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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.
III.B. Recognitions
III.B.1. JOHN B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL
* National Merit & Hispanic Scholars 
* Region 14 UIL Band Sweepstakes 
* 2022 MA Nationals Dance Team Competition
III.B.2. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
* National Hispanic Scholars
* Region 14 UIL Band Sweepstakes
* 2022 Grand Natioanl Wineer's Dance Team
III.B.3. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL
* National Merit & Hispanic Scholars
* Region 14 UIL Band Sweepstakes
* 2022 Grand National Dance Champion Team
III.B.4. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
* National Hispanic Scholars
* Grand National Dance Team
* Grand National Champion Guard
III.B.5. MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND VARSITY / NON-VARSITY

* LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA
* CLARK MIDDLE
* SALVADOR GARCIA 
* ANTONIO GONZALEZ
* ELIAS HERRERA 
* LOS OBISPOS
* RAUL PERALES
* TRAUTMANN
* UNITED 
* UNITED SOUTH 
* WASHINGTON
 
III.B.6. MIDDLE SCHOOL MA NATIONALS COMPETITION

* ELIAS HERRERA 
IV. Public Comments:
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 about an item that is not listed on this agenda, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information.
V. Consent Agenda Items
V.A. Approval of monthly disbursements
V.B. Approval of budget amendments
V.C. Approval of awarding bids, proposals and qualifications 
V.D. Approval of first and final reading of Board Policy CW (LOCAL)
V.E. Approval of boundary changes for the following elementary schools: Colonel Santos Benavides, Roberto J. Santos, and Borchers effective the 2022-2023 school year
V.F. Approval of boundary changes for the following middle schools: United Middle and Trautmann Middle effective the 2022-2023 school year
V.G. Approval of updates to TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement
VI. Items for Individual Consideration
VI.A. Approval of Donations
VI.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the following months: August, September, October, November and December 2021 & January 2022
VI.C. First and final reading of FNCA (LOCAL) Student Conduct Dress Code
VI.D. Approval of Board Travel for the H.E.B. Awards Ceremony in Austin, Texas on April 30th and the ROSBA Conference at South Padre Island on May 20-21, 2022
VI.E. Approval of requests from Board Members in re: use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for various campuses and departments
VI.F. Discussion regarding naming of UISD Aquatic Center and matters incident thereto, including possible action
VI.G. Discussion and possible action regarding legal services contract with J. Cruz and Associates, LLC 
VI.H. Public Hearing on Application of Siete Wind, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code
VI.I. Public Hearing on Application of Pradera Solar, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code
VI.J. Public Hearing on intention of United Independent School District to consider designating and establishing the boundaries of the Hecate Energy Outpost Solar Reinvestment Zone
VII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
VII.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
VII.A.1. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
VII.A.2. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding amendment to Mini-Billboard Marketing Agreement between Impacto Media, Inc. and United Independent School District, and matters incident thereto
VII.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
VII.B.1. Discussion regarding Internal Auditor's Annual Evaluation and modification of employment contract
VII.B.2. Discussion regarding modification to Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument and matters incident thereto
VII.C. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
VII.C.1. Deliberation regarding Economic Development to discuss commercial and financial information received from renewable energy project developers related to the construction of renewable energy project(s) and possible offer of financial incentives related to the applications for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property under the Texas Economic Development Act, Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code of Pradera Solar, LLC Siete Wind, LLC and Hecate Energy Outpost Solar LLC
VII.D. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
TGC 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
VII.D.1. Legal consultation and report on pre-closing matters pertaining to the purchase and sale agreement regarding 10.16 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 Development, Ltd. 
VIII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
VIII.A. Action to authorize legal counsel and Superintendent to negotiate amendment to Mini-Billboard Marketing Agreement between Impacto Media, Inc. and United Independent School District
VIII.B. Action regarding Internal Auditor's annual evaluation and modification of employment contract
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action to modify Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution adopting Findings of Fact and approving the Application of Siete Wind, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, and other action incident thereto
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action on an Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operation Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, with Siete Wind, LLC 
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution adopting Findings of Fact and approving the Application of Pradera Solar, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, and other action incident thereto
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on an Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operation Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, with Pradera Solar
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution designating the Hecate Energy Outpost Solar Reinvestment Zone, establishing the boundaries thereof and providing for an effective date, pursuant to Chapters 312 and 313 of the Texas Tax Code
VIII.I. Possible action with respect to the continuation of the pre-closing matters regarding the purchase and sale agreement regarding the 10.16-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 owned by Killam Development, Ltd.
IX. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 20, 2022 at 6:00 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:
III.B. Recognitions
Subject:
III.B.1. JOHN B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL
* National Merit & Hispanic Scholars 
* Region 14 UIL Band Sweepstakes 
* 2022 MA Nationals Dance Team Competition
Subject:
III.B.2. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
* National Hispanic Scholars
* Region 14 UIL Band Sweepstakes
* 2022 Grand Natioanl Wineer's Dance Team
Subject:
III.B.3. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL
* National Merit & Hispanic Scholars
* Region 14 UIL Band Sweepstakes
* 2022 Grand National Dance Champion Team
Subject:
III.B.4. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
* National Hispanic Scholars
* Grand National Dance Team
* Grand National Champion Guard
Subject:
III.B.5. MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND VARSITY / NON-VARSITY

* LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA
* CLARK MIDDLE
* SALVADOR GARCIA 
* ANTONIO GONZALEZ
* ELIAS HERRERA 
* LOS OBISPOS
* RAUL PERALES
* TRAUTMANN
* UNITED 
* UNITED SOUTH 
* WASHINGTON
 
Subject:
III.B.6. MIDDLE SCHOOL MA NATIONALS COMPETITION

* ELIAS HERRERA 
Subject:
IV. Public Comments:
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 about an item that is not listed on this agenda, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information.
Subject:
V. Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
V.A. Approval of monthly disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B. Approval of budget amendments
Attachments:
Subject:
V.C. Approval of awarding bids, proposals and qualifications 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.D. Approval of first and final reading of Board Policy CW (LOCAL)
Attachments:
Subject:
V.E. Approval of boundary changes for the following elementary schools: Colonel Santos Benavides, Roberto J. Santos, and Borchers effective the 2022-2023 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
V.F. Approval of boundary changes for the following middle schools: United Middle and Trautmann Middle effective the 2022-2023 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
V.G. Approval of updates to TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Items for Individual Consideration
Subject:
VI.A. Approval of Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the following months: August, September, October, November and December 2021 & January 2022
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. First and final reading of FNCA (LOCAL) Student Conduct Dress Code
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.D. Approval of Board Travel for the H.E.B. Awards Ceremony in Austin, Texas on April 30th and the ROSBA Conference at South Padre Island on May 20-21, 2022
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.E. Approval of requests from Board Members in re: use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for various campuses and departments
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.F. Discussion regarding naming of UISD Aquatic Center and matters incident thereto, including possible action
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.G. Discussion and possible action regarding legal services contract with J. Cruz and Associates, LLC 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.H. Public Hearing on Application of Siete Wind, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.I. Public Hearing on Application of Pradera Solar, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.J. Public Hearing on intention of United Independent School District to consider designating and establishing the boundaries of the Hecate Energy Outpost Solar Reinvestment Zone
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
Subject:
VII.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
Subject:
VII.A.1. Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
Subject:
VII.A.2. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding amendment to Mini-Billboard Marketing Agreement between Impacto Media, Inc. and United Independent School District, and matters incident thereto
Subject:
VII.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting
Subject:
VII.B.1. Discussion regarding Internal Auditor's Annual Evaluation and modification of employment contract
Subject:
VII.B.2. Discussion regarding modification to Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument and matters incident thereto
Subject:
VII.C. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
Subject:
VII.C.1. Deliberation regarding Economic Development to discuss commercial and financial information received from renewable energy project developers related to the construction of renewable energy project(s) and possible offer of financial incentives related to the applications for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property under the Texas Economic Development Act, Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code of Pradera Solar, LLC Siete Wind, LLC and Hecate Energy Outpost Solar LLC
Subject:
VII.D. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
TGC 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Subject:
VII.D.1. Legal consultation and report on pre-closing matters pertaining to the purchase and sale agreement regarding 10.16 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 Development, Ltd. 
Subject:
VIII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
VIII.A. Action to authorize legal counsel and Superintendent to negotiate amendment to Mini-Billboard Marketing Agreement between Impacto Media, Inc. and United Independent School District
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Action regarding Internal Auditor's annual evaluation and modification of employment contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action to modify Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution adopting Findings of Fact and approving the Application of Siete Wind, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, and other action incident thereto
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action on an Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operation Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, with Siete Wind, LLC 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution adopting Findings of Fact and approving the Application of Pradera Solar, LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, and other action incident thereto
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on an Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operation Taxes, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code, with Pradera Solar
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution designating the Hecate Energy Outpost Solar Reinvestment Zone, establishing the boundaries thereof and providing for an effective date, pursuant to Chapters 312 and 313 of the Texas Tax Code
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.I. Possible action with respect to the continuation of the pre-closing matters regarding the purchase and sale agreement regarding the 10.16-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 owned by Killam Development, Ltd.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Adjournment

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