February 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1.  Pledge of Allegiance - Guadalupe Belmarez - 4th Grade - Ochoa Elementary

I.B.f. 2.  Pledge to the Texas Flag - Estrella Gracia - 5th Grade - Stainke Elementary

I.B.i. 3.  Invocation

I.B.k. 4.  Administer Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Trustee

I.B.n. Brief Reception Immediately Following Oath of Office

I.B.o. 5.  Texas All State Band, Donna High School, Angelina Martinez, 12th Grade Texas All-State Women's Choir, Donna High School, Maria Isabel Tijerian, 12th Grade

I.B.r. 6.  KRGV Student You Should Know Zachary Cortez

XXI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

XXI.V. 1.  Report on Donna High School Weightroom and Todd Gym Dressing Facility

XXI.X. 2.  Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009

XXI.Z. 3.  Update Report on the Planning and Development of Attendance Zones for the 2010-2011 School Year

XXVIII. OPEN FORUM

The open forum part of the meeting is provided by local board policy, BED (LOCAL)

the open forum is provided by the Board of Trustees as an opportunity for citizens to comment on any matters relating to the Donna ISD.  The board can only listen to the matters addressed and cannot deliberate or decide on any matter presented.  However, any comments directed at any specific employees of the District or any specific personnel matter must be made in executive session.  a person seeking to comment on any matter must sign-up with the Board before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Delegations of more than five (5) persons shall appoint one person to present their views.

Public comment on any matter will be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per item.

XXIX. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda.  Consent items will be items placed directly under this heading for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent Recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made at least half-hour prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the President of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools

XXIX.AD. 1.  Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XXIX.AF. 2.  Financial Report for all Funds for December 2009/ Litigation Fund

XXIX.AH. 3.  Financial Statements:  Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program (December 2009)

XXIX.AJ. 4.  Investment Activity Report for December 2009

XXIX.AL. 5.  Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of December 2009

XXIX.AN. 6.  Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 12, 2010 & Special Board Meetings, January 19, 2010, January 25, 2010 & January 27, 2010 

XLIII. SUPPORT SERVICES

XLIII.AR. SS.1  Architect's Monthly Report

XLIII.AT. SS.2  Report on Donna High School/Todd 9th Grade "Traffic Flow"

XLVIII. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XLVIII.AW. CI.1  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title 1-SIP ARRA/Stimulus (Fund 285) Notice of Grant Award for AP Solis Middle School

XLVIII.AY. CI.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title 1-SIP (Fund 211) Notice of Grant Award for AP Solis Middle School

XLVIII.BA. CI.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part D Technology-ARRA Stimulus Notice of Grant Award Fund 279

XLVIII.BC. CI. 4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I Part A-ARRA/Stimulus Notice of Grant Award Fund 285

XLVIII.BE. CI. 5  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Brainchild "Study Buddy" for Elementary and Secondary Title I

LIX. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LIX.BH. BF.1  Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

LIX.BJ. BF.2  Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

LIX.BL. BF.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Purchasing Technology Items Districtwide

LIX.BN. BF.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of San Server for District

LIX.BP. BF.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Purchasing Technology Equipment for Curriculum and Instruction Training Room

LIX.BR. BF.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of E-Rate Application for 2010-2011 (FY 13)

LIX.BT. BF.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Extension of Network Consultant Contract

LXXIV. HUMAN RESOURCES

LXXIV.BW. HR.1  Report on Fall 2009 Campus Climate Survey

LXXVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.

LXXVIII.CA. A.  Discussion of Superintedent's Recommendation of Personnel

LXXVIII.CB. B.  Closed Session to Hear a Level III Student Expulsion Hearing - Jose Gabriel V

LXXVIII.CC. C.  Closed Session to Hear a Level III Student Expulsion Hearing - Angela Renae G

LXXVIII.CD. D.  Discussion and Consideration on the Position of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance

LXXVIII.CE. E.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Possible Investigation of a District Employee

LXXVIII.CF. F.  Discussion and Consideration of the District's Organizational Chart and Staffing Issues

LXXVIII.CG. G.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the District's 2009-2010 Compensation Plan

LXXVIII.CH. H.  Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Written Request from Attorney L Aron Peña

LXXVIII.CI. I.  Consultation with Attorney Regarding Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Position

LXXXVIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

LXXXVIII.CK. A.  Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXVIII.CL. B.  Discussion and Possible Action on Level III Student Expulsion Hearing - Jose Gabriel V.

LXXXVIII.CM. C.  Discussion and Possible Action on Level III Student Expulsion Hearing - Angela Renae G.

LXXXVIII.CN. D.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Position of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance

LXXXVIII.CO. E.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Investigation of a District Employee

LXXXVIII.CP. F.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District's Organizational Chart and Staffing Issues

LXXXVIII.CQ. G.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District's 2009-2010 Compensation Plan

LXXXVIII.CR. H.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Written Request from Attorney L. Aron Peña

LXXXVIII.CS. I.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Position

XCVIII. ADJOURN