June 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition 

I.B.c. 1.  Recognition of Todd 9th Grade Campus Security Guard, Adolfo Cortez

I.B.f. 2.  Recognition of Muñoz Elementary Principal, Laura Escobedo

I.B.i. 3.  Recognition of Middle School Thematic Unit Project at Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
        (D.A.E.P.) Campus

I.L. II. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

I.L.m. 1.  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application Submission to the Texas Education
        Agency for Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) Funding

I.L.o. 2.  Quarterly Delinquent Tax Report

XVII. III.  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.

XVIII. IV.  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

XVIII.S. 1.  Accounts Payable

XVIII.V. 2.  Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XVIII.X. 3.  Financial Report for all Funds for April 2010/ Litigation Fund

XVIII.Z. 4.  Financial Statements:  Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program       
        (April 2010)

XVIII.AB. 5.  Investment Activity Report for April 2010

XVIII.AD. 6.  Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of April 2010

XVIII.AF. 7.  Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, May 4, 2010 & Special Board Meetings, May 18, 2010 & May 27, 2010 

XXXV. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXXV.AJ. SS.1  Architect of Record Monthly Report
            * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy

XXXV.AL. SS.2  Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Competetive Sealed
            Proposals for Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center

XXXV.AN. SS.3  Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Competetive Sealed
             Proposals for Todd Gym Dressing Facility

XXXV.AP. SS.4  Architect for New High School Monthly Report
             * Status Report on New High School

XLIV. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XLIV.AS. CI.1  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal for Visually Impaired Services
            Provided by John Dennett

XLIV.AV. CI.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal for Occupational Services
            Provided by KID-Care Therapies

XLIV.AY. CI.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
            Donna ISD and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on the Rio Grande
            Valley Pathways Initiative

XLIV.BB. CI.4  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 21st Century
             Program for 2010-2011

XLIV.BE. CI.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of GALE Educational Services

XLIV.BI. CI.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Contract for Physical Therapy and Supervision Services

XLIV.BL. CI.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Instructional/Technology
             Resources for DISD Campuses

LXVII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LXVII.BP. BF.1  Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

LXVII.BR. BF.2  Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

LXVII.BT. BF.3  Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the District’s Architect of Record to Prepare Plans
               and Specifications for the Re-Roofing Projects at Lenoir Elementary, Rivas Elementary, and
               Sauceda Middle School

LXVII.BV. BF.4  Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board as the Procurement
                Method for Construction of the Re-Roofing Projects at Lenoir Elementary, Rivas Elementary
                and Sauceda Middle School

LXVII.BX. BF.5  Discussion and Possible Action on Rejection of Bids For Energy Management Program

LXVII.BZ. BF.6  Discussion and Possible Action on Extension of Contract with E-RATE Central

LXVII.CB. BF.7  Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of Surveillance Video Equipment for Donna High
                 School Science Building

LXXXII. HUMAN RESOURCES

LXXXIII. 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.

LXXXIII.CF. A.  Discussion of Superintedent's Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXIII.CG. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase,
       Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use

LXXXIII.CH. C. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status of In RE Oscar
        Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J

LXXXIII.CI. D. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status of Topcon, Inc. Vs. 
        Donna Independent School District No. C-3538-09-D

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 Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value 
        of Real Property for District Use

LXXXVIII.CM. C.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding In RE Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J

LXXXVIII.CN. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Topcon, Inc. Vs. Donna Independent School
        District No. C-3538-09-D

XCIII. ADJOURN