January 15, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Steven Morales - 5th Grade - Ochoa Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Mayra Escalante - 5th Grade - MAP Muñoz Elementary
3. Invocation - Cory McMannes - 6th Grade Teacher - AP Solis Middle School
4. 3rd Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
1. Elementary Campus - Runn Elementary

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Donna Independent School District and County of Hidalgo Precinct 1
2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Submit State Waiver for Low Attendance on December 21, 2012

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
3. Financial Statements: District Financial, Bond Cash Flow And Child Nutrition Program November and December 2012
4. Investment Activity Report for November and December 2012
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of November 2012
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, and Special Board Meeting,
SS. SUPPORT SERVICES
SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk
(SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
* Status Report on Donna North High School
SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
* Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current
Facility Projects

CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of 2012-2013
AmeriCorps Youth Harvest "Cooperative Agreement" of
Sponsorship and Support

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Consider and Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Donna independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2013; Delegating Certain Authority to the President of the Board of Trustees of The School District and Superintendent of Schools Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax; Authorizing the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Bonds; Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Purchase Contract; Approving an Official Statement, Execution of an Escrow and Trust Agreement, the Subscription and Purchase of Certain Federal Securities, and Making Other Provisions Regarding Such Bonds
and Matters Incident Thereto
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Finance Plan for Series 2013 Bond Refunding
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Underwriters for Series 2013 Bond Refunding
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. Donna North High School Project No. 2010-19
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E.Con Group, LLC for Donna Networking Operating Center Project No 119
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action to Initiate Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. For CMAR Project No. 11-034
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP) as the Procurement Method to Purchase Welding Equipment for Donna ISD CTE Department for 2012-2013
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanaska USA Building (Authorization No. Three - 03)
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Four - 04)
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. Five - 05)
BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of PBK Architects, Inc. Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna North High School Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization On. Six - 06 CREDIT)

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES
HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on RFP #112812-230 457 (b)" Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Additional Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for the 2012-2013 School Year

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.
A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Ramiro Leal’s Employment Contract
V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Ramiro Leal’s Employment Contract
 
VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN