July 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Pledge of Allegiance

I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

II. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

III. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them.  Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. Kids Connection Program

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. Update on Citizens Bond Committee

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment

VI.C. Submit Certified Estimated 2013 Debt Collections

VI.D. Approval of CSP-2012-080 UISD-TX 359 Transportation Facility and Related Budget Amendment to Cover the cost of Aforementioned Project

VI.E. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VI.F. Radification of the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form

VI.G. Approval of Request from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VI.H. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Webb County and United ISD for Juvenile J.P. Court Coordinators

VI.I. Approval of District Goals for the 2013-2014 School Year

VI.J. Approval of PDAS Appraisers for the 2013-2014 School Year

VI.K. Approval of Appraisal Calendar for the 2013-2014 School Year

VI.L. Second Reading of Policy DFE (LOCAL):  Termination of Employment - Resignation

VI.M. Second Reading of Policy FNCA (LOCAL):  Student Conduct - Dress Code

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Board Minutes for the Month of June 2013

VII.B. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to decide on the Public Meeting date,time & place to discuss the 2013-2014 Budget and Proposed 2013 Tax Rate

VII.C. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to Vote on the 2013 Proposed Tax Rate that will be Published in the Notice for the Public Hearing

VII.D. Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A, and Other Related Thereto

VII.E. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for JOC 2012-016 Clark Elementary School Restroom Replacements

VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act

VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VIII.A.1. Consider Appointment of Principal for Trautmann Elementary School

VIII.B. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

VIII.B.1. Alexander High School SAF

VIII.B.2. United South High School SAF

VIII.B.3. L.B. Johnson High School SAF

VIII.B.4. United South Middle School SAF

VIII.B.5. Los Obispos Middle School SAF

VIII.B.6. Washington Middle School SAF

VIII.B.7. Gonzalez Middle School SAF

VIII.B.8. Finley Elementary SAF

VIII.B.9. Juarez/Lincoln Elementary SAF

VIII.B.10. Malakoff Elementary SAF

VIII.B.11. Status of on-going Audits

IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session

IX.A. Appointment of Principal for Trautmann Elementary School

X. Adjournment