April 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Pledge of Allegiance

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

II. 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.

III. 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.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. CLARK ELEMENTARY SECURITY GUARD – PERFORMED HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON STUDENT

IV.B. FASKEN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SELECTED TO REPRESENT U.S. IN 3RD ANNUAL FC BARCELONA ESCOLAR INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT

IV.C. UISD 2nd ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS - ELEMENTARY

IV.D. MATH BEE – ELITE 8

IV.E. 2014 SCRIPPS REGIONAL FINAL SPELLING BEE WINNER

IV.F. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - MIDDLE SCHOOL

IV.G. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL - BI-DISTRICT QUALIFIER

IV.H. LBJ HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS

IV.I. LBJ UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS

IV.J. LBJ SKILLS USA

IV.K. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTERS - STATE CHAMPIONS

IV.L. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTING TEAM – REGIONAL AND STATE QUALIFER

IV.M. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT 29-5A CO-CHAMPIONS

IV.N. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS

IV.O. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM - 1ST PLACE 2014 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPSIONSHIP

IV.P. USHS UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS

IV.Q. USHS SKILLS USA

IV.R. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - HIGH SCHOOL

IV.S. UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN – 5A STATE QUALIFIER

IV.T. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - SWIMMER - STATE QUALIFIER

IV.U. JBA HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS

IV.V. JBA UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS

IV.W. JBA SKILLS USA

IV.X. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - GIRLS BASKETBALL – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST – SWEET 16

IV.Y. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS – BASKETBALL – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

IV.Z. UHS UIL DISTRICT 29– 5A  ACADEMICS

IV.AA. UHS SKILLS USA

IV.AB. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM

IV.AC. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

IV.AD. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL - BI-DISTRICT QUALIFIER

IV.AE. UHS HIGH SCHOOL– REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS

IV.AF. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT – VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS – INTERNATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION

IV.AG. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT - TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS

IV.AH. UISD COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENTS - TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. Review of LEGAL Policies in TASB Update 99

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment

VI.C. Approval of Tax Refund

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

VI.E. Approval of RFP 2014-054 Computer Equipment/Mobile Learning Devices, Services and Finance Solutions and authority to enter into the Lease

VI.F. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2014-2015 School/Work Year

VI.G. Action to Approve the Retirement of United Independent School District Police K-9 "Kelly" and to authorize transfer of ownership of K-9 "Kelly" to Ben Bondoc

VI.H. Approval of Utility Easement for Centerpoint at Muller Elementary School

VI.I. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for 2013-2014 School Year

VI.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Approval of Minutes for the Month of March 2014

VII.B. Approval of Donations

VII.C. First Reading of Policy DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conduct

VII.D. First Reading of LOCAL Polices in TASB Update 99

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

VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

VIII.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Advertising on District Schools/Facilities

VIII.A.2. Discussion and possible action regarding legal action concerning development of a  fifty-four  (54) acre tract wherein said development is located just north of UISD Property  off Loop 20 where  Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a  restrictive covenant to allow ingress and  egress onto said  UISD property

VIII.B. 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

VIII.B.1. Report and possible action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School

VIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill

VIII.B.3. Report on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). 

VIII.B.4. Report and possible action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers

VIII.B.5. Consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation, Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071 (1)(A): including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties:  SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

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

VIII.C.1. Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez

VIII.C.2. Discussion re: Internal Auditor’s Evaluation and Contract Extension

VIII.C.3. Discussion  re:   Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

VIII.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

VIII.D.1. Status of on-going Audits

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

IX.A. Action re: Internal Auditors’ Evaluation and Contract Extension

IX.B. Action re:  Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez

IX.C. Action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School

IX.D. Action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill

IX.E. Action regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). 

IX.F. Action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers

IX.G. Action regarding legal action in regards  to development of a fifty-four (54) acre tract of  property lying next to and north of  UISD property  where  Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a  restrictive covenant to allow ingress and egress onto said  UISD property

IX.H. Action regarding contemplated litigation, including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties:  SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

X. Adjournment