skip to main content
Meeting Agenda
1. Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
2. Opening Ceremonies
3. Open Meeting
4. Recognitions
4.A. Recognition of the Del Rio High School Tennis Team District Champions
(Ric Smith, Lily Castellano and Enrique Santillan)
5. Public Hearings
5.A. Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
(Yanakany Valdez)
5.A.1. San Felipe Del Rio CISD Rating
5.A.2. Public Comments on the Report
6. Board Members' Report
7. Reports
7.A. Delinquent Tax Collections Report from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
(Sonia Gonzalez)
7.B. TASB HR Services District Pay Systems and Practices
(Luz Cadena)
7.C. San Felipe Del Rio CISD Education Foundation Presentation
(David Ortiz)
7.D. Attendance and Discipline Report for the 1st Six Weeks
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
7.E. District and Campus Performance Objectives
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
7.F. Targeted Improvement Plans for Formerly Improvement Required Campuses
(Aidee Garcia)
7.G. Food Service Department
(Yanakany Valdez)
7.H. Transportation Department
(Dr. Carlos Rios)
7.I. Facilities and Construction
(Israel Carrera)
7.J. Elementary K-5 Bilingual Newcomer Academies
(Aidee Garcia)
7.K. Student/Teacher Ratios for Elementary and Secondary Classes
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
7.L. Digital Flexbook Project/District Technology Upgrades
(Dr. Sandra Zuniga-Mendoza)
7.M. The District Targeted Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 and the 2015-2016 Corrective Action Plan for the Non-Compliance Findings on the TEA On-Site Report
(Aidee Garcia)
8. Consent Agenda
8.A. Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
8.A.1. September 21, 2015 - Public Hearing/Regular School Board Meeting
8.B. Financial Statements
8.B.1. Monthly financial status reports for all Funds as of August 31, 2015 are included for information purposes.
(Yanakany Valdez)
8.B.2. Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of September 30, 2015.  Monthly financial status reports for all funds as of September 30, 2015 are included for information purposes only.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.C. Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items - There are no items for this meeting.
8.D. Tax Refunds
8.D.1. Consideration to approve the Tax Collection Refunds in the amount of $2,137.05 for the month of September 2015.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.E. Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.E.1. The Spot & Pro Shop - $123.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
8.E.2. Chick-Fil-A Del Rio - $424.29 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
8.E.3. Tracks and Snacks, Inc. - $800.00 - Del Rio High School
8.E.4. Joyce Darling - $1,224.47 - Del Rio High School Metal Trades
8.E.5. McDonalds - $250.00 - Del Rio High School Student Activity
8.E.6. Tennis Booster Club - $1,911.66 - Del Rio High School Boys Tennis
8.E.7. Emily Cooper - $250.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.8. Arturo Ramirez - $200.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.9. Manuel and Elena Pacheco - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.10. Amistad Dentistry - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.11. Bank & Trust - $1,500.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.12. Amistad Bank - $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.13. Lamar Outdoor Advertising - $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.14. Maverick Space Center, LLC - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.15. Rogelio Landa - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.16. Brown Automotive - $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.17. Jose Landa - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.18. Gilberto Mancha - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.19. Gorzugis - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.20. Bendix CVS de Mexico - $300.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.21. River City Doughnut & Coffee - $50.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
8.E.22. The Spot & Pro Shop - $400.00 - Lamar Elementary Student Activity
8.E.23. Desideria Andrea Torres - $4.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
8.E.24. Volleyball Booster Club - $1,270.82 - Del Rio High School Volleyball
8.E.25. Methodist Church - Clothing donation valued at $200.00 - Garfield Elementary
8.E.26. Methodist Church - Bags with snacks and light meals valued at $2,000.00 - Garfield Elementary
8.F. Purchase Order over $25,000.00
8.F.1. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Dodge City of McKinney in the amount of $28,190.00 for a Police/Security Department vehicle.
(Duane Maldonado)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.2. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Weaver Technologies in the amount not to exceed $316,592.01 for new laptop computers.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.F.3. Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with RCI, Records Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $48,330.50 for the imaging of the permanent student records.
(Laura English)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G. Contracts over $5,000.00
8.G.1. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with John Fessenden of Lead4ward in the amount of $5,900.00 for professional development titled Accountability 2015: What Now?.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.G.2. Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Generosa G. Ramon, Val Verde County Clerk/Election Officer for the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the May 2016 Board of Trustee election.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
8.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions - There are no items for this meeting.
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 appoint or call special election to fill vacancy on the board.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Discussion
10.B. Discussion of School Board Handbook Template.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Discussion
10.C. Consideration of dedication of the Del Rio Freshman Tennis Courts.
(Joshua D. Overfelt)
Recommended Action: Approval
10.D. Discussion of the 2015-2016 Superintendent Performance Goals.
(Charles Garabedian)
Recommended Action: Discussion
10.E. Consideration to approve the First Reading of Policy Update 102, affecting local policies DEAA;  DEAB; DEE; and DFFA.
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
11. Curriculum and Instruction
11.A. Consideration to approve the Target Improvement Plans for Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary, Lamar Elementary, North Heights Elementary and San Felipe Memorial Middle School.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.B. Consideration to approve the Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
11.C. Consideration to approve the 2015-2016 District and Campus Performance Objectives.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
12. Facilities and Operations
12.A. Consideration to approve the Master Planning Services with PBK Architects, Inc. for the Del Rio High School and Irene Cardwell Elementary.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Israel Carrera)
Recommended Action: Approval
13. Business and Finance
13.A. Consideration to approve independent sources of instruction for the training of investment officers.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
14. Human Resources and Student Services
14.A. Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Preventive Dental Services and the Data Use Agreement with the State Health Services, the Texas Department of State Health Services.
(Rodolfo Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
14.B. Consideration to approve the employee job description and evaluation forms for the following departments:
        • Operations Department
                •  Construction Manager
                •  Secretary, Chief Operations Officer
        •  Fine Arts Department
                •  Director, Fine Arts
                •  Secretary, Director of Fine Arts
        •  Human Resources Department
                •  Certification Supervisor
                •  Auxiliary Substitute Specialist
                •  Secretary, Chief Human Resources and Instructional Support Officer
                •  Secretary, Human Resources/Leave of Absence
                •  Secretary, Human Resources/Recruiting
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
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, 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.
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/Reassignments
16.A.2. Discussion of Salary Adjustments to include, but not limited to the following justifications:
        • Service Credit 
        • Master's Degree
        • Stipends
16.A.3. Discussion to convert current Dual-Assignment Term Contract to a Multi-Year Employment Contract for Certified Professional Personnel - Head Football Coach
16.A.4. Discussion of Chief Operations Officer  
16.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Consultation with Attorney and Appointment of Officials
16.B.1. Consideration of limited waiver of Attorney Client privileged information
16.B.2. Consideration to appoint or call special election to fill vacancy on the board
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 appoint or call special election to fill vacancy on the board.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Approval
17.B. Consideration of limited waiver of Attorney Client privileged information.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
17.C. Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
        •New Hires
        •District Vacancies:  Retirements/Resignations
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action:  Approval
17.D. Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments to include the following justifications:
        • Service Credit 
        • Master's Degree
        • Stipends
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
17.E. Consideration to approve the Multi-Year Employment Contract for Certified Professional Personnel - Head Football Coach.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
17.F. Consideration to approve the Chief Operations Officer.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
18. Superintendent's Report - There are no items for this meeting.
19. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 19, 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:
Recognitions
Subject:
Recognition of the Del Rio High School Tennis Team District Champions
(Ric Smith, Lily Castellano and Enrique Santillan)
Subject:
Public Hearings
Subject:
Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
(Yanakany Valdez)
Subject:
San Felipe Del Rio CISD Rating
Subject:
Public Comments on the Report
Subject:
Board Members' Report
Subject:
Reports
Subject:
Delinquent Tax Collections Report from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
(Sonia Gonzalez)
Subject:
TASB HR Services District Pay Systems and Practices
(Luz Cadena)
Subject:
San Felipe Del Rio CISD Education Foundation Presentation
(David Ortiz)
Subject:
Attendance and Discipline Report for the 1st Six Weeks
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
District and Campus Performance Objectives
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Targeted Improvement Plans for Formerly Improvement Required Campuses
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Food Service Department
(Yanakany Valdez)
Subject:
Transportation Department
(Dr. Carlos Rios)
Subject:
Facilities and Construction
(Israel Carrera)
Subject:
Elementary K-5 Bilingual Newcomer Academies
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Student/Teacher Ratios for Elementary and Secondary Classes
(Dr. Jorge Garza and Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Digital Flexbook Project/District Technology Upgrades
(Dr. Sandra Zuniga-Mendoza)
Subject:
The District Targeted Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 and the 2015-2016 Corrective Action Plan for the Non-Compliance Findings on the TEA On-Site Report
(Aidee Garcia)
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Minutes from the Meetings
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
September 21, 2015 - Public Hearing/Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
Financial Statements
Subject:
Monthly financial status reports for all Funds as of August 31, 2015 are included for information purposes.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Subject:
Consideration to approve Amendment for all Funds as of September 30, 2015.  Monthly financial status reports for all funds as of September 30, 2015 are included for information purposes only.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Tax Refunds
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Tax Collection Refunds in the amount of $2,137.05 for the month of September 2015.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Donations
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $123.00 - Ruben Chavira Elementary
Subject:
Chick-Fil-A Del Rio - $424.29 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary
Subject:
Tracks and Snacks, Inc. - $800.00 - Del Rio High School
Subject:
Joyce Darling - $1,224.47 - Del Rio High School Metal Trades
Subject:
McDonalds - $250.00 - Del Rio High School Student Activity
Subject:
Tennis Booster Club - $1,911.66 - Del Rio High School Boys Tennis
Subject:
Emily Cooper - $250.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Arturo Ramirez - $200.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Manuel and Elena Pacheco - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Amistad Dentistry - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Bank & Trust - $1,500.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Amistad Bank - $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Lamar Outdoor Advertising - $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Maverick Space Center, LLC - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Rogelio Landa - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Brown Automotive - $150.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Jose Landa - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Gilberto Mancha - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Gorzugis - $100.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
Bendix CVS de Mexico - $300.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
River City Doughnut & Coffee - $50.00 - Del Rio Middle School Queens Pom Team
Subject:
The Spot & Pro Shop - $400.00 - Lamar Elementary Student Activity
Subject:
Desideria Andrea Torres - $4.00 - Buena Vista Elementary
Subject:
Volleyball Booster Club - $1,270.82 - Del Rio High School Volleyball
Subject:
Methodist Church - Clothing donation valued at $200.00 - Garfield Elementary
Subject:
Methodist Church - Bags with snacks and light meals valued at $2,000.00 - Garfield Elementary
Subject:
Purchase Order over $25,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Dodge City of McKinney in the amount of $28,190.00 for a Police/Security Department vehicle.
(Duane Maldonado)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Weaver Technologies in the amount not to exceed $316,592.01 for new laptop computers.
(Leslie Hayenga)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with RCI, Records Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $48,330.50 for the imaging of the permanent student records.
(Laura English)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Contracts over $5,000.00
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with John Fessenden of Lead4ward in the amount of $5,900.00 for professional development titled Accountability 2015: What Now?.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Generosa G. Ramon, Val Verde County Clerk/Election Officer for the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the May 2016 Board of Trustee election.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions - There are no items for this meeting.
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 appoint or call special election to fill vacancy on the board.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Discussion
Subject:
Discussion of School Board Handbook Template.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Discussion
Subject:
Consideration of dedication of the Del Rio Freshman Tennis Courts.
(Joshua D. Overfelt)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Discussion of the 2015-2016 Superintendent Performance Goals.
(Charles Garabedian)
Recommended Action: Discussion
Subject:
Consideration to approve the First Reading of Policy Update 102, affecting local policies DEAA;  DEAB; DEE; and DFFA.
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Curriculum and Instruction
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Target Improvement Plans for Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary, Lamar Elementary, North Heights Elementary and San Felipe Memorial Middle School.
(Aidee Garcia)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the 2015-2016 District and Campus Performance Objectives.
(Dr. Jorge Garza)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Facilities and Operations
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Master Planning Services with PBK Architects, Inc. for the Del Rio High School and Irene Cardwell Elementary.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios and Israel Carrera)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Business and Finance
Subject:
Consideration to approve independent sources of instruction for the training of investment officers.
(Yanakany Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Human Resources and Student Services
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Preventive Dental Services and the Data Use Agreement with the State Health Services, the Texas Department of State Health Services.
(Rodolfo Valdez)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the employee job description and evaluation forms for the following departments:
        • Operations Department
                •  Construction Manager
                •  Secretary, Chief Operations Officer
        •  Fine Arts Department
                •  Director, Fine Arts
                •  Secretary, Director of Fine Arts
        •  Human Resources Department
                •  Certification Supervisor
                •  Auxiliary Substitute Specialist
                •  Secretary, Chief Human Resources and Instructional Support Officer
                •  Secretary, Human Resources/Leave of Absence
                •  Secretary, Human Resources/Recruiting
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
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:
Discussion to convert current Dual-Assignment Term Contract to a Multi-Year Employment Contract for Certified Professional Personnel - Head Football Coach
Subject:
Discussion of Chief Operations Officer  
Subject:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Consultation with Attorney and Appointment of Officials
Subject:
Consideration of limited waiver of Attorney Client privileged information
Subject:
Consideration to appoint or call special election to fill vacancy on the board
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 appoint or call special election to fill vacancy on the board.
(Cecilia Martinez-Lozano)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration of limited waiver of Attorney Client privileged information.
(Dr. Carlos H. Rios)
Recommended Action: Approval
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:
Consideration to approve the Multi-Year Employment Contract for Certified Professional Personnel - Head Football Coach.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Consideration to approve the Chief Operations Officer.
(Dr. Patricia McNamara)
Recommended Action: Approval
Subject:
Superintendent's Report - There are no items for this meeting.
Subject:
Adjournment

Web Viewer