February 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Kobi Soto - 4th Grade - Salazar Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Jonathan Sandoval - 7th Grade - Veterans Middle School

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Leticia Chavez - Curriculum Specialist - Guzman Elementary

I.B.i. 4. Recognition of District Elementary Science Fair Winners

XI. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XI.L. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Changing Board Policy for Scheduling Regular Board    
    Meetings

XI.O. 2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling March 1, 2011 Regular Board Meeting

XVII. III.  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

XVII.R. 1. Accounts Payable

XVII.T. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XVII.V. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for September - December 2010 Litigation Fund for December 2010
    and January 2011

XVII.X. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
    (December 2010 and January 2011)

XVII.Z. 5. Investment Activity Report for December 2010 and January 2011

XVII.AB. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of December 2010

XVII.AD. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 18, 2011 and Special Board Meeting
    January 25, 2011

XXXIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXXIII.AH. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School

XXXIII.AJ. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

XXXIII.AL. SS.3 Status Report on Donna ISD County Roads

XXXIII.AN. SS.4 Status Report on Donna ISD Paving Projects

XLII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XLII.AQ. CI.1 Report on Status of Runn Elementary for the 2011-2012 School Year

XLII.AS. CI.2 Report on Status of DISD Pre-K Program for 2011-2012

XLII.AV. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Donation of Funds From Marian Taylor

XLII.AX. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Make-Up Day for February 4, 2011 Staff Development
        Day

LII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LII.BA. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

LII.BC. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     

LII.BE. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. Contractor
         for the W. A. Todd Science Classrooms Project: Application No. Two (2)

LII.BG. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. Contractor
         for the Donna ISD Dressing Rooms and Multipurpose Activity Center Project: Application No.
        One (1)

LII.BI. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Purchase Technology Items District Wide

LII.BK. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donna High School Athletic Department Boys
         Basketball Equipment and Supplies Bid #061710-939 for the 2010-2011 School Year

LII.BM. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on High School Cafeteria Project through the Texas Buy Board

LII.BO. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for District Wide Security
         and Fire Alarm Monitoring System

LII.BQ. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on District Wide Intercom and Fire Alarm Systems

LII.BS. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for District Wide
            Paving Projects

LXXIII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

LXXIII.BV. HR.1 Report on Member Cash Dividends from Property & Casualty Alliance of Texas, (PCAT)

LXXIII.BX. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Workers’ Compensation Insurance

LXXVIII. IV.  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.

LXXIX. V. 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.

LXXIX.CB. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXXIX.CC. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract

LXXIX.CD. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the District’s Organizational Chart

LXXIX.CE. D. Discussion Regarding Evaluation of Superintendent

LXXIX.CF. E. Discussion Regarding Renewal/Extension of Superintendent’s Contract

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

LXXXV.CH. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXV.CI. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract

LXXXV.CJ. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Districts Organizational Chart

LXXXV.CK. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Evaluation of Superintendent

LXXXV.CL. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Renewal/Extension of Superintendent's Contract

XCI. VII. ADJOURN