May 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. 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.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

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

III. Board Announcements

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. 2017 H.E.B. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

IV.B. COL. SANTOS BENAVIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DANZERETTES

IV.C. 2016-2017 YOUTH OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT

IV.D. 2017 SCHOOL BELL AWARD RECIPIENTS

IV.E. 2016-2017 HONOR ROLL SCHOOLS

IV.F. MEET THE AUTHOR 2017

IV.G. READING MADNESS TOURNAMENT

IV.H. TOP AR (Accelerated Reader) CAMPUS READER

IV.I. BILINGUAL SCHOLAR AWARDS 2016-2017

IV.J. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - U.I.L. ACADEMICS - DISTRICT WINNERS & STATE QUALIFIERS
* UIL DISTRICT SWEEPSTAKES CHAMPIONS
* UIL STATE QUALIFIERS
* UIL CROSS EXAMINATION DEBATE STATE QUALIFIERS

IV.K. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - VASE (VISUAL ARTS SCHOLASTIC EVENT)

IV.L. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL - CLERICAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
* HOSA
* SKILLS USA
* TAFE
* VITA
* FFA
* CRIMINAL JUSTICE

IV.M. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL-UIL ACADEMICS-DISTRICT WINNERS & STATE QUALIFIERS
* UIL DISTRICT SWEEPSTAKES TEAM - 2ND PLACE
* UIL ONE-ACT PLAY - STATE FINALISTS
* UIL CURRENT ISSUES AND EVENTS TEAM - STATE FINALISTS - 2ND PLACE
* UIL ACCOUNTING - STATE QUALIFIERS

IV.N. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL - CLERICAL & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPETITION
* HOSA
* ROBOTICS
* SKILLS USA
* VITA
* CRIMINAL JUSTICE
* TAFE
* FFA

IV.O. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL LARRIETTES - MA NATIONAL CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS

IV.P. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - UIL ACADEMICS - DISTRICT WINNERS & STATE QUALIFIERS
* UIL DISTRICT SWEEPSTAKES TEAM - 3RD PLACE
* UIL STATE QUALIFIERS

IV.Q. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - CLERICAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
* HOSA
* VITA
* SKILLS USA
* TAFE
* DECA
* BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
* FFA

IV.R. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL STEPPERS - COA ULTIMATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

IV.S. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - UIL ACADEMICS - DISTRICT WINNERS & STATE QUALIFIERS
* UIL DISTRICT SWEEPSTAKES TEAM

IV.T. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL - CLERICAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPETITION
* HOSA
* SKILLS USA
* VITA
* TAFE
* CRIMINAL JUSTICE
* ROBOTICS

IV.U. 2017 REGION XIV U.I.L. CONCERT AND SIGHT READING CONTEST
* TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
* CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
* UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
* UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL
* SALVADOR GARCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
* LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE SCHOOL
* LOS OBISPOS MIDDLE SCHOOL
* WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
* ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL
* UNITED HIGH SCHOOL
* UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

IV.V. TECA (Texas Educational Colorguard Association) STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
* UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL DRUMLINE PARTICIPATION AWARD
* UNITED HIGH SCHOOL DIVINE WINTERGUARD SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL A, 5TH PLACE

V. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The speaker will be informed when he or she has one (1) minute remaining. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue, nor shall the time per subject exceed ten minutes. Delegations of more than three (3) persons shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against Board members, District employees, or students. Speakers who engage in personal attacks, or use insulting, profane, threatening, or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding employees, public officials, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in BED (LOCAL).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.

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Annual Renewal of District Workers' Compensations Insurance Program

VI.C. Adoption of Health Self Insurance Resolution

VI.D. Approval of District Group Health Insurance Rates and District Contributions

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

VI.F. Approval of CSP 2016-052 Construction of Bulldog Blvd. and Off-Site Improvements for J.B. Alexander High School and the related budget amendment to cover cost of a forementioned project 

VI.G. Approval of RFP 025-2017 Bank Depository Services

VI.H. Approval of First & Final Reading of FNG (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities / Student and Parent Complaints / Grievances

VI.I. Approval of Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the United Independent School District Supporting the United College Assistance Now (UCAN) for Educators

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

VI.K. Second Reading of LOCAL Policies in TASB Update 107

VI.L. Approval of Agreement of Teacher Externship with Workforce Solutions for South Texas

VI.M. Adoption of Languages Other Than English Textbooks for Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12) and Career and Technology Textbooks for High School (Grades 9-12)

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Approval of Donations

VII.B. Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2017; Entering into a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Delegating to certain District Administrative Staff and Officials the Authority to Approve all Final Terms of the Bonds, and Other Matters Related Thereto

VII.C. Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2017; Entering into a Bond Purchase Agreement, and a Paying/Registrar Agreement; Delegating to certain District Administrative Staff and Officials the Authority to Approve all Final Terms of the Bonds, and Other Matters Related Thereto

VII.D. Approval of Employment Contracts for 2017-2018 School Year

VII.E. Approval of Renewal of Interlocal Government Agreement Between United Independent School District and Webb County Head Start Lease at Roosevelt Elementary School

VII.F. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of April 2017

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

VIII.A. 551.071 TGC, Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints Against Personnel
551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
551.082 School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint
551.0821 School Board: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Student

VIII.A.1. Discussion re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

VIII.A.2. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Parent-Student Subcommittee in the matter of the Parent/Student Grievance of Student M.V.

VIII.A.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Retention of Legal Services Firm of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. in Regards to TxDot Food Production Center Eminent Domain Matter

VIII.A.4. Consider Appointment of Principal for Salvador Garcia Middle School

VIII.A.5. Consideration of Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Counselor

VIII.A.6. Bond Construction-UHS 9th and Veterans Memorial Elementary

VIII.A.7. Kronos Editing and Approval Procedures 

VIII.A.8. Status of Ongoing Audits

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

IX.A. Announcement of Board's decision regarding the Recommendation of the Parent-Student Subcommittee in the matter of the Parent/Student Grievance of Student M.V., any action related to same

IX.B. Action Regarding Retention of Legal Services Firm of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. in Regards to TxDot Food Production Center Eminent Domain Matter

IX.C. Naming of School Principal for Salvador Garcia Middle School

IX.D. Action Regarding Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Counselor and Authorize the Superintendent to send Notice of Same