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Meeting Agenda
1. Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
2. Opening Ceremonies
3. Open Meeting
4. Recognitions
4.A. TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) Choir Results - Del Rio High School
(Juan Nanez)
4.B. Recognition of San Felipe Del Rio CISD Principals
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
5. Public Hearings
5.A. Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
(Yanakany Valdez)
6. Board Members' Report
6.A. 2014 Federal Relations Network Conference Update
(Charles A. Garabedian)
7. Reports
7.A. Citizens' Committee Update
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
7.B. Attendance Rates to Date by School
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
7.C. Discipline Report to Date by School
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
7.D. Update of District Performance Objectives
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
7.E. District Security and Safety Update
(Johnnie Sheedy)
8. Consent Agenda
8.A. Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
8.A.1. September 16, 2013 - Regular School Board Meeting
8.A.2. October 12, 2013 - School Board Workshop
8.B. Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.B.1. Monthly Financial status reports for all Funds as of August 31, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
8.B.2. Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of September 30, 2013.  Monthly Financial status reports for all funds as of September 30, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
8.C. Awarding of Bid/RFP's Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.C.1. RFP 14-05 Gym Floors, Dance Floor and Stage Floors
8.C.2. RFP 14-06 Delivery Truck for District Warehouse
8.C.3. RFQ 14-03 Investment Advisor
8.C.4. Bid 14-33 Bulk Water
8.C.5. Bid 14-35 RAMS Track and Field Supplies and Equipment
8.C.6. Bid 14-36 Special Education Catalog Discount Bid
8.C.7. Bid #14-37 Automotive Parts and Equipment Discount Bid
8.C.8. Bid 14-38 Janitorial Supplies and Equipment
8.C.9. Bid 14-39 Electric Pallet Jack for District Warehouse
8.C.10. Bid 14-40 Queens Track Supplies and Equipment
8.C.11. Bid 14-41 Floor Crane for Transportation
8.D. Tax Refunds
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.D.1. Refund of taxes in the amount of $14,751.25 for the month of October 2013.
8.E. Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.E.1. Target Corporation - $40.30 - Lamar Elementary
8.E.2. Del Rio Rams Football Booster Club - $2,991.82 - Del Rio High School Football
8.E.3. Target Corporation - $76.57 - Del Rio High School
8.E.4. Target Corporation - $63.55 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.5. Track and Snacks, Inc. - $650.00 - Del Rio High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
8.E.6. Funding Factory - $66.20 - Del Rio High School
8.E.7. Wal-Mart - $1,500.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.8. Del Rio Host Lions Club - toothbrushes valued at $1,155.00 - 1st Graders at Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary, North Heights Elementary and Lamar Elementary
8.E.9. Buena Vista PTO - Climbing/Traverse wall valued at $11,335.04 - Buena Vista Elementary Gym
8.E.10. Laughlin Air Force Base Youth Center - PE Equipment valued at $1,000.00 - Lamar Elementary
8.F. Purchase Order over $25,000.00
8.F.1. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 for three new buses, amount not to exceed committed funds of $280,500.00.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.2. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to TRANE in the amount of $40,964.00 for Del Rio High School cooling tower improvements.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action:  Approval
8.F.3. Consideration to approve payment of Purchase Order over $25,000.00 for Worth Ave. Group in the approximate amount of $62,890.00 to pay for insurance coverage for Kunos.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.4. Consideration to approve payment of Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to CurriculumLoft in the approximate amount of $85,400.00 for Kuno tablets for the Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant. 
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G. Contracts over $5,000.00
8.G.1. Consideration to approve contract for services with Region XIII ESC for the Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant Annual Membership and payment of Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to in the amount of $30,000.00.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.2. Consideration to approve contract for services with Region XV for Lightspeed Content Filter for One to One Initiative at Del Rio Freshman.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.3. Consideration to approve the Amendment to Destiny Resource Management™ Agreement provided through ESC XV.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.4. Consideration to approve contract for services with Lisa Horton and Brian Morrison in the amount of $31,215.76 for Observation and Planning Guidance.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.5. Consideration to approve contract for services with Insight in the amount of $5,600.00 to install wireless Meraki devices at Del Rio Middle School.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.6. Consideration to approve contract for services with Susie Jechow from Southwest Texas EMS Training in the amount of $7,316.00 for the CTE Health Science program.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.7. Consideration to approve contract for services with Integra Realty Resources in the amount of $15,000.00 for appraisal of District properties.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.8. Consideration to approve contract for services with Jessica Hopkins in the estimated annual amount of $12,200.00 to provide occupational therapy assessment services and supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
(Dr. Diana Aguirre)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.H.1. Consideration to approve the Second Reading of DEC (Local) Policy.
8.I. Quarterly Investment Report
There are no items for this meeting.
9. Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
10. Administration
10.A. Consideration to adopt the 2013-2014 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented.
(Charles A. Garabedian)
10.B. Consideration to nominate four candidates for placement on the Val Verde Appraisal District Board of Directors ballot.
(Charles A. Garabedian and Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
11. Curriculum and Instruction
11.A. Consideration to approve the Resolution regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
12. Facilities and Operations
There are no items for this meeting.
13. Business and Finance
13.A. Consideration to approve the appointment of the local School Health Advisory Council members.
(Diane Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
14. Human Resources and Student Services
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.A. Consideration to approve converting a Security Guard position to a Peace Officer position.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
14.B. Consideration to approve:
         •Converting two Peace Officer positions to Police Sergeant positions
        •Job Description and Evaluation forms for Police Sergeant
        •Police Sergeant Salary Matrix
14.C. Consideration to approve:
        •Converting the Evaluator/District Testing Coordinator title to Database Manager - Skyward Specialist
        •Job Description and Evaluation forms for Database Manager - Skyward Specialist
15. Technology Services
There are no items for this meeting.
16. Closed Session
If, during the course of any duly posted meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive session is required regarding an item posted on the Agenda, that session will be held on any or all subjects and purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.084 of the Government Code (the Texas Open Meetings Act).  If a final vote is required on any matter considered in the closed or executive session, it shall be taken either upon the reconvening of the public session covered by this notice or at a subsequent, duly posted, public meeting as the Board shall determine.
16.A. Pursuant to 551.071 Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
16.A.1. Report regarding pending legal issues and report on settlement status
16.A.2. Consideration of waiver of claims for acceptance of reimbursement
16.B. Pursuant to 551.074:  Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel:
16.B.1. Discussion of Personnel Report to include the following:
         •New Hires
         •District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations
17. Reconvene to Open Session
The Board may vote upon, and/or take action as to, any or all of the items considered under "Closed Session".
17.A. Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action:  Approval
17.B. Consideration of Waiver of Claims for Acceptance of Reimbursement.
(Carlos A. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
18. Superintendent's Report
There are no items for this meeting.
19. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
Subject:
Opening Ceremonies
Subject:
Open Meeting
Subject:
Recognitions
Subject:
TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) Choir Results - Del Rio High School
(Juan Nanez)
Subject:
Recognition of San Felipe Del Rio CISD Principals
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Subject:
Public Hearings
Subject:
Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
(Yanakany Valdez)
Subject:
Board Members' Report
Subject:
2014 Federal Relations Network Conference Update
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Subject:
Reports
Subject:
Citizens' Committee Update
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Subject:
Attendance Rates to Date by School
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Discipline Report to Date by School
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Update of District Performance Objectives
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Subject:
District Security and Safety Update
(Johnnie Sheedy)
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
September 16, 2013 - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
October 12, 2013 - School Board Workshop
Subject:
Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Monthly Financial status reports for all Funds as of August 31, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
Subject:
Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of September 30, 2013.  Monthly Financial status reports for all funds as of September 30, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
Subject:
Awarding of Bid/RFP's Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
RFP 14-05 Gym Floors, Dance Floor and Stage Floors
Subject:
RFP 14-06 Delivery Truck for District Warehouse
Subject:
RFQ 14-03 Investment Advisor
Subject:
Bid 14-33 Bulk Water
Subject:
Bid 14-35 RAMS Track and Field Supplies and Equipment
Subject:
Bid 14-36 Special Education Catalog Discount Bid
Subject:
Bid #14-37 Automotive Parts and Equipment Discount Bid
Subject:
Bid 14-38 Janitorial Supplies and Equipment
Subject:
Bid 14-39 Electric Pallet Jack for District Warehouse
Subject:
Bid 14-40 Queens Track Supplies and Equipment
Subject:
Bid 14-41 Floor Crane for Transportation
Subject:
Tax Refunds
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Refund of taxes in the amount of $14,751.25 for the month of October 2013.
Subject:
Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Target Corporation - $40.30 - Lamar Elementary
Subject:
Del Rio Rams Football Booster Club - $2,991.82 - Del Rio High School Football
Subject:
Target Corporation - $76.57 - Del Rio High School
Subject:
Target Corporation - $63.55 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Track and Snacks, Inc. - $650.00 - Del Rio High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Subject:
Funding Factory - $66.20 - Del Rio High School
Subject:
Wal-Mart - $1,500.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Del Rio Host Lions Club - toothbrushes valued at $1,155.00 - 1st Graders at Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary, North Heights Elementary and Lamar Elementary
Subject:
Buena Vista PTO - Climbing/Traverse wall valued at $11,335.04 - Buena Vista Elementary Gym
Subject:
Laughlin Air Force Base Youth Center - PE Equipment valued at $1,000.00 - Lamar Elementary
Subject:
Purchase Order over $25,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 for three new buses, amount not to exceed committed funds of $280,500.00.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to TRANE in the amount of $40,964.00 for Del Rio High School cooling tower improvements.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action:  Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve payment of Purchase Order over $25,000.00 for Worth Ave. Group in the approximate amount of $62,890.00 to pay for insurance coverage for Kunos.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve payment of Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to CurriculumLoft in the approximate amount of $85,400.00 for Kuno tablets for the Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant. 
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Contracts over $5,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Region XIII ESC for the Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant Annual Membership and payment of Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to in the amount of $30,000.00.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Region XV for Lightspeed Content Filter for One to One Initiative at Del Rio Freshman.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Amendment to Destiny Resource Management™ Agreement provided through ESC XV.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Lisa Horton and Brian Morrison in the amount of $31,215.76 for Observation and Planning Guidance.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Insight in the amount of $5,600.00 to install wireless Meraki devices at Del Rio Middle School.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Susie Jechow from Southwest Texas EMS Training in the amount of $7,316.00 for the CTE Health Science program.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Integra Realty Resources in the amount of $15,000.00 for appraisal of District properties.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Jessica Hopkins in the estimated annual amount of $12,200.00 to provide occupational therapy assessment services and supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
(Dr. Diana Aguirre)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Second Reading of DEC (Local) Policy.
Subject:
Quarterly Investment Report
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
Subject:
Administration
Subject:
Consideration to adopt the 2013-2014 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented.
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Subject:
Consideration to nominate four candidates for placement on the Val Verde Appraisal District Board of Directors ballot.
(Charles A. Garabedian and Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Subject:
Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Resolution regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Facilities and Operations
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Business and Finance
Subject:
Consideration to approve the appointment of the local School Health Advisory Council members.
(Diane Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Human Resources and Student Services
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve converting a Security Guard position to a Peace Officer position.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Subject:
Consideration to approve:
         •Converting two Peace Officer positions to Police Sergeant positions
        •Job Description and Evaluation forms for Police Sergeant
        •Police Sergeant Salary Matrix
Subject:
Consideration to approve:
        •Converting the Evaluator/District Testing Coordinator title to Database Manager - Skyward Specialist
        •Job Description and Evaluation forms for Database Manager - Skyward Specialist
Subject:
Technology Services
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Closed Session
If, during the course of any duly posted meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive session is required regarding an item posted on the Agenda, that session will be held on any or all subjects and purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.084 of the Government Code (the Texas Open Meetings Act).  If a final vote is required on any matter considered in the closed or executive session, it shall be taken either upon the reconvening of the public session covered by this notice or at a subsequent, duly posted, public meeting as the Board shall determine.
Subject:
Pursuant to 551.071 Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
Subject:
Report regarding pending legal issues and report on settlement status
Subject:
Consideration of waiver of claims for acceptance of reimbursement
Subject:
Pursuant to 551.074:  Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel:
Subject:
Discussion of Personnel Report to include the following:
         •New Hires
         •District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations
Subject:
Reconvene to Open Session
The Board may vote upon, and/or take action as to, any or all of the items considered under "Closed Session".
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action:  Approval
Subject:
Consideration of Waiver of Claims for Acceptance of Reimbursement.
(Carlos A. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Superintendent's Report
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Adjournment

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