September 19, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Trustee Mr. Cardenas
INVOCATION by Trustee Mr. Howell |
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Student Recognition
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B. District Recognition:
Met Standard Campus Distinctions |
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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 on Science Curriculum
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A.2. Presentation on Harrell Middle School
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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. RENO Construction Co - relocation of stadium seating at Chacon Middle School Invoice #8111601
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B.3. Discussion and possible action on Construction
Project Expenses
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B.3.a. J. Con Contractor - Mercedes High School Athletic Complex fourth
bathroom construction project Pay App #4 and #5
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B.4. Discussion and possible action on Construction
Project Expenses
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B.4.a.
Gignac Architects -
Mercedes High School Additions & Renovations - Invoice #6-R (reimbursable
expenses)
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C. Governance
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on naming the
following educational facility as per CW(LOCAL) Policy:
Track Field
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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 Memorandum of Understanding related
to TLI (Texas Literacy Initiative)
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A.4. Discussion and possible
action on Commitment Form with Region One ESC Texas Curriculum Management
Program Cooperative (TCMPC) for 2016-2017 school year
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A.5. Discussion and possible action on Renewal of Software License agreement
between Mercedes ISD and Region 1 Education Service Center for DMAC (Data
Management for Assessment & Curriculum) for 2016-2017 school year
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A.6. Discussion and possible action on renewing Plan4Learning District Improvement
Planning Web-Base Software for 2016-2017 SY
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A.7. Discussion and possible action on the Mercedes Early Literacy Program Instructional Calendar for 2016/2017 SY
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A.8. Discussion and possible action on approval of MOU between Lorene Villarreal, Professional Service Provider and Mercedes ISD (Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School) for 2016-2017 SY
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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 August 3, 2016
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B.1.b. Regular Board Meeting August 8, 2016
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B.1.c. Special Board Meeting August 19, 2016
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B.1.d. Special Board Meeting August 29, 2016
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B.2. Discussion and possible action on TASB Policy
Update 105 [Final Reading] affecting local policies:
BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL BQ(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS CLB(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - FLAG DISPLAYS CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS DBB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL DFFA(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - FINANCIAL EXIGENCY DFFB(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - PROGRAM CHANGE DFFC(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - CONTINUING CONTRACTS EHBD(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - FEDERAL TITLE I FDC(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - HOMELESS STUDENTS
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B.3. Discussion and possible action on TASB Policy
Update 106 [First Reading] affecting local policies:
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
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B.4. Discussion and possible action on Renewal of
Membership(s):
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B.4.a. MASBA, (Mexican American School Board Association)
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for August 2016
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C.2. Discussion
and possible action on Tax Collections Report for July 2016
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C.3. Discussion
and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for July 2016
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Investment
Report ending July 31, 2016
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C.5. Discussion and possible action on Cooperative Program Management Fees
Report
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C.6. Discussion and possible action on Medical Supplies & Equipment Bid
(RFB # 070516-285)
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C.7. Discussion and possible action on Air Conditioning Filter Bid (RFB # 070516-286)
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C.8. Discussion and possible action on Awards, Incentives, & Printed
Materials Bid (RFB # 070516-287)
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C.9. Discussion and possible action on Plumbing & Electrical Equipment
Bid (RFB # 07516-288)
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C.10. Discussion and possible action on Auto Parts & Supplies Bid (RFB # 070516-289)
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C.11. Discussion and possible action on General Food Equipment & Repairs
Bid (RFB # 070516-290)
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C.12. Discussion and possible action on Kitchen Hood Cleaning, Maintenance,
& Repairs Bid (RFB # 070516-291)
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C.13. Discussion and possible action on General Merchandise, Hardware, &
Grocery Bid (RFB # 070516-292)
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C.14. Discussion and possible action on Instructional & Office Supplies
Bid (RFB # 070516-293)
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C.15. Discussion and possible action on approval of revisions to the District Travel Manual
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D. Child Nutrition Services
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on CNS - Surplus Equipment for Auction
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E. Facilities
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E.1. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of Facilities/Equipment
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F. Human Resources
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F.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for 2016-2017 SY
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F.2. Discussion and possible
action on Employee Appraisal Timeline
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G. Safe Schools
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G.1. Discussion and possible action on Student out of Valley Trip Requests
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G.2. Discussion and possible action on approval of Consulting Agreement between Mercedes ISD and the City of Mercedes Fire Department
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G.3. Discussion and possible action on Interlocal
Agreement between Mercedes ISD and the City of Mercedes for Educational
Resource Officer
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G.4. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of donation:
United First Methodist Church Pastor Michael J. Quist - 67 back packs with school supplies
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H. Special Education
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H.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of Agreement between the Mercedes Special Education Cooperative and Region One ESC Orientation & Mobility Services Specialist for 2016-2017 SY
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I. Superintendent
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I.1. Report and discussion on
Attendance/Enrollment Report
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I.2. Discussion and possible action on Interlocal Agreement between Mercedes ISD and Texas State Technical College for Educational Talent Search Program 2016-2021
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I.3. Discussion and possible action on MOU between Mercedes ISD and Rio Grande Valley Institutions of Higher Education College Prep Mathmatics and English Language Arts Courses
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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 October Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, October 10, 2016 |
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ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
(May be reconvened, if necessary) |
