April 22, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular

I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. Texas Music Educators Association as Texas All State Musicians in 2009

IV.B. J. B. Alexander High School Dazzlers. – American Dance and Drill National Champions – Large Division Award and Marching Auxiliary Dance National Champions – Large Division Award

IV.C. "Unified" Indoor Drumline from Alexander High School for winning the Texas Educational Color Guard Association (TECA) State Championship

IV.D. "Unified" Indoor Drumline from United High School for winning the Texas Educational Color Guard Association (TECA) State Championship

IV.E. United High School - State Chess Tournament 5th place in the High School Category

IV.F. United High School - 1st Place in State in the Girls 5A Powerlifting Champion Weight Class 220

IV.G. United High School - 3rd Place in State in the Girls 5A Powerlifting Weight Class 132

IV.H. United High School - 1st Place in State Photography Skill and received "State Superior" for his Photography Exhibit and Design Portfolio

IV.I. United High School - In Recognition of Your Exemplary Designs at Skills USA

IV.J. United High School - 3rd Place in State - Criminal Justice Traffic Stops Written Test

IV.K. Trautmann Middle School Lassos - Marching Auxiliary Dance National Champions Award

IV.L. Lyndon B. Johnson High School Soccer Team – District Champions and Regional Semi-Finalist

IV.M. United South High School - Region One ESC Child Find Art Contest

IV.N. Gutierrez Elementary School - Summer Institutes for Elementary Teachers

V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.

VI. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

VI.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

VI.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Possible Implementation of a Reduction in Force (program change) in the Communications Department

VI.A.2. Consultation with Legal counsel re: Nonrenewal Hearing for Arturo Martinez.

VI.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VI.B.1. Discussion re: Superintendent Duties and Responsibilities; update on pending personnel investigations

VI.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property

VI.C.1. Report on and discussion of possible action and approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.

VI.C.2. Discussion regarding possible action concerning proceeding with litigation against Homeland Builders, L.C., pertaining to the Trautmann Middle School Detention Facilities and Agape Subdivision Storm Sewer Facilities Design Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement entered into December 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 2653, pages 486-502, Webb County Official Public Records.

VI.C.3. Report on status of negotiations for the purchase of approximately 12 acres in Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd., or a tender of good faith offer to purchase the property located in south Laredo east of Southgate Blvd.

VI.D. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

VI.D.1. Discussion re: Status Report on all Pending Audits being conducted by the Internal Auditor.

VII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

VII.A. Consideration and possible action pertaining to approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.

VII.B. Discussion and possible action concerning proceeding with litigation against Homeland Builders, L.C., pertaining to the Trautmann Middle School Detention Facilities and Agape Subdivision Storm Sewer Facilities Design Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement entered into December 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 2653, pages 486-502, Webb County Official Public Records.

VII.C. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of an approximate 12-acre tract of land, in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd. or proceeding with the tender of a good faith offer for the purchase of the property

VIII. Consent Agenda Items

VIII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VIII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

VIII.C. Approval of Tax Refunds

VIII.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VIII.E. Approval of RFQ-2004-006, GMP Proposal from Leyendecker Construction, Inc. for Building Renovations at Untied High School 9th Grade Campus

VIII.F. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of May/June 2009

VIII.G. Second Reading of Policy FNF (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities: Interrogations and Searches

VIII.H. Second Reading of Policy GKD (LOCAL) - Community Relations - NonSchool Use of School Facilities

VIII.I. Second Reading of Policy GKDA (LOCAL) - NonSchool Use of School Facilities - Distribution of NonSchool Literature

VIII.J. Approval of Request from Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Salinas Elementary for $4,785.00

VIII.K. Approval of Expedited State Waivers for the 2009-2010 School Year for Additional Staff Development Days, Early Release, and Modified Schedule/TAKS Testing Days Waiver

IX. Items for Individual Consideration

IX.A. Adopt Resolution in Honor of Hector Rodriguez, Jr. as Posthumous Honorary UISD Chief of Police

IX.B. Board Minutes

IX.B.1. Regular Board Meeting - March 25, 2009

IX.C. Donations

IX.D. First Reading of Policy DCD (LOCAL): Employment Practices - At-Will Employment

IX.E. Approval of Resolution providing a 15% Collection Fee on Delinquent Taxes unpaid as of July 1, 2009 as provided by Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code

IX.F. Approval of Option 1 or 2 of Board Policy CH (LOCAL) - Purchasing and Acquisition

IX.G. Approval of CSP 006-2009 Soccer Field for LBJ High School and related Budget Amendment to Cover Costs

IX.H. Approval of CSP 013-2009 Soccer Field for LBJ High School - Alternate Site and Related Budget Amendment to Cover Costs

IX.I. Approval of Modified G/T Transportation Services Recommendation

IX.J. Discussion and Possible Action re: Hiring Freeze for all Positions, except for Replacement Classroom teaching Positions.

IX.K. Discussion and Possible Action re: Compensation Freeze for all Positions, including Reclassifications, Pay Equity Adjustments, Promotions or other Salary Increases, unless Approved by the School Board

IX.L. Approval of Request from Mr. Juan A. Molina for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Perez Elementary for $200.00

X. Adjournment