February 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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II. OPEN FORUM
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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III.A. District Highlights
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
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IV.A. Update on the Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Provide a status update on the District's Self-Funded Health insurance
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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V.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.a. Approve Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.b. Approve Financial Statements for the Month of December, 2021
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.c. Approve Report on Monthly Tax Collections for the Month of December, 2021
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.d. Approve to Declare Donna ISD’s “Non-Operable” Buses and “Surplus” to be taken to the Auction
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.e. Approve Payment Application No. 2 for the Donna ISD Reroofing of District Buildings
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez Jr.
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V.A.f. Approve to award Phase 2 Canopy Paint Renovations for the following Elementary Schools Campuses: LeNoir, Stainke, Ochoa, Guzman, Salinas Elementaries totaling $314,091.00
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
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V.A.g. Approval to purchase playground equipment for campuses through the Buy Board Cooperative #592-19 totaling $43,551.53
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
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V.A.h. Approval of Professional Services Agreement between Flores & Pelaez-Prada, PLLC and Donna Independent School District for legal services for Hurricane Claim Litigation
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V.A.i. Approval of Resolution approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between Flores & Pelaez Prada, PLLC and Donna ISD
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
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V.A.j. Approval to Award District-Wide Installation of Water Fountains (RFQ) #042721-104 for Facility Maintenance and Repair Services
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
These water fountains will be installed and some relocated to be used at all campuses and departments. Installation by Noble Texas Builders, LLC as awarded on RFQ #042721-104 for Facility Maintenance and Repair Services. The amount is $488,820.00.
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V.A.k. Approve to Award Play RGV through the Buy Board #592-19 cooperative the Lenoir Track resurfacing project for Indoor and Outdoor Sport surface Repair and Renovations
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Lenoir track to be resurfaced with inside concrete curb including striping running lanes 16' wide at the cost of $135,000.00.
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V.A.l. Approval of Lease Agreement between R. Gonzalez Farms and Donna I.S.D. for the lease of farmland.
Presenter:
Alfonso H. Perez
Description:
Approval of lease agreement between Donna I.S.D. and R. Gonzalez Farms (Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jr. owner) for the lease of farmland.
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V.A.m. Presentation by Estrada Hinojosa & Co. on Series 2022 Bond Refunding Opportunity for Interest Savings.
Presenter:
Miguel De Los Santos
Description:
Consideration and Possible action approving an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Donna Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022; Levying a continuing direct annual AD valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain members of the board of trustees and district staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; and authorizing other matters in connection therewith.
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V.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
Presenter:
Rashard Rana, Dr. Campbell and Rebecca Castañeda
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V.B.a. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022-2023 District Calendar
Presenter:
Rashad J. Rana
Description:
The calendar is created in order to keep students, faculty, and staff reminded of key dates throughout the semesters and academic year.
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V.B.b. Request for approval of Capturing Kids' Heart training for 2022-2023 school year. Campuses that will undergo this training will be: M.A.P. Muñoz Elementary, P.S. Garza Elementary, D. Singleterry Elementary, Capt. D. Salinas Elementary, and D. Sauceda M.S.
Presenter:
Rebecca Castañeda & Dr. Debra Campbell
Description:
Continue to build an SEL-focused foundation for sustainable transformation on selected campuses. CKH is an immersive, participatory experience for teachers and administrators to learn and practice skills they will use and model in their classrooms/schools, such as: How to build meaningful, productive relationships with every student; How to use the EXCEL Teaching Model to create a safe, effective, environment for learning; How to develop self-managing, high-performing classrooms using team building skills and a social contract; Techniques for dealing with conflict, negative behavior, and disrespect issues.
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V.C. SUPPORT SERVICES
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
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V.C.a. Approve Minutes for Regular Board Meeting January 17, 2022
Presenter:
Angela Dominguez
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V.D. HUMAN RESOURCES
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
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V.D.a. Approve revision(s) to DISD 2021-2022 Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
Description:
Approval is requested to increase the number of workdays for Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, (COTA) - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, in order to be in compliance with meeting students' needs during the entire school year. Increase the number of workdays from 182 to 187 for the following positions: Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, (COTA) - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Approval is requested to increase the number of workdays for COVID Nurse and LVN from 187 to 221 in order to meet the district's COVID-19 testing needs for students and staff during summer programs. Approval to add Curriculum Coordinator under AP PG3 (Math Director will be closed and PCN will be refurbished for this position.) Attendance Recruitment Officer - CS PG5 will be added to the Compensation Plan. (Rationale: This position is needed to support campuses with efforts to address attendance concerns in addition to recruiting students back to the district.) |
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VI. GOVERNANCE
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VI.A. Conservator Monthly Report for December 2021
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VI.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Board Self-Evaluation
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VII. 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.
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VII.A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
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VII.B. Discussion and Consideration of Employing Human Resources Director
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
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VII.C. Discussion and Consideration of the acquisition of real property.
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VII.D. Conduct and Discuss Level III Grievance of:
Presenter:
Tony Torres
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VII.E. 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.
Presenter:
Tony Torres
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VIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
Presenter:
Adela Troncoso
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VIII.B. Discussion and possible action on Employing Human Resources Director
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
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VIII.C. Discussion and Possible Action of Level III Grievance of:
Presenter:
Tony Torres
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IX. ADJOURN
Presenter:
David De Los Rios
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