Board Highlights - United Independent School District

United Independent School District Board Highlights April 2014
A regular Board Meeting of United I.S.D. Board of Trustees was held Wednesday, April 15, 2014
at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Auditorium. The meeting started at 6:00 p.m.
I. Recognitions A. CLARK ELEMENTARY SECURITY GUARD PERFORMED HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON STUDENT –
B. FASKEN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SELECTED TO REPRESENT U.S. IN 3RD ANNUAL FC BARCELONA ESCOLAR INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT C. UISD 2nd ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS -‐ ELEMENTARY D. MATH BEE ELITE 8 –
E. 2014 SCRIPPS REGIONAL FINAL SPELLING BEE WINNER F. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR -‐ MIDDLE SCHOOL G. LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL -‐ GIRLS BASKETBALL -‐ BI-‐DISTRICT QUALIFIER H. LBJ HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS –
I. LBJ UIL DISTRICT 29 5A ACADEMICS –
J. LBJ S KILLS U SA K. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTERS -‐ STATE CHAMPIONS L. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POWER LIFTING TEAM REGIONAL AND STATE QUALIFER –
M. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL DISTRICT 29-‐5A CO-‐
CHAMPIONS N. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS –
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O. UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM -‐ 1ST PLACE 2014 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-‐12) CHAMPSIONSHIP P. USHS UIL DISTRICT 29 5A ACADEMICS –
Q. USHS SKILLS USA R. 26TH ANNUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR -‐ HIGH SCHOOL S. UIL THEATRICAL DESIGN 5A STATE QUALIFIER –
T. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL -‐ SWIMMER -‐ STATE QUALIFIER U. JBA HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS –
V. JBA UIL DISTRICT 29 5A ACADEMICS –
W. JBA SKILLS USA X. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL -‐ GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINALIST SWEET 16 –
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Y. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST –
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Z. UHS UIL DISTRICT 29 5A ACADEMICS –
AA. UHS SKILLS USA BB. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM CC. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST DD. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL -‐ BI-‐DISTRICT QUALIFIER –
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EE. UHS HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SWIMMING QUALIFIERS –
FF. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS –
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INTERNATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION GG. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT -‐ TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS HH. UISD COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENTS -‐ TEXAS SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (TSPRA) AWARDS II.
II. A. A. Superintendent's R eport Review of LEGAL Policies in TASB Update 99 Mr. Juan Cruz stated he would review legal policies and advised all administrators to do the same II.
III. Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements-‐Approved B. Approval of Budget Amendment-‐Approved C. Approval o f T ax R efund-‐Approved D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications-‐Approved E. Approval of RFP 2014-‐054 Computer Equipment/Mobile Learning Devices, Services and Finance Solutions and authority to enter into the Lease-‐
Approved F. Approval of Employment Contracts, Addendums, Letters of Assurance for 2014-‐ 2015 School/Work Year-‐Approved G. Action to Approve the Retirement of United Independent School District Police K-‐9 "Kelly" and to authorize transfer of ownership of K-‐9 "Kelly" to Ben Bondoc-‐
Approved H.Approval of Utility Easement for Centerpoint at Muller Elementary School-‐
Approved I. Approval of Proposed Boundary Changes for 2013-‐2014 School Year-‐
Approved J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses-‐Approved IV. Items for Individual Consideration A. Approval of Minutes for the Month of March 2014-‐Minutes-‐Approved by Pat Campos and Ricardo Molina, Sr. B. Approval o f D onations-‐$12,250 in donations was approved by Board of Trustees C. First Reading of Policy DH (LOCAL) -‐ Employee Standards of Conduct-‐No Action. Item is up for second reading at next board meeting. D. First Reading of LOCAL Polices in TASB Update 99-‐No action. Item is up for second reading at next board meeting. V. Closed Session: The Board adjourned into closed session at 7:27 p.m. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Advertising on District Schools/Facilities • • Discussion Included: legal action concerning development of a fifty-‐four (54) acre tract wherein said development is located just north of UISD Property off Loop 20 where Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located; • • The possible purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School; • • The possible action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill; • • Report on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, Report and possible action to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers; • • Action regarding contemplated litigation of acquiring real estate through eminent domain: • • Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez; • • Internal Auditor’s Evaluation and Contract Extension; • • Discussion re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities; • • Status of ongoing audits; VI. The Board reconvened from Closed Session at 9:13 p.m. and took action on the following: • • The possible purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School—The Board approved negotiations; • • The possible action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill—The Board approved that legal counsel proceed with the Amendment; • • Report on entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in •
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the Quail Creek Subdivision-‐-‐The Board approved that legal counsel proceed with the negotiations; • Report and possible action to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers-‐-‐ The Board approved that legal counsel proceed with the negotiations; • Action regarding to development of a fifty four acre tract of property north of UISD Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located; The Board approved that legal counsel proceed with legal action; • Action regarding contemplated litigation of acquiring real estate through eminent domain-‐-‐ The Board approved that legal counsel proceed with legal action; • Internal Auditors’ Evaluation and Contract Extension Approved contract for 3 years (note: non-‐certification contract) • Level III Grievance of Tomas Martinez—The board did not take action The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. C. Action regarding the purchase of the 3.06 Acre Tract located at the Southeast corner of Alexander High School Authorize legal counsel to negotiate purchase C. Action regarding the Amendment of the Development Agreement with E.G. Ranch, Ltd. pertaining to property located off Hwy. 359, south of City of Laredo Landfill Authorize legal counsel to negotiate purchase C. Action regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement pertaining to property for sale by North House, Inc. pertaining to 8.9569 acres in the Quail Creek Subdivision, city of Laredo, Webb County, Texas (the “Property”). Authorize legal counsel to negotiate purchase C. Action with respect to the purchase of a 12 acre tract in the Lomas del Sur Subdivision from Daniel Wyers Authorize legal counsel to negotiate purchase C. Action regarding legal action in regards to development of a fifty-‐four (54) acre tract of property lying next to and north of UISD property where Food Distribution Center and STEP Academy are located and enforcement of a restrictive covenant to allow ingress and egress onto said UISD property Authorize legal counsel to negotiate purchase C. Action regarding contemplated litigation, including, but not limited to, acquisition of real estate through eminent proceedings or other legal options, as allowed by law, regarding the following properties: SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION X. Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet, in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: 551.071 Private consultation with the board’s attorney 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against school student 551.0821 Discussing matter that reveals personally identifiable information about public school student 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: a. in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or b. at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine. The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on . United Independent School District Roberto J. Santos, Superintendent , at

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