PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to hire Dr. Abelardo Saavedra as Superintendent and approve the contract between Abelardo Saavedra and the South San Antonio ISD.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to Board Policy DC (Local).

RECOGNITION

1. Recognition of the following donations to the South San Antonio ISD JROTC Military Ball:

1.A. South San Board President Helen Madla donation in the amount of $300.00

1.B. Congressman Joaquin Castro donation in the amount of $500.00

1.C. Texas State Representative Philip Cortez donation in the amount of $250.00

1.D. City Councilman Rey Saldana donation in the amount of $100.00

1.E. Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez donation in the amount of $

1.F. Texas Board of Education Representative Marisa B. Perez donation in the amount of $150.00

1.G. Honorable Judge Walden E. Shelton Jr. donation in the amount of $100.00

1.H. Honorable Judge Michael Lahood and Norma Lahood donation in the amount of $250.00

1.I. Ismael Garcia donation in the amount of $200.00

1.J. Judge Renee F. McElhaney donation in the amount of $250.00

1.K. Virgil Yanta and the Yanta Law Firm donation in the amount of $250.00

1.L. Attorney at Law Barbara E. Scharf-Zeldes donation in the amount of $100.00

1.M. Gabe Quintanilla Attorney at Law donation in the amount of $25.00

1.N. Matthew Davis Hall donation in the amount of $100.00

1.O. Wal-Mart donation in the amount of $1,200.00

1.P. H.E.B. donation of 30 bottles of sparkling grape juice and 3 dozen roses

2. Recognition of Mrs. Lydia-Torres Tucker for being named Texas Librarian of the Year 2013 by the Texas Library Journal.

3. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $500 from Mullen Pension & Benefit Group to Dwight Middle School Ms. Chapa.

4. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Wal-Mart for South San Antonio High School Football Program.

5. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $400 from San Antonio Water System (SAWS) to Dwight Middle School 7th Grade Trip.

6. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $2,753.80 from San Antonio Water System (SAWS) to Dwight Middle School 6th Grade trip to Natural Bridge Caverns.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

1. District Update

2. Superintendent's 100 day plan

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2012-2013 District Annual Financial Report submitted by Alonzo, Bacarisse, Irvine, & Palmer (A.B.I.P).

2. Discussion and possible action to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between South San Antonio ISD and ABIP, Alonzo, Bacarisse, Irvine and Palmer.

3. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution to forgive a district work day due to bad weather.

CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Discussion regarding professional resignations, retirements and employment of new personnel. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

2. Discussion regarding auxiliary resignations, retirements and employment of new personnel. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

3. Discussion regarding terminations, promotions, reclassifications, assignments and reassignments of district personnel as recommended by the Superintendent. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

4. Discussion regarding reorganization of the personnel structure of the District. (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 551.074)

5. Discussion and consultation with legal counsel regarding status of E-Rate investigation. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071

The Board will return to open session and take appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.  No Action will be taken in closed session.  Further, Board Members are reminded that all items discussed in closed session must remain confidential so as to avoid liability to the district.

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to accept donations for the JROTC Military Ball and authorize the Superintendent to accept donations for the Military Ball that are received through April 12, 2014.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve the expansion of South San Antonio ISD Head Start program by allowing 3-year-old children, and those children who have turned four after September 1, 2013, to enroll in South San Head Start.  

3. Discussion and possible action to accept the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) awarded E-Rate funding for 2011 and 2014.

4. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2014-2015 Calendar for South San Independent School District.

5. Discussion and possible action to approve minutes for Regular and Special Called Board Meetings.

5.A. February 19, 2014 Regular Called Minutes

5.B. February 24, 2014 Special Called Minutes

WRITTEN REPORTS

1. Presentation by Administration regarding the Requirements of House Bill 5 (HB5) and the South San Independent School District Timeline.

2. Presentation by Administration regarding South San Antonio ISD Child Nutrition monthly report.

3. Presentation by Administration regarding South San Antonio ISD Police Department monthly report.

4. Presentation by Administration regarding South San Antonio ISD Maintenance monthly report.

ADJOURNMENT