August 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular 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 Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 3, 2021 with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Special Called Board Meeting held Thursday, June 24, 2021

VI.B. Special Called Board Meeting held Monday, July 19, 2021

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

VII.A.2. Recognition of 2021 All Valley Sports Awards Recipients presented by RGVSports.com.

VII.A.3. Employee Handbook for the 2021-2022 school year.

VII.A.4. Reporting of Fees Paid to Purchasing Cooperatives, which includes Membership, Management, and Transaction Fees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

VII.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended July 31, 2021.

VII.A.6. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended June 30, 2021.

VII.B. District COVID-19 Update.

VII.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction

VII.B.2. Business & Operations

VIII. 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 Roberts 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.

IX. 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)

X. Board Member Request(s)

X.A. Action Item(s)

X.A.1. In the interest of transparency and full disclosure; discussion, consideration, and action to make the legal opinion of June 25, 2021, regarding Board member Jessica Gonzalez's conflict of interest part of the record and minutes of the August 3, 2021, School Board meeting. The legal opinion of June 25th concluded Board Member Jessica Gonzalez voted to extend the school depository contract for bank services on March 2, 2021. Shortly thereafter, (May 14, 2021), Board member Gonzalez applied and was approved for a bank loan with the same bank that exceeded ten (10) percent of the Board members gross income. Under State law, the loan created a conflict of interest that required she fill out a conflict of interest form with the District. Board member Gonzalez filled out the conflict of interest disclosure form on June 8, 2021. In the same month, Board member Gonzalez also submitted an agenda item regarding the possible conflict of interest of a fellow Board member without publicly disclosing her own conflict of interest. (Board Agenda Request Dr. Prisci Roca Tipton - Board Support Denise Garza)

XI. Consent Agenda:

XI.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

XI.A.1. Recommend approval to authorize the superintendent to submit to TEA a Board approved remote instruction homebound waiver.  *

XI.A.2. Recommend approval to adopt the Student Code of Conduct for the 2021-2022 school year. A total of $6,000.00 has been budgeted from local funding for printing by the Department of Pupil Services. 

XI.A.3. Recommend approval for Region One Project RISE Advisory Council’s retention reward of $2,000.00 for teachers and administrators that meet all parts of Project RISE final eligibility reports at no cost to the district.

XI.A.4. Recommend approval of the amended 2021-2022 High School Course Listing Guide.

XI.A.5. Recommend approval to adopt TASB Policy Review Section D.
     A.   DB (Local)
     B.   DCD (Local)
     C.   DEA (Local)
     D.   DGBA (Local)
     E.   DK (Regulation)
     F.    DN (Local)
     G.   All other recommendations for the Policy Review Section D will be adopted as recommended by TASB and administration.

XI.A.6. Recommend approval to adopt TASB Update 117 Local Policies:
     A.   CH   (Local)
     B.   CV   (Local)
     C.   DEC (Local)

XI.A.7. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 001/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of The Omnia Partners for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.8. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB)  for the 2021-2022 school year.

XI.A.9. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the 2021-2022 school year.

XI.A.10. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 004/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Programs for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.11. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 005/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Region 16 ESC Statewide Cooperative Purchasing Programs for the 2021-2022 school year.

XI.A.12. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 006/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Region One-Purchasing Cooperative for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.13. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Region One Education Service Center, Edinburg, Texas, Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative for the 2021-2022 school year, services to be tendered subject to the District’s needs and funding. 

XI.A.14. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District Food and Nutrition Service Department to participate in the purchasing programs through Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative during the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.15. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 009/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing program of the Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC8) (TIPS) for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.16. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 010/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Programs for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.17. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Region XI Education Service Center, Fort Worth, Texas, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), for the 2021-2022 school year, services to be rendered subject to the Districts needs and funding.

XI.A.18. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the TASB Energy Cooperative Purchasing Program for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.19. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Sourcewell Purchasing Program for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.20. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 015/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) Purchasing Program for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.21. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 016/21-22 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center, Region 20 and the Pace Purchasing Cooperative for the 2021-2022 school year. (No Membership Fees)

XI.A.22. Recommend approval to renew annual 2021-2022 for several Membership Fees in the approximate amount of $92,765.12.

XI.A.23. Recommend approval to award Quote #CWQ001-22 Indoor Air Purification System District-wide to South Texas Solar Systems of San Antonio, Texas, and to purchase the devices in the amount not to exceed $227,590.00. Acquisition to be processed using the TIPS Cooperative Purchasing, Resolution #009/20-21. Categorical Fund 282/ESSER III.

XI.A.24. Recommend approval of Change Order #001 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Araiza General Construction, LLC. for the Canales Elementary Demolition & Disposal of Deteriorated Classroom Wings Project of $22,500.00, representing unused funds in the allowance. (Credit back to the District).

XI.A.25. Recommend approval of Change Order #001 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Central Air & Heating Service, Inc. for the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center- HVAC & Controls Replacement Project of $14,400.00, representing unused funds in the allowance. (Credit back to the District)

XI.A.26. Recommend approval to authorize the Administration to accept the Canales Elementary-Demolition and Disposal of Deteriorated Classroom Wings Project under Bid #21-129 as substantially complete.

XI.A.27. Recommend approval to authorize the Administration to accept the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center-HVAC & Controls Project under Bid #20-114 as substantially complete.

XI.A.28. Recommend approval to endorse Ms. Sylvia Sanchez Garza for the nomination of the TASB Board of Directors, Region One, Position 1B.

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

XI.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $64,196.25, as partial payment to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Elementary Mini-Gyms HVAC and Restroom Addition Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

XI.B.2. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $34,356.75, as partial payment to Central Air & Heating Services, Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center-Hot Water Piping Upgrades/Replacement Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note 189.

XI.B.3. Recommend approval of Payment #4 and #5 for $24,405.43, as final payment to Ariaza General Construction, for Construction Services work completed on the Canales Elementary School Demolition & Disposal of Deteriorated Classroom Wings Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.

XI.B.4. Recommend approval of Payment #5 for $26,958.50, as final payment to Central Air & Heating Services, Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center-Hot Water Piping Upgrades/Replacement Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note 189.

XI.B.5. Recommend approval of Payment #5 in the amount of $295,460.00 as final payment to Play & Park Structures for work completed on playground structure installations at El Jardin, Putegnat, Garden Park, Palm Grove and Perez Elementary schools to be paid from Title IV Funds.

XI.B.6. Recommend approval of Payment #6, 7, 8, & 9 for $290,111.76, as partial payments to Argio Roofing & Construction, LLC. Construction Services work completed on the Canales Elementary Roof Repairs Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.

XI.B.7. Recommend approval of Payment #10 for $15,478.88, as partial payment to Argio Roofing & Construction, LLC. Construction Services work completed on the Canales Elementary Roof Repairs Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.

XI.B.8. Recommend approval of Payment #11 for $8,071.92, as final payment to Gomez-Mendez-Saenz Architects for Architectural Services work completed on the Hanna ECHS New Gymnasium Facility  Project to be paid from  Maintenance Tax Rate Note Fund 188.

XI.B.9. Recommend approval of Payment #11 for $50,964.83, as final payment to Argio Roofing & Construction, LLC for Construction Services work completed on the Multi-Campus  Roof  Replacement Phase I Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.

XI.B.10. Recommend approval of Payment #11 for $85,862.90, as partial payment to RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors for Construction Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Canopies Upgrade Project to be paid from  Maintenance Tax Rate Note Fund 189.

XI.B.11. Recommend approval of Payments #12 for $43,320.00, as partial payments to Central Air & Heating Services, Inc. (CAHS, Inc.)  for Construction Services work completed on the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center – HVAC & Controls Replacement Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.

XI.B.12. Recommend approval of Payment #17 for $209,382.33, as final payment to Gerlach Builders, LLC dba WIL-CON for Construction Services work completed on the Hanna ECHS New Gymnasium Facility Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

XI.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

XI.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #001 in the amount of $28,712,732.00 for Local Funds.  (Reallocation of $609,416.00 Carryover Budget of $24,582,141.00 Categorical Fund Balance of $3,006,175.00 and Fund Balance of $515,000.00)

XI.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #002 in the amount of $284,953.00 for Fund 101 - Food & Nutrition Services. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.3. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #003 in the amount of $586,190.00 for Fund 162 - State Compensatory. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.4. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #004 in the amount of $36,082.00 for Fund 163 - State Bilingual. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.5. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #005 in the amount of $16,344.00 for Fund 164 - State Vocational. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.6. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #006 in the amount of $299,849.00 for Fund 165 - Athletics. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.7. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #007 in the amount of $48,690.00 for Fund 166 - State Special Education. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.8. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #008 in the amount of $7,104.00 for Fund 167 - Teacher Incentive Allot. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.9. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #009 in the amount of $9,068,999.00 for Fund 188 - Tax Rate Increase. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.10. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #010 in the amount of $1,116,671.00 for Fund 189 - Maintenance Tax Notes 2017. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.11. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #011 in the amount of $742,789.00 for Fund 197 - Projects. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.C.12. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #012 in the amount of $3,287,174.00 for Fund 199 - Local Maintenance. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

XI.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

XI.D.1. Recommend approval of the attached addendum to current contract with U Matter, a Texas limited liability corporation having its corporate office located at 354 Carnahan St., San Antonio, Texas 78209, to update screening services to be provided to District staff under the Wellness Programs for the 2021-2022 school year.

XI.D.2. Recommend to approve the renewal of the Contract/Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps and Brownsville Independent School District for the purpose of providing AmeriCorps members at Hanna, Porter, Pace, Rivera, Lopez, Veterans Memorial Early College High Schools, Lincoln Park, Brownsville Learning Academy and the Brownsville Early College High School to assist students with college planning and enrollment services to any college and university for the 2021-2022 school year. No cost to the District. *

XI.D.3. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum with Communities in Schools Cameron County, Brownsville, Texas, for Case Management Services for At-Risk and Economically Disadvantaged students for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount not to exceed $425,000.00 from categorical funds.  *

XI.D.4. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department and the Brownsville Independent School District for the 2021-2022 school year based on need and district funding availability for all six Early College High Schools and one Alternative Education Program in the amount of $140,000.00 from State Compensatory Education (162).  *

XI.D.5. Recommend approval to enter into Memorandum of Understanding between PSJA ISD and the Brownsville Independent School District to provide professional products and services to BISD in the area of informational systems. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $121,102.00 from ESSER Funding for August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 school year is anticipated. 

XI.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and the Brownsville Independent School District for the 2021-2022 school year.  A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $50,000.00 for the 2021-2022 school year is anticipated. *

XI.D.7. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and certification for in demand occupations classes for the 2021-2022 school year at no cost to the District. *

XI.D.8. Recommend approval to enter into contractual agreement with TSC (Texas Southmost College, and TSTC (Texas State Technical College) to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $62,224.00 for the 2021-2022 school year. *

XI.D.9. Recommend approval to renew the AVID Memorandum of Agreement for Brownsville Early College High School, Hanna Early College High School, Lopez Early College High School, Pace Early College High School, Porter Early College High School, Rivera Early College High School, and Veterans Memorial Early College High School and for District Leadership training in the amount of $38,753.00 from budgeted local and categorical funds for the 2021-2022 school year. Services and items to be purchased are subject to the District’s needs and funding.

XI.D.10. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the RGV IHEs to develop and provide college preparatory courses for Mathematics and English Language Arts at no cost to the district. This agreement shall take effect upon School Board approval and shall continue indefinitely after the effective date. Either party may terminate this MOU based on the term conditions indicated on section 2. *

XI.D.11. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Southmost College to offer dual enrollment/dual credit opportunities in the amount of $245,700.00 from local categorical funds beginning the 2021-2022 school year. This agreement takes effect on August 1, 2021 upon school board approval and shall continue from year to year unless amended mutually or terminated in writing by either party. *

XI.D.12. Recommend approval to continue the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Valley Regional Medical Center and Brownsville ISD commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2027 for students participating in the health science program at a cost of $10,000.00 from 164 CTE Categorical Funding.  *

XI.D.13. Recommend approval to continue program efforts by Good Samaritan Community Services in the approved schools for the 2021-2022 school year at no cost to the BISD.  *

XI.D.14. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Paul's Episcopal Church and KID'S HOPE USA to mentor students at Perez Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year.  No cost to the District.  *

XI.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

XI.E.1. Recommend approval to extend Bid #20-084 Parts/Repair Services for Ground and Heavy Maintenance Equipment District-wide to several vendors to expire in November, 2021. Annual Bid)

XI.E.2. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #19-096 Preventative Maintenance for Generators District-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2022. (Annual Bid)

XI.E.3. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-064 Electrical Repair on Pumps, Motor, Tools, Lift Stations and Generators District-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2022. (Annual Bid)

XI.E.4. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-065 Fire Extinguisher Materials and Fire Suppressant System District-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2022. (Annual Bid)

XI.E.5. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-069 Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2022.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.6. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-071 Electrical Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2022.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.7. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #21-062 Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids District-wide to several vendors for an additional one (1) year term to expire in August, 2022.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.8. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #21-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services and Materials District-wide to Big M Pest Control, of Ingleside, Texas for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2022. (Annual Bid)

XI.E.9. Recommend awarding RFQ #21-119 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services District-wide to Halff Associates, Inc., of McAllen, Texas, Ethos Engineering, of Harlingen, Texas, and Sigma HN Engineers, PLLC of McAllen, Texas, with an option to renew for two additional years to a total of three (3) years. Additionally, to authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute the contract fee for the aforementioned services on a rotational, project-by-project basis.

XI.E.10. Recommend awarding RFQ #21-123 Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) Test and Balance Services District-wide to PHI Service Agency, Inc., of Alamo, Texas, and TABFX, LLC of San Juan, Texas with an option to renew for two additional years to a total of three (3) years. Additionally, to authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute the contract fee for the aforementioned services on a rotational, project by project basis.

XI.E.11. Recommend awarding RFP #22-001 General Merchandise District-wide to several vendors. (3 year Proposal). This RFP will be for a term of three (3) years through August 04, 2024. The term of this contract is effective August 04, 2021 through August 04, 2022, with the option to extend up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. (Annual Proposal)

XI.E.12. Recommend awarding RFP #22-002 Groceries and Supplies District-wide to several vendors. (3 year Proposal). This RFP will be for a term of three (3) years through August 04, 2024. The term of this contract is effective August 04, 2021 through August 04, 2022, with the option to extend up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. (Annual Proposal)

XI.E.13. Recommend awarding RFP #22-025 Consultant/Presenter Services and Training District-wide to several vendors.  (3 year Proposal).  This RFP will be for a term of three (3) years through August 04, 2024.  The term of this contract is effective August 04, 2021 through August 04, 2022, with the option to extend up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  (Annual Proposal)

XI.E.14. Recommend awarding RFP #22-041 Groceries, Food Items, Catering, and Miscellaneous Items for Food and Nutrition Services Department to several vendors. (Annual Proposal)

XI.E.15. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew CSP #20-111 Third Party Administration (TPA) and Excess Insurance for Self-Funded Worker Compensation to Tristar Risk Management Services, Corpus Christi, Texas, for an additional one year term to expire in August 2022 in the amount not to exceed $240,000.00 for administrative fees, and Excess Insurance to Montalvo Insurance Agency/Star Insurance Company in the amount not to exceed $122,034.00 for the 2021-2022 Plan Year. Administration is also recommending to not renew the loss control services as part of this contract for the 2021-2022 Plan Year.

XI.E.16. Recommend awarding Bid #22-003 Achievement Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.17. Recommend awarding Bid #22-005 Training Room Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.18. Recommend awarding Bid #22-018 Recycling Services District-wide (Reverse Bid) to Redfish Recycling (Marck Industries of Texas) of Brownsville, Texas, for a 12-month term with an option to renew for two (2) additional 12-month periods, for a total of three (3) years with Board approval for each year.

XI.E.19. Recommend awarding Bid #22-024 High School Marching Band Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors.(Annual Bid)

XI.E.20. Recommend awarding Bid #22-032 Live Organisms for the Elementary Science Program District-wide to Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, N.C.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.21. Recommend awarding Bid #22-036 for Guidance and Counseling Program Supplies, Materials District-wide to several vendors. Annual Bid)

XI.E.22. Recommend awarding Bid #22-037 Sign Language Interpreters Service District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.23. Recommend awarding Bid #22-038 Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP), Educational Diagnostician, Teacher for the Visually Impaired (VI), Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

XI.E.24. Recommend awarding Bid #22-061 Air Conditioning Filters and Frames District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.25. Recommend awarding Bid #22-063 Preventive Maintenance and Repair for School Buses and Vehicles Fleet District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #3, #4, #5, #34, and #54 of said bid.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.26. Recommend awarding Bid #22-066 Concrete Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.27. Recommend awarding Bid #22-070 Electrical Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

XI.E.28. Recommend awarding Bid #22-087 Repair Parts for School Buses and Support Vehicles to several vendors.  (Annual Bid)

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

XII.A. Level III Grievance(s):

XII.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 001/2021-2022 on O.F.

XII.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 002/2021-2022 on C.R.

XII.B. Personnel Matter(s):

XII.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (9)

XII.B.2. 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. (1)

XII.B.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)

XII.B.4. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Assistant Principal (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)

XII.B.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Band Director (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.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)

XII.B.7. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Counselor (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.8. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Dean of Instruction (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.9. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Gear Up Counselor (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.10. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Registered Nurse (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

XII.B.11. Recommend approval of qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2021-2022 Fiscal School Year. 

XII.C. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Rene Gutierrez)

XII.D. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XII.E. Board Self Evaluation.

XII.F. Attorney Consultation

XII.F.1. Staff Attorney

XII.F.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Acacia Ameel vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.F.1.b. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Martha Chavez, a/n/f, J.C. vs. Brownsville Independent School District, et al.

XII.F.1.c. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding TWC Charge No. 1A21226, 1A21227, 1A21228, 1A21229 Settlement Agreement for G.A., P.M., M.R., and M.J.R. 

XII.F.1.d. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Felisa Van Cise vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.G. Internal Auditor Consultation

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

XIV. Announcement(s):

XV. Adjournment.