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Meeting Agenda
1. Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
2. Opening Ceremonies
3. Open Meeting
4. Oath of Office - District Chief of Police
5. Recognitions - There are no items for this meeting.
6. Public Hearings
6.A. Informational item to the Board of Trustees in a public meeting on the Targeted Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 and of the noncompliance with statutory requirements identified in the TEA On-site Report and of the actions the district will take to correct the noncompliance.
(Aida Gomez)
6.B. Public Comments
7. Board Members' Report
7.A. Policy Review Committee Update
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
8. Reports
8.A. Presentation on the Digital Flexbook Project 
(Dr. Sandra Zuniga-Mendoza)
8.B. Presentation of IMA Funds
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
8.C. Presentation on the Transportation Department
(Miguel Salinas and Ruben Riojas)
8.D. Presentation on Late Start for Secondary Students
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
8.E. Presentation on the Block Schedule for Secondary Students
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
8.F. Status Update: Elementary K-5 Bilingual Newcomer Academies
(Aidee Garcia)
8.G. Status Update: Rezoning of Elementary Attendance Zones
(Aidee Garcia)
8.H. Presentation on the Student/Teacher Ratios for all Elementary Classes to include the Newcomers.
(Aidee Garcia)
9. Consent Agenda
9.A. Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
9.A.1. August 17, 2015 - Regular School Board Meeting
9.A.2. August 20, 2015 - Public Hearing for Budget and Tax Rate/Special Meeting
9.A.3. August 31, 2015 - Special Called Meeting
9.A.4. September 9, 2015 - Special Called Meeting
9.B. Financial Statements - There are no items for this meeting.
9.C. Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.C.1. Bid 16-05 Ground Supplies and Large Equipment Rental
9.C.2. Bid 16-06 Bottled Drinking Water
9.D. Tax Refunds - There are no items for this meeting.
9.E. Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.E.1. Sul Ross State University - $2,936.00 - Del Rio High School Gear Up Program
9.E.2. Texas Department of Transportation - $600.00 - Operation Graduation
9.E.3. Belles Booster Donation - $660.00 - Del Rio High School Belles
9.E.4. San Felipe Lions Club - $1,174.00 - Del Rio Middle School Pom Squad
9.F. Purchase Order over $25,000.00
9.F.1. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Weaver Technologies in the amount of $152,943.00 for desktop computers.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.F.2. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Weaver Technologies in the amount of $291,945.00 for 1:1 devices at Del Rio Middle School.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.F.3. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Renaissance Learning in the amount of $89,613.40 for Accelerated Reader and Star Reading program.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G. Contracts over $5,000.00
9.G.1. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 and Memorandum of Understanding with Southwest Texas Junior College Workforce Training and Development Division in the amount of $13,800.00 for the CTE Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course Program.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G.2. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. HR Services Division in the amount of $17,000.00 plus travel to evaluate district pay systems and practices.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara and Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G.3. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with the Sheriff's Department in the estimated amount of $22,200.00 for traffic control.
(Duane Maldonado)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G.4. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Monica Sandoval in the amount of $7,200.00 as a Colorguard instructor.
(Juan Nanez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G.5. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. HR Services Division in the amount of $7,182.00 for conducting the employee climate survey.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.G.6. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Apple Inc. in the amount of $8,075.00 for CTE program.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions - There are no items for this meeting.
9.I. Quarterly Investment Report
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
9.I.1. Consideration to approve Quarterly Investment Report as of August 31, 2015.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
10. Citizens to Be Heard
Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
11. Administration
11.A. Proposed Board of Trustees 2015-2016 Calendar for the Evaluation of the Superintendent.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.B. Consideration to approve the 2015-2016 District Goals.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Discussion/Approval
11.C. Consideration to approve the 2015-2016 Superintendent Performance Goals.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.D. Consideration to approve the Resolution approving Examinations for Credit for students in grades 6-12 who have had prior instruction.
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.E. Consideration to approve the Resolution approving examinations for acceleration in an elementary grade level and to earn credit in a secondary school academic subject.
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
12. Curriculum and Instruction
12.A. Consideration to approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 and the 2015-2016 Corrective Action Plan for the non-compliance findings on the TEA report.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.B. Consideration to approve the submission of the 2015-2016 Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Exception and Compliance Plan to Texas Education Agency (TEA).
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.C. Consideration to approve an agreement between Southwest Texas Junior College and San Felipe Del Rio CISD for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit Courses.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval 
12.D. Consideration to approve the appointment of the local School Health Advisory Council members.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.E. Consideration to approve 2015-2016 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement between Southwest Texas Junior College and San Felipe Del Rio CISD.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.F. Consideration to approve the Interlocal Contract with Southwest Texas Junior College for the College and Career Readiness Program.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
12.G. Consideration to approve  the revised Memorandum of Agreement with Healthy Futures of Texas.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
13. Facilities and Operations - There are no items for this meeting.
14. Business and Finance
14.A. Consideration to approve Disposal of Surplus Furniture/Personal Property during the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
15. Human Resources and Student Services
15.A. Consideration to approve the employee job description and evaluation forms for the Security Department.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
        •  District Chief of Police
        •  Administrative Assistant for Chief of Police
        •  Crossing Guard
        •  Night Peace Officer
        •  Peace Officer
        •  Peace Officer/District Courier
        •  Police Sergeant
        •  Security Guard
15.B. Consideration to approve a Special Education Instructional Aide at Del Rio Middle School.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
        •  Pay Grade: Para-Professional - 2
        •  Number of Days: 187
        •  Funding Source:  SHARS Fund 184
15.C. Consideration to approve the General Maintenance Worker - Certified HVAC Mechanic I Position.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
        •  Converted position from Warehouseman (ZZPOSVAC88)
        •  Pay Grade: 5H
        •  Number of Days: 261
        •  Funding Source: 199 General Fund
16. Technology Services - There are no items for this meeting.
17. 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, 551.087 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.
17.A. Pursuant to 551.074:  Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel
17.A.1. Discussion of Personnel Report to include the following:
         • New Hires
         • District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations/Reassignments
17.A.2. Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include, but not limited to the following justifications:
        • Service Credit 
        • Master's Degree
        • Stipends
18. 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".
18.A. Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action:  Approval
18.B. Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments to include the following justifications:
        • Service Credit 
        • Master's Degree
        • Stipends
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
19. Superintendent's Report - There are no items for this meeting.
20. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 21, 2015 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:
Oath of Office - District Chief of Police
Subject:
Recognitions - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Public Hearings
Subject:
Informational item to the Board of Trustees in a public meeting on the Targeted Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 and of the noncompliance with statutory requirements identified in the TEA On-site Report and of the actions the district will take to correct the noncompliance.
(Aida Gomez)
Subject:
Public Comments
Subject:
Board Members' Report
Subject:
Policy Review Committee Update
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Subject:
Reports
Subject:
Presentation on the Digital Flexbook Project 
(Dr. Sandra Zuniga-Mendoza)
Subject:
Presentation of IMA Funds
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Subject:
Presentation on the Transportation Department
(Miguel Salinas and Ruben Riojas)
Subject:
Presentation on Late Start for Secondary Students
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Subject:
Presentation on the Block Schedule for Secondary Students
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Subject:
Status Update: Elementary K-5 Bilingual Newcomer Academies
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Status Update: Rezoning of Elementary Attendance Zones
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Presentation on the Student/Teacher Ratios for all Elementary Classes to include the Newcomers.
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
August 17, 2015 - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
August 20, 2015 - Public Hearing for Budget and Tax Rate/Special Meeting
Subject:
August 31, 2015 - Special Called Meeting
Subject:
September 9, 2015 - Special Called Meeting
Subject:
Financial Statements - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Bid 16-05 Ground Supplies and Large Equipment Rental
Subject:
Bid 16-06 Bottled Drinking Water
Subject:
Tax Refunds - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Sul Ross State University - $2,936.00 - Del Rio High School Gear Up Program
Subject:
Texas Department of Transportation - $600.00 - Operation Graduation
Subject:
Belles Booster Donation - $660.00 - Del Rio High School Belles
Subject:
San Felipe Lions Club - $1,174.00 - Del Rio Middle School Pom Squad
Subject:
Purchase Order over $25,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Weaver Technologies in the amount of $152,943.00 for desktop computers.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Weaver Technologies in the amount of $291,945.00 for 1:1 devices at Del Rio Middle School.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Renaissance Learning in the amount of $89,613.40 for Accelerated Reader and Star Reading program.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Contracts over $5,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 and Memorandum of Understanding with Southwest Texas Junior College Workforce Training and Development Division in the amount of $13,800.00 for the CTE Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course Program.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. HR Services Division in the amount of $17,000.00 plus travel to evaluate district pay systems and practices.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara and Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with the Sheriff's Department in the estimated amount of $22,200.00 for traffic control.
(Duane Maldonado)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Monica Sandoval in the amount of $7,200.00 as a Colorguard instructor.
(Juan Nanez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. HR Services Division in the amount of $7,182.00 for conducting the employee climate survey.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Apple Inc. in the amount of $8,075.00 for CTE program.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Quarterly Investment Report
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Quarterly Investment Report as of August 31, 2015.
(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:
Proposed Board of Trustees 2015-2016 Calendar for the Evaluation of the Superintendent.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the 2015-2016 District Goals.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Discussion/Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the 2015-2016 Superintendent Performance Goals.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Resolution approving Examinations for Credit for students in grades 6-12 who have had prior instruction.
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Resolution approving examinations for acceleration in an elementary grade level and to earn credit in a secondary school academic subject.
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 and the 2015-2016 Corrective Action Plan for the non-compliance findings on the TEA report.
(Aida Gomez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the submission of the 2015-2016 Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Exception and Compliance Plan to Texas Education Agency (TEA).
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve an agreement between Southwest Texas Junior College and San Felipe Del Rio CISD for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit Courses.
(Roger Gonzalez)
Recommended Action: Approval 
Subject:
Consideration to approve the appointment of the local School Health Advisory Council members.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve 2015-2016 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement between Southwest Texas Junior College and San Felipe Del Rio CISD.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Interlocal Contract with Southwest Texas Junior College for the College and Career Readiness Program.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve  the revised Memorandum of Agreement with Healthy Futures of Texas.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Facilities and Operations - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Business and Finance
Subject:
Consideration to approve Disposal of Surplus Furniture/Personal Property during the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Human Resources and Student Services
Subject:
Consideration to approve the employee job description and evaluation forms for the Security Department.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
        •  District Chief of Police
        •  Administrative Assistant for Chief of Police
        •  Crossing Guard
        •  Night Peace Officer
        •  Peace Officer
        •  Peace Officer/District Courier
        •  Police Sergeant
        •  Security Guard
Subject:
Consideration to approve a Special Education Instructional Aide at Del Rio Middle School.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
        •  Pay Grade: Para-Professional - 2
        •  Number of Days: 187
        •  Funding Source:  SHARS Fund 184
Subject:
Consideration to approve the General Maintenance Worker - Certified HVAC Mechanic I Position.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
        •  Converted position from Warehouseman (ZZPOSVAC88)
        •  Pay Grade: 5H
        •  Number of Days: 261
        •  Funding Source: 199 General Fund
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, 551.087 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/Reassignments
Subject:
Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include, but not limited to the following justifications:
        • Service Credit 
        • Master's Degree
        • Stipends
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 justifications:
        • Service Credit 
        • Master's Degree
        • Stipends
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Superintendent's Report - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Adjournment

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