October 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition 

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Perla Rodriguez - 5th Grade - P. S. Garza Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Alicia Rodriguez - 5th Grade - Runn Elementary

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Alicia Handy - Inclusion/Resource Teacher - DAEP Campus

I.B.i. 4. 1st Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
     1. Elementary Campus - T. Price Elementary
     2. Secondary Campus - Sauceda Middle School
     3. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better

XI. II.  OPEN FORUM

The open forum part of the meeting is provided by local board policy, BED (LOCAL)

the open forum is provided by the Board of Trustees as an opportunity for citizens to comment on any matters relating to the Donna ISD.  The board can only listen to the matters addressed and cannot deliberate or decide on any matter presented.  However, any comments directed at any specific employees of the District or any specific personnel matter must be made in executive session.  a person seeking to comment on any matter must sign-up with the Board before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Delegations of more than five (5) persons shall appoint one person to present their views.

Public comment on any matter will be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per item.

XII. III.  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda.  Consent items will be items placed directly under this heading for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent Recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made at least half-hour prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the President of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools

XII.M. 1. Accounts Payable

XII.O. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XII.Q. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for July 2010/Litigation Fund

XII.U. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
     (August 2010)

XII.X. 5. Investment Activity Report for August 2010

XII.Z. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of August 2010

XII.AB. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, September 7, 2010 and Special Board Meetings 
     September 21, 2010  & September 28, 2010

XXX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXX.AE. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on New High School

XXX.AG. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report:
         * Status Report on Donna High School Multipurpose Activity Center, 
         * Status Report on Todd Gym Dressing Facility,
         * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy,
         * Status Report on Todd Science Building
         * Status Report on Rivas Elementary Freezer/Cooler Project
         * Status Report on Rivas Elementary and LeNoir Elementary Roof Projects

XXX.AI. SS.3 Report on Child Nutrition Department Operations

XXXVII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXXVII.AL. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on the 2010-2011 Student Code of Conduct

XXXVII.AN. CONSENT ITEMS (CI.2 through CI.4)
CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Safe School/
        Healthy Students Initiative

XXXVII.AP. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A - ARRA/Stimulus Amended Notice
        of Grant Award (NOGA) #10551001108902 (Fund 285) in the Amount of $189,390

XXXVII.AR. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part D - Technology Amended Notice of
        Grant Award (NOGA) #10553001108902 (Fund 279) In the Amount of $7,932
(END CONSENT ITEMS)

XXXVII.AT. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
         Donna ISD and Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC)

XXXVII.AV. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas 
         Southmost College Interagency Cooperation Contract

XXXVII.AX. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Campus Fund-Raising Activities for the 2010-
         2011 School Year

XXXVII.BA. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of LUCHA/ASK ME Licenses

XXXVII.BC. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Dr. Maggie Allen’s Educational Services, Inc.

XXXVII.BE. CI.10 Report on Board Member Curriculum Committee Meetings

LX. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LX.BI. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

LX.BL. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

LX.BO. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Districtwide Technology Items

LX.BS. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Renewal with Coca Cola Enterprise, Inc.

LX.BU. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ranking Order for DHS Multi-Purpose Activity
         Center and Todd Gym Dressing Facility and Authorize Administration to Negotiate Final Contract
         within the Budget

LX.BW. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on Civil
          Engineer for Construction of New High School

LX.BY. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on
         Structural Engineer for Construction of New High School

LX.CA. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Recommendation from PBK Architects on MEP
         Engineer for Construction of New High School

LX.CC. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out-of-State Training on E-Rate

LX.CF. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Bruton Gomez & Company,
            Inc., Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at LeNoir Elementary

LX.CH. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Advantage Roofing
            Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at M. Rivas Elementary

LX.CJ. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Central Air & Heating
            Services, Inc. (CAHS) For Sauceda/Singleterry RTU Roof Curb Replacement

LX.CL. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Purchase of Five (5) School Buses

LX.CN. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Service Contract for EChalk (Web
            Hosting and E-Mail)

LX.CP. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Maintenance Renewal for Wyse TCX Suite
            Terminals

XCVI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

XCVI.CS. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Compensation Pay Plan

XCVI.CV. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Class Size Waivers for Elementary Campuses

XCVI.CX. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2010-2011 Certified Professional Development
          Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers

CIV. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.

CIV.DA. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CIV.DB. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase, 
     Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use

CIV.DC. C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Status and Possible Settlement of Docket No. 036-R3-0109;
     Martin Escobedo v. Donna ISD, Before the Commissioner of Education, State of Texas. Tex Gov’t
     Code Section 551.071

CIV.DD. ADDENDUM
D. Discussion and Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Status and Possible 
     Settlement of In re Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J, In the 430th District Court, Hidalgo
     County, Texas

CIX. V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

CIX.DF. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CIX.DG. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of
     Real Property for District Use

CIX.DH. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Settlement of Docket No. 036-0109; 
     Martin Escobedo v. Donna ISD, Before the Commissioner of Education, State of Texas

CIX.DI. ADDENDUM
D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding In re Oscar Cassiano; Cause No. C-1672-09-J, In the 
     430th District Court, Hidalgo County, Texas

CXIV. VI. ADJOURN