March 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Student Recognition
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B. Announcement of the 3rd Annual Superintendent's Scholarship Golf Tournament
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C. Attendance/Enrollment Report
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ACTION AGENDA
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A. Business
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A.1. Report and possible discussion on 2014 Bond Series
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B. Curriculum & Instruction
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B.1. Discussion and possible action on consulting agreements under $10,000
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C. Facilities
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C.1. Construction Reports and discussion
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C.1.a. Gignac & Associates - Mercedes ISD Elementary School Renovations
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C.1.b. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations
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C.1.c. PBK Architects - Mercedes ISD Tiger Stadium/Athletic Facilities
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C.2. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.2.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Renovations - Invoice #5
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C.3. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.3.a. D. Wilson Construction - Mercedes High School Renovations - pay application #2
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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C.4.a. Rigney Construction - Mercedes High School Renovations - pay application #3
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C.5. Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of AEA No. 01 regarding the MISD Stadium Relocation & Athletic Project
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C.6.
Discussion and possible action on selecting a General Contractor for the Mercedes Elementary Schools Construction Projects and to authorize Administration to negotiate with selected General Contractor
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D. Governance
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on endorsement of candidate for Region One ESC Board of Directors place 1, 4, & 7
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Curriculum & Instruction
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A.1. Discussion and possible action on proposal for collaboration with Texas Graduate Center and Harvard University for MATHTEACH
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B. Governance
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B.1. Discussion
and possible action on approval of revised Minutes for Special Board Meeting, January 12, 2015
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B.1.a. Remove from table
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B.1.b. Discussion and possible action
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B.2. Discussion
and possible action on approval of Minutes for the following meeting:
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B.2.a. Regular Board Meeting, February 9, 2015
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B.2.b. Special Board Meeting, February 24, 2015
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B.3. Discussion and possible action on renewal of membership with Region One School Board Association
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B.4. Discussion and possible
action on local policy affecting: BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS [First Reading]
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B.5. Discussion and possible
action on TASB Policy Update 101 [Final Reading]
affecting local policies –
BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS CH(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT FMG(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES - TRAVEL FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for February 2015
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C.2. Discussion
and possible action on Tax Collections Report for January 2015
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C.3. Discussion
and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for January 2015
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Investment
Report ending January 31, 2015
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C.5. Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment #5 – General Operating
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C.6. Discussion
and possible action on external auditor renewal FY 2014-15
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C.7. Discussion and possible action on purchase of walk in freezer for MISD Child Nutrition Services
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D. Child Nutrition Services
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on CNS - Surplus Kitchen Equipment for Auction
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D.2. Discussion and possible action on consulting agreement for Aida Guerra
to provide technical assistance and support to child nutrition program
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E. Facilities
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E.1. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of Facilities/Equipment
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F. Federal Programs
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F.1. Discussion and possible action on contract
between Mercedes ISD and University of Texas Pan American for Migrant
University Summer Experience (MUSE)
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G. Human Resources
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G.1. Discussion and possible action on agreement between Mercedes ISD and Teach for America Inc. for recruiting and training highly qualified teachers
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H. Safe Schools
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H.1. Discussion and possible action on Student Out of Valley Trip Requests
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H.2. Discussion and possible action on 2014-2015 Student Transfer Requests
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I. Superintendent
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I.1. Discussion and possible action on Consulting Agreement between Mercedes ISD and Dr. Paul Trautman
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J. Technology
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J.1. Discussion and possible action on E-Rate Technology Services
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
If,
during the course of this meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should
be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551, Sub-chapters D and E. The Board may consult with legal counsel on a matter
discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
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A. Personnel,
pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code and Attorney
consultation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code
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A.1. Resignations,
terminations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, duties, and discipline
of Professional, Paraprofessional and Non-Contract Employees; Teacher
Substitutes and Substitutes for Maintenance, Transportation, and Cafeteria
Department
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A.2. Evaluation of Superintendent
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A.3. Discussion/consideration of superintendent contract
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B. Student discipline, pursuant to Section 551.082 of the Texas Government Code Disciplinary action and possible expulsion of student(s)
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C. Discussion of Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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A. Discussion
and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session
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B. OPEN FORUM
Description:
At
regular meetings the Board shall allot a maximum of 30 minutes to hear persons
who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall
exceed five minutes. Persons who wish to
participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding
officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic
about which they wish to speak.
Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to
present their views before the Board. The Board shall not deliberate or decide
regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of
the meeting.
Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided
shall be directed through those channels.
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 to seek resolution before bringing
the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. [MISD Board Policy
BED(Local)]
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INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive) Reminder... Regular April Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, April 13, 2015 |
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ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
(May be reconvened, if necessary) |
