December 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
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I. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.
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II. Moment of Silence.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. Roll Call:
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V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, December 10, 2024 with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:
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VI.A. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Monday, November 4, 2024.
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VII. Superintendent's Report: * SB1566
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VII.A. Conference Presentations:
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VII.A.1. Recognition of outstanding achievement by Coach Guerra from Rivera ECHS on an incredible milestone-700 wins (Volleyball Program).
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VII.A.2. Recognition of Ortiz Elementary as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Elementary Schools for 2025.
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VII.A.3. Recognition of Ortiz Elementary for being selected for the Elementary/Middle School Distinguished Performance Award by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators.
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VII.A.4. Update and Next Steps for the Citizens Facilities Committee.
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VII.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended November 30, 2024.
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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 three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity. |
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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.
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X. Consent Agenda:
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X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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X.A.1. Recommend approval of Resolution #024/24-25 for a Retention Stipend to be paid on or after December 20, 2024 to all full-time and permanent part-time employees who were employed as of July 1, 2024 or 1st day of the 24-25 working calendar and who remain employed in the same capacity on December 20, 2024 and substitute teachers who worked 72 or more during the period of August 12, 2024 through November 22, 2024 in the amount of $500.00.
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X.A.2. Recommend approval of Resolution #025/2024-2025 to authorize the casting of 760 votes for Daniella Lopez Valdez for the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term.
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X.A.3. Discussion, consideration, and possible action for approval of Brownsville Independent School District priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
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X.A.4. Recommend approval to accept the UTRGV Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grant in the amount of $248,191.00 to support the Early Child Care Program at Lincoln Park School at no cost to the District. The agreement shall remain in place through August 31, 2029 unless otherwise amended. *
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X.A.5. Recommend approval to revise page 6 of the 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan, BAC and Lincoln Park Campus Staffing Guidelines.
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X.A.6. Recommend approval to revise page 15 of the 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan, Professional Instruction Support Pay Plan. (Grant Funded)
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X.A.7. Recommend approval to revise page 23 of the 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan, Instruction Support Pay Plan. (Grant Funded)
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X.A.8. Recommend approval to accept the donation of five voucher books for student incentives from Main Event for a total of $10,000.00 at no cost to the District.
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X.A.9. Recommend approval to accept Paredes Elementary’s request to accept the Grant in the amount of $7,500.00 for travel expenses from the U.S. Chess Federation at no cost to the District.
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X.A.10. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to accept the Change Order #001, from Scoggins Construction Company, Inc. of Harlingen, Texas (CSP #22-147 Food and Nutrition Services-Freezer/Cooler Facility), to extend the substantial completion date to December 24, 2025.
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X.A.11. Recommend approval of Change Order #001 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Central Air and Heating Service, LLC for the CSP #22-146 Gonzalez, Yturria ES and Manzano MS HVAC Upgrades Phase I of $150,000.00. The amount represents unused funds in the allowance. ESSER Fund 282 (Credit back to the District).
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X.A.12. Recommend approval of Change Order #004 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Ethos Engineering for the CSP #22-141 LED Lighting Upgrades at Burns, Egly and Perez Elementary Project.
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X.A.13. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to accept BISD Mini Gyms HVAC and Additions Group II Construction Project for Skinner Elementary under CSP #22-145, as substantially complete.
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X.A.14. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to Accept CSP #23-176 BISD Transportation New Fuel Station Construction Project for the BISD Transportation Department, as substantially complete.
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X.A.15. Administration requests from the Board of Trustees to approve the delivery method of Competitive Sealed Proposal on the Construction Project under Section 44.031 (a) (5) of the Texas Education Code when procuring a firm to conduct the actual construction of the Project.
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X.A.16. Recommend approval to accept the 2024-2025 RGV FOCUS CCMR Enhancement Grant in the amount of $7,000.00 at no cost to the District. *
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X.A.17. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to establish a partnership with BEST/AFT and participate in the Center for School Improvement (CSI) Leadership Institute 2025. Additionally, a Trustee will be appointed to attend the event and cover any incurred travel expenses. The event is scheduled to take place in New York City from January 23-25, 2025.
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X.A.18. Recommend approval for Certification Waiver request for Teacher for Noncore Academic Career Technical Education courses in Pipe-fitting with Brownsville I.S.D.
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X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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X.B.1. Recommend approval to pay Cameron County Appraisal District the required amount of $1,166,223.00 for appraisal services rendered. (Annual Fee)
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X.B.2. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the district in the total amount of $49,685.74
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X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:
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X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #013 in the amount of $8,935,564.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $174,422.00, Fund Balance of $5,852,378.00 and Carryover Budget of $2,908,764.00)
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X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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X.D.1. Recommend approval to contract Franklin Covey to provide staff development and instructional needs based on identified needs and funding. Contracted Services will not exceed $5,732.00. *
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X.D.2. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of Southern Cameron County with the purpose of serving the local community in Cameron County at no cost to the District. *
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X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):
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X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFQ #25-057 Architectural Services for Artificial Turf for Football & Soccer Field to Gignac & Associates, LLP of McAllen, Texas to provide Architectural Services and to authorize Administration to negotiate a fee for said services.
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X.E.2. Recommend awarding CSP #25-111 for Stop Loss Insurance for Self-Funded Employee Benefit Plan to Companion Life from San Francisco, CA/Option 1. The term of this contract is effective January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Services will be rendered based on the needs of the district. The proposal is for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year term. Year one (1) of a five (5) year contract.
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X.E.3. Recommend awarding CSP #25-167 Property, Windstorm, Hail, Boiler and Machinery Insurance to McGriff-MMA Insurance Services of Houston, Texas for the 2025-2026 plan year. The proposal is for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year term. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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XI. Board Member Request(s)
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XI.A. Action Item(s)
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XI.A.1. Discussion and possible action to address concerns related to the targeting of district employees, including reviewing current policies, implementing additional measures to protect staff, and ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for all employees. (Board Agenda Request Denise Garza/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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XI.A.2. Policy regarding Superintendent’s contract; discussion and possible action. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XI.A.3. Policy regarding the chess tournament and procedures; discussion and possible action. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XI.A.4. Policy regarding all students, including special education students, applying to attend BISD schools. Discussion and possible action concerning BISD enrollment policies and procedures for all students, including special education students, section 504 students and students diagnosed with having ADHD. Possible Board action to establish policies and procedures to ensure BISD employees/administration practice/apply equitable treatment and fairness to all of BISD students at every BISD campus; including participation in extracurricular activities. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XI.A.5. BISD Trustees/Board Members Policy And Procedures; discussion and possible action. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XII. CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.
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XII.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
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XII.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (3)
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XII.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (5)
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XII.A.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)
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XII.A.4. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Assistant Director, Athletics. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XII.A.5. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(3)
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XII.A.6. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Coordinator, 21st CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XII.A.7. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)
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XII.A.8. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (N.M.) for change in days, change in contract for the 2024-2025 Fiscal School Year.
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XII.A.9. Recommend to approve compensation for professional employee (A.D.) on interim assignment to be commensurate with the Director for Career and Technology Services salary.
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XII.A.10. Recommend to approve compensation for professional employee (B.V.) on interim assignment to be commensurate with the Early College High School Principal salary.
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XII.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XII.B.1. Staff Attorney
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XII.B.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cause No. 2019-DCL-06158-E; Jasmin Leal vs. Brownsville Independent School District.
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XII.B.1.b. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Cause No. 2019-ECL-3150; Brownsville Independent School District (Pena) vs TX Descon., in the 357th District Court of Cameron County, Teas.
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XII.B.2. Board Attorney:
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XII.B.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
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XII.C. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XII.D. Board Self Evaluation.
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XII.E. Discussion of the findings of the intruder detection audit report.
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XIII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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XIV. Announcement(s):
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XV. Adjournment.
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