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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
United States Flag:  Kimberly Garza, 8th Grade,  Mission Junior High School
Texas Flag:  Valerie Garcia, 8th Grade, Alton Memorial Junior High
III. Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Mission High School Girls Cross Country Team for District Championship
III.2. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Volleyball Team for Co-District and Bi-District Championships
IV. Comments from the Public
V. Presentations to the Board
V.1. Internal Auditor's Quarterly Presentation Report for July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012
V.2. Annual Tax Collection Presentation Report from Hidalgo County Tax Assessor Collector
V.3. Annual Delinquent Presentation Tax Report from Linebarger Googan Blair & Sampson, LLP
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
VI.1. Discussion and Possible Action of K. White Junior High School Restructuring Plan
VI.2. Discussion and Possible Action of Request from the City of Mission to Donate Surplus School Buses
VI.3. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for “Credit” from the Project Allowance/Betterment and Test and Balance Funds for the Veteran’s Memorial High School Phase II Chiller Renovation Project
VI.4. Consideration and Approval of “Final” Completion for the Veteran’s Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project



VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Rain/Delay Days for the K. White Junior High School Kitchen Expansion Project
VI.6. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the K. White Junior High School Kitchen Expansion Project
VI.7. Consideration and Approval to Utilize Surplus Drainage Project Monies for the New Kitchen/Dining Room Addition/Renovation at Waitz Elementary School
VI.8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from E Con for the Base Proposal and Selected Alternates for the Waitz Elementary Kitchen/Dining Renovation Project
VI.9. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) on the Base Proposal and Selected Alternates from American Contracting  U.S.A., Inc. for Roofing Projects at Bryan, Cantu, Salinas, Waitz Elementary Schools, Roosevelt and K. White Junior High School
VI.10. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from Teni Trak for the K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Overlay Project
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Mission High School Field House Project
VI.12. 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 Veterans Memorial High School Field House
VI.13. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the CNP Boiler Project
VI.14. Discussion and Possible Action on HighMark Constructions Request for Rain/Delay Days, Possible Liquidated Damages to be Assessed and Final Payment Application Request for the Veterans Memorial High School Science/Math Classroom Addition
VI.15. Discussion and Possible Action on the Request by Negrete & Kolar Architects on Compensation for Additional Services due to Contractor Delays for the Veterans Memorial High School Science/Math Classroom Addition
VI.16. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning HVAC Improvements and Selection of the Procurement Method for the Improvements
VI.17. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
VI.17.a. K. White Junior High School Principal
VI.17.b. Coordinator for Parental Involvement Services
VI.17.c. Child Nutrition Program Dietician
VI.18. Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Termination of Teacher's Probationary Contract at the End of Its Term
VI.19. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)






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 District and Campus Improvement Plans
VII.3. Approval to Adjust the Pay Scale for Football Stadium Workers
VII.4. Approval to Apply for State Energy Conversation Office (SECO) Grant Opportunity
VII.5. Approval of Request of Surplus Items Donation from Secretaria de Education en Tamaulipas Sector 29, Zona Escolar 100, Es. Primaria "Rodolfo Torre Cantu"
VII.6. Approval of Financial Report for the Month of October 31, 2012
VII.7. Approval of the 2012 Tax Roll
VII.8. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
VII.9. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of September 2012
VII.10. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VII.11. Approval of Budget Amendments
VII.12. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
VII.12.a. Bilingual Dictionaries
VII.12.b. Replacement of the Surveillance System at the Child Nutrition Central Production Center, CNP Warehouse and Campus Kitchens
VII.13. Approval of Minutes
VII.13.a. October 10, 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. Deliberation of a Complaint or Charge Brought Against an Employee of the School District by Another Employee (Tex.Gov't Code §551.082)
VIII.4. 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. Update on Land Purchase
X.2. Cash Disbursements the Month of August 2012
X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
XI. Important Dates to Remember
XI.1. December 5, 2012    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings  Times to be Announced
XI.2. December 12, 2012    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

XII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
United States Flag:  Kimberly Garza, 8th Grade,  Mission Junior High School
Texas Flag:  Valerie Garcia, 8th Grade, Alton Memorial Junior High
Subject:
III. Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Mission High School Girls Cross Country Team for District Championship
Presenter:
Craig Verley and Coach Joe Sanchez
Subject:
III.2. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School Volleyball Team for Co-District and Bi-District Championships
Presenter:
Craig Verley and Coach Joe Sanchez
Subject:
IV. Comments from the Public
Subject:
V. Presentations to the Board
Subject:
V.1. Internal Auditor's Quarterly Presentation Report for July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza and Miss Becky Magee
Subject:
V.2. Annual Tax Collection Presentation Report from Hidalgo County Tax Assessor Collector
Presenter:
Mr. Mendoza
Subject:
V.3. Annual Delinquent Presentation Tax Report from Linebarger Googan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Presenter:
Mr. Mendoza
Subject:
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
VI.1. Discussion and Possible Action of K. White Junior High School Restructuring Plan
Presenter:
Mrs. Carmen Garcia
Subject:
VI.2. Discussion and Possible Action of Request from the City of Mission to Donate Surplus School Buses
Presenter:
Mr. Mendoza
Subject:
VI.3. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for “Credit” from the Project Allowance/Betterment and Test and Balance Funds for the Veteran’s Memorial High School Phase II Chiller Renovation Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.4. Consideration and Approval of “Final” Completion for the Veteran’s Memorial High School Chiller Renovation Phase II Project



Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Rain/Delay Days for the K. White Junior High School Kitchen Expansion Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.6. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the K. White Junior High School Kitchen Expansion Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.7. Consideration and Approval to Utilize Surplus Drainage Project Monies for the New Kitchen/Dining Room Addition/Renovation at Waitz Elementary School
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from E Con for the Base Proposal and Selected Alternates for the Waitz Elementary Kitchen/Dining Renovation Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.9. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) on the Base Proposal and Selected Alternates from American Contracting  U.S.A., Inc. for Roofing Projects at Bryan, Cantu, Salinas, Waitz Elementary Schools, Roosevelt and K. White Junior High School
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.10. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from Teni Trak for the K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Overlay Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals/Bids for the Mission High School Field House Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.12. 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 Veterans Memorial High School Field House
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.13. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the CNP Boiler Project
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.14. Discussion and Possible Action on HighMark Constructions Request for Rain/Delay Days, Possible Liquidated Damages to be Assessed and Final Payment Application Request for the Veterans Memorial High School Science/Math Classroom Addition
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.15. Discussion and Possible Action on the Request by Negrete & Kolar Architects on Compensation for Additional Services due to Contractor Delays for the Veterans Memorial High School Science/Math Classroom Addition
Presenter:
Rick RIvera
Subject:
VI.16. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning HVAC Improvements and Selection of the Procurement Method for the Improvements
Presenter:
Rick Rivera
Subject:
VI.17. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
Presenter:
Mario A. Solis
Subject:
VI.17.a. K. White Junior High School Principal
Subject:
VI.17.b. Coordinator for Parental Involvement Services
Subject:
VI.17.c. Child Nutrition Program Dietician
Subject:
VI.18. Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Termination of Teacher's Probationary Contract at the End of Its Term
Presenter:
Dr. Gonzalez and Mario A. Solis
Subject:
VI.19. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)






Presenter:
Dr. Gonzalez and Mario A. Solis
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
Presenter:
Mario A. Solis
Subject:
VII.2. Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Carmen Garcia
Subject:
VII.3. Approval to Adjust the Pay Scale for Football Stadium Workers
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.4. Approval to Apply for State Energy Conversation Office (SECO) Grant Opportunity
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.5. Approval of Request of Surplus Items Donation from Secretaria de Education en Tamaulipas Sector 29, Zona Escolar 100, Es. Primaria "Rodolfo Torre Cantu"
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.6. Approval of Financial Report for the Month of October 31, 2012
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.7. Approval of the 2012 Tax Roll
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.8. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza and Rene Flores
Subject:
VII.9. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of September 2012
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.10. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.11. Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
VII.12. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
Presenter:
Roosevelt Rios and Miss Belinda Maldonado
Subject:
VII.12.a. Bilingual Dictionaries
Subject:
VII.12.b. Replacement of the Surveillance System at the Child Nutrition Central Production Center, CNP Warehouse and Campus Kitchens
Presenter:
Roosevelt Rios and Mrs. Rosie Woodrum
Subject:
VII.13. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VII.13.a. October 10, 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. Deliberation of a Complaint or Charge Brought Against an Employee of the School District by Another Employee (Tex.Gov't Code §551.082)
Subject:
VIII.4. 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. Update on Land Purchase
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
X.2. Cash Disbursements the Month of August 2012
Presenter:
Lucio Mendoza
Subject:
X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
Presenter:
Mario A. Solis
Subject:
XI. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
XI.1. December 5, 2012    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings  Times to be Announced
Subject:
XI.2. December 12, 2012    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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