Public Meeting Public Notice: May 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

Pledge to the U. S. Flag - Anahi Molano, Fifth Grade Student at Salinas Elementary School
Pledge to Texas Flag - Leslie Guerra, Fifth Grade Student at O'Grady Elementary School

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of Top Parent Volunteer

III.2. Recognition of Top Three Graduates from Mission High School (MHS) and Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)

III.3. Recognition of VMHS Academic UIL Team for District Championship

III.4. Recognition of VMHS One Act Play Team for District Championship and Advancing to State

III.5. Recognition of MHS Student Advancing to State Academic UIL Competition

III.6. Recognition of MHS Student for Advancing to State Visual Arts Scholastic Event

III.7. Recognition of VMHS HOSA Students who Advanced to State/National Competitions

III.8. Recognition of VMHS FFA Chapter Students Advancing to State Career Development Competitions

III.9. Recognition of MHS Softball Team for District Championship

III.10. Recognition of MHS Girls Soccer Team for District Championship

III.11. Recognition of VMHS Baseball Team for District Championship

III.12. Recognition of VMHS Girls Track Team for District Championship

IV. Presentations to the Board

IV.1. Quarterly Internal Auditor's Report

IV.2. Recognition of Child Nutrition Program for Successful Implementation of the New Required Compliance with the Texas Department of Agriculture

IV.3. Information on TSTEM Academy and Future Magnet Programs at Both High Schools

V. Comments from the Public

VI. Discussion and Possible Action

VI.1. Discussion and Approval of Anti-Voucher Resolution

VI.2. Approval of School Mascot and School Colors for Mission Collegiate High School

VI.3. Consideration and Approval Requesting to Purchase District Vehicles for Travel

VI.4. Consideration and Approval of Change Proposal Request #3 to Add Two Additional Outlets and Disconnects for Welding Equipment and Additional 110V Outlet at the Veterans Memorial High School Ag Department Project

VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Change Proposal Request #4 for “Credit” to Owner for not Painting Exposed Ductwork in Shop Area at the Veterans Memorial High School Ag Department Project

VI.6. Consideration and Approval of Change Proposal Request #5 to Provide the Canopy with Plywood Soffit Panel at the Veterans Memorial High School Ag Department Project

VI.7. Consideration and Approval of Change Proposal Request #6 to Provide Structural Steel to Support Folding Partition between Classrooms at the Veterans Memorial High School Ag Department Project

VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Change Proposal Request #7 to Provide Structural Steel to Support Electric Hoist at the Covered Lay Down Area at the Veterans Memorial High School Ag Department Project

VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Ranking Proposals for the R. Cantu Junior High School MEP Repairs

VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 and #2 for Delay Days for the District Wide Roofing Projects

VI.11. Consideration and Approval to Supplement Cantu Elementary Ramp Enclosures/HVAC Project with Remaining Monies from the 2006 and 2008 Bond Projects

VI.12. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #1 for Additional Days for the Veterans Memorial High School Courtyard Drainage Project

VI.13. Discussion and Possible Action on the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter Into Contract for the Mission High School Field House Project

VI.14. Consideration and Approval to Purchase Emergency Services to Permanently Seal the Underground Gasoline Fuel Tank at the Maintenance Department

VI.15. Consideration and Approval of One-Time Sign-On Incentive of $2,500 to Aid in the Recruitment of Highly Qualified Personnel in the High Need Areas of: Mathematics, Science, Bilingual, and CTE Health Science Technology Teachers

VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of New Employment Position:

VI.16.a. Coordinator for Fine Arts

VI.17. Consider Procurement of Superintendent Search Firm

VI.18. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to GF(LOCAL)

VI.19. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)

VII. Items to Consider: The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA. Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.

VII.1. Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of TASB-Initiated Changes to LOCAL Board Policies, as a Part of Policy Update 96 and Locally-Initiated Changes as Follows:

VII.1.a. DEC(LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Leave and Absences (Update)

VII.1.b. EFAA(LOCAL): Instructional Materials - Selection and Adoption (Update)

VII.1.c. FEB(LOCAL): Attendance - Attendance Accounting (Update)

VII.1.d. FM(LOCAL): Student Activities (Update)

VII.2. 2013-2014 Budget Update

VII.3. Financial Report as of April 30, 2013

VII.4. Approval of Changes to Processes within the Request for Proposal Procurement Method for FY14 Solicitations

VII.5. Approval of New Employment Positions Two Special Systems Technicians, Certified (District Level)

VII.6. Approval to Upgrade Bryan Elementary Network Cabling Infrastructure

VII.7. Approval of a 1 to 1 Technology Pilot Project

VII.8. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VII.8.a. Learning-Focused Professional Development Agreement - District Wide

VII.9. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal Through On-Line Auction

VII.10. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy for the Month of March 2013

VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VII.12. Approval of Budget Amendments

VII.13. Approval of Minutes

VII.13.a. March 20, 2013

VII.13.b. April 03, 2013

VII.13.c. April 10, 2013

VIII. Executive Session

VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)

VIII.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)

VIII.3. Deliberation of a Complaint or Charge Brought Against an Employee of the School District by Another Employee (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.082)

VIII.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Texas Gov’t Code § 551.072)

IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session

X. Board Information Items

X.1. First Investment Quarterly Report

X.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of April 2013

X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes

XI. Important Dates to Remember

XI.1. May 23, 2013    United Baccalaureate Services for:
                           Mission HighSchool, Veterans Memorial High School
                           and Sharyland HighSchool at the Neuhaus Gym at 7:00 p.m.

XI.2. June 05, 2013 VMHS Commencement Service at 7:00 p.m. at the
McAllen Convention Center

XI.3. June 06, 2013 MHS Commencement Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Tom Landry Stadium

XII. Adjournment

May 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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