July 19, 2021 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 19, 2021, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room.  As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.  The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment.  Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board.  The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous.

   The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.

Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities.  A Trustee may debate a motion for five minutes on the first speaking opportunity and three minutes on the second opportunity.
 

VIII. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

IX. Consent Agenda:

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

IX.A.1. Recommend approval to enter into a contract for professional services with DMR Educational Consulting, Inc. as a consultant/presenter to provide 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers professional development for the amount of $40,000.00 from Local and Categorical Funds.  *

IX.A.2. Recommend approval for Brownsville ISD to enter into agreement with DIGNITY LLC and conduct COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations on BISD Students/staff to begin June 14, 2021 through June 14, 2022.

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

X.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

X.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (1)

X.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (10)

X.A.3. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Assistant Band Director (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

X.A.4. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Assistant Choir Director (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

X.A.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Assistant Choir Director Itinerant (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

X.A.6. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Choir Director (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

X.A.7. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Principal for Hudson Elementary (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

X.A.8. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – ROTC Instructor (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

X.A.9. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) Supervisor for Special Services (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

X.A.10. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) Internal Auditor (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

X.A.11. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (O.F.) for change in contract for the 2021-2022 Fiscal School Year.

X.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XII. Announcement(s):

XIII. Adjournment.