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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 -
  Ryan Venecia, Fifth Grade Student at Midkiff Elementary School
Pledge to Texas Flag -  Katelyn Nichole Adkins, Fourth Grade Student at Leal Elementary School
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Three Schools Earning Renaissance Reading Model School Designations
III.2. Recognition of Three Destination Imagination Teams Advancing to State Competition
III.3. Recognition of Mission High School (MHS) DECA Students Who Advanced to State Competition
III.4. Recognition of MHS BPA Students Who Advanced to State Competition
III.5. Recognition of MHS Choir Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
III.6. Recognition of MHS Band Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
III.7. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) DECA Students Who Advanced to State Competition
III.8. Recognition of VMHS Choir Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
III.9. Recognition of VMHS Band Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
III.10. Recognition of VMHS Girls Swim Team for District Championship
III.11. Recognition of VMHS Girls Basketball Team for District Championship
III.12. Recognition of MHS Wrestlers Who Advanced to State Competitions
III.13. Recognition of VMHS Wrestlers Who Advanced to State Competitions
IV. Comments from the Public




V. Discussion and Possible Action
V.1. Consider Approving Resolution of Support for the University of Texas Board of Regents Efforts to Establish a Valley Wide Emerging Research Facility and Medical School
V.2. Discussion and Adoption of Second Reading of  Employee Dress Code Policy and Dress Code Regulations
V.3. Consideration and Approval of Final Contract with PBK Architects for MEP Repairs at R. Cantu Junior High School  and Approval of Final Plans and Specifications as per Assessment
V.4. Consideration and Approval of Final Contract with PBK Architects for Design Development  and Administration for Master Plan for the Agriculture Farm
V.5. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #1 to Provide  “Credit” to Change 220 Linear Feet of 15” RCP  to 15” HDPE Pipe and for  “Credit”  to Relocate Backflow Preventer as Requested by Fire Marshal for the Veterans Memorial High School Agricultural Shop Project
V.6. Consideration and Approval of Facilities Committee Ranking of Proposals for the Mims and O’Grady Elementary School Ramp Enclosures and Enter into Negotiations with the Top Ranked Firms
V.7. Consideration and Approval of Facilities Committee Ranking of Proposals for the Cantu Elementary School Ramp Enclosure and HVAC Project and Enter into Negotiations with the Top Ranked Firms
V.8. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion, Final Completion, and Final Payment Authorization for the Leal Elementary School Drainage Project
V.9. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Area Project
V.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Additional Days due to Relocation of Gas, Electrical, and Irrigation Lines for the Veterans Memorial High School Field House Project
V.11. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization #1 for Change Directive #1 to Provide Cost for Additional General Conditions for 14 Days Due to Relocation of the Gas Line by Texas Gas, Change Directive #2 to Provide Cost to Relocate the Unforeseen Electrical Lines, Change Directive #3 to Provide Cost to Relocate the Unforeseen Irrigation Line at the Veterans Memorial High School Field House Project
V.12. Discussion on Qualifications/Certifications for Prodigy Construction Management LLC and Consideration and Approval of Proposal and Terms and Conditions to Review and Administer Performance Contracting Proposal for District HVAC/Energy Savings Projects to Ensure Savings to the District 
V.13. Consideration and Approval of Contracting with Rick Hinojosa Structural Engineering for a Re-Assessment of the Tom Landry Stadium Press Box
V.14. Consideration and Approval for the Donation of a Sprinkler System and Hydro-Mulch  by Green Thumb Irrigation Systems and Mr. George Davis for the Mims Elementary School Inside Track Area



V.15. Discussion and Possible Action of Procurement Method for Design Services for Mission High School Phase III Construction Project
V.16. Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Termination of Teacher's Probationary Contract at the End of its Term
VI. 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.
VI.1. Approval of Voyager Intervention Program for the Four Junior High School Campuses, Three High School Campuses, Options and Roosevelt Alternative Center
VI.2. Approval of Proposed 2013-2014 School Calendar
VI.3. Approval of Out-of-State Trips
VI.3.a. Mission High School Band - Orlando, Florida
VI.3.b. Veterans Memorial High School Band - Anaheim, California
VI.4. Approval of Budget for Equipment and Furniture of the New Athletic Field Houses
VI.5. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
VI.5.a. Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE) - Migrant
VI.5.b. Migrant Academic Achievement Residency Summer Program (MAARS) TSTC, Harlingen - Migrant
VI.5.c. Soliciting Bids for Phase II Security Cameras, Magnetic Door Locks, and Emergency Alert System (Panic Button)
VI.6. Approval of Resolution to Enter into a Contract Agreement with the State Energy Conservation Office to Implement Energy Efficient HVAC, Contingent Upon Awarded Grant Funding Approved on February 13, 2013 Board Meeting
VI.7. Approval of Statement of Impact from IDEA Public Schools
VI.8. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
VI.9. Approval of Financial Report as of February 28, 2013
VI.10. Approval of Budget Amendments
VI.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VI.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Months of December 2012 and January 2013
VI.13. Approval of Minutes
VI.13.a. February 13, 2013
VI.13.b. February 20, 2013
VI.13.c. March 6, 2013





VII. Executive Session
VII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)
VII.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 (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)
VII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Texas Gov’t Code § 551.072)
VIII. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
IX. Board Information Items
IX.1. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 2012-2013 Annual Activities Report and 2012-2013 MCISD Wellness Policy Compliance Report
IX.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of January 2013
IX.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
X. Important Dates to Remember
X.1. March 21, 2013    Mission Excellence Award Banquet at The Club at Cimarron at 7:00 p.m.
X.2. April 03, 2013    Board Committee Meetings     Times to be Announced
X.3. April 10, 2013    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
X.4. April 23, 2013    District Service Awards and Retirement Banquet at the
                                      K. White Junior High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 20, 2013 at 6:30 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 -
  Ryan Venecia, Fifth Grade Student at Midkiff Elementary School
Pledge to Texas Flag -  Katelyn Nichole Adkins, Fourth Grade Student at Leal Elementary School
Subject:
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Three Schools Earning Renaissance Reading Model School Designations
Subject:
III.2. Recognition of Three Destination Imagination Teams Advancing to State Competition
Subject:
III.3. Recognition of Mission High School (MHS) DECA Students Who Advanced to State Competition
Subject:
III.4. Recognition of MHS BPA Students Who Advanced to State Competition
Subject:
III.5. Recognition of MHS Choir Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
Subject:
III.6. Recognition of MHS Band Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
Subject:
III.7. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) DECA Students Who Advanced to State Competition
Subject:
III.8. Recognition of VMHS Choir Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
Subject:
III.9. Recognition of VMHS Band Students Advancing to State UIL Competitions
Subject:
III.10. Recognition of VMHS Girls Swim Team for District Championship
Subject:
III.11. Recognition of VMHS Girls Basketball Team for District Championship
Subject:
III.12. Recognition of MHS Wrestlers Who Advanced to State Competitions
Subject:
III.13. Recognition of VMHS Wrestlers Who Advanced to State Competitions
Subject:
IV. Comments from the Public




Subject:
V. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
V.1. Consider Approving Resolution of Support for the University of Texas Board of Regents Efforts to Establish a Valley Wide Emerging Research Facility and Medical School
Subject:
V.2. Discussion and Adoption of Second Reading of  Employee Dress Code Policy and Dress Code Regulations
Subject:
V.3. Consideration and Approval of Final Contract with PBK Architects for MEP Repairs at R. Cantu Junior High School  and Approval of Final Plans and Specifications as per Assessment
Subject:
V.4. Consideration and Approval of Final Contract with PBK Architects for Design Development  and Administration for Master Plan for the Agriculture Farm
Subject:
V.5. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #1 to Provide  “Credit” to Change 220 Linear Feet of 15” RCP  to 15” HDPE Pipe and for  “Credit”  to Relocate Backflow Preventer as Requested by Fire Marshal for the Veterans Memorial High School Agricultural Shop Project
Subject:
V.6. Consideration and Approval of Facilities Committee Ranking of Proposals for the Mims and O’Grady Elementary School Ramp Enclosures and Enter into Negotiations with the Top Ranked Firms
Subject:
V.7. Consideration and Approval of Facilities Committee Ranking of Proposals for the Cantu Elementary School Ramp Enclosure and HVAC Project and Enter into Negotiations with the Top Ranked Firms
Subject:
V.8. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion, Final Completion, and Final Payment Authorization for the Leal Elementary School Drainage Project
Subject:
V.9. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the K. White Junior High School Tennis Court and Asphalt Area Project
Subject:
V.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Additional Days due to Relocation of Gas, Electrical, and Irrigation Lines for the Veterans Memorial High School Field House Project
Subject:
V.11. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization #1 for Change Directive #1 to Provide Cost for Additional General Conditions for 14 Days Due to Relocation of the Gas Line by Texas Gas, Change Directive #2 to Provide Cost to Relocate the Unforeseen Electrical Lines, Change Directive #3 to Provide Cost to Relocate the Unforeseen Irrigation Line at the Veterans Memorial High School Field House Project
Subject:
V.12. Discussion on Qualifications/Certifications for Prodigy Construction Management LLC and Consideration and Approval of Proposal and Terms and Conditions to Review and Administer Performance Contracting Proposal for District HVAC/Energy Savings Projects to Ensure Savings to the District 
Subject:
V.13. Consideration and Approval of Contracting with Rick Hinojosa Structural Engineering for a Re-Assessment of the Tom Landry Stadium Press Box
Subject:
V.14. Consideration and Approval for the Donation of a Sprinkler System and Hydro-Mulch  by Green Thumb Irrigation Systems and Mr. George Davis for the Mims Elementary School Inside Track Area



Subject:
V.15. Discussion and Possible Action of Procurement Method for Design Services for Mission High School Phase III Construction Project
Subject:
V.16. Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Termination of Teacher's Probationary Contract at the End of its Term
Subject:
VI. 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:
VI.1. Approval of Voyager Intervention Program for the Four Junior High School Campuses, Three High School Campuses, Options and Roosevelt Alternative Center
Subject:
VI.2. Approval of Proposed 2013-2014 School Calendar
Subject:
VI.3. Approval of Out-of-State Trips
Subject:
VI.3.a. Mission High School Band - Orlando, Florida
Subject:
VI.3.b. Veterans Memorial High School Band - Anaheim, California
Subject:
VI.4. Approval of Budget for Equipment and Furniture of the New Athletic Field Houses
Subject:
VI.5. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
Subject:
VI.5.a. Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE) - Migrant
Subject:
VI.5.b. Migrant Academic Achievement Residency Summer Program (MAARS) TSTC, Harlingen - Migrant
Subject:
VI.5.c. Soliciting Bids for Phase II Security Cameras, Magnetic Door Locks, and Emergency Alert System (Panic Button)
Subject:
VI.6. Approval of Resolution to Enter into a Contract Agreement with the State Energy Conservation Office to Implement Energy Efficient HVAC, Contingent Upon Awarded Grant Funding Approved on February 13, 2013 Board Meeting
Subject:
VI.7. Approval of Statement of Impact from IDEA Public Schools
Subject:
VI.8. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
Subject:
VI.9. Approval of Financial Report as of February 28, 2013
Subject:
VI.10. Approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
VI.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Subject:
VI.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Months of December 2012 and January 2013
Subject:
VI.13. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VI.13.a. February 13, 2013
Subject:
VI.13.b. February 20, 2013
Subject:
VI.13.c. March 6, 2013





Subject:
VII. Executive Session
Subject:
VII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)
Subject:
VII.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 (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)
Subject:
VII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Texas Gov’t Code § 551.072)
Subject:
VIII. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
IX. Board Information Items
Subject:
IX.1. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 2012-2013 Annual Activities Report and 2012-2013 MCISD Wellness Policy Compliance Report
Subject:
IX.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of January 2013
Subject:
IX.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
Subject:
X. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
X.1. March 21, 2013    Mission Excellence Award Banquet at The Club at Cimarron at 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
X.2. April 03, 2013    Board Committee Meetings     Times to be Announced
Subject:
X.3. April 10, 2013    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
X.4. April 23, 2013    District Service Awards and Retirement Banquet at the
                                      K. White Junior High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

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