Public Meeting Public Notice: October 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

II.1. U. S. Flag and Texas Flag - Veronica "Ronnie" Cantu, an Eighth Grade Student at
R. Cantu Junior High School

II.2. The Mission Vision Statement - Ryan Venecia, an Eighth Grade Student at
R. Cantu Junior High School

III. Board Awards and Recognitions

III.1. Recognition of High School Students Who have earned AP Scholar Awards

IV. Comments from the Public

V. Superintendent's Updates and Recognitions

VI. Discussion and Possible Action

VI.1. Recommendation and Approval of Resolution for the Nomination of the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board of Directors for 2016-2017

VI.2. Recommendation and Approval of Bids, Proposals and Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VI.2.a. Award Contract for School Marquees #1480-16

VI.2.b. Award Contracts for Educational Services Consultants and Contractors #23000-16

VI.3. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #05 for Thirteen (13) Additional Weather Days for the Elementary Track Projects

VI.4. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Substantial Completion for the Bryan, Midkiff, Leal and Pearson Elementary Track Projects

VI.5. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Less Betterment Fund Allowance and Final Payment, Less Liquidated Damages for the O’Grady, Escobar-Rios, Marcell, Mims and Castro Elementary Track Projects

VI.6. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Approve Final Completion, Less Betterment Fund Allowance and Final Payment, Less Liquidated Damages for the Mission Collegiate High School Project

VI.7. Consideration and Approval to Reject All Proposals and Re-Advertise for the Tom Landry Stadium New Restroom Facilities Project

VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Re-Design for the Tom Landry Stadium New Restroom Facilities Project

VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Final Completion, Less Betterment Fund Allowance and Final Payment, Less Liquidated Damages for the Mission Junior High School (MJHS) and Alton Memorial Junior High School (AMJHS) Canopies Project

VI.10. Consideration and Approval for Revised Contract with D. Wilson Construction for the AG Barn Project

VI.11. Consideration and Approval to Approve Substantial Completion for the Child Nutrition Program (CNP)Expansion Project

VI.12. Consideration and Approval of Change Proposal Request #4 to Re-connect HVAC for Building "D" for the Mission High School (MHS) Phase III Renovation – Demolition and Infrastructure Project

VI.13. Consideration and Approval of Project and Proposed Budget for Sidewalks to the Elementary Tracks

VI.14. Consideration and Approval of Procurement Method, Selection, Criteria, Review and Ranking Committee, Wage Rate and Authorization to Seek Proposals for Sidewalks to the Elementary Tracks

VI.15. Consideration and Approval for the Selection of Engineering Services for Sidewalks to the Elementary Tracks

VI.16. Consideration and Approval of Schematic/Final Design for the Tennis Court Project for the Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)

VI.17. Request for Mediation by FJW Construction for the MHS Field House Project

VI.18. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Trustee to the Mission C.I.S.D. Board of Trustees

VI.19. Recommendation and Approval of the Selection for:

VI.19.a. Special Education LSSP

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 Change to the Name of Castro Elementary School to reflect Military Service Rank

VII.2. Consideration and Adoption of Changes to Board Policy GE(LOCAL)-Relations with Parent Organizations

VII.3. Approval of Bids, Proposals, and Purchases of $50,000 and Over

VII.3.a. Award Catalog Contracts for Musical Instruments #271061

VII.3.b. Award Contract for Fuel and Oil #7050-16

VII.3.c. Award Contract for Pre-K Curriculum Instructional Kit #211061

VII.3.d. Award Contracts for Custodial Supplies #1310-16

VII.3.e. Award Contracts for School and Office Supplies Warehouse Stock #1620-16

VII.3.f. Award Renewal of Contract for STAAR Instructional Material Renewal #211060

VII.3.g. Award Renewal of Maintenance Contract for Lightspeed Web Filter Software

VII.4. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations

VII.5. Approval of Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of August 2015

VII.6. Approval of Budget Amendment

VII.7. Approval of Minutes

VII.7.a. August 12, 2015

VII.7.b. September 09, 2015

VII.7.c. September 16, 2015

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. Superintendent's Formative Evaluation and Contract Review (Gov’t Code §551.074)

VIII.4. Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property if Deliberation in an Open Meeting would have a Detrimental Effect on the Position of the Governmental Body in Negotiations with a Third Person. (Texas Gov't Code §551.072

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

X. Board Information Items

X.1. Cash Disbursements for the Month of August 2015

X.2. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes

XI. Important Dates to Remember

XI.1. November 4, 2015 Times to be Announced Board of Trustees Committee Meetings

XI.2. November 11, 2015 6:30 p.m. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

XI.3. November 23 - 27, 2015 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

XII. Adjournment

October 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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