July 20, 2015 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. 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 Section 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.  Additionally, pursuant to board policies BED (LEGAL) and BED (LOCAL), drifting from the stated topic or becoming disruptive shall result in a warning from the board president.  A second violation will result in forfeiture of your allotted time and removal from the board meeting.  Disruptions include speaking on behalf of  or against a person running for political office, promotion of a for-profit organization, or advertisement of products or services to the Board.

V. Recognitions

V.A. Emergency Situation in Life Saving Act

V.A.1. Bus Monitor - Rebecca Carbajal

V.B. Emergency Situation During Graduation Ceremony

V.B.1. Raul Gamez

V.B.2. Rosendo Valdez

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

VI.C. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the Month of June 2015

VI.D. Approval of Submission of Certified Estimated 2015 Debt Collections

VI.E. Approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Newman Elementary School Cafeteria Expansion & Kinder Classroom Wing Building Addition

VI.F. Approval of CSP 055-2015 Construction of Main Security Stations at Various Campuses Phase 1

VI.G. Consideration for Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent to Award RFP 052-2015 Retail Electric Service Provider and enter into a contract with successful RFP for a three or five year term

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

VI.I. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Webb County and United Independent School District for Juvenile J.P. Court Coordinators     

VI.J. Approval of PDAS Appraisers for the 2015-2016 School Year

VI.K. Approval of Appraisal Calendar for the 2015-2016 School Year

VI.L. Second Reading of Policy BBD (LOCAL) - Board Members - Training and Orientation

VI.M. Second Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 102

VI.N. First Reading of Revisions to Board Policy CFC (LOCAL) - Accounting - Audits

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of May/June 2015

VII.B. Approval of the 2015-2016 Student Code of Conduct

VII.C. Approval for the Board of Trustees to vote on the 2015 Proposed Tax Rate that will be published in the Notice for the Public Hearing

VII.D. Consideration for the Board of Trustees to decide on the Public Hearing Meeting date, Time & Place to discuss the 2015/2016 Budget and Proposed 2015 Tax Rate

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. Consideration for Approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation

VIII.A.2. Consideration of Modifications to Superintendent's Employment Contract

VIII.A.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding FFH (LOCAL) Board Policy

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

VIII.B.1. Consider Appointment of Principal for Clark Elementary School

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

VIII.C. 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.C.1. Student Activity Fund Audits - Prada Elementary, United South Middle, United South High School

VIII.C.2. Food Service Revenue 

VIII.C.3. Payroll Process

VIII.C.4. Building Use Fees

VIII.C.5. 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 Clark Elementary School

IX.B. Action re:  Approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation

IX.C. Approval of Modifications to Superintendent's Employment Contract

IX.D. Action regarding First and Final Reading of FFH (LOCAL) - Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

X. Adjournment