March 24, 2015 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 – Victoria Martinez – 11th Grader – Excel Academy
2.      Pledge to the Texas Flag – Corvin Hernandez – 5th Grader – J.P. Lenoir Elementary      
3.      Invocation – Elvia Lopez Navarro – Kindergarten Teacher - Adame Elementary  
4.     Recognition of Results for the Academic Competition of Elementary Schools (A.C.E.S.)
5.     Recognition of Donna High School Band Members Advancing to State UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
6.     Recognition of Donna High School D’ette Dance Director Janet Bernal
7.     Recognition of Donna High School D’ettes Dance Team
8.     Recognition of Donna High School Colorguard for Advancing to the All State Texas Educational Colorguard Association
9.     Recognition of High Schools’ Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers and Basketball District/Bi-District and Co-District Champs
10.  Recognition of High Schools’ Power Lifting State Qualifiers
11.  Recognition of Donna ISD Students Placing at Rio Grande LiveStock Show
12.  Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 97% During the 4th Six
Weeks Period of the 2014-2015 School Year

II. II.      OPEN FORUM

III.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.     Report on Donna ISD Police Department Operations and Procedures
2.     Report on Donna ISD Student Enrollment
3.     Report on District Plan of Action to Address Employee Standards of Conduct

IV.    APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue 
3.         Investment Report: February 2015  
4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial, and Child Nutrition Program for January, 2015
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of January 2015 
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting February10, 2015 and Special Board Meetings
February 2, 2015, February 6, 2015 and February 25, 2015 

DO.  DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1   Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO): *Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2   Construction Consultant Monthly Report

AS.   ACADEMIC SERVICES

AS.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an Out of State Student University Tour Sponsored by the Texas Graduate Center Math Teach Collaborative with Harvard University
AS.2    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar
AS.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD and The National Hispanic

III. Institute 2015 Summer Leadership Program in San Antonio, Texas            

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Approval of Amending #1 to Original Contact with Prodigy Construction Consultant Services for Design Build Services and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program

BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action for Renewal Contract for TEAMS Support and Maintenance 2014-2015
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of Projectors and SMART Boards 6065 Interactive
Flat Panel 65” with SMART Notebook Including AV Hardware, ect.

Consent Agenda (BF.4 through BF.18)
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-508
Library Books, Supplies & Equipment for School Year 2015-2016
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-509
Band Instruments & Repairs for School Year 2015-2016
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-510
Student Photos for School Year 2015-2016
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-511
Groceries & Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-512
Charter Bus Services for School Year 2015-2016
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-513
General Hardware & Lumber Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-514
Electrical & Plumbing Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action to “Reject” and “Re-Bid” Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-516 Fire Extinguishers, Hood Suppression System, Inspection and Repair for School Year 2015-2016
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-517
Athletic Training Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016

IV. BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120814-518
Baseball Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.14  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-519
Basketball Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-520
Cross Country Equipment/Supplies (Boys & Girls) for School Year 2015-2016
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors for Request for Proposals (RFP) #120914-521
Football Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2015-2016
BF.17  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor (RFQ) Request for Quotes to Replace Telescopic
Gym Bleachers at Donna High School Gymnasium for School Year 2014-2015
BF.18  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for Request for Quotes (RFQ) to Purchase a New
Backhoe for Maintenance Department
End of Consent Agenda

V.      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.        Discussion of District Personnel

C.        Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters,and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private
Consultation with the School Attorney

D.        Conduct Level III Grievance of Diana Quintanilla                                          

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

A.        Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

V. B.      Approval of District Personnel

C.        Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the
School Attorney

D.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance of Diana Quintanilla

VII.   ADJOURN