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

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

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.

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