August 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. II.  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

II.C. 1. Accounts Payable

II.E. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

II.G. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for June 2012/Litigation Fund June 2012

II.I. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School, Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (May 2012 and June 2012)

II.K. 5. Investment Activity Report for June 2012

II.M. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of June 2012

II.O. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, June 12, 2012 and Special Board Meeting June 26, 2012

XVIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

XXIII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXIII.X. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant, NOGA #13420006108902

XXIII.Z. CI.2 Presentation of Student Exchange Program Partnership Between Donna High School and Gymnasium Essen-Werden in Essen, Germany

XXIII.AB. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and Donna Independent School District

XXX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

XXX.AE. BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to PBK for the Donna ISD-New High School Project No. 1019

XXX.AG. BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building Inc. For Donna New High School Project No. 2010-19

XXX.AI. 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

XXX.AK. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Payroll Schedule for 2012-2013 School Year

XXX.AM. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Training on E-Rate

XXX.AO. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Donna CMAR Construction Projects No. 11-034

XXX.AQ. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Authorize Administration to Proceed with Addition of Career and Technology (CTE) Facility for Donna North High School

XLV. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

XLV.AT. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action of Approval of MOU with Valley Grande Institute Regarding the Certified Medical Assistant Program

XLV.AV. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on DISD Certified Appraisers for the 2012-2013 School Year

XLV.AX. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Changes of Policy FB (Local), DIA (Local) and FFH (Local)

XLV.AZ. HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Participating Agreement (IPA) and the Contribution Coverage Summary (CCS) with the Texas Association of School Boards for the Administration of the Districts Unemployment Compensation Program

XLV.BB. HR.5 Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Process to Create a 504 Network

LVI. III.  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.

LVII. 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.

LVII.BF. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LVII.BG. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Settlement Negotiations in Karen Muñoz v. DISD

LVII.BH. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Resignation of Osvaldo Garza

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

LXI.BJ. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXI.BK. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Settlement Negotiations in Karen Muñoz v. DISD

LXI.BL. C. Discussion and Possible Action to Accept Resignation of Osvaldo Garza

LXV. VI. ADJOURN