July 30, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, July 30, 2018, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. CLOSED SESSION:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections:  551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082 and 551.084.

VI.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S)

VI.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 001/18-19 on Gloria Arredondo.

VI.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 002/18-19 on Sandra Jimenez.

VI.A.3. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 003/18-19 on Karina Arguelles & Melissa Saenz.

VI.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S)

VI.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of retirement(s).  (3)

VI.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of resignation(s). (22)

VI.B.3. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the 2018-2019 school year - Assistant Administrator for Transportation.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.4. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the 2018-2019 school year - Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.5. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.6. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Band Director Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.7. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Counselors. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

VI.B.8. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - JROTC Senior Instructor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.9. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - MCROTC Instructor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.10. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Nurses. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

VI.B.11. Recommend approval of probationary contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Teachers. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (16)

VI.B.12. Recommend approval of term chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2018-2019 school year - Administrator-Bilingual (Carlos Olvera).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.13. Recommend approval of term-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Librarian. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.14. Recommend approval of term-chapter 21 personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Offensive Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.15. Recommend approval of term chapter 21 personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Principal for Gonzalez Elementary School (Billy J. Cobos). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.16. Recommend approval of term chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2018-2019 school year - Supervisor for Pupil Services.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.17. Recommend approval of term non chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2018-2019 school year - Administrator for Maintenance/Facilities Department (Cesar G. Lopez).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

VI.B.18. Recommend approval of term-non-chapter 21 personnel for the  2018-2019 school  year - Coordinator for Special Programs. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.19. Recommend approval of term non chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2018-2019 school year - Specialist for Professional Development Department.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VI.B.20. Recommend approval of qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2018-2019 fiscal school year.

VI.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION:

VI.C.1. Staff Attorney: 

VI.C.1.a. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate property for the possible purchase of land.

VI.C.1.b. Consultation with attorney and possible action regarding executing Letter of Intent for Public Private Partnership Opportunities for Development of Brownsville Independent School District Facilities and/or infrastructure.

VI.C.1.c. Discussion, consideration and action regarding possible settlement and separation of District employee.

VII. BOARD RECONVENES - Possible Board action on items discussed in executive session.

VIII. ACTION ITEM(S):

VIII.A. Recommend approval of General Function Item(s):

VIII.A.1. Recommend approval of nomination/endorsement from Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees for Patricia O'Cana-Olivarez for the Region 1, Position A, seat on the TASB Board.

VIII.A.2. Recommend approval to contract with TASB/E3 Integral Solutions to perform the design build services for DX HVAC and associated Controls (Phase II) project for the schools noted on the attached in the amount not to exceed $5,975,902.00 to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189 and to authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract. 

VIII.A.3. Recommend approval to negotiate a contract with Schneider Electric to perform the design build services for DX HVAC and associated Controls (Phase II) project for the schools noted on the attached in the amount not to exceed $7,361,254.00 to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189 and to authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract.

VIII.A.4. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew RFQ #17-127 for Architectural Services District-wide to Gomez Mendez Saenz, Brownsville, Texas, Mata+Garcia Architects LLP, McAllen, Texas, and PBK McAllen, Texas to provide services and to authorize administration to negotiate a fee for said services on a project by project basis.  Approximate amount of $50,000.00 from Local and Categorical funds.

VIII.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

VIII.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $242,115.41 as partial payment to Paragon Sports Constructors for Construction Services work completed on the Rivera ECHS Artificial Turf Soccer Field to be paid from TRE Fund 197.

VIII.B.2. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $173,264.80 as partial payment to Paragon Sports Constructors for Construction Services work completed on the Pace ECHS Artificial Turf Soccer Field to be paid from TRE Fund 197.

VIII.C. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

VIII.C.1. Request approval of RFQ #18-127 Architectural Services for Facade Renovations to include architectural services from Gomez Mendez Saenz, Brownsville, Texas and ROFA Architects, McAllen, Texas due to the scope of work being sought and to enter into contract negotiations.  This project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.

IX. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S)

IX.A. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the reorganization of the Board under BDAA (Legal).  (Board Member Request)

X. ANNOUNCEMENT(S):

X.A. Next scheduled Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees is on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.

XI. Adjournment.