April 12, 2016 at 5:55 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I.        CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
               
The order of these agenda items may be changed. Consideration of items may include
deliberation and/or action.

Board Recognition

1.    Recognition of Donna High School and Donna North High School Students in Powerlifting
2.    Recognition of Donna High School Mariachi
3.    Recognition of Donna High School D’ettes
4.    Recognition of Donna High School Winter Guard

II.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
              
1.      Bond Presentation Update (Student Perspectives Video)
2.      Donna Independent School District Grants in Progress
3.      Donna Independent School District Beginning and Ending Instructional Times Beginning School Year 2016-2017
4.      Report on Region One’s Sub Hub
        
III.     APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of March, 2016
3.         Investment Report: March 2016

II. 4.         Financial Statements:  District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for February 2016
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of February 2016
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting March 8, 2016 and Special Board Meeting March 24, 2016

DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1  Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA): * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects * New Middle School Schematics Design Meetings  
DO.2  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc.
for Application #4 Design Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES

Consent Agenda AS.1 through AS.7
AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 3D Academy 2016-2017 School Year Calendar
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the NOGA for Discover Pathway to Financial Success Grant
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2015-2016 Final Amounts for IDEA B Formula Revised NOGA #166600011089026600 (Fund 224) in the Amount of $4,687
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs NOGA #S0110A150043 Final Amount of $10,591
AS.5   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A – Teacher & Principal
Training & Recruiting NOGA #S367A150041 Final Amount of $1,654
AS.6   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of 2015-2016 Final Amounts for IDEA B Formula Revised NOGA #166600011089026600 (Fund 224) in the Amount of $4,687
AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Travel to the Council on Rehabilitation Education in Newport Beach, California for the Special Education Department
End of Consent Agenda

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Consent Agenda BF.1 through BF.18

III. BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Video/Audio Surveillance Cameras for Classroom in Compliance with SB 507  
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendor for RFQ – Request for Quotes to Purchase (7) Seventy Seven (77) Passenger Buses and (3) Special Needs Buses (53) Fifty Three Passenger Buses
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-630 Janitorial Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2016-2017
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-631 Auto Parts, Golf Cart Parts Equipment Supplies/Repair Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-632 Bus Parts Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2016-2017  
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-633 Air Conditioner Filters Equipment/Supplies for School Year 2016-2017
BF.7    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-634 Special Events & Catering for School Year 2016-2017
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-635 Windows and Glass Repair Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-636 Copier Paper Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-638 Speech Therapy Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.11  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-639 Physical Therapy Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.12  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #120815-640 Occupational Therapy Services for School Year 2016-2017
BF.13  Discussion and Possible Action to Award Vendors Request for Proposals (RFP) #010816-300 Re-Bid E-Rate Services (Category One) Funding Year 2016-2017 Form 470 for Local and Long Distance, (RFP) #010816-301 Re-Bid E-Rate Services (Category Two) Funding School Year
2016-2017
BF.14   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Quotes through Buy Board and State of Texas Purchasing

IV. Cooperative as the Procurement Method to Purchase and Replace Walk-In Cooler for LeNoir Elementary Kitchen for School Year 2015-2016
BF.15  Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Proposed Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties Pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.05 (a), (c), and (d)
BF.16  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew Pablo “Paul” Villarreal, Jr., RTA Tax Assessor-Collector Contract for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
BF.17  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Tri-Gen Constructio, L.L.C. for Application #2 RFP #100826-296 Fencing Project
BF.18  Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Donating Twenty-Five (25) Student Desks, Three (3) Small Magazine/Brochure Stands and One (1) Large Magazine/Brochure Stand to the City of Donna
End of Consent Agenda

HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES

HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing Administration to Solicit Proposals for Student Accident/Athletic Insurance for Plan Year 2016-2017
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Renew/Extend Employee Paid Dental (Ameritas) and Vision (Superior Vision) for 2016-2017
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for Employer Sponsored Group Term Life Insurance

Consent Agenda
HR.4 through HR.6
HR.4   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Policy Update 104
HR.5   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Class Size Waiver for 2 – 2nd Grade Classrooms at Salazar Elementary and 1 – 2nd Grade Classroom at Singleterry Elementary
HR.6   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the MOU with Region One to Utilize Sub Hub for Substitute Services
End of Consent Agenda

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.

                                     A.        Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation

V. of Personnel
                                                                                                                                           
B.        Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher             Employment Recommendations

C.        Discussion of District Personnel

D.        Consider and Discuss the Proposed Terminations of Probationary Contract Employees as Presented

E.         Consider and Discuss the Proposed Terminations of Probationary Contract Employees Due to Certification as Presented

F.          Consider and Discuss the Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Employees as Presented

G.         Consider and Discuss Recommendations for the Renewal of Campus and Central Office Administrator Contracts as Presented

H.        Consider and Discuss Recommendations for the Renewal of Employee Term and Probationary Certified and Non-Certified Contracts as Presented

I.          Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney

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

                      A.        Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation
of Personnel

B.        Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher Employment Recommendations

C.        Approval of District Personnel

VI. D.        Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Termination of Probationary Contract Employees as Presented

E.         Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Termination of Probationary Contract Employees Due to Certification as Presented

F.         Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Non-Renew of Term Contract Employees as Presented

G.        Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Renewal of Campus and Central Office Administrator Contracts as Presented

H.        Discussion and Possible Acton to Approve the Renewal of Employee Term and Probationary Certified and Non-Certified Contracts as Presented

I.         Approval Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private
Consultation with the School Attorney

VI.       ADJOURN