January 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
 
The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include deliberation and/or action.

Board Recognition
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Katelyn Sanchez - 1st Grade - A.M. Ochoa
Elementary
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Kendra Gonzalez - 4th Grade - M.A.P.
Muñoz Elementary
3. Invocation - Ofilia Martinez - 6th Grade Science Teacher - A.P.
Solis Middle School
 
II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Board Recognition
2. Recognition of the Late Mr. Aflredo Lugo, for his Contributions
to the DISD as a School Board Trustee
3. Report on Texas Department of Agriculture Food and
Nutrition, School Operations Findings for 2013-2014 Audit
4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling Regular
Board Meeting From March 11, 2014 to March 25, 2014

 III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Accounts Payable
2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and
Special Revenue
3. Financial Statements: District’s Financial, and Child
Nutrition Program for November 2013
4. Investment Report (December 2013)
5. Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month
of November 2013
6. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting
December 18, 2013 and Special Board Meeting
December 9, 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

Consent Agenda (Items CI.1 through CI.4)
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C-
Migrant NOGA #14615001108902 Maximum entitlement and
Carry Forward of $1,002,190 for 2014
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A-
Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #14694501108902 Maximum Entitlement $16,634 for 2014
CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A-
LEP NOGA #14671001108902 Maximum Entitlement $14,103
for 2014
CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Reallocation of
Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant, in the Amount of $26,482
End of Consent Agenda

CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) Between Donna ISD and Easter Seals
Rio Grande Valley
CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Fund Raising
Activities During the Spring Semester of 2013-2014 School Year

BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind Approval of Authorization Request for Donna North High School
Project to Skanska USA Building (Authorization No. 060)
BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for
Competitive Sealed Proposals #121813-259 DISD Re-Roofing
Projects for School Year 2013-2014
BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Request Board Approval to
Solicit Competitive Sealed Proposals #011414-260 from
Qualified Contractors for the Re-Roofing of Donna High
School Building
BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Request Board Approval to
Solicit Request for Qualifications from Professional Firms for
the Selection of Architectural Services for Donna Independent
School District
BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quotes
Using State and National Purchasing Cooperatives as the
Procurement Method to Furnish District-Wide Classroom
Furniture for 2013-2014
BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to
Old Mesilla Construction, LLC for Donna High School Paint Project

HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Proposals for Property
and Casualty Insurance for Plan Year 2014-2015

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. Conduct Gary Fitzgerald Level III Grievance

C. Discussion with School Attorney Regarding DISD
School Board Vacancy

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 Gary
Fitzgerald Level III Grievance

C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding DISD
School Board Vacancy

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. ADJOURN