March 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Nayeli Aguilar - 5th Grade - M. Rivas Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Sarai Magdalena Lares Navarro - 4th Grade - J. W. Caceres Elementary

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Ofilia Martinez - 6th Grade Science Teacher - A. P. Solis Middle School

I.B.i. 4. 4th Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
1. Elementary Campus - Adame Elementary
2. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better

I.B.k. 5. Recognition of State Qualifiers: Nora Reyna -Texas All State Band; Andres Garcia and Christopher Castillo - Texas Art Educators Association

I.B.m. 6. Recognition of Donna ISD Spelling Bee Contest Winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders)

I.B.o. 7. Recognition of United States Department of Energy 2012 Science Bowl Competition Winner (Sauceda Middle School)

XVIII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XVIII.S. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Re-Organization of Board of Trustees

XVIII.U. 2. Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Public Hearing

XVIII.X. 3. Presentation by Marina Lopez and the South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association

XVIII.Z. 4. Report on Region I Educational Service Center Board of Directors Election

XVIII.AB. 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution To Stop the Cuts

XXX. 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

XXX.AE. 1. Accounts Payable

XXX.AG. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XXX.AJ. 3. Financial Reports for All Funds for (January 2012/Litigation Fund January 2012)

XXX.AL. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School, Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (January 2012)

XXX.AN. 5. Investment Activity Report for January 2012

XXX.AP. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of January 2012

XXX.AR. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, February 9, 2012

XLVI. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

XLVI.AY. SS.3 Status Report on Cool Schools Grant by Fontaine Engineers

XLVI.BA. SS.4 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Amendment to North Alamo Water Supply (NAWS) Agreement

LV. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

LV.BD. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report

LV.BF. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Out of State Donna High School Drama and Dance Department Educational Trip to the New York City Drama and Dance Tour 

LV.BH. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Out of State Donna High School Band, Colorguard, and Choir Performance Trip to Los Angeles, California

LV.BJ. CI.4 Report on Donna Independent School District Alternative School of Choice (OPTIONS) Campus for 2012-2013

LV.BL. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donna Band Directors Professional Development Travel to McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana

LV.BN. CI.6 Report on Summer School

LXVIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LXVIII.BQ. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses as of February 2012

LXVIII.BS. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

LXVIII.BU. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna 3D Academy Project No. 11-040

LXVIII.BW. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

LXVIII.BY. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Paragon Sports Constructors, LLC for the Bennie La Prade Stadium Project No. 1143

LXVIII.CA. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals to Upgrade Mail Machine for District’s Warehouse

LXVIII.CC. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for the New School Year 2012-2013 Catalog Discount Bids

LXVIII.CE. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board and State of Texas Co-op as the Procurement Method for Routing/Field Trip Software for Transportation Department

LXVIII.CG. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Grant Donna ISD Authorization to Participate as Members of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Purchasing Program

LXVIII.CI. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for Renewal of Contract for TEAMS Support and Maintenance 2012-2013

LXVIII.CK. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Quotes From Video Surveillance Equipment Companies to Purchase Cameras for Veterans Middle School

LXVIII.CM. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate First Payment to J.F. Fontaine & Associates, Inc. For the HVAC Replacement Project

LXVIII.CO. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Central Air and Heating Services, Inc. For the HVAC Replacement Project Application No. 1

LXVIII.CQ. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. One (1) for J.F. Fontaine & Associates on Behalf of Central Air and Heating Services, Inc. HVAC Replacement Project

LXVIII.CS. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Priority One and Priority Two Service Bids

LXVIII.CU. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Uniform Subdivision Non-Standard Water/Sewer Service Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation

CI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

CI.CX. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policy Update 92

CI.CZ. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Revision of Policy BE (Local)

CVI. 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.

CVI.DC. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

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

CVI.DE. 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

CVI.DF. D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Jacques Trevino v. Donna Independent School District, Cause No. CL-11-1211-F Settlement Offer

CVI.DG. E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation Related to School Finance System

CVI.DI. F. Discussion Regarding Amendment to School District Attorney Employment Contract

CVI.DJ. G. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Status of E-RATE Program

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

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

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

CXV.DN. 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

CXV.DO. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Jacques Trevino v. Donna Independent School District, Cause No. CL-11-1211-F Settlement Offer

CXV.DP. E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Join Unincorporated Association Concerning the Texas School Finance System and Potential Litigation to Protect the Taxpayers and School Children of Texas

CXV.DQ. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Amendment to School District Attorney Employment Contract

CXXII. 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.

CXXIII. VII. ADJOURN