November 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Maria del Carmen Zermeno - 5th Grade - Runn Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Juan Garcia - 5th Grade - Captain D. Salinas Elementary

I.B.f. 3. Invocation - Aida Zamora - Special Ed. Teacher - Veterans Middle School

I.B.g. 4. Recognition from the University of Texas at Austin Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program for Achieving a 93% Completion Rate in the Category "Credit by Exams for Under 100 Enrollments"

I.B.h. 5 1st Six Weeks Attendance Recognition
1. Elementary Campus - Salinas Elementary and Price Elementary
2. Secondary Campus - Sauceda Middle School
3. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better

I.B.i. 6. Recognition of DISD Homecoming Parade Results

X. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

X.K. 1. Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report (2012 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

X.L. 2. Report from the Donna Lodge #1136 Requesting Placement of Cornerstone at Donna North High School

X.M. 3. Career and Technology Education (CTE) Program Update

XIV. 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

XIV.O. 1. Accounts Payable

XIV.Q. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XIV.R. 3. Financial Statements: New Donna High School, Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program August 2012 (unaudited)

XIV.S. 4. Investment Activity Report for September 2012

XIV.T. 5. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of September 2012

XIV.U. 6. Report on Annual Tax Collections for the Period of September 01, 2011 through August 31, 2012

XIV.V. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, September 11, 2012 and Special Board Meeting, October 29, 2012

XXIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

XXVI. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXVI.AA. Consent Agenda Items CI.1-CI.3
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for IDEA-B Formula #136600011089026600 in the Amount of $2,036,301 and IDEA-B Preschool #13661001108902661 in the Amount of $41,570

XXVI.AB. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of (SSI) Student Success Initiative Grants to Schools Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) ID #130240177110840 for 2012-2013 Fund 404 in the Amount of $92,658

XXVI.AC. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Project HELP (Helping Elementary Learners Prosper) in the Amount of $398,436
End of Consent Agenda

XXVI.AD. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Campus Fund Raising Activities for the 2012-2013 School Year

XXVI.AF. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Out of State Travel to Duncan, Oklahoma to the 2012 National Swine Registry (NSR) Fall Classic Supreme Showcase for CTE Agriculture Teachers

XXVI.AG. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Contract

XXVI.AH. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Contracted Services for Margaret Allen’s Educational Services, Inc. for Proposed Middle School Trainings

XXVI.AI. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Kagan Professional Development for Secondary Campuses

XXVI.AJ. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2012-2013 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Members

XXVI.AK. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renaissance Learning, Inc. for the Accelerated Reader at the Elementary and Middle School Libraries

XXXVIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

XXXVIII.AM. BF.1 Activity Report on Delinquent Tax Collection for Fiscal Year September 1, 2011 Through August 31, 2012

XXXVIII.AN. BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2012 Tax Roll Totals for Donna Independent School District

XXXVIII.AO. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Award Vendor for the Donna Independent School District New Transportation Fueling Station

XXXVIII.AP. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for CMAR Project No. 11-034

XXXVIII.AR. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Skanska USA Building, Inc. for Donna New High School Project No. 2010-19

XXXVIII.AS. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for the Donna 3D Academy Project No. 11-040

XXXVIII.AT. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Final Payment to Texas Descon L.P. for the Donna 3D Academy Project No. 11-040

XXXVIII.AU. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for Donna ISD CMAR Project

XXXVIII.AV. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment To E-Con Group, LLC for the Donna Networking Operating Center (NOC) Project No. 119

XXXVIII.AW. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon, L.P. Certificate of Substantial Completion for Donna CMAR Projects No. 11-034 (W.A. Todd 9th Grade)

XXXVIII.AX. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon, L.P. Certificate of Substantial Completion for Donna CMAR Project No. 11-034 (12005) (DHS Renovations)
BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon, L.P. Certificate of Substantial Completion for Donna 3D Academy Project No. 10-009
BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for Water Service for Donna North High School Project
BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Donna Independent School District
BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order No. Five (5) for Skanka USA Building, Inc. for Addition of Career and Technology Center
BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Reject Bid #091412-229 for Computers, Peripherals, and IPAD’s District Wide for Fiscal Year 2012-2013
BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Rebid and Solicit Request for Quotes from the State of Texas COOP-DIR and//or Buyboard as the Procurement Method to Purchase Computers, Peripherals and IPADS District Wide for Fiscal Year 2012-2013
BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes Using State and National Purchasing Cooperatives as the Procurement Method to Furnish Donna North High School

LI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

LI.AZ. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policy Update 95
HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Education
Agency (T.E.A.) Maximum Class Size Waiver for Fall 2012
HR.3 Report on Donna Independent School District 100% Highly
Qualified Status for the 2012-2013 School Year

LIII. 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.

LIII.BB. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LIII.BC. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Grievance Resolution with Rafael Leal

LIII.BD. C. Conduct Level III Grievance Hearing: Refugio Cantu
D. Conduct Level III Grievance Hearing: Rachel Martinez
E. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Proceeding to Trial in DISD v. America Contractors

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

LVII.BF. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

LVII.BG. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution of Grievance with Rafael Leal

LVII.BH. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance Hearing: Refugio Cantu
D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Level III Grievance Hearing: Rachel Martinez
E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Proceeding to Trial in DISD v. America Contractors

LXI. 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.

LXII. VII. ADJOURN