Donna Independent School District public meetings in 2024

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will consider the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024. Members will also vote on facility contracts, academic partnerships, and personnel matters, including an early resignation incentive program.

• Approval of Annual Financial Audit for Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2024
• Contract award to Solis Contractor for RFP 111924-810 (Installation of Doors and Door Components)
• Contract award to Sunsational Solutions for RFP 112024-811 (Installation of Security Film)
• Authorization to join the TASB Energy Cooperative for an electricity contract
• Approval of 2024-2025 Early Resignation Incentive Initiative/Program

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The Donna ISD School Safety and Security Committee will meet on December 12, 2024 to review an intruder detection audit report and a district vulnerability summary. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its August 15, 2024 meeting.

• Review Comprehensive Intruder Detection Audit Report
• Approve minutes for School Safety and Security Committee Meeting, August 15, 2024
• Discuss District Vulnerability Summary

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board will swear in newly elected trustees, reorganize leadership roles, and vote on contracts including a $15.75 million wing addition for Donna North High School. The superintendent will present safety audit results and discuss nominations to the Hidalgo Appraisal District board.

• Approve $15,750,000 wing addition contract with Gerlach Builders for Donna North High School
• Declare candidates elected and issue certificates to new trustees
• Approve donation of portable building to City of Donna for Adela Morales Animal Shelter
• Approve $18,270.79 Hidalgo County donation for DISD Animal Science Program
• Authorize Citibank for State of Texas Payment and Travel Card Program use exceeding $50,000

9:00 am - School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Meeting

The Donna ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will hold its November 14 meeting to approve minutes from the September 19 session and discuss upcoming meeting dates. No major decisions or new policies are scheduled for action.

• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting
• Review of next SHAC meeting dates
• Review of agenda topics

Immediately following Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board of Trustees will meet to vote on routine financial approvals and several major purchases, including three special needs buses for $439,290. They will also hear updates on district finances, safety audits, and governance compliance.

• Approve $439,290 purchase of three special needs buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC
• Approve annual tax collection report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Approve $226,110.93 printing contract for student and teacher materials
• Approve 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and campus plans
• Receive Texas School Safety Center intruder audit report

Public Hearing

The Donna ISD board holds a public hearing to discuss the 2024 Annual Financial Management Report under the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report - 2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

9:00 am - School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Meeting

The School Health Advisory Council will hear presentations on student health services, including mental health and nutrition. The committee will also discuss discipline modules and telehealth options.

• Presentation on Discipline Modules and HB114
• Presentation on Telehealth and Over the Counter Medication
• Presentation on Counseling and Mental Health Services
• Presentation on Nutrition Education and Healthy Menu Foods
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board will meet September 10 to act on routine financial approvals, including a $425,000 purchase of AC units using ESSER funds, vendor renewals for glass repair and HVAC services, a 24-month lease extension for farmland with R. Gonzalez Farms, and out-of-state travel for three employees. The board will also consider personnel matters in executive session and take possible action afterward.

• Approve $425,000 in AC unit purchases using ESSER funds
• Extend 24-month lease for farmland with R. Gonzalez Farms (Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jr.)
• Renew vendors Donna Glass & Mirror and D&R Commercial Glass for windows & glass repair services
• Renew vendors Blue Line Air Conditioning and Border Air Conditioning Inc. for HVAC repair services
• Approve 48-month contract with Toshiba Business Solutions for multi-function copiers and maintenance

Special Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to certify unopposed candidates for four trustee positions and cancel the November 5, 2024 election. Angela D. Dominguez will present both items for discussion and possible action.

• Approval of Certificate/Certification of Unopposed Candidates for November 5, 2024 Election for Board of Trustees Positions 1,2,3,4
• Declaration of November 5, 2024 Election Cancellation for Positions 1,2,3,4 due to unopposed candidates

Public Hearing

The Donna ISD board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024–2025 school year. No other substantive items appear on this agenda.

Immediately after Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting the official budget and maintenance and debt services tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes several contract approvals for academic programs and facility improvements.

• Adoption of Official Budget for 2024-2025
• Adoption of Resolution Setting Maintenance and Debt Services Tax Rate for 2024-2025
• Purchase of iReady/Think UP Math and Reading Program renewal for $492,877.00
• Contract renewal with TNTP for Dual Language Program implementation for $398,000
• Approval for Hellas Construction, Inc. to add outdoor learning spaces at 11 elementary schools

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The Donna ISD School Safety and Security Committee will meet to review and vote on a cybersecurity annex, approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting, and discuss a district vulnerability assessment. The meeting is led by presenter David Mosqueda.

• Approve Cybersecurity Annex
• Approve minutes for School Safety and Security Committee Meeting, May 21, 2024
• Discuss District Vulnerability Assessment

Board Workshop / Special Board Meeting

The Board will conduct a 2024-2025 budget workshop and consider several academic and personnel approvals. The meeting includes setting a public hearing date for the budget and property tax rate and calling for a school board trustee election.

• 2024-2025 Budget Workshop Presentation
• Proposed public hearing on Budget and Property Tax Rate for 2024-2025 set for August 20, 2024
• Order calling for school board trustee election on November 5, 2024
• Renewal of Eduphoria Premium suite Edition with TEKS Bank for 2024-2025
• Coaching and support from The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) for J.P. LeNoir Elementary

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will review several high-value contracts for school equipment and facility additions. The meeting also includes a proposal to set a public hearing date for the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate.

• Award to Mission Restaurant Supply for serving lines and freezer/cooler replacement: $1,067,688.41
• Award to Mission Restaurant Supply for large equipment for CNP: $508,127.06
• Proposed August 13, 2024, public hearing for 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
• Award to Washington Music Center for band instruments: $143,287.00
• Contract for Garza, Singleterry, and Salazar Elementary School additions to ECON Group/Construction

Immediately following Special Board Meeting - Board Workshop / Special Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District board is holding a workshop and special meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget and consider approving revisions to the district's compensation plan. The agenda includes an open forum for public comment and a consent agenda item on the compensation plan.

• 2024-2025 Budget Workshop Presentation by Alfonso H. Perez
• Approval of revisions to the 2024-2025 Donna I.S.D. Compensation Plan
• Open forum for public comment

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a consent agenda with numerous financial approvals, construction contracts, and service agreements, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. The board will take possible action on items discussed in executive session, including personnel recommendations and litigation.

• Approval of agreement with D. Wilson Construction for renovations at Donna High School, Todd and AP Solis Middle Schools
• Approval to purchase AC units from E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc. for $400,000
• Approval for construction at Adame Elementary School traffic improvements not to exceed $250,000
• Approval to award RFP#051524-796 for fencing and installation
• Approval to award RFP#051524-797 for door components

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

This is a routine School Safety and Security Committee meeting with only one action item: approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. No other substantive discussion or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for School Safety and Security Committee Meeting, December 12, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board is meeting to approve routine financial items, contracts, and personnel actions. Key decisions include awarding a $125,467.63 contract for washers and dryers, selecting a construction manager for renovations at Donna High School and two middle schools, and approving the 2024-2025 compensation plan. The board will also discuss personnel matters and pending litigation in executive session.

• Award ADP Lemco $125,467.63 for washers and dryers (RFB 040324-002)
• Award D. Wilson Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for renovations/additions to Donna High School, Todd and AP Solis Middle Schools
• Approve agreement with Unifirst for mops and mats exceeding $50,000/year for 2024-2027
• Approve audit engagement letter with Cascos & Associates for 2023-2024
• Approve Donna I.S.D. Compensation Plan for fiscal year 2024-2025

10:00 am - School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Meeting

The Donna ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is meeting to review its purpose, set goals for 2024-2025, and evaluate progress on 2023-2024 goals. Action items include approving district leaders' goal recommendations, selecting goals via a gallery walk, and approving minutes from the February 16, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss the next meeting date and focus.

• 2024-2025 goal setting process
• Formative review of 2023-2024 goals
• District leaders' goal recommendations for 2024-2025
• Gallery walk for goal creation and selection
• Approval of February 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a consent agenda with financial approvals, contract awards, and textbook adoptions, followed by human resources items and an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The board will take possible action on personnel recommendations and contract renewals after the closed session.

• Award RFP 0222724-793 for self-funded health insurance administration to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Prime Therapeutics
• Award two elementary outdoor learning spaces to Hellas Construction, Inc. for M. Rivas and A.M. Ochoa elementary schools
• Designate Construction Manager at Risk for Donna High School, Todd Middle School, and Solis Middle School renovations
• Approve purchase of Scholastic PreK On My Way Texas Bilingual Teacher Kits for $84,000.00
• Approve purchase of SAVVAS Spanish Social Studies textbooks for $85,685.68 and laptops/carts/headphones/mice for $142,822.04

Immediately following Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering financial approvals, vehicle purchases for the police and maintenance departments, and other routine items. The board will also discuss and possibly act on personnel matters and litigation after an executive session, and receive reports on district highlights, math goals, and a school safety audit.

• Approve accounts payable, financial statements, budget amendments, and tax collections for January 2024
• Award vendors for RFP 021624-789 (5 Ford Explorers), RFP 021624-790 (4 F-150s), RFP 021624-791 (2-4 F-150/F-250s), RFP 021624-792 (2 dry box trucks) for police, maintenance, and warehouse
• Approve spending $50,000-$70,000 for floor epoxy on exterior sidewalks at Administration Buildings
• Approve MOU with Hidalgo County Juvenile Board for Juvenile Justice Alternative Program for 2024-2025
• Discuss and take possible action on personnel recommendations and litigation case C-4214-21-I (DISD v. ERO International)

Public Hearing

The Donna Independent School District board is holding a public hearing that includes a presentation of the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) by Javier Villanueva. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments and standard procedural items.

• Presentation of 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Open forum for public comments
• Pledge of allegiance and moment of silence

Special Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve two human resources items: adopting a policy on chaplains as required by Senate Bill 763, and an early resignation notice incentive for professional contractual employees. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment.

• Discussion and possible action to approve a chaplain policy per Senate Bill 763
• Discussion and possible action to approve an early resignation notice incentive for professional contractual employees

9:00 am - School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Meeting

The Donna ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is meeting to hear presentations on its purpose and priority areas, physical and health education, family and community engagement, employee wellness, and healthy and safe school environment. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its November 16, 2023 meeting and discuss the next meeting date and focus.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2023 SHAC meeting
• Presentation on SHAC purpose and priority focus areas
• Physical & Health Education presentation
• Family and Community Engagement presentation
• Employee Wellness presentation

Immediately following Board Workshop - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board will meet to consider several financial and facility matters. Key items include the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds and several construction-related approvals using ESSER funds.

• Issuance of Donna ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
• Purchase of Switch Gear for Adame Elementary for $92,908.00
• Renovations of Girls Locker Room at Donna High School (not to exceed $800,000)
• Purchase of AC units using ESSER funds (not to exceed $500,000.00)
• W. A. Todd Middle School Re-Roofing vendor award

Board Workshop

The Donna Independent School District Board is holding a workshop with a single substantive item: a presentation on the 2024-2025 budget by Alfonso H. Perez. The agenda also includes the call to order, pledge, open forum, and adjournment, making this a focused budget discussion session.

• 2024-2025 Budget Workshop presentation by Alfonso H. Perez
• Open forum for public comments

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving accounts payable, financial statements, and tax collection reports, as well as awarding lawn care contracts to Benz Lawn Services. The board will also discuss personnel matters in executive session and may take action on them afterward.

• Approve accounts payable and financial statements for November 2023
• Award Benz Lawn Services contracts for lawn care at Donna High School, Todd Middle School, Learning & Development Center, Central Warehouse, and adjacent soccer fields (RFP# 121123-748)
• Award Benz Lawn Services contract for lawn care at Donna North High School (RFP# 121123-747)
• Approve MOU with RGV CDL for Commercial Driver's License Program for Grade 12 students
• Declare DISD Child Nutrition Program surplus to be auctioned