April 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Nicholas Markus Castillo - 12th Grade - Donna High School

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Kaylynn Beltran - 9th Grade - W.A. Todd 9th Grade Campus

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Israel Perez - Social Studies Teacher - D.A.E.P.

I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Career Technology Education (CTE) Students Advancing to Skills USA State
    Competition

I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Destination Imagination DHS Teams that Qualified for State

I.B.m. 6. Recognition of Sauceda Middle School Principal Angie Gonzalez as Recipient of ABYDOS Principal
    A+ Honor Roll Award

I.B.o. 7. Recognition of Caceres Elementary as Recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance School

XVII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XVII.R. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Quarterly Delinquent Tax Collection Report

XVII.T. 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding "Miracle
    at Donna" Documentary, Frank Aragon Producer/Director and Donna ISD

XXIII. 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

XXIII.X. 1. Accounts Payable

XXIII.Z. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XXIII.AB. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for February 2011 Litigation Fund for March 2011

XXIII.AD. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program (March
   2011) and District Financials (February 28, 2011)

XXIII.AF. 5. Investment Activity Report for March 2011

XXIII.AH. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of February 2011

XXIII.AJ. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, March 10, 2011 and Special Board Meeting
    March 3, 2011

XXXIX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

XXXIX.AR. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Name, Mascot, and School Colors for
          Donna ISD’s Second High School

XLVI. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XLVI.AU. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Summer School 2010-2011

XLVI.AX. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Interolcal Agreement with the University of  
        Texas Pan American for the Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE) Program
        for Summer 2011

XLVI.AZ. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for Gang
        Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Officer Training

XLVI.BB. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C - Migrant Grant (Fund 212)
         Reallocation Funding; NOGA #11615001108902 in the Amount of $682,691

XLVI.BD. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title IV, Part A - Safe and Drug Free Schools and
        Communities (Fund 204) Reallocation Funding; NOGA #11691001108902 in the Amount
        of $8,592

XLVI.BF. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Grant
        (Fund 211) Reallocation Funding; NOGA #11610101108902 in the Amount of $7,451

XLVI.BH. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part D - Enhancing Education through
        Technology (Fund 262) TEA Reallocation Funding; NOGA #116300011080902 in the
        Amount of $14,943

XLVI.BJ. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
        Advise TX College Advising Corps and DISD

XLVI.BL. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application for Expedited and General State
        Waivers

XLVI.BN. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of The Texas Virtual School Network for DISD

XLVI.BP. CI.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of The Texas Workforce Commission Grant
           Awarded to Donna High School Robotics Club

LXX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LXX.BS. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

LXX.BU. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel     

LXX.BW. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
         Donna ISD Depository Contract or Action on Approval of Extending Depository Contract for Funds
         of DISD under T.E.A. Code, Chapter 45.205, Subchapter G

LXX.BY. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for External Auditor
          Professional Services

LXX.CA. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. For W.A.
          Todd 9th Grade School Science Class Rooms Project No. 10019 (Application No. Three 3)

LXX.CC. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. For W.A.
         Todd 9th Grade Science Class Rooms Project No. 10019 (Application No. Four-4)

LXX.CE. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. For 
         Donna ISD W.A. Todd 9th Grade Dressing Rooms & Donna High School Multi-Purpose Activity
        Center Project No. 10002 & No. 10003 (Application No. Two-2 and No. Three-3)

LXX.CG. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action to Accept Texas Descon, L.P. Change Order No. 1 Donna High
         School Multi-Purpose Activity Center Projects

LXX.CI. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action to "Reject" (RFP) District Wide Security & Fire Alarm System
         Monitoring Services

LXX.CK. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action to Re-Open (RFP) District Wide Security & Fire Alarm System
           Monitoring Services

LXX.CM. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals RFPs for Athletic Equipment
            and Supplies

LXX.CO. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Paving Projects Districtwide

LXX.CQ. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for New High
           School Project

LXX.CS. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ranking Order of Design Build Energy Program Project

LXX.CU. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E-Chalk

LXX.CW. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew District Wide Contract for Microsoft Office
            Suite

LXX.CY. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal Contract with County of Hidalgo Offices
            of Tax Assessor - Collector

LXX.DA. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to CS Advantage USAA, Inc.

CVII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

CVII.DD. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Workers’ Compensation Excess Re-Insurance RFP #031111-956

CVII.DF. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Risk Services Agreement with Valley Risk
          Consulting, Inc., for Plan Year 2011-2012

CVII.DH. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Summer Schedule

CXIV. 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.

CXV. 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.

CXV.DL. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXV.DM. B. Consider and Discuss Proposed Non-Renewals of Term Contract Employees
* Elementary School Teachers
* Middle School Teachers
* High School Teachers

CXV.DN. C. Consider and Discuss Termination of Probationary Contract Teachers at the End of the Contract 
     Period
* Elementary School Teachers
* Middle School Teachers
* High School Teachers

CXV.DO. D. Consider and Discuss the Nonrenewal of Term Contract Employees at the End of the Contract Term
* Elementary School Teachers
* Middle School Teachers
* High School Teachers

CXV.DP. E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Resignations of Previously Terminated/Non-Renewed
     Teacher Probationary Term Contracts

CXV.DQ. F. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Enforcement Actions Based on Refund due to the 
    Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Opportunity for a Hearing

CXV.DR. G. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with the Board’s Attorney
    Concerning Legal and Procedural Issues Involving Employee Non-Renewal Hearing

CXV.DS. H. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.074, 551.0821 and Texas Education Code
     Section 21.207, Conduct a Non-Renewal Hearing and Board Deliberations Concerning the
    Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher, Gregorio Cortez

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

CXXIV.DU. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXXIV.DV. B. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed
Non-Renewals of Term Contract Employees
* Elementary School Teachers
* Middle School Teachers
* High School Teachers

CXXIV.DW. C. Consider and Take Possible Action on Termination of Probationary Contract Teachers at the End of
     the Contract Period
* Elementary School Teachers
* Middle School Teachers
* High School Teachers

CXXIV.DX. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Nonrenewal of Term Contract Teachers at the End of the Contract Term
* Elementary School Teachers
* Middle School Teachers
* High School Teachers

CXXIV.DY. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescinding Previous Board Action to Terminate/Non-Renew Teacher Probationary/Term Contracts of Employees Who Will Resign in Lieu of Termination/Non-Renewal

CXXIV.DZ. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enforcement Actions Based on Refund Due to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Opportunity for a Hearing

CXXIV.EA. G. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Non-Renewal of Elementary School Teacher, Gregorio Cortez

CXXXII. VII. ADJOURN