January 19, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Board Recognition
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B. Student Recognition
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C. Staff Recognition
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D. Attendance/Enrollment Report
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OPEN FORUM
Description:
At
regular meetings the Board shall allot a maximum of 30 minutes to hear persons
who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall
exceed five minutes. Persons who wish to
participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding
officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic
about which they wish to speak.
Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to
present their views before the Board. The Board shall not deliberate or decide
regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of
the meeting.
Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided
shall be directed through those channels.
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 to seek resolution before bringing
the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. [MISD Board Policy
BED(Local)]
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ACTION AGENDA
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A. Business Office
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A.1. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Audit Report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2014
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B. Curriculum & Instruction
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B.1. Discussion and possible action on consulting agreements under $10,000
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C. Facilities
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Services for additions to elementary campuses project by Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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C.2. Construction Reports and discussion
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C.2.a. Gignac & Associates - Mercedes ISD Elementary School Renovations
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C.2.b. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations
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C.2.c. PBK Architects - Mercedes ISD Tiger Stadium/Athletic Facilities
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C.3. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.3.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations - Invoice #3
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.4.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations - Invoice# 2-R (reimbursable)
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C.5. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.5.a. Rigney Construction - Mercedes High School Renovations Invoice #1
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C.6. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.6.a. PBK Architects - Mercedes ISD Stadium Relocation & Athletic Complex - Invoice #296135
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C.7. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.7.a. GIGNAC Architects - Mercedes ISD Elementary Schools Additions & Renovations - Invoice # 1
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C.7.b. GIGNAC Architects - Mercedes ISD Elementary Schools Additions & Renovations - Invoice #2
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C.8. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.8.a. GIGNAC Architects - Mercedes ISD Elementary Schools Additions & Renovations - Invoice #1 for reimbursable expenses
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C.9.
Discussion and possible action on selecting and awarding a General
Contractor for the Mercedes ISD Tiger Stadium/Athletic Facilities Construction Project
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D. Superintendent
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on approval to renew consulting agreement of Executive Director of Operations (Robert Rivera)
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Curriculum & Instruction
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A.1. Discussion and possible action on Employee Out of State travel
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B. Governance
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B.1. Discussion
and possible action on approval of Minutes for the following meeting:
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B.1.a. Special Board Meeting, November 24, 2014
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B.1.b. Regular Board Meeting, December 8, 2014
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B.1.c. Special Board Meeting, December 15, 2014
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for December 2014
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C.2. Discussion
and possible action on Tax Collections Report for November 2014
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C.3. Discussion
and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for November, 2014
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Investment
Report ending November 30, 2014
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C.5. Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment #3 – General Operating
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D. Child Nutrition Services
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on CNS - Surplus Kitchen Equipment for Auction
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E. Human Resource
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E.1. Discussion and possible action on PDAS appraisers 2014-2015
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F. Facilities
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F.1. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of Facilities/Equipment
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G. Federal Programs
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G.1. Discussion and possible action on approving a Consulting Agreement of Motivational Speaker for the 1st Annual Super Parent Day District Conference
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H. Safe Schools
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H.1. Discussion and possible action on Student Out of Valley Trip Requests
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H.2. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of donations:
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H.2.a. Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, TX - 20 hand-made quilts
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I. Special Education
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I.1. Discussion and possible action on approving MOU between Mercedes ISD Special Ed Cooperative and Region One for the Early Childhood Intervention Program
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J. Superintendent
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J.1. Discussion and possible action on Statement of Impact from Char Brian Foundation – Charter School
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
If,
during the course of this meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should
be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551, Sub-chapters D and E. The Board may consult with legal counsel on a matter
discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
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A. Personnel,
pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code and Attorney
consultation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code
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A.1. Resignations,
terminations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, duties, and discipline
of Professional, Paraprofessional and Non-Contract Employees; Teacher
Substitutes and Substitutes for Maintenance, Transportation, and Cafeteria
Department
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B. Discussion of Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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A. Discussion
and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session
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INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive) Reminder... Regular February of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, February 9, 2015 |
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ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION(May be reconvened, if necessary)
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