October 15, 2014 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. Board Announcements

IV. Superintendent's Report

IV.A. City of Laredo Proposition 1 and 2 on November Ballot

V. Recognitions

V.A. UISD BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION

V.B. TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY – DISTINCTION DESIGNATION CAMPUS 

V.C. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – GUIDEPOSTS WRITER’S DISTINCTION AWARD

V.D. WEBB COUNTY CONSTABLE – PRECINCT 4

V.E. MIGRANT HEALTH FAIR

V.F. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – INTERNATIONAL POWERLIFTING FEDERATION WORLD SUB-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – WORLD CHAMPION

V.G. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FARM WORKER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (AFOP) – ESSAY CONTEST

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of End of Year Outstanding Encumbrances

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

VI.D. Approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $112,000.00 for the design and Construction of a Turning Lane at the intersection of Hwy 359 and EG Ranch Road

VI.E. Discussion and possible action to enter into a five year interlocal agreement with the City of Laredo  which will allow UISD access to the City of Laredo 800 MHz Trunked Voice Radio System in order for UISD to be able communicate among various public safety entities (fire, law enforcement, medical emergency)

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

VI.G. Approval of Additional Maximum Class Size Waivers for 2014-2015 School Year

VI.H. Bilingual Education Exception Application 2014-2015

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of September 2014

VII.B. Approval of Donations

VII.C. Approval of the Recommendations resulting from the Policy Review Session - July 15-16, 2014

VII.C.1.  AE(LOCAL)  EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

VII.C.2. BBB (LOCAL)  BOARD MEMBERS ELECTIONS

VII.C.3.  BBG (LOCAL ) BOARD MEMBERS COMPENSATON AND EXPENSES

VII.C.4. BDB (LOCAL) BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION INTERNAL COMMITTEES

VII.C.5. BE  (LOCAL) BOARD MEETINGS

VII.C.6. BQA (LOCAL) PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS DISTRICT-LEVEL

VII.C.7. BQA (REGULATION)  PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS DISTRICT-LEVEL

VII.C.8. BQB (LOCAL) PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS CAMPUS-LEVEL

VII.C.9. CCG (LOCAL) LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES AD VALOREM TAXES

VII.C.10. CFC (LOCAL) ACCOUNTING AUDITS

VII.C.11. CFEA (EXHIBIT) PAYROLL PROCEDURES SALARY DEDUCTONS AND REDUCTIONS

VII.C.12. CHE (LOCAL) PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION VENDOR RELATIONS

VII.C.13. CKE (REGULATION) SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT SECURITY PERSONNEL

VII.C.14. CNA (LOCAL) TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

VII.C.15. CPAB (LOCAL) OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS MAIL AND DELIVERY

VII.C.16. CQ (LOCAL) TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE

VII.C.17. CQ (REGULATION) TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE

VII.C.18. DAC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES - OBJECTIVE CRITERIA PERSONNEL DECISIONS

VII.C.19. DBB (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

VII.C.20. DBE (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - NEPOTISM

VII.C.21. DCA (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES  - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS

VII.C.22. DEA (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAGE AND HOUR LAWS

VII.C.23. DEC (LOCAL)  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS LEAVES AND ABSENCES

VII.C.24. DED (LOCAL) - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS

VII.C.25. DFE (REGULATION) TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT RESIGNATION

VII.C.26. DH (REGULATION) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

VII.C.27. DHE (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT - SEARCHES AND ALCOHOL/DRUG TESTING

VII.C.28. DIA (LOCAL) - EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

VII.C.29. DNA (LOCAL) PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL EVALUATION OF TEACHERS

VII.C.30. DP (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS

VII.C.31. EHBB (LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

VII.C.32. EHBC (LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS  - COMPENSATORY/ACCELERATED SERVICE

VII.C.33. EHDC (LOCAL) ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT -  CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION

VII.C.34. EI (LOCAL)  ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

VII.C.35. EIE (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RETENTION AND PROMOTION

VII.C.36. EIF (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT- GRADUATION

VII.C.37. FB (LOCAL) EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

VII.C.38. FD (EXHIBIT) ADMISSIONS

VII.C.39. FD (EXHIBIT) ADMISSIONS - EXIHIBIT A

VII.C.40. FD (EXHIBIT) ADMISSIONS - EXHIBIT B

VII.C.41. FD (LOCAL) ADMISSIONS

VII.C.42. FD (REGULATION) ADMISSIONS

VII.C.43. FDB(LOCAL) ADMISSIONS - INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS

VII.C.44. FFA (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES

VII.C.45. FFAA (LOCAL) WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

VII.C.46. FFC (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

VII.C.47. FFG (EXHIBIT) STUDENT WELFARE WELLNESS - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

VII.C.48. FFH (LOCAL) - STUDENTS WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

VII.C.49. FM (LOCAL) STUDENT ACTIVITIES

VII.C.50. FMG (LOCAL) STUDENT ACTIVITIES TRAVEL

VII.C.51. FN (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

VII.C.52. FNCA (EXHIBIT) STUDENT CONDUCT  - DRESS CODE

VII.C.53. FNCA (EXHIBIT) STUDENT CONDUCT  - DRESS CODE - EXHIBIT A

VII.C.54. FNCA (EXHIBIT) STUDENT CONDUCT  - DRESS CODE - EXHIBIT B

VII.C.55. FNE (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INTERROGATIONS AND SEARCHES

VII.C.56. FNF (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INTERROGATIONS AND SEARCHES

VII.C.57. FO (LOCAL) STUDENT DISCIPLINE

VII.C.58. GB (LOCAL) PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM

VII.C.59. GBB (LOCAL) PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

VII.C.60. GKD (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

VII.C.61. GNC (LOCAL)  RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES - COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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

VIII.A.1. Discussion concerning Cause Number 2014 –CV-7000707-D4, United Independent School District  vs. K.R.K. Limited and KCOM Managers, LLC  pending in the 406 Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas, including but not limited to the dismissal of said cause of action

VIII.A.2. Discussion re:  Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

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

VIII.B.1. Consider Termination Appeal of At-Will Employee, Olga Vasquez

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

IX.A. Discussion and possible action to dismiss Cause Number 2014-CV-7000707-D4, United Independent School District vs. K.R.K. Limited and KCOM Mangers, LLC currently pending in the 406th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas

IX.B. Action re:  Termination Appeal of At-Will Employee, Olga Vasquez

X. Adjournment