June 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Recognition of Rio Grande Valley Coaches Association West All Star Team Coaching Staff

I.B.e. 2. Recognition of Elementary Science Fair Winners

I.B.g. 3. Recognition of Mrs. Minerva Maldonado for her Participation as a Member in the State Migrant Parent Advisory Council at the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas

IX. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

IX.J. 1. Recognition of Donna ISD by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle Award)

IX.L. 2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Changing Board Policy for Scheduling Regular Board Meetings

IX.N. 3. Report on Donna North High School Transition Plan

XVI. 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

XVI.Q. 1. Accounts Payable

XVI.S. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XVI.U. 3. Financial Reports for All Funds for (April 2012/Litigation Fund April 2012)

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

XVI.Y. 5. Investment Activity Report for April 2012

XVI.AA. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of April 2012

XVI.AC. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, May 8, 2012 and Special Board Meeting, May 21, 2012

XXXII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

XXXII.AK. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Declare Donna ISD’s "Non-Operable" Vehicles and Equipment as Surplus and be Taken to Auction

XXXIX. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXXIX.AN. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for Donna 3D Academy and EXCEL ACADEMY for the 2012-2013 Academic School Year

XXXIX.AP. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2011-2012 Special Education Consolidated Grant Re-Allocation Funding (Maximum Entitlement) NOGA #00125102739

XXXIX.AR. CI.3 Report on Kahn Academy

XLVI. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

XLVI.AU. BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Installation of Surveillance Cameras at the EXCEL Academy, 3-D Academy, and Business Office

XLVI.AW. BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Tax Refunds Exceeding $500.00

XLVI.AY. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. 3 for 3D Academy Construction Projects with Texas Descon

XLVI.BA. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna 3D Academy Projects No. 11-040

XLVI.BC. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the New Donna High School Project No. 2010-19

XLVI.BE. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Paragon Sports Constructors, LLC for the Bennie La Prade Stadium Project No. 1143

XLVI.BG. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Final Payment to Torress Espino the Craftsman, LLC for Multi-Purpose Building and Baseball/Softball Field Project

XLVI.BI. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for the Purchase of Five (5) School Buses for the School Year 2012-2013

XLVI.BK. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Reallocation of Education Jobs Grant (Fund 287) NOGA #11550101108902 for $61,127

XLVI.BM. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider the State of Texas Buy Board as the Procurement Method to Furnish Donna ISD - Earl Scott Athletic Field House

XLVI.BO. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Prologic Technology Systems, Incorporated, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans for District’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013

XLVI.BQ. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Administration to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Transportation Fueling Station Project

XLVI.BS. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for the Purchase of Two (2) Police Units for School Year 2012-2013

XLVI.BU. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, LP for Donna ISD CMAR Projects

XLVI.BW. Consent Items (BF.15 through BF.31)
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action to Awards, Incentives and Printed Materials Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-171 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.BY. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Art Supplies And Equipment Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-172 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CA. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Physical Education Supplies and Equipment Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-173 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CC. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Office Supplies and Equipment Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-174 for Fiscal Year 2012-2012 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CE. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Instructional Supplies & STARR Material Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-175 for District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CG. BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Science Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-176 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CI. BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Medical Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-177 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide

XLVI.CK. BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Special Education Catalog and Discount Bid #030812-178 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CM. BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Library Books, Supplies and Equipment Bid #032312-179 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CO. BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Band Instruments and Repairs Bid #032312-180 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CQ. BF.25. Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Student Photos Bid #032312-181 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CS. BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Groceries and Supplies Bid #032312-182 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CU. BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Charter Bus Services Bid #032312-183 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CW. BF.28 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for General Hardware Bid #032312-184 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.CY. BF.29 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Electrical and Plumbing Supplies Bid #032312-185 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.DA. BF.30 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Grease Trap and Septic Tank Cleaning Services Bid #032312-186 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases

XLVI.DC. BF.31 Discussion and Possible Action to Reject/Re-Bid Cafeteria Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Repair Services Bid #032312-187 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 District Wide Purchases
End of Consent Items

XLVI.DE. BF.32 Budget Workshop
* Donna ISD Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget Update

CXI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

CXI.DH. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Amendment to Policy FDB (Local)

CXI.DJ. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Amendment to Policy EHAC (Local)

CXI.DL. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Amendment to Policy EI (Local)

CXI.DN. HR.4 Report on 2011-2012 DISD Campus Climate Survey

CXI.DP. HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action on the Status of the Employee Benefit Plan and the Pending Renewal of the Agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for Plan Year 2012-2013

CXI.DR. HR.6 Discussion and Possible Action to Establish a 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan

CXXIV. 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.

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

CXXIV.DV. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Rescinding Non-Renewal of Term Contract Teacher

CXXIV.DW. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Resignation of Previously Non-Renewed Term Contract Teacher

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

CXXVIII.DY. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXXVIII.DZ. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Rescinding Non-Renewal of Term Contract Teacher

CXXVIII.EA. C. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resignation of Previously Non-Renewed Term Contract Teacher

CXXXII. 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.

CXXXIII. VII. ADJOURN