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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
U. S. Flag:  Andrea Perez, Fifth Grade Student from Mims Elementary School   
Texas Flag:   Anna Paola LLanes, Fifth Grade Student from Marcell Elementary 
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Athletes earning Texas Sports Writers Team Honors
III.2. Recognition of Mission High School (MHS) and VMHS Wrestlers who Advanced to the State Tournament
III.3. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Band Students who Qualified for State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions
III.4. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Choir Students who Qualified for State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions
III.5. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Business Professionals of America (BPA) Students who have Qualified for State Competitions
III.6. Recognition of MHS and VMHS DECA Students who have Qualified for State Competitions
III.7. Recognition of Six (6) Robotics Teams Advancing to State Competitions
III.8. Recognition of Four (4) Destination Imagination Teams Advancing to State Competitions
III.9. Recognition of Alton Memorial Junior High School Science Bowl Team Advancing to the National Science Bowl Competition
IV. Comments from the Public
V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
VI.1. Approval of Proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar
VI.2. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter into Contract for the Leal Elementary Ramp Enclosures
VI.3. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to enter Contract for the MHS Tom Landry and VMHS Stadium Turf and RE-Surfacing of the Tracks



VI.4. Consider and Approve PBK's Proposal and Estimated Budget for the Mission Junior High and Alton Memorial Junior High School Canopies
VI.5. Consider and Approve PBK's Proposal and Estimated Budget for the Mission Junior High Kitchen/Dining Addition/Renovations
VI.6. Consider Selection of Engineer for Elementary School Tracks
VI.7. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for Elementary School Tracks
VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Betterment Fund Credit, and Final Payment for the R. Cantu Junior High School  MEP Project
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Betterment Fund Credit, and Final Payment less Liquidated Damages for the Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Field House Project
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Final Design, Estimated Budget and Timeline for the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Expansion Project
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #5 for Nine (9) Additional Days for the Mission High School Field House Project
VI.12. Consideration and Approval of Final Design, Estimated Budget and Timeline for the Mission Collegiate High School (MCHS) Project
VI.13. Consideration and Approval of a Feasibility Study for the New Central Office Administration Building and Selection of Architect and Civil Engineer
VI.14. Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Feasibility Study with the City of Mission for the North Side Swimming Pool
VI.15. Consideration on Resolution of Claim with N.M. Contracting Concerning Liquidated Damages for the Mims and O’Grady Elementary Construction Project
VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
VI.16.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
VI.16.b. Coordinator for RTI/Section 504/Dyslexia Services
VI.17. Recommendation and Approval of New Employment Positions:
VI.17.a. Secretary to Director for Fine Arts
VI.17.b. Secretary to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
VI.18. 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 First Reading and Adoption of Changes to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)-Class Ranking
VII.2. Approval of Additional 2013-2014 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers



VII.3. Approval of Textbook Recommendations for Elementary Math (K-5), Elementary Science (K-5), Junior High School Mathematics (6-8), Junior High School Science (6-8), High School Science (9-12), Technology Applications, High School Computer Science, and Digital Video and Audio Design
VII.4. Approval for Out-Of-State Trip for Alton Memorial Junior High School Science Team Advancing to Nationals
VII.5. Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification 2014-2015
VII.6. Approval to Commit Campus Excess Balances from Campus Allocated Budget for Campus Special Projects
VII.7. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through the Donation Request from Actua dar es Educar C.C.T. 28PPR0248Z, 28JN03170, ZONA ESCOLAR 99 SECTOR 29, Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico
VII.8. Approval of Request of Surplus Items as Donations from Actua dar es Educar C.C.T. 28PPR0248Z, 28JN03170, ZONA ESCOLAR 99 SECTOR 29, Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico
VII.9. Approval of Budget Amendments
VII.10. Approval of Financial Report as of February 28, 2014 
VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VII.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Months of December 2013 and January 2014
VII.13. Approval of Minutes
VII.13.a. January 22, 2014
VII.13.b. February 12, 2014
VII.13.c. February 18, 2014
VII.13.d. March 5, 2014
VIII. Executive Session
VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas 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 (Texas 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)
IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
X. Board Information Items
X.1. Cash Disbursements for the Month of February 2014
X.2. First and Second Quarterly Investment Reports
X.3. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 2013-2014 Annual Activities Report and 2013-2014 MCISD Wellness Policy Compliance Report
X.4. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes



XI. Important Dates to Remember
XI.1. April 2, 2014    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings    Times to be Announced
XI.2. April 9, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
XII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
U. S. Flag:  Andrea Perez, Fifth Grade Student from Mims Elementary School   
Texas Flag:   Anna Paola LLanes, Fifth Grade Student from Marcell Elementary 
Subject:
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Athletes earning Texas Sports Writers Team Honors
Subject:
III.2. Recognition of Mission High School (MHS) and VMHS Wrestlers who Advanced to the State Tournament
Subject:
III.3. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Band Students who Qualified for State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions
Subject:
III.4. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Choir Students who Qualified for State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions
Subject:
III.5. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Business Professionals of America (BPA) Students who have Qualified for State Competitions
Subject:
III.6. Recognition of MHS and VMHS DECA Students who have Qualified for State Competitions
Subject:
III.7. Recognition of Six (6) Robotics Teams Advancing to State Competitions
Subject:
III.8. Recognition of Four (4) Destination Imagination Teams Advancing to State Competitions
Subject:
III.9. Recognition of Alton Memorial Junior High School Science Bowl Team Advancing to the National Science Bowl Competition
Subject:
IV. Comments from the Public
Subject:
V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions
Subject:
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
VI.1. Approval of Proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar
Subject:
VI.2. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter into Contract for the Leal Elementary Ramp Enclosures
Subject:
VI.3. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to enter Contract for the MHS Tom Landry and VMHS Stadium Turf and RE-Surfacing of the Tracks



Subject:
VI.4. Consider and Approve PBK's Proposal and Estimated Budget for the Mission Junior High and Alton Memorial Junior High School Canopies
Subject:
VI.5. Consider and Approve PBK's Proposal and Estimated Budget for the Mission Junior High Kitchen/Dining Addition/Renovations
Subject:
VI.6. Consider Selection of Engineer for Elementary School Tracks
Subject:
VI.7. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for Elementary School Tracks
Subject:
VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Betterment Fund Credit, and Final Payment for the R. Cantu Junior High School  MEP Project
Subject:
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Betterment Fund Credit, and Final Payment less Liquidated Damages for the Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Field House Project
Subject:
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Final Design, Estimated Budget and Timeline for the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Expansion Project
Subject:
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #5 for Nine (9) Additional Days for the Mission High School Field House Project
Subject:
VI.12. Consideration and Approval of Final Design, Estimated Budget and Timeline for the Mission Collegiate High School (MCHS) Project
Subject:
VI.13. Consideration and Approval of a Feasibility Study for the New Central Office Administration Building and Selection of Architect and Civil Engineer
Subject:
VI.14. Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Feasibility Study with the City of Mission for the North Side Swimming Pool
Subject:
VI.15. Consideration on Resolution of Claim with N.M. Contracting Concerning Liquidated Damages for the Mims and O’Grady Elementary Construction Project
Subject:
VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
Subject:
VI.16.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
VI.16.b. Coordinator for RTI/Section 504/Dyslexia Services
Subject:
VI.17. Recommendation and Approval of New Employment Positions:
Subject:
VI.17.a. Secretary to Director for Fine Arts
Subject:
VI.17.b. Secretary to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
VI.18. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)
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 First Reading and Adoption of Changes to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)-Class Ranking
Subject:
VII.2. Approval of Additional 2013-2014 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers



Subject:
VII.3. Approval of Textbook Recommendations for Elementary Math (K-5), Elementary Science (K-5), Junior High School Mathematics (6-8), Junior High School Science (6-8), High School Science (9-12), Technology Applications, High School Computer Science, and Digital Video and Audio Design
Subject:
VII.4. Approval for Out-Of-State Trip for Alton Memorial Junior High School Science Team Advancing to Nationals
Subject:
VII.5. Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification 2014-2015
Subject:
VII.6. Approval to Commit Campus Excess Balances from Campus Allocated Budget for Campus Special Projects
Subject:
VII.7. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through the Donation Request from Actua dar es Educar C.C.T. 28PPR0248Z, 28JN03170, ZONA ESCOLAR 99 SECTOR 29, Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico
Subject:
VII.8. Approval of Request of Surplus Items as Donations from Actua dar es Educar C.C.T. 28PPR0248Z, 28JN03170, ZONA ESCOLAR 99 SECTOR 29, Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico
Subject:
VII.9. Approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
VII.10. Approval of Financial Report as of February 28, 2014 
Subject:
VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Subject:
VII.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Months of December 2013 and January 2014
Subject:
VII.13. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VII.13.a. January 22, 2014
Subject:
VII.13.b. February 12, 2014
Subject:
VII.13.c. February 18, 2014
Subject:
VII.13.d. March 5, 2014
Subject:
VIII. Executive Session
Subject:
VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas 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 (Texas 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:
IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
X. Board Information Items
Subject:
X.1. Cash Disbursements for the Month of February 2014
Subject:
X.2. First and Second Quarterly Investment Reports
Subject:
X.3. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 2013-2014 Annual Activities Report and 2013-2014 MCISD Wellness Policy Compliance Report
Subject:
X.4. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes



Subject:
XI. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
XI.1. April 2, 2014    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings    Times to be Announced
Subject:
XI.2. April 9, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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