October 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Mr. Ignacio J. Saucedo, President / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Vice-President / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Secretary,/ Mr. Ramon Ramirez, Trustee / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Trustee / Mr. Benjamin Rodriguez III, Trustee / Ms. Hilda Martinez, Trustee / Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS)
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V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 40 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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V.1) Presentation of Certificate to EPHS Student James Bunting for being selected as a National Hispanic Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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VI.1) Financial Report
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VI.2) Utility Report
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VI.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI.4) Report on Eagle Pass ISD "School First" Rating (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas)
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VI.5) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report of Investment Transactions for all Funds for the Quarter ended August 31, 2013.
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Resolution 2013/2014-04 to approve the annual review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).
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VII.2) Consideration and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2013/14-05 to nominate candidates to serve a Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).
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VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve contracts for programs and staff development for administrators, teachers, and other classified staff for school year 2013-2014
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VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action to approve the purchase of Renaissance Learning Program.
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VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Sole Source purchase request for the annual Parent Conference since the aggregate amount exceeds $10,000 as per Board Policy CH.
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VII.6) Consider and take action to adopt a Resolution 2013/2014-06 confirming that Members of the Board of Trustees are not "controlling persons" with regard to the District's Pep Program as Defined by Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.002 (18).
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VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2013 (Workshop), August 20, 2013 (Workshop), September 10, 2013 (Regular) and September 25, 2013 (Special) Board Meetings.
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VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the list of additional 2013-2014 Teacher Appraisers.
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IX. CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
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IX.1) Discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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IX.2) Discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal for Eagle Pass High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. (TGC 551.071)
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IX.3) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding potential legal issues in connection with the Language Development Center. TGC 551.071
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X. OPEN SESSION
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To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
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X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal for Eagle Pass High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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X.3) Discussion and consideration to authorize the District's attorney to take appropriate action in connection with the Language Development Center.
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XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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