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

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Hardy Hill - 5th Grader - Salinas Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Stepanie Barrera - Kindergarten - Garza Elementary
3. Invocation - Crystal Segura - 6th Grade Teacher - Sauceda Middle School
4. Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% During the 5th Six Weeks Period of the 2012-2013 School Year
5. Recognition of Armado Garza, "Exemplary Migrant Student of the Year" and Recipient of The GATES Millennium Scholarship
6. Recognition of Bravette and Redskin Regional Track and Field Qualifiers and Vince Castillo, State Track and Field Qualifier
7. Recognition of Bravette and Redskin Playoff Soccer Team Members
8. Recognition of Accelerated Reader Millionaire Readers
9. Recognition of Academic Competition of Elementary Schools (A.C.E.S./UIL) Campus Sweepstakes Trophy Winners
10. Recognition of CTE Students in Precision Manufacturing Technology (PMT) Achieving 100% Passing Rate on Industry Recognized Certificate (NIMS)

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Recognition of Donna ISD by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle Award)
2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution Observing National Police Week ( May 13-17)
3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling June 11, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
4. Report on Quarterly Tax Delinquent Collections for Donna ISD by Delinquent Tax Attorneys

III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds
3. Financial Statements: District Financial, Donna North High School, and Child Nutrition Program (March 2013)
4. Investment Report (April 2013)
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of March 2013
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, April 9, 2013 and Special Board Meeting, April 5, 2013
 
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 Approval of Application for Expedited State Waivers for the 2013-2014 School Year
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Application for General State Waiver for the 2013-2014, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 School Years
CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for Donna 3D Academy and Excel Academy for the 2013-2014 Academic School Year
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Donna 3D Academy 2013-2014 Academic School Year Calendar
CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Valley Grande Institute Regarding the Certified Medical Assistant Program

II. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E-Con Group, LLC for Donna Networking Operating Center Project No. 119
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Donna ISD Transportation Fuel Station (Application No. 4)
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Project No. 11-034 (Application No. 13)
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. Donna North High School Project No. 2010-19 (Application No. 19)
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon, L.P. Certificate of Substantial Completion for Donna ISD Improvements Network Operating Center (NOC)
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. Texas Descon, LP Allowance Expenditure Authorization for Donna ISD Transportation Fueling Station Project to Texas Descon LP
BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Bank Institution for District’s Bank Depository Services
BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for Medicaid Reimbursement Filing Services
BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept the Renewal of the Prologic Technology Systems Inc., Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans for District’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014
BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor From State of Texas Cooperatives and the Buyboard for Copiers District-Wide
BF.11 Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Termination of Paying Agent/Registrar Services and Approving New Paying Agent/Registrar for the Donna Independent School District’s Outstanding Obligations Series 2004, Series 2005, and Series 2007 and Approving Other Matters Incident Thereto
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Annual Contract Renewal with Quest Software for Donna Independent School District Maintenance Terminal Services District Wide
BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for the Purchase of a Chevrolet Suburban for Donna High School Career and Technology Department
BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon, L.P. Certificate of Substantial Completion for Donna ISD Improvements: Earl Scott Athletic Facilities (Field House) and Bennie La Prade Stadium Improvements Project No. 11-034 (12003 & 12004)
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Pablo "Paul" Villarreal, Jr. RTA Tax Assessor-Collector Contract for the Taxable Year 2013
BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for the Purchase of Twenty Five (25) Computers for Web Design Technology for CTE Program
BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for School Year 2013-2014 Catalog and Discount Bids for Hardware and Lumber Supplies District Wide Purchases
BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Advertise for School Year 2013-2014 Catalog and Discount Bids for Electrical and Plumbing Supplies District Wide Purchases
BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Fred J. Miller Inc. to Supply Donna North High School Fine Arts Equipment for Group 10 Uniforms/Apparel
BF.20 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Southeastern Apparel to Supply Donna North High School Fine Arts Equipment for Group-Choir Uniforms

Consent Agenda (BF.21 through BF.32)
BF.21 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Athletic Training Equipment and Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-317 for District Wide Purchases
BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Baseball Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-318 for District Wide Purchases
BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Basketball Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-319 for District Wide Purchases
BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Cross Country Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-320 for District Wide Purchases
BF.25 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Football Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-321 for District Wide Purchases
BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Golf Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-322 for District Wide Purchases
BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Power-Lifting Equipment/
Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-323 for District Wide Purchases
BF.28 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Soccer Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-324 for District Wide Purchases
BF.29 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendors for Softball Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-325 for District Wide Purchases
BF.30 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to award Vendors for Tennis Equipment/Supplies catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-326 for District Wide Purchases
BF.31 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Track Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-327 for District Wide Purchases
BF.32 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Volleyball Equipment/Supplies Catalog and Discount Bid # 021213-328 for District Wide Purchases
End of Consent Agenda

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of Student Accident Insurance Proposed by AXIS Insurance Company as Submitted by Alamo Insurance Group

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 Resolution of Leticia Juarez vs. DISD
 
C. Consider and Discuss Termination of Probationary Contract Teacher at the End of the Contract Period
* High School Teacher

D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Resignation of Previously Terminated/Non-Renewed Teacher/ Probationary/Term Contracts

E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Contract for the Purchase of Properties Located at 309 Business Highway 83 and 112 South 3rd Street, Donna, Texas

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 Resolution of Leticia Juarez vs. DISD
 
C. Consider and Take Possible Action on Termination of Probationary Contract Teacher at the End of the
Contract Period
* High School Teacher

D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescinding Previous Board Action to Terminate/Non-Renew Teacher Probationary/Term Contracts of Employees Who Will Resign in Lieu of Termination/Non-Renewal

E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of The Contract for the Purchase of Properties Located at 309 Business Highway 83 and 112 South 3rd Street, Donna, Texas

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN