March 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. 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.

II. Board Announcements

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. MATHCOUNTS COMPETITION WINNERS - ADVANCED TO STATE

IV.B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – VASE REGIONAL ART COMPETITION – IV RATING

IV.C. MUSIC REGION XIV – 2017 REGION BANDS

IV.C.1. Antonio Gonzalez Middle School Band

IV.C.2. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Band

IV.C.3. Clark Middle School Band

IV.C.4. Los Obispos Middle School Band

IV.C.5. Trautmann Middle School Band

IV.C.6. United Middle School Band

IV.C.7. United South Middle School Band

IV.C.8. George Washington Middle School Band

IV.D. CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - 1ST PLACE CHEER AMERICA TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – SMALL NOVICE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION – GRAND CHAMPIONS

IV.E. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM – DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL SEMI-FINALIST (SWEET 16) – BEST RECORD CITY HISTORY (37-2)

IV.F. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

IV.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL–BOYS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT, BI-DISTRICT, AREA, REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL CHAMPION–REGION IV SEMI-FINALIST

IV.H. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA FINALIST

IV.I. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM – BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – AREA CHAMPIONS – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

V. Public Comments:
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The speaker will be informed when he or she has one (1) minute remaining. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue, nor shall the time per subject exceed ten minutes. Delegations of more than three (3) persons shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against Board members, District employees, or students. Speakers who engage in personal attacks, or use insulting, profane, threatening, or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff. Any concerns or complaints regarding employees, public officials, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in BED (LOCAL).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.

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment

VI.C. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the month of February 2017

VI.D. Approval of Resolution in support of Governor's Criminal Justice Division "Interoperable Radios for United ISD Police" Grant Application

VI.E. Approval of First and Final Reading of CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Security Personnel

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

VI.G. Approval of Additional Appraiser for the 2016-2017 School Year

VI.H. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2017-2018 School/Work Year

VI.I. Approval of Request(s) from Board Member(s) in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VI.J. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for various campuses 2017-2018 School Year

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Notice of PUBLIC HEARING for District of Innovation

VII.B. Motion to approve District of Innovation plan and direct Superintendent to send notice to Commissioner of Education of the approval of the plan and the listed exemptions

VII.C. Approval of 2017-2018 School Calendar

VII.D. Region One Education Service Center Election of Board of Directors

VII.E. Approval of Donations

VII.F. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of February 2017

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 re:  Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

VIII.A.2. Consider Appointment of UISD Chief of Police

VIII.A.3. Consider Appointment of Principal for Centeno Elementary School

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

VIII.B.1. Discussion and possible action regarding Cause Number 2017CVK000352-D4; In the 406th Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; Melissa Lerma vs. Rita Garner, et al.; and any other matters incident thereto including legal representation of Defendants

VIII.B.2. Consideration of the Recommendation and Record of the Independent Hearing Examiner and Providing for Oral Arguments of the Parties in the Matter of United ISD v. Melissa Lerma, TEA Docket No. 048-LH-01-2017

VIII.B.3. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding termination of probationary contract classroom teacher(s) at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year in the best interest of the District

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 Audit -United South Middle School

VIII.C.2. Employee Travel

VIII.C.3. Status of Ongoing Audit

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

IX.A. Appointment of UISD Chief of Police

IX.B. Appointment of Principal to Centeno Elementary School

IX.C. Adopt Resolution regarding Cause Number 2017CVK000352-D4; In the 406th Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; Melissa Lerma vs. Rita Garner, et. al., and any other matters incident thereto, including legal representation of Defendants

IX.D. Announcement of the Decision and Adoption, Rejection or Change of the Independent Hearing Examiner’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the Matter of United ISD v. Melissa Lerma, TEA Docket No. 048-LH-01-2017, pursuant to Section 21.259 of the Texas Education Code.

IX.E. Action to Finalize the Employment Contract Termination of Melissa Lerma

IX.F. Action regarding termination of probationary contract classroom teacher(s) at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year in the best interest of the District and authorize Superintendent to send notice of same

X. Adjournment