Public Meeting Agenda: August 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent of School / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney

Description: Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney

IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS

Description: 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 20 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.

V. 1ST BUDGET WORKSHOP

V.1) Review Fund Budgets

V.2) Review Estimated M & O Fund Balance

V.3) Presentation of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan.

V.4) Review Projections of State Revenues and Impact of Tax Rate on State Revenues.

V.5) Review and discuss the District property values and the Funding Lag

V.6) Review Budget Assumptions

V.7) Proposed Budget Workshop Schedule

V.8) Review Additional Requests

V.9) Other Budgetary Issues

VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS

VI.1) Financial Report

VI.2) Utility Report

VI.3) Tax Collection Report

VI.4) Report on the 2021 Certified Appraisal Roll from the Maverick County Appraisal District.

VI.5) Report on the Certification of the Estimated 2020/2021 Excess Debt Collections for the EPISD Interest and Sinking Fund.

VI.6) Review and discuss the 2021 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Worksheet

VI.7) Delinquent Collection Activities for April - June, 2021

VI.8) Presentation on the 2021-2022 Student/Parent Handbook

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend School Board Policy GKD (Local).

VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Uvalde Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.

VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

VIII. CONSENT ITEMS

VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2021 (Joint) and the July 13, 2021 (Regular) Meetings.

VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for Bus Training room addition in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.

VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the 2021-2022 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar and list of Appraisers subject to change.

VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a donation from KINL Radio Station for an undetermined amount of school supplies for students enrolled in the Eagle Pass Independent School District.

VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass ISD and Eagle Pass Housing Authority.

VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Policy Update 117 as received from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass ISD and Southwest Texas Jr College to provide EPHS and CCWHS Health Science students the opportunity to obtain a Certfication and Dual Credit in these courses: Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medical Technician and Phlebotomy/Electrocardiography Technician.

VIII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept a donation from Donors Choose to Liberty Elementary for the purchase of classroom materials.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

Description: 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:

IX.1) The Board will hear a report on the Emergency Operations Plan and consult with its attorney regarding same.

IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.

IX.3) The Board will hear the request to hire professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

IX.4) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

IX.5) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2021-2022 to include employee pay increases and salary step increase amounts for Professionals as included in the budget.TGC 551.071

X. OPEN SESSION

Description: 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.

X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.

X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

X.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

X.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2021-2022 to include employee pay increases and salary step increase amounts for professionals as included in the budget.

XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

XIII. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

XIV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

XV. ROLL CALL

Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent of School / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney

Description: Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney

XVI. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS

Description: 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 20 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.

XVII. 1ST BUDGET WORKSHOP

XVII.1) Review Fund Budgets

XVII.2) Review Estimated M & O Fund Balance

XVII.3) Presentation of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan.

XVII.4) Review Projections of State Revenues and Impact of Tax Rate on State Revenues.

XVII.5) Review and discuss the District property values and the Funding Lag

XVII.6) Review Budget Assumptions

XVII.7) Proposed Budget Workshop Schedule

XVII.8) Review Additional Requests

XVII.9) Other Budgetary Issues

XVIII. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS

XVIII.1) Financial Report

XVIII.2) Utility Report

XVIII.3) Tax Collection Report

XIX. ACTION ITEMS

XX. CONSENT ITEMS

XXI. CLOSED SESSION

Description: 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:

XXI.1) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2021-2022 to include employee pay increases and salary step increase amounts for Professionals as included in the budget.TGC 551.071

XXII. OPEN SESSION

Description: 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.

XXII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2021-2022 to include employee pay increases and salary step increase amounts for professionals as included in the budget.

XXIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XXIV. ADJOURNMENT

August 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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