pertaining to UISD and LISD interlocal agreement regarding a boundary change
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Possible action regarding UISD request to City of Laredo Utilities Director to remove and relocate the storage tank discharge line from Lot 1, Block 2 and discharging into Lot 1A, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Middle School and causing damage to UISD property being Lot 1A, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Middle School
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.H. Possible action on request from AEC Engineering, LLC for the consideration of an access easement from State Hwy 359 through Santa Monica Dr. as well as Santa Claudia Lane to facilitate access to the real property adjacent to the UISD Student Activity Center
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.I. Possible Action Regarding a Possible Purchase for Approximately 12 Acres, North form the United 9th Grade Campus on 2811 Hook Em Horns Blvd. from Killam Ranch Properties I, L.C., or its affiliated Entity, for $14,000 per Acre Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated April 18, 2007
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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