December 13, 2016 at 7:30 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 the Safety & Risk Management Department for the 2016 Performance Based Oversight (PBO) Assessment Conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance – Division of Worker’s Compensation
2.    Presentation of Donna ISD 2016-2017 Showcase Parade Results

II.      OPEN FORUM

III.     CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Accounts Payable
2.         Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue for the Month of November, 2016
3.         Investment Report: November 2016
4.         Financial Statements: District’s Financial and Child Nutrition Program for October 2016 
5.         Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of October, 2016
6.         Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting November 16, 2016

II. DO.   DISTRICT OPERATIONS

DO.1  Architect’s Monthly Report (ROFAA):  * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects
DO.2  Magic Valley Electric Cooperative Check Presentation
DO.3  Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to E3 Entegral Solution, Inc. for Application #10 Design Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

AS.    ACADEMIC SERVICES      
                
AS.1 through AS.5 Consent Agenda
AS.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Carl D. Perkins Increase Amount of 34,396 for a Total Grant Amount of $339,662
AS.2   Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Title I, Part A-Improving Basic Programs Revised NOGA #17610101108902 (Fund 211) Maximum Entitlement of $334,029
AS.3   Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Title I, Part C-Migrant Revised NOGA #17615001108902 (Fund 212) Maximum Entitlement of $1,041,782
AS.4   Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Title III, Part A-LEP NOGA #17671001108902 (Fund 263) Maximum Entitlement of $46,069
AS.5   Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Title II, Part A-Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting NOGA #17694501108902 (Fund 255) Maximum Entitlement of $120,869
End of Consent Agenda

AS.6   Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2016-2017 District Improvement Plan and All Campus Improvement Plans
AS.7   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the 2016-2017 Donna Independent School District Calendar as Presented
AS.8   Discussion and Possible Action on a Memorandum of Understanding Between Donna ISD (DISD) and McDonald’s – Donna Location for 2016-2017 School Year
AS.9   Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Texas Book Festival Reading Rock Star Grant for the 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years

BF.    BUSINESS AND FINANCE

III. BF.1    Discussion and Possible Action for Amend in Local Policy for Purchasing and Acquisition, CH (Local)   
BF.2    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Professional Legal Services for Donna Independent School District and Authorize Board President to Compile the
Qualification Packet
BF.3    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Financial Audit Services
BF.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Advertise for the New School Year 2017-2018 Catalog and Discount Bids
BF.5    Discussion and Possible Action to Solicit Request for Quotes (RFQ) - # 121316-035 to Purchase and Replace all Split HVAC Units and Fresh Air Recovery Systems at Todd Middle School M-Building, Salazar Elementary, and Muñoz Elementary for the School Year 2016-2017
BF.6    Discussion and Possible Action to Advertise and Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP #120516-309 E-Rate Eligible Services for Category One), Local & Long Distance – NO RFP, and (RFP #120616-310 E-Rate Eligible Services for Category Two) Funding Year 2017
BF.7    Ratification on Discussion and Possible Action for Approval for the Electrical Services for Donna North High School Modular Classroom
BF.8    Discussion and Possible Action to Terminate the Professional Services Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P Delinquent Tax Attorney
BF.9    Discussion and Possible Action to Retain the Services of a Law Firm for Delinquent Tax Collections Services for Donna ISD and Authorize Board President to Execute Contract
BF.10  Discussion and Possible Acton to Advertise and Solicit Requests for Qualification for Forensic Audit for Donna ISD
            
HR.   HUMAN RESOURCES
           
HR.1   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Policy DC (Local) Employment Practices as Presented
HR.2   Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Policy DHE (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct Searches and Alcohol/Drug Testing as Presented
HR.3   Discussion and Possible Action to Terminate Contract/Agreement for Insurance Consulting Services with Granado Group

IV. HR.4    Discussion and Possible Action to Discontinue the Current Agent Services Agreement with
Respect to the Following Products: 
·       Employer Sponsored Medical Insurance with BCBS (ASO and Stoploss
·       Employer Sponsored Life Insurance (Met Life and Unum)
·       Voluntary Term Life (Met Life and Unum);
·       Voluntary Disability (The Hartford and Cigna);
·       Voluntary Vision (Superior Vision)
·       Voluntary Dental (Ameritas);
·       Voluntary Universal Life (Transamerica and All State);
·       Voluntary Cancer Plans (All State);
·       Voluntary Accident Plans (All State);
·       Voluntary Critical Illness (All State);
·       Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (All State)
HR.5   Discussion and Possible Action to Enter a New Servicing Agreement with Respect to the Following Products:
·       Employer Sponsored Medical Insurance with BCBS (ASO and Stoploss
·       Employer Sponsored Life Insurance (Met Life and Unum)
·       Voluntary Term Life (Met Life and Unum);
·       Voluntary Disability (The Hartford and Cigna);
·       Voluntary Vision (Superior Vision)
·       Voluntary Dental (Ameritas);
·       Voluntary Universal Life (Transamerica and All State);
·       Voluntary Cancer Plans (All State);
·       Voluntary Accident Plans (All State);
·       Voluntary Critical Illness (All State);
·       Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (All State)
HR.6   Discussion and Possible Action to Terminate the Services of the
Jeff Everitt and Associates and Bob Treviño as the Servicing Agent for the Employee Voluntary Products, Health, Vision and Dental Benefits
HR.7   Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint a New Servicing Agent for the Employee Voluntary Products, Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

V.      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 of Personnel

V. B.            Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratification of the Approval of Teacher/Employee Employment Recommendations
C.            Discussion of District Personnel
D.            Consider and Discuss the Proposed Termination of the Term Contract of Francisco Ortega, Strategist
E.            Consider and Discuss the Contracts of the Head High School Football Coaches
F.             Consider and Discuss the proposed Resolution of Valley Risk Consulting, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, and Joe Salazar, Individually and D/B/A Salazar Insurance Group v. Donna ISD
G.           Consider and Discuss the proposed Resolution of Efren Ceniceros and Ernest Lugo v Donna ISD Board of Trustees

H.            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
                   
VI.     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/Employee Employment Recommendations
C.        Approval of District Personnel
D.        Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Proposed Termination of the Term Contract of Francisco Ortega, Strategist
E.        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

VII.   ADJOURN