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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
U. S. Flag:  Liza Monique Garza, Fifth Grade Student from O'Grady Elementary School   
Texas Flag:  Leo Perez Salmeron, Fifth Grade Student from Salinas Elementary School 
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Students who are advancing to the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association Middle School State Championship Meet from Alton Memorial Junior High School, K. White Junior High School, Mission Junior High School, R. Cantu Junior High School
III.2. Recognition of FFA Students for their Accomplishments at  Area Livestock Shows-Mission High School (MHS) and Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)
III.3. Recognition of SkillsUSA Students for advancing to State and National Competitions-MHS and VMHS
III.4. Recognition of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Students for advancing to State and National Competitions-VMHS
III.5. Recognition of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Students for advancing to Sate and National Competitions-MHS
III.6. Recognition of Elementary Schools earning Model School and Master School Status by Reading Renaissance
IV. Comments from the Public
V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
VI.1. Discussion and Approval of Funds Intended for AYP Incentive from the 2011 Tax Ratification Election 
VI.2. Discussion and Approval to Supplement the Textbooks Proclamation 2014
VI.3. Consideration and Approval to Advertise for Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance Proposals
VI.4. 2014-2015 Budget Update




VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #6 and #7 for Delay Days and Credit Allowance for the MHS Field House Project
VI.6. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the MHS Tom Landry Visitors and Leo Najo Baseball Parking Lots
VI.7. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Seven (7) Additional Delay Days for the MHS Girls Softball Parking Lot
VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Substantial/Final Completion, Less Betterment Allowance  and Final Payment for the MHS Girls Softball Parking Lot
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Proposal and to Enter Into Contract with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering for the Elementary School Tracks
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Proposal and to Enter Into Contract with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering and EGV Architects for the Feasibility Study for the New Central Office Administrative Building
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Cantu Elementary Ramp Enclosure/HVAC Project
VI.12. Consideration of Selection of Structural Engineer as a District Representative in a Design Build Procurement Method for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park
VI.13. Consideration and Approval  Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Design Build Proposals for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park
VI.14. Consideration and Approval to Advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park
VI.15. Consideration and Approval of Structural Engineering Services for the Installation of Band Towers at MHS and VMHS
VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
VI.16.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
VI.16.b. Veterans Memorial High School Principal
VI.17. Consider Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel 
VI.17.a. Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees
VI.17.b. Terminate Probationary Contract Employees
VI.17.c. Renew Term Contract Employees
VI.17.d. Propose Non-Renewal Term Contract Employees
VI.17.e. Renew Employment Agreement Employees
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 TSTC Migrant Academic Achievement Residency Summer Program (MAARS)
VII.2. Approval of UTPA Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)
VII.3. Approval of Central Office Summer Schedule 2014
VII.4. Approval of First Reading for changes to Board Policy GE(LOCAL):  Relations with Parent Organizations
VII.5. Approval of Statement of Gardens of Learning, Rio Grande Valley
VII.6. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
VII.7. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
VII.7.a. Approve Contract for Professional Development Services from Gloria Rivera
VII.7.b. Approve Contract for Professional Development Services from Solution Tree
VII.7.c. Approve Purchase of Technology Resources for Special Education Department
VII.7.d. Approve Purchase of Classroom/Lab Computer Workstations from Dell
VII.7.e. Approve Purchase of Integrated Curriculum Teachers Addition Textbooks from Aspicio Curriculum
VII.7.f. Approve Purchase of District Bus Camera/DVR Systems from SEON
VII.8. Approval of Recommendations for Bids and Proposals
VII.8.a. Award of Contract for Internet Protocol (IP) Phones RFP#34602-14
VII.8.b. Award of Contract for District School Buses RFQ#29201-14
VII.8.c. Award of Awards, Incentive and Printed Materials Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#30000-14
VII.8.d. Award of Teaching and Instructional Supplies Catalog Contracts from FY2014 RFP#24000-14
VII.8.e. Award of Building Material, Hardware and Lumber Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 15035-14
VII.8.f. Award of Automotive and Bus Parts and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 29021-14 
VII.8.g. Award of Athletic Equipment and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 20000-14
VII.9. Approval of Financial Report as of March 31, 2014 
VII.10. Approval of Budget Amendments
VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VII.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of February 2014




VII.13. Approval of Minutes
VII.13.a. March 19, 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. Safety and Security Initiative Update
X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
XI. Important Dates to Remember
XI.1. May 7, 2014    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings    Times to be Announced
XI.2. May 14, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
XII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 9, 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:  Liza Monique Garza, Fifth Grade Student from O'Grady Elementary School   
Texas Flag:  Leo Perez Salmeron, Fifth Grade Student from Salinas Elementary School 
Subject:
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Students who are advancing to the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association Middle School State Championship Meet from Alton Memorial Junior High School, K. White Junior High School, Mission Junior High School, R. Cantu Junior High School
Subject:
III.2. Recognition of FFA Students for their Accomplishments at  Area Livestock Shows-Mission High School (MHS) and Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)
Subject:
III.3. Recognition of SkillsUSA Students for advancing to State and National Competitions-MHS and VMHS
Subject:
III.4. Recognition of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Students for advancing to State and National Competitions-VMHS
Subject:
III.5. Recognition of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Students for advancing to Sate and National Competitions-MHS
Subject:
III.6. Recognition of Elementary Schools earning Model School and Master School Status by Reading Renaissance
Subject:
IV. Comments from the Public
Subject:
V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions
Subject:
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
VI.1. Discussion and Approval of Funds Intended for AYP Incentive from the 2011 Tax Ratification Election 
Subject:
VI.2. Discussion and Approval to Supplement the Textbooks Proclamation 2014
Subject:
VI.3. Consideration and Approval to Advertise for Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance Proposals
Subject:
VI.4. 2014-2015 Budget Update




Subject:
VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #6 and #7 for Delay Days and Credit Allowance for the MHS Field House Project
Subject:
VI.6. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the MHS Tom Landry Visitors and Leo Najo Baseball Parking Lots
Subject:
VI.7. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Seven (7) Additional Delay Days for the MHS Girls Softball Parking Lot
Subject:
VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Substantial/Final Completion, Less Betterment Allowance  and Final Payment for the MHS Girls Softball Parking Lot
Subject:
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Proposal and to Enter Into Contract with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering for the Elementary School Tracks
Subject:
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Proposal and to Enter Into Contract with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering and EGV Architects for the Feasibility Study for the New Central Office Administrative Building
Subject:
VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Cantu Elementary Ramp Enclosure/HVAC Project
Subject:
VI.12. Consideration of Selection of Structural Engineer as a District Representative in a Design Build Procurement Method for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park
Subject:
VI.13. Consideration and Approval  Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Design Build Proposals for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park
Subject:
VI.14. Consideration and Approval to Advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for the Renovation of Bleachers at Tom Landry Stadium and Leo Najo Baseball Park
Subject:
VI.15. Consideration and Approval of Structural Engineering Services for the Installation of Band Towers at MHS and VMHS
Subject:
VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
Subject:
VI.16.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
VI.16.b. Veterans Memorial High School Principal
Subject:
VI.17. Consider Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel 
Subject:
VI.17.a. Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.17.b. Terminate Probationary Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.17.c. Renew Term Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.17.d. Propose Non-Renewal Term Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.17.e. Renew Employment Agreement Employees
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 TSTC Migrant Academic Achievement Residency Summer Program (MAARS)
Subject:
VII.2. Approval of UTPA Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)
Subject:
VII.3. Approval of Central Office Summer Schedule 2014
Subject:
VII.4. Approval of First Reading for changes to Board Policy GE(LOCAL):  Relations with Parent Organizations
Subject:
VII.5. Approval of Statement of Gardens of Learning, Rio Grande Valley
Subject:
VII.6. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
Subject:
VII.7. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
Subject:
VII.7.a. Approve Contract for Professional Development Services from Gloria Rivera
Subject:
VII.7.b. Approve Contract for Professional Development Services from Solution Tree
Subject:
VII.7.c. Approve Purchase of Technology Resources for Special Education Department
Subject:
VII.7.d. Approve Purchase of Classroom/Lab Computer Workstations from Dell
Subject:
VII.7.e. Approve Purchase of Integrated Curriculum Teachers Addition Textbooks from Aspicio Curriculum
Subject:
VII.7.f. Approve Purchase of District Bus Camera/DVR Systems from SEON
Subject:
VII.8. Approval of Recommendations for Bids and Proposals
Subject:
VII.8.a. Award of Contract for Internet Protocol (IP) Phones RFP#34602-14
Subject:
VII.8.b. Award of Contract for District School Buses RFQ#29201-14
Subject:
VII.8.c. Award of Awards, Incentive and Printed Materials Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP#30000-14
Subject:
VII.8.d. Award of Teaching and Instructional Supplies Catalog Contracts from FY2014 RFP#24000-14
Subject:
VII.8.e. Award of Building Material, Hardware and Lumber Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 15035-14
Subject:
VII.8.f. Award of Automotive and Bus Parts and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 29021-14 
Subject:
VII.8.g. Award of Athletic Equipment and Supplies Catalog Contracts for FY2014 RFP # 20000-14
Subject:
VII.9. Approval of Financial Report as of March 31, 2014 
Subject:
VII.10. Approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Subject:
VII.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of February 2014




Subject:
VII.13. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VII.13.a. March 19, 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. Safety and Security Initiative Update
Subject:
X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
Subject:
XI. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
XI.1. May 7, 2014    Board of Trustees Committee Meetings    Times to be Announced
Subject:
XI.2. May 14, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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