November 16, 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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Governance
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A. Discussion and
possible action for reorganization of board of trustees and election of
officers
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B. Consider and approve
resolution authorizing new bank signatures
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Student Recognition
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B. CTE Presentation - Law Enforcement Program
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C. 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. 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.
Persons addressing the Board shall
refrain from commenting directly on any individual employee or public official
by name but may refer to a specific employment area, job title, or the Board as
a whole. Any attack on an individual
shall be considered as a disruption of the meeting.
Presentations shall be informative
and shall pertain to school-related issues.
Should the speaker drift from the stated subject or become disruptive or
abusive, he or she shall be given one warning; if a second warning is required,
the speaker shall forfeit the remaining time allotment.
No
presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall
appoint one person to present their views before the Board. [MISD Board Policy
BED(Local)]
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ACTION AGENDA
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A. Curriculum & Instruction
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A.1. Presentation and possible action on 2015-2016 TEA Required Targeted
Improvement Plan for Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School Rated "FIR"
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A.2. Report and possible discussion on iStation and MyOn Program for grade levels Kinder through 8th grade from SY 2013 to 2015
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B. Facilities
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B.1. Construction Reports and discussion:
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B.1.a. MISD - Construction
Manager's Report
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B.2. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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B.2.a. Rigney Construction - Mercedes Elementary Additions & Renovations - Pay Application #7
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B.3. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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B.3.a. Rigney Construction - Mercedes High School Additions & Renovations - Pay Application #11
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B.4. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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B.4.a. D. Wilson - Mercedes Stadium and Athletics Complex construction project- Pay App #10
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B.5. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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B.5.a. Raba Kistner - Mercedes ISD Stadium Relocation and Athletics Complex
Invoice#R025687 Invoice#R025793 Invoice#R025861
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C. Governance
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C.1. Discussion and possible
action on Resolution and Voting of Candidates for the Hidalgo County Appraisal
District Board of Directors
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Curriculum & Instruction
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A.1. Discussion and
possible action on consulting agreements under $10,000
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A.2. Discussion and
possible action on consulting agreements above $10,000
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A.3. Discussion and possible action on agreement between Region One ESC and Mercedes ISD to purchase STAAR One Assessment License Subscription
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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. Regular Board Meeting, October 13, 2015
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B.1.b. Special Meeting, October 26, 2015
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B.2. Discussion and possible action on Renewal of
Memberships,
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B.2.a. 2016 Texas Association of School Boards
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B.2.b. 2016 Texas Association of School Boards Legal
Assistant Fund
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B.2.c. Walsh Anderson's Retainer Program
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B.3. Discussion and possible
action on TASB-initiated Policy Update 103 [First Reading]
affecting local policies –
BF(LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS CB(LOCAL): STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUE SOURCES CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL CO(LOCAL): FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DIA(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES GRA(LOCAL): RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for October 2015
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C.2. Discussion
and possible action on Tax Collections Report for September 2015
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C.3. Discussion and possible action on Investment
Report ending September 30, 2015
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C.4. Discussion
and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for September, 2015
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C.5. Discussion and Possible Action on Mercedes ISD Copier Contract Fleet Lease
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C.6. Discussion and Possible Action on Demolition of Old Tiger Stadium Homeside Bleachers (RFP # 101315-279)
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C.7. Discussion and Possible Action on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Disclosures and Fees Report
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D. Facilities
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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D.1.a. Terracon - Mercedes Elementary Additions & Renovations -
Invoice #T697624 Invoice#T697628
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D.2. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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D.2.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations project Invoice #11
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D.3. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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D.3.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations project I novice #6-R (reimbursable)
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D.4. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of Facilities/Equipment
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E. Safe Schools
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E.1. Discussion and
possible action on Student out of Valley Trip Requests
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E.2. Discussion and
possible action on Student Transfer for 2015-2016
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E.3. Discussion and possible action on Interlocal Agreement
between Mercedes ISD and the City of Mercedes for Educational Resource
Officer (s)
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F. Special Education
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F.1. Discussion and possible action on approving MOU
between Mercedes ISD Special Education Cooperative and the Teaching & Mentoring Communities Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
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F.2. Discussion and possible action on Special Education Consulting
Agreement between Mercedes ISD Special Education Cooperative and Yolanda Hernandez for assessment and compliance
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G. Superintendent
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G.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of consulting agreement for Bob Thompson for Board Annual Team Building training
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G.2. Discussion and possible action on Statement of Impact from
GET UP ACADEMY– Charter School
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G.3. Discussion and possible action on authorizing the Superintendent to extend electricity services with TASB and Direct Energy through the TASB Energy Cooperative
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G.4. Discussion and possible action on agreement between MISD and B&A Associates
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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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INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive) Reminder... Regular December Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, December 14, 2015 |
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ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
(May be reconvened, if necessary) |
