Public Meeting Agenda: December 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order

II. Moment of Silence

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of December 13, 2016, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016; the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; with any corrections.

VII. Superintendent's Report

VII.A. Conference Presentation:

VII.A.1. Presentation on members of Raymondville Early College High School Special Olympics Team members earning medals at the Area competition and qualifying for state.

VII.A.2. Presentation on Raymondville Early College High School Cross Country representing RECHS at the UIL Cross Country State Championship.

VII.A.3. Presentation on the 2016 Volleyball All District Selection.

VII.A.4. Presentation on the 2016 Football All District Selection

VII.A.5. Presentation on All Region Band Members

VII.A.6. Presentation by Monica Solis, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP representative.

VII.A.7. Presentation on Raymondville Early College High School by Mrs. Criselda R. Flores.

VII.A.8. Presentation on Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) DNB(LOCAL) (First Reading) by Mr. Benjamin Clinton.

VII.A.9. Presentation on Board of Trustees' Continuing Education Hours by Board President

VII.A.10. Tax Collection Report

VII.A.11. Business/Financial Report

VII.A.12. Presentation on Wil-Cam update by Johnny I. Pineda

VII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:

VII.B.1. December 2016 and January 2017 Calendars

VIII. Consent Agenda

VIII.A. Recommend approval of the following Budget Amendment:

VIII.A.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #17-014 in the amount of $43,113.00 Title VI, Part B, Subpart 2- Rural and Low-Income School Grant Fund 270 for Raymondville Independent School District for the School Year 2016-2017. (New Funding)

VIII.A.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment # 17-015 to use Unassigned Fund Balance by reserving it for Band Instruments, Raymondville Early College High School Coordinator, Raymondville Early College High School Technology and Moak Casey & Associates - Chapter 313 Magic Valley Wind II LLC in the amount of $187,500.00 from Fund Balance Fund 199.

VIII.B. Recommend approval of the following General Function Items:

VIII.B.1. Recommend to approve the submission of the application for Early College High School Designation Application to Texas Education Agency (TEA).

VIII.B.2. Recommend to approve revision of Policy DNA(LOCAL)

VIII.B.3. Recommend approval on of the list of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System Appraisers for the 2016-2017 school year pending completion of certification requirements.

VIII.B.4. Discussion and possible action to approve or deny bid(s)/offer(s) received in our office for the following properties struck off to Willacy County for itself and other taxing jurisdictions:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 7: NARCISSO TRACT #4 SUBD., BLOCK 6, LOT 4A, ACRES 5.55 (ACCT. NO. 14555)

VIII.B.5. Discussion and possible action on Resolution approving the bid(s)/offer received on properties struck-off to the Willacy County.

VIII.C. Recommend approval to Award Bids / Proposals:

VIII.C.1. Recommend approval to award RFP #17-002 for golf supplies and equipment district wide to several vendors. Subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

VIII.C.2. Recommend approval to award RFP #17-007 for powerlifting supplies and equipment district wide to several vendors. Subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

VIII.D. Recommend approval to Solicit Bids/Proposals:

VIII.D.1. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for school web hosting for E-Rate Funding Year 2017-2018.

VIII.D.2. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Internet Services Provider.

VIII.D.3. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Local and Long Distance Phone Provider for E-Rate Funding Year 2017-2018.

IX. CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.

Description:

IX.A. Personnel Matters:

IX.A.1. Resignations

IX.A.2. Recommend approval of At-Will Employee for the 2016-2017 school year Police Officer - Police Department, subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

IX.A.3. Recommend approval of At-Will Employee for the 2016-2017 school year Pre-Kinder Aide - Pittman Elementary, subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

IX.A.4. Recommend approval of At-Will Employees for the 2016-2017 school year Part Time Food Service Workers - Food Service Department, subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

IX.A.5. Superintendent's Contract

IX.B. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:

Description: A. Recommend approval on personnel matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

Motion___________ Second_________ Vote__________

B. Recommend approval on litigation matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

Motion___________ Second_________ Vote__________

X. Public Audience

Description: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today’s meeting, please print your name on the form provided. According to Raymondville I.S.D. Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes for the Public Audience portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of Raymondville I.S.D. shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rule of Order.

XI. Announcement(s):

XI.A. The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.

XII. Adjournment

Description:
Motion___________ Second_________ Vote__________

December 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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