February 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. 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 Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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 held Tuesday, December 10, 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 College Board 2024 AP Honor Roll to Brownsville Early College High School, Platinum Level and 2024 AP Access Award, and Veterans Early College High School, Silver Level and 2024 AP Access Award, Recipients.
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VII.A.2. Open Public Hearing: Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Annual Report for the 2023-2024 School Year.
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VII.A.3. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Annual Report for the 2023-2024 School Year.
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VII.A.4. Close Public Hearing: Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Annual Report for the 2023-2024 School Year.
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VII.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended January 31, 2025.
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VII.A.6. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended December 31, 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 Robert's 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 #025/24-25 to excuse and pay for the time missed by full-time employees caused by the District closure due to the inclement weather on January 21, 2025.
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X.A.2. Recommend approval of Change Order #002, to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Beynon Sports Surfaces for the Garcia, Stillman, Stell Middle Schools-Four Lane Tracks Project of $150.00. The amount represents unused funds in the Contingency Allowances. Fund 197 (Credit back to the District).
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X.A.3. Recommend approval of the 2024-2025 Targeted Improvement Plans as required by the Texas Education Code for Aiken Elementary and Besteiro Middle School with revisions or updates as needed. These Targeted Improvement Plans will serve as guides to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance to attain state and federal standards. *
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X.A.4. Recommend approval to continue our program in place with Balli Group LLC. dba Saferide Driving Academy for the 2024-2025 school year to continue providing high-demand job training to participants to transit driver (Class B) and truck driver (Class A) certifications, in the amount not to exceed $110,000.00.
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X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $646,565.38.
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X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:
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X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #015 in the amount of $1,300,000.00 for Local Funds. (Fund Balance)
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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 enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BISD CTE Department and Texas Southmost College (TSC), for the 2025 spring semester to offer a Pre-Apprenticeship Banking Program opportunity for BISD high school seniors. The services to be rendered are subject to the District’s needs and funding. *
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X.D.2. Recommend to enter a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Marine Corps acting through Commanding General, Training and Education Command, and Brownsville Independent School District for the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Unit at Veterans Memorial High School 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 approval to extend CSP #20-126 Financial Advisor Services to Estrada, Hinojosa and Company, Inc. from Dallas, TX for six (6) months to expire August 31, 2025.
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X.E.2. Recommend approval of RFQ #25-073 Indoor Air Quality Collection, Analysis, and Reporting for Asbestos and Microbial Abatement District-wide to Millennium Engineers Group (MEG) of Edinburg, Texas, Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Pharr, Texas, and Professional Service Industries Inc. (PSI) of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and to authorize the Administration to negotiate the service fee and execute the contract on a rotational, project by project basis. The contract term is effective February 04, 2025, through February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year period if all parties agree. Year one (1) of three (3) year contract.
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X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #25-014 Paper Multipurpose and Color Printing Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #25-015 Career and Technical Education Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #25-047 Printing Services/Related Items District-wide to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #25-048 Employee Uniforms District-wide to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.7. Recommend awarding Bid #25-076 A/C Control System Services, Repairs and Installation of Equipment District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from February 04, 2025, thru February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.8. Recommend awarding of Bid #25-084 Parts/Repairs Services for Ground and Heavy Maintenance Equipment District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective February 04, 2025, thru February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.9. Recommend awarding Bid #25-085 HVAC, Chiller, Ice Maker and Related Supplies/Materials District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from February 04, 2025, thru February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.10. Recommend awarding Bid #25-086 HVAC, Chiller, Ice Maker and Other Related Maintenance Services, Repairs and Installation of Equipment District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #4, #6, and #8 of said bid. The term of this contract is effective, from February 04, 2025, thru February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.11. Recommend awarding Bid #25-088 Plumbing and Supplies District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from February 04, 2025, thru February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.12. Recommend awarding Bid #25-106 Trenching and Boring Services District-wide to STX Underground, LLC, Brownsville, Texas. The term of this contract is effective from February 04, 2025 through February 04, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms if all parties are in agreement. 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 consideration and possible action concerning individual(s) directly hired by the BISD Board of Trustees. (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Frank Ortiz)
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XI.A.2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to reorganize the Board. (Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Frank Ortiz)
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XI.A.3. Discussion, consideration and possible action on naming the Hanna Early College High School Tennis Courts after Coach Terry Hoover (see attached). (Board Agenda Request Daniella Lopez Valdez/Board Support Erasmo Castro)
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XI.A.4. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on adopting a resolution in support of the Texas AFT Educators' Bill of Rights (see attached). (Board Agenda Request Daniella Lopez Valdez/Board Support Erasmo Castro)
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XI.A.5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to conduct a forensic audit by an external auditor limited to TRE Bond funds and projects. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Frank Ortiz)
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XI.A.6. Discussion, Consideration and Possible action to authorize Superintendent or designee to approve professional development not to exceed $50,000 as per BISD policy CH local. (Board Agenda Request Jessica Gonzalez/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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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. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):
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XII.A.1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No.003/24-25 on M.A.
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XII.B. INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT REPORT:
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XII.B.1. Discussion of the findings of the intruder detection audit report.
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XII.C. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
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XII.C.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (1)
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XII.C.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (3)
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XII.C.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)
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XII.C.4. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Assistant Choir Director MS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XII.C.5. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year –Dean of Instruction. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XII.C.6. Recommend approval of qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers (addendum) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal School Year.
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XII.C.7. Recommend to approve compensation for professional employee (E.M.) on interim assignment to be commensurate with the Elementary Principal salary.
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XII.C.8. Recommend approval for the proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional teacher (J.J.M.) at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year.
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XII.C.9. Recommend approval for the proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional teacher (S.L.) at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year.
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XII.D. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XII.D.1. Board Attorney:
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XII.D.1.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
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XII.D.1.a.1. Overview of the recent executive orders.
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XII.D.1.a.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action for the purpose of an agreement with the law firms of O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to recover damages sustained by the District related to youth social media usage.
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XII.E. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XII.F. BOARD SELF EVALUATION.
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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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