June 5, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Mr. Cardenas
INVOCATION by Mr. Pequeño |
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Staff Recognition
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B. Superintendent Scholarship
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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. Discussion and possible action on 2017-2018
Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
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A.2. Discussion and possible action on approval of the 2016-2017 Publishing Companies selection under Proclamation 2017
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B. Governance
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B.1. Discussion and possible
action to Submit a Nomination from within our local board to fill a
Position on the TASB Board of Directors for Region 1, Position A or Endorse a Nominated Individual from
another board in our TASB Region at the July or August Board Meeting
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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 approval of MOU between Mercedes ISD and Reasoning Mind Pilot Program
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A.3. Discussion and possible action on approving MOU between Texas A & M University - Kingsville and Mercedes ISD for Summer Dual
Enrollment Program
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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, April 20, 2017
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B.1.b. Regular Board Meeting May 1, 2017
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B.2. Discussion and possible action on approval of proposed local policy revision: DEC (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits Leave and Absences [First Reading]
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B.3. Discussion and possible action on TASB Policy
Update 108 [First Reading] affecting local policies:
EF (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES EFA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS EFAA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - SELECTION AND ADOPTION EHDB (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITH PRIOR INSTRUCTION EIF (LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADUATION EL (LOCAL): CAMPUS CHARTERS GKB (LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - ADVERTISING AND FUNDRAISING
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B.4. Discussion and possible action on changing dates of regular scheduled board meetings for January, 2018 and February, 2018
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for May 2017
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C.2. Discussion
and possible action on Tax Collections Report for April 2017
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C.3. Discussion
and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for April 2017
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Investment
Report ending April 30, 2017
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C.5. Discussion and possible action on Resolution for the review and annual approval of investment policy
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C.6. Discussion and possible
action on renewal of Hidalgo County Tax Office Contract
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C.7. Discussion and possible action on Agreement
between Mercedes ISD and RGV Athletes for media services
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C.8. Discussion and possible action on the Selection of Student Athletic Insurance (RFP # 050216-280)
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D. Facilities
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of
Facilities/Equipment
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D.2. Discussion and
possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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D.2.a. GIGNAC Architects - Mercedes ISD Middle School Site Plans - Invoice #1
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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 out of
State Trip Requests
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E.3. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of Donation:
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E.3.a. United Way - Back to School "In Style" Shopping Spree value $1,350.00 for incoming 6th grade -8th students matching set criteria
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F. Superintendent
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F.1. Report and discussion on
Attendance/Enrollment Report
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F.2. Report on The Mercedes Tigers Booster Club $2,500 Scholarship award to Mercedes ISD 2017 Seniors
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F.3. Report on grant funds presented to Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School by 7-Eleven Stores Project A-Game
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F.4. Discussion and possible action on Cooperative
Agreement with Region 1 ESC for Adult Education Classes
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F.5. Discussion and possible action on consulting agreement for DAEP Coordinator (consultant)
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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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A.2. Discussion/consideration of Superintendent contract
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B. Student discipline, pursuant to Section 551.082
of the Texas Government Code Disciplinary action and possible expulsion of
student(s)
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C. 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... July Regular Board Meeting Date |
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ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
(May be reconvened, if necessary) |
