December 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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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. Staff Recognition
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C. Special
Recognition
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D. Enrollment Report
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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. 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.
Persons addressing the Board shall
refrain from commenting directly on any individual employee or public official
by name but may refer to a specific employment area, job title, or the Board as
a whole. Any attack on an individual
shall be considered as a disruption of the meeting.
Presentations shall be informative
and shall pertain to school-related issues.
Should the speaker drift from the stated subject or become disruptive or
abusive, he or she shall be given one warning; if a second warning is required,
the speaker shall forfeit the remaining time allotment.
No
presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall
appoint one person to present their views before the Board. [MISD Board Policy
BED(Local)]
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ACTION AGENDA
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A. Business Office
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A.1. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Audit
Report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2015
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A.2. Discussion and possible action on tax resale
bids received on struck off properties described as follows:
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A.2.a. T-809-10-I- Lot 15, Block 140, Remera Addition, an Addition to the City of Mercedes.
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A.2.b. T-809-10-I- Lot 16, Block 140, Remera Addition, an Addition to the City of Mercedes
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A.2.c. T-809-10-I- Lot 24, Block 163, Remera Addition, an Addition to the City of Mercedes
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A.3. Discussion and action on tax resale resolution for resale properties
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B. Facilities
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B.1. Construction Reports and discussion:
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B.1.a. MISD - Construction
Manager's Report
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B.2. Discussion and
possible action on Change Order No. 1 to Contract
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B.2.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Additions and Renovations
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B.3. Discussion
and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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B.3.a. Rigney Construction - Mercedes High School Additions & Renovations - Invoice #12
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B.4. Discussion
and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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B.4.a. PBK Architects - Mercedes Stadium and Athletics Complex construction project- Pay App #18
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C. Governance
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C.1. Report and possible discussion on the following items:
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C.1.a. Billy Gene Pemelton Track Sign
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C.1.b. Mercedes High School
Wall of Honor
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C.1.c. Displaying portraits of
Elida Reyna and Amanda McBroom in the Fine Arts Building
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C.2. Discussion and possible action on changing date of Regular Board
meeting in January 2016
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C.3. Board President Report on Board Continuing Education Hours
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D. Superintendent
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on the purchase of a records management scanning solution system upgrade
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Curriculum & Instruction
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A.1. Discussion and
possible action on consulting agreements under $10,000
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B. Governance
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B.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of
Minutes for the following meeting:
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B.1.a. Public Hearing & Special Meeting, November 4, 2015
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B.1.b. Board Workshop, November 4, 2015
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B.1.c. Regular Board Meeting, November 16 , 2015
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B.2. Discussion and possible
action on TASB-initiated Policy Update 103 [Final Reading]
affecting local policies –
BF(LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS CB(LOCAL): STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUE SOURCES CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL CO(LOCAL): FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DIA(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES GRA(LOCAL): RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action on Check Payments for November 2015
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C.2. Discussion
and possible action on Tax Collections Report for October, 2015
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C.3. Discussion
and possible action Revenue & Expenditure Report for October, 2015
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C.4. Discussion and possible action on Investment
Report ending October 31, 2015
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D. Human Resource
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D.1. Discussion and possible action on NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Highly
Qualified Teacher Report
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E. Child Nutrition Services
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E.1. Discussion and possible action on CNS - Surplus Equipment for Auction
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F. Facilities
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F.1. Discussion
and possible action on Construction Project Expenses
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F.1.a. GMS Architects - Mercedes High School Additions & Renovations - Invoice #12
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F.2. Discussion and possible action on Requests for Use of Facilities/Equipment
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G. Safe Schools
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G.1. Discussion and
possible action on Student out of Valley Trip Requests
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G.2. Discussion and
possible action on acceptance of donations:
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G.2.a. Pine to Palm Resort for 20 Quilts
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G.2.b. Rack Room Shoes for Taylor Elementary $1066.97 to purchase shoes for needy children
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G.3. Discussion and possible action on Consulting
Agreement between Mercedes ISD and the Valley K9 Detection Services for canine services
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H. Superintendent
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H.1. Discussion and possible action on approval of consulting agreement for Mr. George McShan for Administrative Training
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H.2. Discussion and possible action on approval of agreement between SkoolLive, LLC and Mercedes ISD for media placement and management 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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B. Discussion of Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive) Reminder... Regular January Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, January 18, 2015 |
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ADJOURNMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
(May be reconvened, if necessary) |
