Public Meeting Agenda: October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Videoconference Board Meeting

I. Due to the health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by Videoconference. At least a quorum of the board will be participating by Videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Sections 551.125 or 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor.

Public participants will be muted please also mute your device (computer/cell phone/iPad/tablet/laptop) for recording purposes.
Members of the public may access this meeting as follows:    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4658954205?pwd=R3dUWHJ3dkJ0K2RKY3NEZVlqSXFLUT09
Meeting ID: 465 895 4205

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An electronic copy of the agenda packet is attached to this online notice.

Public comments related to this meeting will be handled as follows:
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Members of the public who desire to address the board regarding an item on this agenda must comply with the registration procedures before the beginning of the meeting by emailing tgonzales@donnaisd.net or calling 956-464-1642.

The open portions of this meeting will be recorded and made available to the public upon request.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice. For more information on public comment, see Policy BED.

I.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE

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

II. OPEN FORUM

III. III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

District Highlights
Internet Tower Update and Discussion
Presentation of Students for "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" Reading Campaign
Report of Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees Required Training as per Texas Education Code, Sec. 11,159(b)
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Learn and Lead Safely Asynchronous Plan
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Revision to the 2020-2021 Donna ISD Compensation Plan
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four Week Limit

IV. IV. CONSENT AGENDA

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1. Approve Accounts Payable

Approve Budget Amendments for General Operating for the Month of October, 2020
Approve Report on Financial Statements for the Month of August, 2020
Approve Resolution of Annual Review of Donna ISD Investment Policy and Strategies
Approve Investment Report
Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of August, 2020
Approve Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Approve Purchase of Utility Services for 2020-2021 School Year
Approve to Renew Unifirst for RFP 061119-493 Mops and Mats Services for the 2020-2021 School Year
Approve to Accept the Automatic Renewal of District-Wide Elevator Preventative Maintenance Program at the Agreed Upon Terms, Conditions, Specifications, and Pricing for a One-Year Term
Approve to Award District Wide Intercom System Services RFP #090920-560
Approve to Award Donna High School Gym Chiller Pipe Replacement RFP #090920-561
Approve SAS General Building Services Inc. to Provide Equipment Repair, Preventive Maintenance & Service for all Cafeterias RFP #080620-556
Approve Purchase of Food Items for all 22 Cafeteria Kitchens that Cost over $50,000 by South Texas CO-OP for Child Nutrition Program
Approve Purchase of Non-Food Items for all 22 Cafeteria Kitchens that Cost over $50,000 by South Texas CO-OP for Child Nutrition Program

ACADEMIC SERVICES

Approve Inter-Local Agreement Between Houston Independent School District and Donna Independent School District Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program
Approve the 2020-2021 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
Approve Vendors to Purchase Computers, Peripherals, Printers, Surface Pros, Tablets, Ipads, ect. for School Year 2020-2021 RFQ #081120-095

SUPPORT SERVICES

Approve Minutes for Regular Videoconference Board

Meeting September 8, 2020 and Special Videoconference Board Meeting September 17, 2020

Approve to Award BridgeNet Communication for District Wide Installation of Video Intercom Access Control System Services for School Year 2020-2021

HUMAN RESURCES

Approve TASB Policy Update 115

BF(Local): Board Policies
DIA(Local): Employee Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
EI(Local): Academic Achievement
FB(Local): Equal Educational Opportunity
FD(Local): Admissions
FEB(Local): Attendance - Attendance Accounting
FFG(Local): Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect
FFH(Local): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
FNG(Local): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances
GF(Local): Public Complaints

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DISD and Mesquite Treatment Center LLC
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas (BHSST)
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley AIDS Council and the Donna Independent School District
Approve SubHub Agreement between the Donna Independent School District and the Region One Education Service Center
Approve Resolution Acknowledging October 14, 2020 as Texas Education Human Resources Day throughout the District
Approve the Business Associate Addendum between the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department and the Donna Independent School District

V. V. GOVERNANCE

Conservator Monthly Report for August 2020

VI. VI.    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.

Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation

of Personnel

Recommendations for Professionals to Include

Hiring and Termination Recommendations

Update of District Personnel

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

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

Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

Approval of Recommendation for Professionals to Include Hiring and Termination Recommendations

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

VIII. ADJOURN

October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Videoconference Board Meeting

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