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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. School Board Recognition
Presentations by Evangelina Reyes - TSTA Representative, Buena Vista Elementary, Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary, Ruben Chavira Elementary, Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary, Lamar Elementary, Garfield Elementary, North Heights Elementary, San Felipe Memorial Middle School, Del Rio Middle School, Del Rio Freshman School, and Del Rio High School
5. Public Hearings
5.A. Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 2012-2013 (Formerly the AEIS Report) and Report Cards
(Rene Luna)
5.B. Public Comments
5.C. Adjourn Public Hearing
6. Board Members' Report
6.A. Upcoming Board of Trustees Workshop (January 25, 2014)
(Charles A. Garabedian)
7. Reports
7.A. Buena Vista Elementary Gym Project Update
(Miguel Salinas and David Brown)
7.B. Information on Notice of Grant Awards for the No Child Left Behind
(Michele Smith)
7.C. Information on Notice of Grant Awards for the Special Education IDEA B Formula and PreSchool
(Dr. Diana Aguirre)
7.D. Attendance Report
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
8. Consent Agenda
8.A. Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
8.A.1. December 16, 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 December 31, 2013.  Monthly financial status reports for all funds as of December 31, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
8.C. Awarding of Bid/RFP's Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.C.1. Bid 14-44 Annual Maintenance on Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Tower, and Water Pumps
8.C.2. Bid 14-45 Cross Country
8.D. Tax Refunds
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.D.1. Refund of taxes in the amount of $6,939.33 for the month of December 2013
8.E. Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.E.1. Lifetouch - $1,416.30 - Garfield Elementary
8.E.2. Lifetouch - $1,643.19 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary
8.E.3. Lifetouch - $2,238.13 - Buena Vista Elementary
8.E.4. Ram Country - $920.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.5. Lifetouch - $1,135.66 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary
8.E.6. Lifetouch - $1,628.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
8.E.7. The Spot - $68.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
8.E.8. Lifetouch - $1,179.32 - Del Rio High School Student Council
8.E.9. The Spot - $132.00 - North Heights Elementary Student Council
8.E.10. Lifetouch - $121.86 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary Migrant Students
8.E.11. Lifetouch - $766.76 - Del Rio Freshman School
8.E.12. The Spot - $116.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.13. Lifetouch - $820.17 - Lamar Elementary
8.E.14. Lifetouch - $1,766.61 - North Heights Elementary
8.E.15. Lifetouch - $1,003.80 - San Felipe Memorial Middle School
8.E.16. Lifetouch - $1,243.64 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.17. Three Rivers Bass Club - 2 bicycles valued at $200.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
8.E.18. Mr. Gatti's Pizza - game cards valued at $18,490.00 - SFDRCISD Elementary Campuses PK-5
8.E.19. International Good Neighbor Council - Medallions and ribbons valued at $452.00 - Elementary Campuses Science Fairs
8.F. Purchase Order over $25,000.00
There are no items for this meeting.
8.G. Contracts over $5,000.00
8.G.1. Consideration to approve contract in the amount of $5,000.00 with Bank of New York Mellon for arbitrage rebate calculations for the bond issues Series 2006 and Series 2008.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.2. Consideration to approve contract with Judy Knight in the amount of $7,166.15 for Del Rio Middle School Writing Camps.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.3. Consideration to approve contract with Brandon Ligon in the amount of $5,092.75 for Del Rio Middle School Writing Camps.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.4. Consideration to approve contract with Lisa Horton in the amount of $5,257.44 for Del Rio Middle School to develop engaging lesson strategies for Math curriculum and instruction support.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.5. Consideration to approve contract with Insight in the amount of $6,916.00 to provide 3.5 days of training for the new communications manager system.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
8.H.1. Consideration to approve the Second Reading of Policy Update 98 affecting local policies BBE; DBA; DFFA; DFFB; DH;EC; EIA; FEA; and FEC.
(Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action:  Approval
8.I. Quarterly Investment Report
8.I.1. Consideration to approve Quarterly Investment Reports as of November 30, 2013.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9. Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
10. Administration
10.A. Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Felipe Del Rio CISD and the Boys and Girls Club of Del Rio, Inc.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Aidee Garcia)
11. Curriculum and Instruction
11.A. Consideration to approve the submittal of the Head Start Policy Council By-Laws.
(Aidee Garcia and Linda Guanajuato-Webb)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.B. Consideration to approve the submittal of the Head Start Written Plans and Procedures.
(Aidee Garcia and Linda Guanajuato-Webb)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.C. Consideration to approve New Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses offered at Del Rio High School for the 2014-2015 school year.
(Abelardo Casillas and Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.D. Consideration to dispose of CTE purchased textbooks.
(Abelardo Casillas and Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
12. Facilities and Operations
12.A. Consideration to approve the First Reading of local policies CKE; DGBA; and DNA from Update 98.
(Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.B. Consideration to approve the Citizens Committee's District Wide construction, renovations and repairs project list.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.C. Delegation of Authority to Superintendent to Select Architects and Engineering Firms under the Professional Services Procurement Act.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
13. Business and Finance
13.A. Consideration to approve Audit Report for 2012-2013 Fiscal Year.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
13.B. Consideration to approve 2014-2015 Budget Goals and Calendar.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
13.C. Consideration to approve submittal of Application for Impact Aid.
(Laura English)
Recommended Action: Approval
14. Human Resources and Student Services
14.A. Consideration to approve contracts.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.A.1. »Employment Agreement (Non-Chapter 21) Contract
»One-Year Probationary Contract
»Multi-Year Term Employment Agreement - Certified Professional Personnel
»Continuing Contract - Certified Professional Personnel
»Employment Contract Addendum - Retire-Rehire Employees
»Dual-Assignment One-Year Term Contract for Certified Classroom Teacher/Coach
»Dual-Assignment Term Contract for Certified Classroom Teacher/Coach
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 551.074:  Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel:
16.A.1. Discussion of Personnel Report to include the following:
         •New Hires
         •District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations
16.A.2. Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include the following justification:
        •Master's Degree
16.A.3. Discussion of issuance of revised Retire-Rehire Contract Addendum to current employees
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 to approve Salary Adjustments to include the following justification:
        •Master's Degree
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
17.C. Consideration to approve issuance of Retire-Rehire Contract Addendum to current employees.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
18. Superintendent's Report
19. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing/Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
Subject:
Opening Ceremonies
Subject:
Open Meeting
Subject:
Recognitions
Subject:
School Board Recognition
Presentations by Evangelina Reyes - TSTA Representative, Buena Vista Elementary, Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary, Ruben Chavira Elementary, Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary, Lamar Elementary, Garfield Elementary, North Heights Elementary, San Felipe Memorial Middle School, Del Rio Middle School, Del Rio Freshman School, and Del Rio High School
Subject:
Public Hearings
Subject:
Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 2012-2013 (Formerly the AEIS Report) and Report Cards
(Rene Luna)
Subject:
Public Comments
Subject:
Adjourn Public Hearing
Subject:
Board Members' Report
Subject:
Upcoming Board of Trustees Workshop (January 25, 2014)
(Charles A. Garabedian)
Subject:
Reports
Subject:
Buena Vista Elementary Gym Project Update
(Miguel Salinas and David Brown)
Subject:
Information on Notice of Grant Awards for the No Child Left Behind
(Michele Smith)
Subject:
Information on Notice of Grant Awards for the Special Education IDEA B Formula and PreSchool
(Dr. Diana Aguirre)
Subject:
Attendance Report
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
December 16, 2013 - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
Financial Statements
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Amendment for all funds as of December 31, 2013.  Monthly financial status reports for all funds as of December 31, 2013 are included for information purposes only.
Subject:
Awarding of Bid/RFP's Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Bid 14-44 Annual Maintenance on Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Tower, and Water Pumps
Subject:
Bid 14-45 Cross Country
Subject:
Tax Refunds
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Refund of taxes in the amount of $6,939.33 for the month of December 2013
Subject:
Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,416.30 - Garfield Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,643.19 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $2,238.13 - Buena Vista Elementary
Subject:
Ram Country - $920.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,135.66 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,628.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
Subject:
The Spot - $68.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,179.32 - Del Rio High School Student Council
Subject:
The Spot - $132.00 - North Heights Elementary Student Council
Subject:
Lifetouch - $121.86 - Irene C. Cardwell Elementary Migrant Students
Subject:
Lifetouch - $766.76 - Del Rio Freshman School
Subject:
The Spot - $116.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $820.17 - Lamar Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,766.61 - North Heights Elementary
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,003.80 - San Felipe Memorial Middle School
Subject:
Lifetouch - $1,243.64 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Three Rivers Bass Club - 2 bicycles valued at $200.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
Subject:
Mr. Gatti's Pizza - game cards valued at $18,490.00 - SFDRCISD Elementary Campuses PK-5
Subject:
International Good Neighbor Council - Medallions and ribbons valued at $452.00 - Elementary Campuses Science Fairs
Subject:
Purchase Order over $25,000.00
There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Contracts over $5,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract in the amount of $5,000.00 with Bank of New York Mellon for arbitrage rebate calculations for the bond issues Series 2006 and Series 2008.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract with Judy Knight in the amount of $7,166.15 for Del Rio Middle School Writing Camps.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract with Brandon Ligon in the amount of $5,092.75 for Del Rio Middle School Writing Camps.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract with Lisa Horton in the amount of $5,257.44 for Del Rio Middle School to develop engaging lesson strategies for Math curriculum and instruction support.
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve contract with Insight in the amount of $6,916.00 to provide 3.5 days of training for the new communications manager system.
(Abelardo Casillas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Second Reading of Policy Update 98 affecting local policies BBE; DBA; DFFA; DFFB; DH;EC; EIA; FEA; and FEC.
(Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action:  Approval
Subject:
Quarterly Investment Report
Subject:
Consideration to approve Quarterly Investment Reports as of November 30, 2013.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
Subject:
Administration
Subject:
Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Felipe Del Rio CISD and the Boys and Girls Club of Del Rio, Inc.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
Consideration to approve the submittal of the Head Start Policy Council By-Laws.
(Aidee Garcia and Linda Guanajuato-Webb)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the submittal of the Head Start Written Plans and Procedures.
(Aidee Garcia and Linda Guanajuato-Webb)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve New Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses offered at Del Rio High School for the 2014-2015 school year.
(Abelardo Casillas and Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to dispose of CTE purchased textbooks.
(Abelardo Casillas and Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Facilities and Operations
Subject:
Consideration to approve the First Reading of local policies CKE; DGBA; and DNA from Update 98.
(Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Citizens Committee's District Wide construction, renovations and repairs project list.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Delegation of Authority to Superintendent to Select Architects and Engineering Firms under the Professional Services Procurement Act.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Miguel Salinas)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Business and Finance
Subject:
Consideration to approve Audit Report for 2012-2013 Fiscal Year.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve 2014-2015 Budget Goals and Calendar.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve submittal of Application for Impact Aid.
(Laura English)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Human Resources and Student Services
Subject:
Consideration to approve contracts.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
»Employment Agreement (Non-Chapter 21) Contract
»One-Year Probationary Contract
»Multi-Year Term Employment Agreement - Certified Professional Personnel
»Continuing Contract - Certified Professional Personnel
»Employment Contract Addendum - Retire-Rehire Employees
»Dual-Assignment One-Year Term Contract for Certified Classroom Teacher/Coach
»Dual-Assignment Term Contract for Certified Classroom Teacher/Coach
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 551.074:  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 justification:
        •Master's Degree
Subject:
Discussion of issuance of revised Retire-Rehire Contract Addendum to current employees
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 to approve Salary Adjustments to include the following justification:
        •Master's Degree
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve issuance of Retire-Rehire Contract Addendum to current employees.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Superintendent's Report
Subject:
Adjournment

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