Public Meeting Public Notice: March 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
U. S. Flag: Andrea Perez, Fifth Grade Student from Mims Elementary School
Texas Flag: Anna Paola LLanes, Fifth Grade Student from Marcell Elementary

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Athletes earning Texas Sports Writers Team Honors

III.2. Recognition of Mission High School (MHS) and VMHS Wrestlers who Advanced to the State Tournament

III.3. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Band Students who Qualified for State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions

III.4. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Choir Students who Qualified for State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions

III.5. Recognition of MHS and VMHS Business Professionals of America (BPA) Students who have Qualified for State Competitions

III.6. Recognition of MHS and VMHS DECA Students who have Qualified for State Competitions

III.7. Recognition of Six (6) Robotics Teams Advancing to State Competitions

III.8. Recognition of Four (4) Destination Imagination Teams Advancing to State Competitions

III.9. Recognition of Alton Memorial Junior High School Science Bowl Team Advancing to the National Science Bowl Competition

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions

VI. Discussion and Possible Action

VI.1. Approval of Proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar

VI.2. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to Enter into Contract for the Leal Elementary Ramp Enclosures

VI.3. Consideration and Approval to Accept the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and to enter Contract for the MHS Tom Landry and VMHS Stadium Turf and RE-Surfacing of the Tracks

VI.4. Consider and Approve PBK's Proposal and Estimated Budget for the Mission Junior High and Alton Memorial Junior High School Canopies

VI.5. Consider and Approve PBK's Proposal and Estimated Budget for the Mission Junior High Kitchen/Dining Addition/Renovations

VI.6. Consider Selection of Engineer for Elementary School Tracks

VI.7. Consider and Approve Procurement Method, Selection Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for Elementary School Tracks

VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Betterment Fund Credit, and Final Payment for the R. Cantu Junior High School MEP Project

VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Betterment Fund Credit, and Final Payment less Liquidated Damages for the Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Field House Project

VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Final Design, Estimated Budget and Timeline for the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Expansion Project

VI.11. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #5 for Nine (9) Additional Days for the Mission High School Field House Project

VI.12. Consideration and Approval of Final Design, Estimated Budget and Timeline for the Mission Collegiate High School (MCHS) Project

VI.13. Consideration and Approval of a Feasibility Study for the New Central Office Administration Building and Selection of Architect and Civil Engineer

VI.14. Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Feasibility Study with the City of Mission for the North Side Swimming Pool

VI.15. Consideration on Resolution of Claim with N.M. Contracting Concerning Liquidated Damages for the Mims and O’Grady Elementary Construction Project

VI.16. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:

VI.16.a. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

VI.16.b. Coordinator for RTI/Section 504/Dyslexia Services

VI.17. Recommendation and Approval of New Employment Positions:

VI.17.a. Secretary to Director for Fine Arts

VI.17.b. Secretary to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

VI.18. Consideration of Level III Grievance Pursuant to DGBA(LOCAL)

VII. Items to Consider: The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA. Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.

VII.1. Approval of First Reading and Adoption of Changes to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)-Class Ranking

VII.2. Approval of Additional 2013-2014 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers

VII.3. Approval of Textbook Recommendations for Elementary Math (K-5), Elementary Science (K-5), Junior High School Mathematics (6-8), Junior High School Science (6-8), High School Science (9-12), Technology Applications, High School Computer Science, and Digital Video and Audio Design

VII.4. Approval for Out-Of-State Trip for Alton Memorial Junior High School Science Team Advancing to Nationals

VII.5. Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification 2014-2015

VII.6. Approval to Commit Campus Excess Balances from Campus Allocated Budget for Campus Special Projects

VII.7. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through the Donation Request from Actua dar es Educar C.C.T. 28PPR0248Z, 28JN03170, ZONA ESCOLAR 99 SECTOR 29, Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico

VII.8. Approval of Request of Surplus Items as Donations from Actua dar es Educar C.C.T. 28PPR0248Z, 28JN03170, ZONA ESCOLAR 99 SECTOR 29, Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico

VII.9. Approval of Budget Amendments

VII.10. Approval of Financial Report as of February 28, 2014

VII.11. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VII.12. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Months of December 2013 and January 2014

VII.13. Approval of Minutes

VII.13.a. January 22, 2014

VII.13.b. February 12, 2014

VII.13.c. February 18, 2014

VII.13.d. March 5, 2014

VIII. Executive Session

VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)

VIII.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)

VIII.3. Deliberation of a Complaint or Charge Brought Against an Employee of the School District by Another Employee (Tex. Gov't code §551.082)

IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session

X. Board Information Items

X.1. Cash Disbursements for the Month of February 2014

X.2. First and Second Quarterly Investment Reports

X.3. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 2013-2014 Annual Activities Report and 2013-2014 MCISD Wellness Policy Compliance Report

X.4. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes

XI. Important Dates to Remember

XI.1. April 2, 2014 Board of Trustees Committee Meetings Times to be Announced

XI.2. April 9, 2014 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

XII. Adjournment

March 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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