skip to main content
Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
U. S. Flag:   Galilea Zorola, Senior Student at Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)   
Texas Flag:   Amanda Saenz, Senior Student at Mission High School (MHS) 
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Top Three Graduates for MHS and VMHS
III.2. Recognition of the Students earning Exemplary Migrant Student Honors from The University of Texas in Austin
III.3. Recognition of the VMHS Academic UIL and One Act Play Teams for District Championship and advancing to earn Regional Sweepstakes
III.4. Recognition of the MHS and VMHS Students advancing to the State Academic UIL Competitions
III.5. Recognition of VMHS Student Council for earning Sweepstakes Award at the Texas Association of Student Councils State Conference 
III.6. Recognition of the Mission High School Texas Association of Future Educators Students who advanced to State Competitions
III.7. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Track and Field Athletes advancing to State Competition
III.8. Recognition of the Elementary Schools earning Model School and Master School status by Reading Renaissance
III.9. Recognition of the MHS Student, Andy Garcia for earning First Place at National BPA Competitions
III.10. Recognition of VMHS Baseball Team for District Championship
III.11. Recognition of VMHS Boys Golf Team for District Championship
III.12. Recognition of VMHS Boys Track and Field Team for District Championship
III.13. Recognition of the VMHS Girls Soccer Team for District Championship
III.14. Recognition of the VMHS Girls Softball Team for Bi-District Championship
III.15. Recognition of the VMHS Girls Track and Field Team for District Championship



III.16. Recognition of the MHS Boys Soccer Team for District Championship, Area Championship
III.17. Recognition of the MHS Girls Soccer Team for District Championship, Area Championship, and Sectional Championship
IV. Comments from the Public
V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions
VI. Presentation(s) to the Board
VI.1. Internal Auditor's Quarterly Report
VI.2. Workers' Compensation Solutions Board of Trustees Annual Report
VI.3. Tyler Excellence Award to Mission C.I.S.D.
VII. Discussion and Possible Action
VII.1. Recommendation and Approval of the Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits Consultant RFP #22100-14
VII.2. Recommendation and Approval of Bids, Proposals, and Purchases of $50,000 and Over
VII.2.a. Approve Purchase of STAAR4Ward Developing Leaders Webinars and Implementation Support
VII.2.b. Approve Purchase of Voyager Intervention Program License Renewal
VII.2.c. Award of Comprehensive Intensive Algebra I Curriculum RFP #23203-14
VII.2.d. Award of Mobility and Orientation Service RFP #22200-15
VII.3. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the Mission Collegiate High School Project and Approval to Enter Into Negotiations
VII.4. Consideration and Approval to Purchase Water Rights for the Mission Collegiate High School Project
VII.5. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Substantial Completion for Mission High School Field House Project
VII.6. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter Into Contract for the MHS Tom Landry Visitors and Leo Najo Baseball Parking Lot
VII.7. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion and Final Payment for the Cantu Elementary Ramp Enclosure/HVAC Project
VII.8. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the Cantu Elementary Fire Sprinkler System and Approval to Enter into Negotiations and to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Contract
VII.9. Consideration and Approval for the Renovation Project at the VMHS Cosmetology Lab
VII.10. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for the Renovation Project at the VMHS Cosmetology Lab
VII.11. Consideration and Approval to Select an Architect for Services for the Renovation Project at the VMHS Cosmetology Lab






VII.12. Consideration and Approval of a Topography Study with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering for the Leo Najo Baseball Field
VII.13. Consideration and Approval of Change Order for Additional Subgrade Stabilization for the MHS Tom Landry Stadium Turf Project
VII.14. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
VII.14.a. Mission High School At-Risk Counselor
VII.15. Recommendation and Approval of New Employment Positions:
VII.15.a. Mission Collegiate High School Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction
VII.15.b. Coordinator for Physical Education and Health
VIII. 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.
VIII.1. Approval  to Apply and Attend the National Institute for Urban School Leaders Summer Program
VIII.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
VIII.3. Approval of Out-of-State Trip for Destination Imagination Teams from R. Cantu Junior High School and O'Grady Elementary School Advancing to Globals
VIII.4. Approval of First Reading for TASB-Initiated Localize Updates:  Policy Update 99,  affecting Local Policies:
VIII.4.a. BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY
VIII.4.b. BP(LOCAL): Administrative Regulations
VIII.4.c. CFEA(LOCAL): Payroll Procedures - Salary Deductions and Reductions (deleting)
VIII.4.d. CK(LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management
VIII.4.e. DAC(LOCAL): Employment Objectives - Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions (deleting)
VIII.4.f. DK(LOCAL): Assignment and Schedules
VIII.4.g. EHDC(LOCAL): Alternative Methods for Earning Credit - Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction
VIII.4.h. FFH(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
VIII.4.i. And for District-Initiated Local District Updates, affecting Local Policies:
VIII.4.j. DAA(LOCAL): Employment Objectives - Equal Employment Opportunity
VIII.4.k. DIA(LOCAL): Employee Welfare-Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
VIII.4.l. EIF(LOCAL): Academic Achievement-Graduation
VIII.4.m. FB(LOCAL): Equal Education Opportunity


VIII.5. Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Changes to Board Policy GE(LOCAL):  Relations with Parent Organizations
VIII.6. Financial Report as of April 30, 2014
VIII.7. Approval of the Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with Texas Worker's Compensation Solutions for the next Three Years 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016 2017
VIII.8. Approval of City of Alton Interlocal Agreement for Police Services for the 2014 - 2015 School Year
VIII.9. Approval of Contract Renewal with Hidalgo County Tax for the 2014 - 2015
VIII.10. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VIII.11. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of March 2014
VIII.12. Approval of Budget Amendments
VIII.13. Approval of Minutes
VIII.13.a. April 9, 2014
VIII.14. Approval of City of Mission Interlocal Agreement for Police Services for the 2014 - 2015 School Year
IX. Executive Session
IX.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)
IX.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)
X. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
XI. Board Information Items
XI.1. Canvass of Results for the Mission C.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Election, May 10, 2014
XI.2. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
XI.3. Cash Disbursements for the Month of April 2014
XI.4. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
XII. Important Dates to Remember
XII.1. May 15, 2014    Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Neuhaus Gym
XII.2. May 16-17, 2014    Region One School Board Spring Conference at 
                                 South Padre Island, TX
XII.3. June 2, 2014     MHS Commencement at 9:00 a.m. at the McAllen Convention Center
XII.4. June 2, 2014    VMHS Commencement at 3:00 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center
XII.5. June 4, 2014     Board of Trustees Committee Meetings  --  Times to be Announced
XII.6. June 11, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.












XIII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 14, 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:   Galilea Zorola, Senior Student at Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)   
Texas Flag:   Amanda Saenz, Senior Student at Mission High School (MHS) 
Subject:
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Top Three Graduates for MHS and VMHS
Subject:
III.2. Recognition of the Students earning Exemplary Migrant Student Honors from The University of Texas in Austin
Subject:
III.3. Recognition of the VMHS Academic UIL and One Act Play Teams for District Championship and advancing to earn Regional Sweepstakes
Subject:
III.4. Recognition of the MHS and VMHS Students advancing to the State Academic UIL Competitions
Subject:
III.5. Recognition of VMHS Student Council for earning Sweepstakes Award at the Texas Association of Student Councils State Conference 
Subject:
III.6. Recognition of the Mission High School Texas Association of Future Educators Students who advanced to State Competitions
Subject:
III.7. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Track and Field Athletes advancing to State Competition
Subject:
III.8. Recognition of the Elementary Schools earning Model School and Master School status by Reading Renaissance
Subject:
III.9. Recognition of the MHS Student, Andy Garcia for earning First Place at National BPA Competitions
Subject:
III.10. Recognition of VMHS Baseball Team for District Championship
Subject:
III.11. Recognition of VMHS Boys Golf Team for District Championship
Subject:
III.12. Recognition of VMHS Boys Track and Field Team for District Championship
Subject:
III.13. Recognition of the VMHS Girls Soccer Team for District Championship
Subject:
III.14. Recognition of the VMHS Girls Softball Team for Bi-District Championship
Subject:
III.15. Recognition of the VMHS Girls Track and Field Team for District Championship



Subject:
III.16. Recognition of the MHS Boys Soccer Team for District Championship, Area Championship
Subject:
III.17. Recognition of the MHS Girls Soccer Team for District Championship, Area Championship, and Sectional Championship
Subject:
IV. Comments from the Public
Subject:
V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions
Subject:
VI. Presentation(s) to the Board
Subject:
VI.1. Internal Auditor's Quarterly Report
Subject:
VI.2. Workers' Compensation Solutions Board of Trustees Annual Report
Subject:
VI.3. Tyler Excellence Award to Mission C.I.S.D.
Subject:
VII. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
VII.1. Recommendation and Approval of the Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits Consultant RFP #22100-14
Subject:
VII.2. Recommendation and Approval of Bids, Proposals, and Purchases of $50,000 and Over
Subject:
VII.2.a. Approve Purchase of STAAR4Ward Developing Leaders Webinars and Implementation Support
Subject:
VII.2.b. Approve Purchase of Voyager Intervention Program License Renewal
Subject:
VII.2.c. Award of Comprehensive Intensive Algebra I Curriculum RFP #23203-14
Subject:
VII.2.d. Award of Mobility and Orientation Service RFP #22200-15
Subject:
VII.3. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the Mission Collegiate High School Project and Approval to Enter Into Negotiations
Subject:
VII.4. Consideration and Approval to Purchase Water Rights for the Mission Collegiate High School Project
Subject:
VII.5. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Substantial Completion for Mission High School Field House Project
Subject:
VII.6. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter Into Contract for the MHS Tom Landry Visitors and Leo Najo Baseball Parking Lot
Subject:
VII.7. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion and Final Payment for the Cantu Elementary Ramp Enclosure/HVAC Project
Subject:
VII.8. Consideration and Approval of the Ranking of Proposals for the Cantu Elementary Fire Sprinkler System and Approval to Enter into Negotiations and to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Contract
Subject:
VII.9. Consideration and Approval for the Renovation Project at the VMHS Cosmetology Lab
Subject:
VII.10. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for the Renovation Project at the VMHS Cosmetology Lab
Subject:
VII.11. Consideration and Approval to Select an Architect for Services for the Renovation Project at the VMHS Cosmetology Lab






Subject:
VII.12. Consideration and Approval of a Topography Study with Javier Hinojosa Civil Engineering for the Leo Najo Baseball Field
Subject:
VII.13. Consideration and Approval of Change Order for Additional Subgrade Stabilization for the MHS Tom Landry Stadium Turf Project
Subject:
VII.14. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:
Subject:
VII.14.a. Mission High School At-Risk Counselor
Subject:
VII.15. Recommendation and Approval of New Employment Positions:
Subject:
VII.15.a. Mission Collegiate High School Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction
Subject:
VII.15.b. Coordinator for Physical Education and Health
Subject:
VIII. 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:
VIII.1. Approval  to Apply and Attend the National Institute for Urban School Leaders Summer Program
Subject:
VIII.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Subject:
VIII.3. Approval of Out-of-State Trip for Destination Imagination Teams from R. Cantu Junior High School and O'Grady Elementary School Advancing to Globals
Subject:
VIII.4. Approval of First Reading for TASB-Initiated Localize Updates:  Policy Update 99,  affecting Local Policies:
Subject:
VIII.4.a. BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY
Subject:
VIII.4.b. BP(LOCAL): Administrative Regulations
Subject:
VIII.4.c. CFEA(LOCAL): Payroll Procedures - Salary Deductions and Reductions (deleting)
Subject:
VIII.4.d. CK(LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management
Subject:
VIII.4.e. DAC(LOCAL): Employment Objectives - Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions (deleting)
Subject:
VIII.4.f. DK(LOCAL): Assignment and Schedules
Subject:
VIII.4.g. EHDC(LOCAL): Alternative Methods for Earning Credit - Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction
Subject:
VIII.4.h. FFH(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Subject:
VIII.4.i. And for District-Initiated Local District Updates, affecting Local Policies:
Subject:
VIII.4.j. DAA(LOCAL): Employment Objectives - Equal Employment Opportunity
Subject:
VIII.4.k. DIA(LOCAL): Employee Welfare-Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Subject:
VIII.4.l. EIF(LOCAL): Academic Achievement-Graduation
Subject:
VIII.4.m. FB(LOCAL): Equal Education Opportunity


Subject:
VIII.5. Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Changes to Board Policy GE(LOCAL):  Relations with Parent Organizations
Subject:
VIII.6. Financial Report as of April 30, 2014
Subject:
VIII.7. Approval of the Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with Texas Worker's Compensation Solutions for the next Three Years 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016 2017
Subject:
VIII.8. Approval of City of Alton Interlocal Agreement for Police Services for the 2014 - 2015 School Year
Subject:
VIII.9. Approval of Contract Renewal with Hidalgo County Tax for the 2014 - 2015
Subject:
VIII.10. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Subject:
VIII.11. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of March 2014
Subject:
VIII.12. Approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
VIII.13. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VIII.13.a. April 9, 2014
Subject:
VIII.14. Approval of City of Mission Interlocal Agreement for Police Services for the 2014 - 2015 School Year
Subject:
IX. Executive Session
Subject:
IX.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)
Subject:
IX.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:
X. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
XI. Board Information Items
Subject:
XI.1. Canvass of Results for the Mission C.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Election, May 10, 2014
Subject:
XI.2. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Subject:
XI.3. Cash Disbursements for the Month of April 2014
Subject:
XI.4. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
Subject:
XII. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
XII.1. May 15, 2014    Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Neuhaus Gym
Subject:
XII.2. May 16-17, 2014    Region One School Board Spring Conference at 
                                 South Padre Island, TX
Subject:
XII.3. June 2, 2014     MHS Commencement at 9:00 a.m. at the McAllen Convention Center
Subject:
XII.4. June 2, 2014    VMHS Commencement at 3:00 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center
Subject:
XII.5. June 4, 2014     Board of Trustees Committee Meetings  --  Times to be Announced
Subject:
XII.6. June 11, 2014    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.












Subject:
XIII. Adjournment

Web Viewer