November 14, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include deliberation and/or action. Board Recognition 1. Recognition of Campuses with a Student Attendance Rate of 98% During the Second Six Weeks Period of the 2017-2018 School Year II. OPEN FORUM III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Presentation by City of Donna on Projects for 2017-2018 2. Magic Valley Electric Cooperative Check Presentation in the Amount of $6,190.23 3. Presentation on Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Attorneys at Law 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Tax Resale Properties for Donna Independent School District in Accordance with Texas Tax Code Ann. §34.05 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Hidalgo County Appraisal District Election Ballot 2018-2019 Appraisal District Board of Directors and Resolution IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accounts Payable 2. Investment Report: October 2017 3. Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for October, 2017 4. Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of September, 2017 5. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting October 10, 2017 and Special Board Meetings October 16, 2017, October 24, 2017 and October 25, 2017 DO. DISTRICT OPERATIONS DO.1 Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA): * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects DO.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Request for Proposals (RFP) #091917-367 for Lawn Care for Garza Elementary, Muñoz Elementary, Singleterry Elementary and Adame Elementary Schools for the 2017-2018 School Year with a One (1) Year Option to Re-New DO.3 Discussion and Possible Action to “Reject” and “Rebid” for (RFQ) #090717-040 to Purchase Six (6) Cargo Vans to be Used for Maintenance Services District Wide by the Energy Management Department AS. ACADEMIC SERVICES AS.1 Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the Region I Service Center Agreement for Services from the Gifted and Talented Department for the 2017-2018 School Year AS.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of Sing, Spell, Read, & Write Consumables (English and Spanish) and Additional Phonics Kits for Pre-K – 2nd Grades for the 2017-2018 School Year AS.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of Learning A-Z Online Program that Provides Leveled Readers (Eng & Span), E-Books for Students to Read and Listen (Eng & Span), Teacher Lesson Plans, Evaluation Materials/Component, Tracking Reports, and Teacher Training for Resources and Guided Reading AS.4 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Lead4Ward to Provide Professional Development for Donna High School, Donna North High School, 3D & DAEP Content Teachers in the |
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II. Areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Special Education
BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE BF.1 Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report (2017 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) (FIRST) BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quotes RFQ #110317-042 through National and State Purchasing Cooperative to Replace Kaspersky Anti-virus and Internet Security Software BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Award Request for Quotes (RFQ) #09717-041 to Purchase (2) Two Seventy-Seven (77) Passenger Buses with or without Seat Belts and (2) Two (54) Fifty- Four Passenger Special Needs Buses with Seat Belts for the Transportation Department for School Year 2017-2018 BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the McKinney-Vento/TEXSHEP (Texas Support for Homeless Education Program) NOGA #18-033 (Fund 206) in the Amount of $84,075 HR. HUMAN RESOURCES HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Submission of a Maximum Class Size Exception Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for DISD HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Policy CPC (Local) as presented HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Trustee Secretary and Superintendent Authorization to Research Best Practices to Improve the Utilization of “The Lighthouse” Anonymous Program for Donna ISD 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 with Legal Counsel Regarding Proposed Settlement Agreement of Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00666; John Doe Individually and as Next Friend of Sarah Doe, a Minor v. Donna Independent School District D. Discussion Regarding Resolution of DeHoyos Proposed Termination Hearing E. Discussion Regarding Designation of Lead Counsel in TEA Docket #005-LH-09-2017 F. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation to Propose the Termination of the Term Contract of Maricela Valdez for Good Cause G. 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 VI. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session. A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve District Personnel C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Settlement Agreement of Civil Action No. 7:16-CV-00666; John Doe Individually and as Next Friend of Sarah Doe, a Minor v. Donna Independent School District D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution of DeHoyos Proposed Termination Hearing E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Designation of Lead Counsel in TEA Docket #005-LH-09-2017 F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Recommendation to Propose the Termination of the Term Contract of Maricela Valdez for Good Cause G. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney VII. ADJOURN |