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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. "Stay Fit  For My Kids" 5K Run
(Laura English)
5. Public Hearings
5.A. There are no items for this meeting.
6. Board Members' Report
6.A. CTE Visit and Tour by Representative Poncho Nevarez.
(Joshua D. Overfelt)
7. Reports
7.A. CTE Extra-Curricular Robotics Programs Expansion
(Abelardo Casillas and Rogelio Gonzalez)
7.B. Discipline Report by School - First Six Weeks
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
8. Consent Agenda
8.A. Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
8.A.1. October 21, 2013 - Regular School Board Meeting
8.B. Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.B.1. Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of October 31, 2013.  Monthly Financial status reports for all Funds as of October 31, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
8.C. Awarding of Bid/RFP's Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.C.1. RFP 14-07  Letterman Jackets
8.C.2. Bid 14-34  CTE Plasma Cutter
8.C.3. Bid 14-42  Rams Baseball
8.C.4. Bid 14-43  Queens Softball
8.D. Tax Refunds
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.D.1. Refund of taxes in the amount of $2,890.22 for the month of November 2013.
8.E. Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.E.1. Approved Money Center - $250.00 - North Heights Elementary
8.E.2. Target Corporation - $120.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
8.E.3. The Spot - $326.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
8.E.4. Bendix CVS de Mexico - $200.00 - Del Rio High School Mariachi de Media Noche
8.E.5. The Spot - $346.00 - North Heights Elementary Student Council
8.E.6. Rams Basketball Booster - $1,485.16 - Del Rio High School Basketball
8.E.7. City of Del Rio Fire Department - $180.00 - Del Rio High School Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Future Health Professionals.
8.E.8. Val Verde Volleyball Club - $500.00 - Del Rio High School Volleyball
8.E.9. The Spot - $124.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.10. Exposure Marketing & Promotions - Ford Drive 4 Ur School - $6,000.00 - Del Rio High School Athletics
8.E.11. 3 Rivers Bass Club - Two bicycles valued at $100.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary Honor Roll students
8.E.12. 3 Rivers Bass Club - Two bicycles valued at $100.00 - North Heights Elementary Honor Roll students
8.E.13. The Home Depot - PVC pipes valued at $51.10 - Garfield Elementary
8.E.14. TJ Moore - PVC pipes valued at $105.53 -  Garfield Elementary
8.E.15. Wal-Mart - Luncheon and gift cards valued at $1,293.00 - Lamar Elementary
8.E.16. Mr. Gatti's Pizza - $5.00 game cards valued at $17,655.00 - SFDRCISD Elementary Campuses PK-5
8.F. Purchase Order over $25,000.00
8.F.1. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Thomas Bus Gulf Coast in the amount of $285,554.00 for three (3) new 72-Passenger School Buses.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.2. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Sam Pack's Five Star Ford in the amount of $33,672.00 for a District Warehouse delivery truck.
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action:  Approval
8.F.3. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $89,353.75 for Microsoft Licensing.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.4. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Insight in the estimated amount of $35,000.00 to install the Cisco Unified Communications Manager system.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.5. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Grounds for Play in the total amount of $63,351.00 for playground shades.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.6. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Torchmates, Inc. in the amount of $37,860.00 for a Plasma Cutting machine for the CTE program.
(Rogelio Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G. Contracts over $5,000.00
8.G.1. Consideration to approve contract for services with Maya Preedom, Registered Occupational Therapist, for Section 504 students.
(Dr. Diana Aguirre)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.2. Consideration to approve contract for services with ESC Region 15 for mentoring in Writer's Workshop.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
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 cast votes on the 2014-2015 Val Verde Appraisal District Board of Directors Official Ballot.
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Recommended Action: Approval
10.B. Consideration to set date for the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation.
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Recommended Action: Approval
11. Curriculum and Instruction
There are no items for this meeting.
12. Facilities and Operations
There are no items for this meeting.
13. Business and Finance
13.A. Consideration to approve a resolution imposing a fifteen percent  (15%) collection penalty on delinquent taxes.
(Yanakany Valdez and Sonia Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
13.B. Consideration to approve membership with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE).
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
13.C. Consideration to approve Election Administration services for the May 2014 Election.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
14. Human Resources and Student Services
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.A. Consideration to approve the revised job description and evaluation forms for Management Information Systems Director.
14.B. Consideration to  convert the District Migrant Parental Aide and Computer Lab Manager (NP-Federal Programs) positions to Title I Parental Aide (District), the revised Job Classification listing to include the Title I Parental Aide (District); and the Job Description and Evaluation forms for Title I Parental Aide (District).
        •Pay Grade 2 - 193 days
        •Funding Source: 211 (Title 1)
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 from legal counsel regarding pending personnel investigation and possible policy implications
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
16.B.2. Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include the following justifications:
        •Service Credit
        •Pay Grade Change
        •Master's Degree
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. Pursuant to 551.071 Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
        •Consideration to modify/amend FFH (Local) Policy
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Discussion/Action  
17.B. Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action:  Approval
17.C. Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments to include the following justifications:
        •Service Credit
        •Pay Grade Change
        •Master's Degree
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
18. Superintendent's Report
18.A. Discussion of School Board Workshop for Curriculum and Instruction.
18.B. Update on the SCAN (Serving Children and Adults in Need), Inc. Prevention Program.
19. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 18, 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:
"Stay Fit  For My Kids" 5K Run
(Laura English)
Subject:
Public Hearings
Subject:
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Board Members' Report
Subject:
CTE Visit and Tour by Representative Poncho Nevarez.
(Joshua D. Overfelt)
Subject:
Reports
Subject:
CTE Extra-Curricular Robotics Programs Expansion
(Abelardo Casillas and Rogelio Gonzalez)
Subject:
Discipline Report by School - First Six Weeks
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
October 21, 2013 - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of October 31, 2013.  Monthly Financial status reports for all Funds as of October 31, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
Subject:
Awarding of Bid/RFP's Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
RFP 14-07  Letterman Jackets
Subject:
Bid 14-34  CTE Plasma Cutter
Subject:
Bid 14-42  Rams Baseball
Subject:
Bid 14-43  Queens Softball
Subject:
Tax Refunds
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Refund of taxes in the amount of $2,890.22 for the month of November 2013.
Subject:
Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Approved Money Center - $250.00 - North Heights Elementary
Subject:
Target Corporation - $120.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
Subject:
The Spot - $326.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
Subject:
Bendix CVS de Mexico - $200.00 - Del Rio High School Mariachi de Media Noche
Subject:
The Spot - $346.00 - North Heights Elementary Student Council
Subject:
Rams Basketball Booster - $1,485.16 - Del Rio High School Basketball
Subject:
City of Del Rio Fire Department - $180.00 - Del Rio High School Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Future Health Professionals.
Subject:
Val Verde Volleyball Club - $500.00 - Del Rio High School Volleyball
Subject:
The Spot - $124.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Exposure Marketing & Promotions - Ford Drive 4 Ur School - $6,000.00 - Del Rio High School Athletics
Subject:
3 Rivers Bass Club - Two bicycles valued at $100.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary Honor Roll students
Subject:
3 Rivers Bass Club - Two bicycles valued at $100.00 - North Heights Elementary Honor Roll students
Subject:
The Home Depot - PVC pipes valued at $51.10 - Garfield Elementary
Subject:
TJ Moore - PVC pipes valued at $105.53 -  Garfield Elementary
Subject:
Wal-Mart - Luncheon and gift cards valued at $1,293.00 - Lamar Elementary
Subject:
Mr. Gatti's Pizza - $5.00 game cards valued at $17,655.00 - SFDRCISD Elementary Campuses PK-5
Subject:
Purchase Order over $25,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Thomas Bus Gulf Coast in the amount of $285,554.00 for three (3) new 72-Passenger School Buses.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Sam Pack's Five Star Ford in the amount of $33,672.00 for a District Warehouse delivery truck.
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action:  Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $89,353.75 for Microsoft Licensing.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Insight in the estimated amount of $35,000.00 to install the Cisco Unified Communications Manager system.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Grounds for Play in the total amount of $63,351.00 for playground shades.
(Miguel A. Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Torchmates, Inc. in the amount of $37,860.00 for a Plasma Cutting machine for the CTE program.
(Rogelio Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Contracts over $5,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with Maya Preedom, Registered Occupational Therapist, for Section 504 students.
(Dr. Diana Aguirre)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract for services with ESC Region 15 for mentoring in Writer's Workshop.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
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 cast votes on the 2014-2015 Val Verde Appraisal District Board of Directors Official Ballot.
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to set date for the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation.
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Curriculum and Instruction
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Facilities and Operations
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Business and Finance
Subject:
Consideration to approve a resolution imposing a fifteen percent  (15%) collection penalty on delinquent taxes.
(Yanakany Valdez and Sonia Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve membership with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE).
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Election Administration services for the May 2014 Election.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Human Resources and Student Services
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the revised job description and evaluation forms for Management Information Systems Director.
Subject:
Consideration to  convert the District Migrant Parental Aide and Computer Lab Manager (NP-Federal Programs) positions to Title I Parental Aide (District), the revised Job Classification listing to include the Title I Parental Aide (District); and the Job Description and Evaluation forms for Title I Parental Aide (District).
        •Pay Grade 2 - 193 days
        •Funding Source: 211 (Title 1)
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 from legal counsel regarding pending personnel investigation and possible policy implications
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:
Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include the following justifications:
        •Service Credit
        •Pay Grade Change
        •Master's Degree
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:
Pursuant to 551.071 Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
        •Consideration to modify/amend FFH (Local) Policy
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Discussion/Action  
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action:  Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments to include the following justifications:
        •Service Credit
        •Pay Grade Change
        •Master's Degree
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Superintendent's Report
Subject:
Discussion of School Board Workshop for Curriculum and Instruction.
Subject:
Update on the SCAN (Serving Children and Adults in Need), Inc. Prevention Program.
Subject:
Adjournment

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