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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. United Middle School - All Region Orchestra
V.B. 2021 Top Scholars

*   Lyndon B. Johnson High School
*   United South High School
*   John B. Alexander High School
*   United High School
 
V.C. Lyndon B. Johnson High School Band - 2021 1st Division-UIL Contest and 2021 Area Qualifier
V.D. John B. Alexander High School - UIL State Marching Contest Qualifier
V.E. John B. Alexander High School - All-Region Orchestra 
V.F. John B. Alexander High School - Choir
V.G. United High School Band - 2021 1st Division-UIL Marching Contest, 2021 Area Qualifier and Area Finalist
V.H. United High School Choir - All Region Choir
V.I. United High School Orchestra - All-Region Orchestra
V.J. United South High School - Choir
V.K. United South High School Band - 2021 1st Division-UIL Marching Contest and 2021 Area Qualifiers
V.L. United South High School Varsity Football Team - District Champions
VI. Consent Agenda Items
VI.A. Approval of Missed Instructional Day for Antonio Gonzalez Middle for September 13, 2021
VI.B. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
VI.C. Approval of CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) as the Method of Procurement for Various Bond Projects
VI.D. Approval of CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) as the Method of Procurement for the Construction of a New Food Production Center for United ISD
VI.E. Approval of Cooperative Program Contract Related Fees Report for the 2019-2021 Fiscal Years 
VI.F. Approval of Award of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Design and Construction of Replacement School for Clark Elementary
VI.G. Approval of CSP 063-2021 Installation of Synthetic Turf Fields at UISD High School Football Fields
VI.H. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
VI.I. Approval of Second and Final Reading of LOCAL Policies in Update 118
VII. Items for Individual Consideration
VII.A. Approval of Donations
VII.B. Discussion Regarding a Plan of Finance and Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2022; Entering into a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Delegating to certain District Administrative Staff and Officials the Authority to Approve all Final Terms of the Notes; and Other Matters Related Thereto
VII.C. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures
VII.D. Approval of Update Tabulation for RFP 042-2021 Milk & Juice that includes adjusted costs due to third party extraordinary changes and inflationary costs. This RFP was approved on September 15, 2021 at the Regular Board Meeting
VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Adjust the Perfect Attendance Exception Program for District Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors and Specific Food Services Personnel
VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Retain and Enter Into a Legal Service Contract with General Legal Council
VII.G. Approval of Addressing Public Comments not be limited to Current Agenda Items
VII.H. Approval of Request of Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Campuses and Departments
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
VIII.A.1. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
VIII.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting
VIII.B.1. Legal Consultation and consideration of possible action with respect to final negotiations of and execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement regarding the acquisition of a tract of land of approximately 10.77 acres out of a 53.40-acre tract of land, which itself is out of a tract of land, described in the deed recorded in Volume 1089, Pages 586-587, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas. The tract is situated in Porcion 28, E. Martinez, Abstract 241, Webb County, Texas, such property being in the vicinity of the intersection of Saunders Blvd. and Loop 20 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.  The acquisition of said acres will be from L91 BC Properties, LLC.
VIII.B.2. Legal consultation and consideration pertaining to the possible execution of a purchase and sale agreement regarding the possible acquisition of one of the following described properties:
  • an approximately 12 acre tract of land north of Hook'em Horns Blvd., Survey 2155, Gus Duran, Original Grantee, Abstract 3282 and out Track "K-1" conveyed to Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd. as described and recorded in Volume 540, Pages 632-634, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas.  Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
  • an approximately 12 acre tract east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of East Del Mar Blvd. and west of the intersection of Dream Big Rd. and San Ignacio Rd. Such property is owned by Kilam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
  • an approximately 12 acre tract on the north side of Clark Blvd., east of Chacon Creek and west of Bob Bulock Loop and west of the Walmart Supercenter. Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
  • an approximately 11.8 acre tract at the intersection of Cheyenne Dr. and Dorel Dr. North of Highway 359 and west of Bob Bullock Loop.  Such property is owned by ORV Moreno Land Development, LLC.
VIII.B.3. Legal consultation and report on a schematic from AEC Engineering, LLC regarding access through a portion of Santa Monica St. to property adjacent to the Student Activity Center with such adjoining property being south of Santa Claudia St. on UISD property and east of Santa Monica St. on UISD property
VIII.C. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters: Closed Meeting
VIII.C.1. Discussion and Legal Consultation Regarding Adopting One-Time Employee Retention Payment for Eligible Part-Time District Employees Through the 2021-2022 School Year 
IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
IX.A. Possible action with respect to the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement regarding the acquisition of a tract of land of approximately 10.77 acres out of a 53.40-acre tract of land, which itself is out of a tract of land, described in the deed recorded in Volume 1089, Pages 586-587, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas. The tract is situated in Porcion 28, E. Martinez, Abstract 241, Webb County, Texas, such property being in the vicinity of the intersection of Saunders Blvd. and Loop 20 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.  The purchase of said acres will be from L91 BC Properties, LLC
IX.B. Possible action with respect to the possible execution of a purchase and sale agreement regarding the possible acquisition of one of the following described properties:
  • an approximately 12 acre tract of land north of Hook'em Horns Blvd., Survey 2155, Gus Duran, Original Grantee, Abstract 3282 and out Track "K-1" conveyed to Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd. as described and recorded in Volume 540, Pages 632-634, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas.  Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.                   
  • an approximately 12 acre tract east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of East Del Mar Blvd. and west of the intersection of Dream Big Rd. and San Ignacio Rd. Such property is owned by Kilam Ranch Properties, Ltd.             
  • an approximately 12 acre tract on the north side of Clark Blvd., east of Chacon Creek and west of Bob Bullock Loop and west of the Walmart Supercenter. Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.           
  • an approximately 11.8 acre tract at the intersection of Cheyenne Dr. and Dorel Dr. North of Highway 359 and west of Bob Bullock Loop.  Such property is owned by ORV Moreno Land Development, LLC.
IX.C. Possible action with respect to schematic from AEC Engineering, LLC facilitating access through a portion of Santa Monica St. pertaining to the real property adjoining the UISD Student Activity with such properties being south of Santa Claudia St. on UISD property and east of Santa Monica St. on UISD property.
IX.D. Approval of Resolution Adopting One-Time Employee Retention Payment For All Currently Active Part-Time District Employees Through the 2021-2022 School Year
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 16, 2021 at 6:10 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. United Middle School - All Region Orchestra
Subject:
V.B. 2021 Top Scholars

*   Lyndon B. Johnson High School
*   United South High School
*   John B. Alexander High School
*   United High School
 
Subject:
V.C. Lyndon B. Johnson High School Band - 2021 1st Division-UIL Contest and 2021 Area Qualifier
Subject:
V.D. John B. Alexander High School - UIL State Marching Contest Qualifier
Subject:
V.E. John B. Alexander High School - All-Region Orchestra 
Subject:
V.F. John B. Alexander High School - Choir
Subject:
V.G. United High School Band - 2021 1st Division-UIL Marching Contest, 2021 Area Qualifier and Area Finalist
Subject:
V.H. United High School Choir - All Region Choir
Subject:
V.I. United High School Orchestra - All-Region Orchestra
Subject:
V.J. United South High School - Choir
Subject:
V.K. United South High School Band - 2021 1st Division-UIL Marching Contest and 2021 Area Qualifiers
Subject:
V.L. United South High School Varsity Football Team - District Champions
Subject:
VI. Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
VI.A. Approval of Missed Instructional Day for Antonio Gonzalez Middle for September 13, 2021
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Approval of CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) as the Method of Procurement for Various Bond Projects
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.D. Approval of CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposals) as the Method of Procurement for the Construction of a New Food Production Center for United ISD
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.E. Approval of Cooperative Program Contract Related Fees Report for the 2019-2021 Fiscal Years 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.F. Approval of Award of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Design and Construction of Replacement School for Clark Elementary
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.G. Approval of CSP 063-2021 Installation of Synthetic Turf Fields at UISD High School Football Fields
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.H. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.I. Approval of Second and Final Reading of LOCAL Policies in Update 118
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion Regarding a Plan of Finance and Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2022; Entering into a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Delegating to certain District Administrative Staff and Officials the Authority to Approve all Final Terms of the Notes; and Other Matters Related Thereto
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Approval of Update Tabulation for RFP 042-2021 Milk & Juice that includes adjusted costs due to third party extraordinary changes and inflationary costs. This RFP was approved on September 15, 2021 at the Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Adjust the Perfect Attendance Exception Program for District Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors and Specific Food Services Personnel
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Retain and Enter Into a Legal Service Contract with General Legal Council
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.G. Approval of Addressing Public Comments not be limited to Current Agenda Items
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.H. Approval of Request of Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Campuses and Departments
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
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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. Legal Consultation and consideration of possible action with respect to final negotiations of and execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement regarding the acquisition of a tract of land of approximately 10.77 acres out of a 53.40-acre tract of land, which itself is out of a tract of land, described in the deed recorded in Volume 1089, Pages 586-587, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas. The tract is situated in Porcion 28, E. Martinez, Abstract 241, Webb County, Texas, such property being in the vicinity of the intersection of Saunders Blvd. and Loop 20 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.  The acquisition of said acres will be from L91 BC Properties, LLC.
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Legal consultation and consideration pertaining to the possible execution of a purchase and sale agreement regarding the possible acquisition of one of the following described properties:
  • an approximately 12 acre tract of land north of Hook'em Horns Blvd., Survey 2155, Gus Duran, Original Grantee, Abstract 3282 and out Track "K-1" conveyed to Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd. as described and recorded in Volume 540, Pages 632-634, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas.  Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
  • an approximately 12 acre tract east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of East Del Mar Blvd. and west of the intersection of Dream Big Rd. and San Ignacio Rd. Such property is owned by Kilam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
  • an approximately 12 acre tract on the north side of Clark Blvd., east of Chacon Creek and west of Bob Bulock Loop and west of the Walmart Supercenter. Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
  • an approximately 11.8 acre tract at the intersection of Cheyenne Dr. and Dorel Dr. North of Highway 359 and west of Bob Bullock Loop.  Such property is owned by ORV Moreno Land Development, LLC.
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Legal consultation and report on a schematic from AEC Engineering, LLC regarding access through a portion of Santa Monica St. to property adjacent to the Student Activity Center with such adjoining property being south of Santa Claudia St. on UISD property and east of Santa Monica St. on UISD property
Subject:
VIII.C. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters: Closed Meeting
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Discussion and Legal Consultation Regarding Adopting One-Time Employee Retention Payment for Eligible Part-Time District Employees Through the 2021-2022 School Year 
Subject:
IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
IX.A. Possible action with respect to the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement regarding the acquisition of a tract of land of approximately 10.77 acres out of a 53.40-acre tract of land, which itself is out of a tract of land, described in the deed recorded in Volume 1089, Pages 586-587, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas. The tract is situated in Porcion 28, E. Martinez, Abstract 241, Webb County, Texas, such property being in the vicinity of the intersection of Saunders Blvd. and Loop 20 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.  The purchase of said acres will be from L91 BC Properties, LLC
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Possible action with respect to the possible execution of a purchase and sale agreement regarding the possible acquisition of one of the following described properties:
  • an approximately 12 acre tract of land north of Hook'em Horns Blvd., Survey 2155, Gus Duran, Original Grantee, Abstract 3282 and out Track "K-1" conveyed to Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd. as described and recorded in Volume 540, Pages 632-634, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas.  Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.                   
  • an approximately 12 acre tract east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of East Del Mar Blvd. and west of the intersection of Dream Big Rd. and San Ignacio Rd. Such property is owned by Kilam Ranch Properties, Ltd.             
  • an approximately 12 acre tract on the north side of Clark Blvd., east of Chacon Creek and west of Bob Bullock Loop and west of the Walmart Supercenter. Such property is owned by Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.           
  • an approximately 11.8 acre tract at the intersection of Cheyenne Dr. and Dorel Dr. North of Highway 359 and west of Bob Bullock Loop.  Such property is owned by ORV Moreno Land Development, LLC.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Possible action with respect to schematic from AEC Engineering, LLC facilitating access through a portion of Santa Monica St. pertaining to the real property adjoining the UISD Student Activity with such properties being south of Santa Claudia St. on UISD property and east of Santa Monica St. on UISD property.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approval of Resolution Adopting One-Time Employee Retention Payment For All Currently Active Part-Time District Employees Through the 2021-2022 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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