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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Pledge to the U. S. Flag - Alexandra Salinas, R. Cantu Junior High School
Pledge to Texas Flag - Michael Garza, K. White Junior High School
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Schools  Attaining Ratings of Meets Adequate Yearly Progress - Castro Elementary School, Midkiff Elementary School, Mims Elementary School, and Veterans Memorial High School
III.2. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned AP Scholar Awards
III.3. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned National Hispanic Recognition from the College Board
III.4. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned Commended Student Honors from the National Merit Scholarship Program
IV. Comments from the Public
V. Presentations to the Board
V.1. Presentation by Hellas Construction, Inc. on Artificial Turf
V.2. Workers' Compensation Solutions Presentation by Edwards Risk Management, Inc - October 2012
V.3. Region One Presentation of Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)
V.4. Presentation on Business Case Analysis Results from DMI Entegral Solutions
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
VI.1. Consider Resolution in Support of the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Bond Referendum for Countywide Drainage Improvements
VI.2. Discussion and Approval to Commit Campus Excess Balances from Campus Allocated Budget for Campus Special Projects
VI.3. Discussion and Approval of Business Case Analysis Results from DMI Entegral Solutions for Cantu Elementary, Central Office and three (3) other Campuses
VI.4. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #3 for the Installation of a Cooling Tower Basin Equalizer Line for the Veteran's Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project
VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Veterans Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project
VI.6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Waitz Elementary Kitchen Renovation Project
VI.7. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Roofing Projects at Bryan, Cantu, Salinas, Waitz Elementary Schools, Roosevelt and K. White Junior High School
VI.8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Overlay Project
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to seek Proposals/Bids for the Veterans Memorial High School Field House Project
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #3 for the Time Extension due to Delays from the  Manufacturer of the Boiler for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #4 for Two (2) New Condensate Pumps for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project
VI.12. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
VI.12.a. Executive Director for Elementary Education
VI.12.b. Coordinator for Parental Involvement Services
VI.12.c. Special Education Counselor
VI.12.d. Bilingual Strategist
VI.12.e. ESL Strategist
VI.13. Consider District and Campus Standards of Dress
VI.14. Consider Superintendent's Evaluation Performance and Expectations
VII. Items to Consider: The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA. Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.
VII.1. Approval of Additional 2012-2013 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser
VII.2. Approval of Statement of Impact Amendment from South Texas Educational Technologies, Inc.
VII.3. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VII.4. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of August 2012
VII.5. Approval of Budget Amendments
VII.6. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
VII.6.a. School City License Renewal for 2012-2013
VII.6.b. Destinos Curso 3 Supplemental Academic Intervention Software
VII.7. Approval of Bids and Proposals
VII.7.a. BD    16010-13    School and Office Supplies - Warehouse Stock
VII.7.b. BD    15000-13    Custodial Supplies
VII.8. Approval of Minutes
VII.8.a. September 12, 2012
VIII. Executive Session
VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Gov’t Code §551.071)
VIII.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Gov’t Code §551.074)
VIII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Gov’t Code Section 551.072)
IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
X. Board Information Items
X.1. 2010-2011 Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)
X.2. Fourth Quarterly Investment Report
X.3. Annual Investment Report
X.4. Cash Disbursements the Month of August 2012
X.5. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
XI. Important Dates to Remember
XI.1. November 7, 2012    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings  Times to be Announced
XI.2. November 14, 2012    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting












XII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Pledge to the U. S. Flag - Alexandra Salinas, R. Cantu Junior High School
Pledge to Texas Flag - Michael Garza, K. White Junior High School
Subject:
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Schools  Attaining Ratings of Meets Adequate Yearly Progress - Castro Elementary School, Midkiff Elementary School, Mims Elementary School, and Veterans Memorial High School
Subject:
III.2. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned AP Scholar Awards
Subject:
III.3. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned National Hispanic Recognition from the College Board
Subject:
III.4. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Students Who have Earned Commended Student Honors from the National Merit Scholarship Program
Subject:
IV. Comments from the Public
Subject:
V. Presentations to the Board
Subject:
V.1. Presentation by Hellas Construction, Inc. on Artificial Turf
Subject:
V.2. Workers' Compensation Solutions Presentation by Edwards Risk Management, Inc - October 2012
Subject:
V.3. Region One Presentation of Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)
Subject:
V.4. Presentation on Business Case Analysis Results from DMI Entegral Solutions
Subject:
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
VI.1. Consider Resolution in Support of the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Bond Referendum for Countywide Drainage Improvements
Subject:
VI.2. Discussion and Approval to Commit Campus Excess Balances from Campus Allocated Budget for Campus Special Projects
Subject:
VI.3. Discussion and Approval of Business Case Analysis Results from DMI Entegral Solutions for Cantu Elementary, Central Office and three (3) other Campuses
Subject:
VI.4. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #3 for the Installation of a Cooling Tower Basin Equalizer Line for the Veteran's Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project
Subject:
VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Veterans Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project
Subject:
VI.6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Waitz Elementary Kitchen Renovation Project
Subject:
VI.7. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for the Roofing Projects at Bryan, Cantu, Salinas, Waitz Elementary Schools, Roosevelt and K. White Junior High School
Subject:
VI.8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ranking of Proposals and Approval to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firms in the Order of Selection for K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Overlay Project
Subject:
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to seek Proposals/Bids for the Veterans Memorial High School Field House Project
Subject:
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #3 for the Time Extension due to Delays from the  Manufacturer of the Boiler for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project
Subject:
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #4 for Two (2) New Condensate Pumps for the Central Kitchen Boiler Project
Subject:
VI.12. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
Subject:
VI.12.a. Executive Director for Elementary Education
Subject:
VI.12.b. Coordinator for Parental Involvement Services
Subject:
VI.12.c. Special Education Counselor
Subject:
VI.12.d. Bilingual Strategist
Subject:
VI.12.e. ESL Strategist
Subject:
VI.13. Consider District and Campus Standards of Dress
Subject:
VI.14. Consider Superintendent's Evaluation Performance and Expectations
Subject:
VII. Items to Consider: The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA. Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.
Subject:
VII.1. Approval of Additional 2012-2013 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser
Subject:
VII.2. Approval of Statement of Impact Amendment from South Texas Educational Technologies, Inc.
Subject:
VII.3. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Subject:
VII.4. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of August 2012
Subject:
VII.5. Approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
VII.6. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
Subject:
VII.6.a. School City License Renewal for 2012-2013
Subject:
VII.6.b. Destinos Curso 3 Supplemental Academic Intervention Software
Subject:
VII.7. Approval of Bids and Proposals
Subject:
VII.7.a. BD    16010-13    School and Office Supplies - Warehouse Stock
Subject:
VII.7.b. BD    15000-13    Custodial Supplies
Subject:
VII.8. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VII.8.a. September 12, 2012
Subject:
VIII. Executive Session
Subject:
VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Gov’t Code §551.071)
Subject:
VIII.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Gov’t Code §551.074)
Subject:
VIII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Gov’t Code Section 551.072)
Subject:
IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
X. Board Information Items
Subject:
X.1. 2010-2011 Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)
Subject:
X.2. Fourth Quarterly Investment Report
Subject:
X.3. Annual Investment Report
Subject:
X.4. Cash Disbursements the Month of August 2012
Subject:
X.5. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
Subject:
XI. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
XI.1. November 7, 2012    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings  Times to be Announced
Subject:
XI.2. November 14, 2012    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting












Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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