February 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Daniella A. Cuellar - 5th Grade - P.S. Garza Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Nicholas Mata - 2nd Grade - Captain D. Salinas II Elementary

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Adriana Hernandez - Librarian - Veterans Middle School

IX. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

IX.J. 1. Announcement of Groundbreaking Ceremony for Earl Scott Athletic Field House (Thursday, February 16, 2012)

XII. 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

XII.M. 1. Accounts Payable

XII.O. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XII.Q. 3. Financial Reports for All Funds for (December 2011/Litigation Fund December 2011)

XII.S. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, Child Nutrition Program and Litigation Report for December 2011

XII.U. 5. Investment Activity Report for December 2011

XII.W. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of December 2011

XII.Y. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, January 19, 2012 and Special Board Meetings
January 10, 2012 and January 24, 2012

XXX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXX.AE. SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk (SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on Donna North High School

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

XXX.AI. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Naming New Athletic Field House in Honor of Coach Earl Scott, Head Coach for AA 1961 Donna Football State Champions (Earl Scott Field House)

XXX.AK. SS.4 Report on Potential Software for Transportation Department

XXXIX. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXXIX.AN. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification for Payment of Consulting Services Provided by Dr. Maggie Allen to Donna Independent School District

XXXIX.AP. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Campus Fund-Raisers for Spring 2012

XXXIX.AR. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2011-2012 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Officers and Committee Members

XXXIX.AT. CI.4 Status Report on DISD Benchmark Scores

XLVIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

XLVIII.AW. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

XLVIII.AY. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

XLVIII.BA. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Submitted by Texas Descon, Inc. Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) for Construction of Renovations to Donna High School, Todd Campus, Network Operating Center (NOC) and Bennie La Prade Stadium

XLVIII.BC. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Ranking Order for Donna High School Baseball Field and Multipurpose Activity Center

XLVIII.BE. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Contract for Donna High School Baseball Field and Multipurpose Activity Center

XLVIII.BG. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna 3-D Academy Project

XLVIII.BI. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska for Donna ISD North High School Project for $3,215,265.00

XLVIII.BK. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for Donna 3-D Academy Furniture (Classroom, and Office Furniture)

XLVIII.BN. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for the Food Service Vehicles

XLVIII.BP. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Engineering Firm for Testing and Balance of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) for Donna North High School

XLVIII.BS. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order Number 2 for Bennie La Prade Track and Turf Project as Presented by Paragon, Inc. in the Amount of $54,816.00

XLVIII.BU. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Paragon Sports Constructors, LLC for the Bennie la Prade Stadium Project No. 1143 ($100.887.53)

XLVIII.BW. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the Renewal for the Microsoft Agreement for 2012-2013

XLVIII.BY. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Surveillance Cameras for Multi-Purpose Activity Center and District Warehouse

XLVIII.CA. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board and State of Texas Co-op as the Procurement Method for Surveillance Cameras for Moye Complex, Technology Warehouse, Transportation, Maintenance, and Child Nutrition Departments

XLVIII.CC. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action to Reject all Bids Submitted for Instructional Paint Booth for Donna I.S.D. Students in Auto Collision

LXXXIII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

LXXXIII.CF. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Proposals for Third Party Administration Services (TPA) and Excess Reinsurance for Workers’ Compensation

LXXXVI. IV. 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.

LXXXVI.CI. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXVI.CJ. B. Discussion Regarding Retention of Physician to Draft Required District Medical Protocol

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

LXXXIX.CL. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXXXIX.CM. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Retention of Physician to Draft Required District Medical Protocol

XCII. VI.  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.

XCIII. VII. ADJOURN