November 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Convene in a quorum and call to order; invocation and pledges of allegiance
 

II. Public Comments according to Policy BED (LOCAL) - Related to items on the open session portion of the agenda (30-minute allotment).  Individuals who wish to participate during this portion of the meeting shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, Texas, 77502, or (2) via email sent to board@pasadeniaisd.org.  In lieu of a public appearance, members of the public may submit written comments which will be provided to the board.  In all submissions, please state your name, address, phone number, and topic to be addressed.  Additional information about addressing the board may be found at the district's website and is outlined in the applicable Pasadena ISD board policy - DGBA, FNG, or GF. 
 

III. Policy Update Presentation by Sandra Garcia Huhn, General Counsel
 

IV. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections:

551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel

551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the District under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda

551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
 

V. Reconvene in open session at 7:00 p.m.
 

VI. Discussion of the District’s rating on the State Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) - Discussion Only 
 

VII. Special Recognition
 

VIII. Consent Agenda

VIII.1. Minutes 08 22 23

VIII.2. Minutes 08 29 23

VIII.3. Minutes 09 26 23

VIII.4. Minutes 10 04 23

VIII.5. Informational Pages

VIII.6. Bid Items
A. Competitive Sealed Bids and/or Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals

VIII.7. Donations
 

IX. Personnel Section

IX.1. Consideration and possible approval of administrative personnel

IX.2. Consideration and possible approval of employee reclassifications for the 2023-2024 school year

IX.3. Consideration and possible approval of the renewal of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – CSP #20P-050LP for a cost of $90,780

IX.4. Consideration and possible approval of the renewal of the On-Site Clinic, CSP #20P-032LP for a cost of $792,623 to be paid through the health fund

IX.5. Consideration and possible approval of the renewal for Self-Funded Health Plan – ASO Medical Product Services, CSP#21P-016LP, to Aetna Life Insurance Company for a Cost of $1,765,874 for FY 2024

IX.6. Consideration and possible approval of the renewal of Medical and Rx Stop Loss Coverage Self-Funded Health Plan, CSP #23P-008LL, to Aetna Life Insurance Company for a cost of $2,673,573 to be paid through the health fund

IX.7. Certified personnel for the 2023-2024 school year - For Information Only

IX.8. Support personnel for the 2023-2024 school year - For Information Only
 

X. Educational Section

X.1. Bilingual and ESL Spotlight - Presentation by Rolando Merchan, Director of Bilingual

X.2. Consideration and possible approval of the District Improvement Plan for the 2023-2024 school year

X.3. Consideration and possible approval of the Campus Improvement Plans for the 2023-2024 school year

X.4. Consideration and possible approval of the 2023-2024 high school graduation dates, times, and locations

X.5. Consideration and possible approval of the lease agreement with NRG Stadium for the 2024 Pasadena Independent School District high school graduations

X.6. Consideration and possible approval of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) membership for 2023-2024 school year

X.7. Consideration and possible approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center to allow Milstead Middle School to participate in the ASPIRE Dissemination Project

X.8. Consideration and possible approval for Pasadena High School and Pasadena Memorial High School CTE students/ FFA members to participate in the Cattlemen’s Congress Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, January 7-11, 2024

X.9. Consideration and possible approval of keynote speaker for Gifted and Talented Staff Development Creativity Potpourri on January 25, 2024, in the amount of $500 from local funds
 

XI. Student Achievements - For Information Only
 

XII. Policy Section 

XII.1. Consideration and possible revision of  CFB (Local) Accounting Inventories policy
 

XIII. Financial Section

XIII.1. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for October 2023

XIII.2. Consideration and possible approval to cast vote for Martina Lemond Dixon as School District Representative for Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
 

XIV. Operations Section

XIV.1. Consideration and possible approval of the Design Development Phase for the 2022 Bond Program new Williams Elementary School Replacement Project

XIV.2. Consideration and possible approval of a construction contract with Sitek Omni Services, LLC for structural/ site demolition services at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane in the amount of $418,200

XIV.3. Consideration and possible approval of a Design Services Agreement to Cre8 Architects for the Softball Complex Replacement Project in the amount of $1,115,543, included within a total project budget of $19,000,000, and fund balance request

XIV.4. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 84 for the new Thompson Intermediate School Replacement Project in the credit amount of $6,500

XIV.5. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 056 for the new Maintenance, Operations and Warehouse Facility Project in the amount of $134,460

XIV.6. Consideration and possible approval of Change Order No. 01 for the 2022 Bond Program Auxiliary Stadium Track Replacement Project in the amount of $14,687

XIV.7. Consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 4 for the district’s current Master Gas Services Contract with the General Land Office (GLO)

XIV.8. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution to declare district property as surplus property for the purpose of soliciting bids for sale

XIV.9. Consideration and possible approval of a construction contract with Gurry Mechanical, L.P. for the 2022 Bond HVAC/BAS Replacement BMCS Group 1 Project in the amount of $4,649,741

XIV.10. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution declaring the intention to reimburse project expenditures in the amount of $20,500,000
 

XV. Construction Update - For Information Only
 

XVI. Miscellaneous Section

XVI.1. Public Comments according to BED (LOCAL) - Related to topics not listed on the agenda (30-minute allotment).  In lieu of a public appearance at the board meeting, members of the public may submit written comments to the board regarding topics not listed on the agenda via email no later than three (3) hours prior to the beginning of the meeting addressed to: board@pasadenaisd.org, which will be provided to the board.  In your email, please state your name, address, topic and comment  

XVI.2. Set date for next regular meeting; suggest Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
 

XVII. Adjournment