December 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Yaletzy Chavez - 5th Grade - LeNoir Elementary

I.B.f. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Thomas Calderon - 9th Grade - W.A. Todd 9th Grade Campus

I.B.h. 3. Invocation - Araceli Aguirre - Registered Nurse - Caceres Elementary

I.B.j. 4. 2nd Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
    1. Elementary Campus - Adame Elementary
    2. Secondary Campus - Sauceda Middle School
    3. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better

XII. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XII.M. 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rescheduling January 12, 2012 Regular Board Meeting

XII.O. 2. School Board Recognition Month 2012

XVII. 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

XVII.R. 1. Accounts Payable

XVII.T. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XVII.V. 3. Litigation Report for October 2011

XVII.X. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School, Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (October 2011)

XVII.Z. 5. Investment Activity Report for October 2011

XVII.AB. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of October 2011

XVII.AD. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, November 10, 2011 and Special Board Meetings November 22, 2011 and November 29, 2011

XXXIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXXIII.AH. SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk (SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on Donna North High School

XXXIII.AJ. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
         * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

XXXIII.AL. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Declare DISD Equipment as Surplus and Authorize Administration to Proceed with Auction

XL. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XL.AO. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Campus Fund-Raising Activities for the 2011-2012 School Year

XL.AR. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donation of Toys to Ochoa Elementary

XL.AT. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Purchase Literacy Centers for Each Science Classroom and Provide Staff Development on Vocabulary Building and Reading Comprehension in the Science Content

XLVIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

XLVIII.AW. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

XLVIII.AY. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel

LIII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

LIII.BB. HR.1 Overview of 504 Employer Owned Certified Network for Workers’ Compensation Program

LIII.BD. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on 504 Workers’ Compensation Network

LIII.BF. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Local Government Designation of Records Management Officer

LIII.BH. HR.4 Status Report Regarding PTRX Prescription Program

LIII.BJ. HR.5 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Performance Review of PTRX Prescription Program

LXIV. 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.

LXIV.BM. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXIV.BN. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract

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

LXVII.BP. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LXVII.BQ. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Manuel Orlando Moreno’s Employment Contract

LXX. VI.  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.

LXXI. VII. ADJOURN