September 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. Law Enforcement Agencies will be recognized for partnering with SISD Police Services to ensure the safety of students and staff during a recent emergency situation at Socorro High School
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4.B. Employees who are retiring from the district will be honored for their service in Team SISD
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5. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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5.A. Consider approval of National School Lunch Week, October 17-21, 2022
Presenter:
Presenter: Shelley D. Chenausky
Description:
INFO: **The National School Lunch Program has served our nation admirably for over 75 years through advanced practices and nutrition education. The program is dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation's children and The National School Lunch Program has been joined through the years by many other excellent child-feeding programs.
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. ESSER III Return to In-Person Instruction Plan Updates
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Adam Starke
Description:
INFO: **Under ESSER III guidelines, the district must create a Return to In-Person Instruction Plan which then must be periodically reviewed and revised if necessary. Updates that have been made to the original plan will be presented, with an opportunity for public comment on the revisions.
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7.B. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: David Carrasco
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other construction projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 16, 2022 Regular Board Meetings
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8.B. Consider approval of Employment of Personnel
Description:
INFO: **New employment contracts require Board of Trustees approval.
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8.C. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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8.C.1. Baker Dance School for the use of Montwood High School Theater
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8.C.2. Expression Dance for the use of Pebble Hills High School Theater
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8.C.3. Mariachi Craze for the use of Pebble Hills High School Theater
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8.C.4. Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy Ballet Program for the use of Paso Del Norte Elementary School
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8.C.5. Snapology of El Paso STEM Program for the use of various campuses
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8.C.6. Young Rembrandts of El Paso for the use of various campuses
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8.D. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.E. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.E.1. Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment - RFP No. E2311
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide Maintenance and Operation Department with the ability to purchase Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment as needed district wide. (Maximum $150,000-General Fund Budget)
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8.E.2. Janitorial Supplies - RFP No. E2321
Description:
INFO: **To provide Maintenance and Operations Department and Child Nutrition Services Department with the ability to purchase janitorial supplies as needed district wide. (Maximum $980,000-General Fund Budget and National School Lunch Program)
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8.E.3. Paper Supplies Part II - RFP No. E2315
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide Maintenance and Operations with the ability to purchase bathroom tissues and paper towel rolls as needed district wide. (Maximum $467,000-General Fund Budget)
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8.E.4. Request for Extension - Coolers and Parts for Breakfast in the Classroom, RFP E2225
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends approval to extend this bid for an additional year, through November 15, 2023, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $208,000)
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8.E.5. Request for Increase - Instructional Materials, Supplies, and Services RFP No. E1915
Description:
INFO: **To increase the total annual amount by $500,000 for a new total annual amount of $5,000,000 for this current term and any remaining extended term. The increase will accommodate the ordering of approved instructional materials, supplies, and services. (Maximum $500,000-General Fund and Special Revenue)
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8.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.F.1. Affiliation Agreements
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8.F.1.a. Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is for students to continue participating in the Student Teaching Internships, Practicum and Observations of the SISD school nurses.
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8.F.1.b. Southeast New Mexico College Preservice Teacher Training
Description:
INFO: **This agreement establishes a Preservice Teacher Training agreement in the area of Early Childhood Education in which both parties agree to assist in the planning and implementation of the program(s) at SISD for the benefit of students from College.
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8.F.1.c. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso (Student Clinical Experience)
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to continue to provide the students a clinical experience as part of the educational process and give students of the TTUHSC EP the opportunity to utilize programs and services.
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8.F.2. Addendum - National Evaluation Comprehensive Literacy State Development Impact Study Observation Data Collection
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to amend the current terms of the CLSD. The Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education has requested additional data collection to support the research of effective literacy practices. This addendum describes the data collection which will take place in spring 2023.
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8.F.3. Agreements
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8.F.3.a. National Math and Science Initiative College Readiness Program
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to continue with the National Math and Science Initiative's College Readiness Program at Pebble Hills High School and Eastlake High School. The mission of the program is to advance STEM education to ensure all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners who pursue their passions and tackle the world's toughest challenges. (Maximum $2,000-General Funds)
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8.F.3.b. Tyler Technologies, Versatrans
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval to renew a separate agreement with Tyler Technologies for the acquisition of the Versatrans software module. This module will be utilized by the Transportation Department. (Maximum $130,640.98-General Funds)
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8.F.4. Educational Experience Affiliation and Program Agreements - University of Texas at El Paso, School of Nursing
Description:
INFO: **These agreements are to continue with the roles and responsibilities of the established program of exchange and collaboration between SISD and UTEP for the purpose of placement of Nursing students for study and observation.
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8.F.5. Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOUA) - Aliviane, Inc.
Description:
INFO: **Aliviane, Inc. is committed to providing comprehensive substance abuse and mental health services for members of the community and providing needed services that are beyond the scope of this agency, and/or to augment the services provided by Aliviane. The program services will be provided to Physical Education and Health classes throughout the district.
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8.F.6. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - The University of Texas at Austin and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Advise TX Program
Description:
INFO: **Advise TX is administered by THECB, which implements the College Advising Corps ("CAC") program model of placing recent college graduates as full-time "near-peer" advisors in targeted Texas high schools. (Maximum $20,000-General Funds)
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8.F.7. Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.F.7.a. Region 8 TIPS - Blackboard Inc.
Description:
INFO: **This is to continue the services of Blackboard Inc. for Mass Notification, App Integration and Social Media Manager utilizing contract #210101 in the amount of $144,079.04 from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023.
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8.F.7.b. Texas DIR Contract TSO-3763 Dell Financial Services, File Back-up System
Description:
INFO: **This is for a lease to replace and upgrade the file backup system using contract #TSO-3763 in the total amount of $201,924.30 to include principal and interest.
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8.F.7.c. Texas DIR Contract TSO-3763 Dell Financial Services, Power Distribution Units
Description:
INFO: **This is for a lease to acquire power distribution units for the district's new data center using contract #TSO-3763 in the total amount of $45,131.65 to include principal and interest.
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8.F.7.d. Texas DIR Contract TSO-3763 Dell Financial Services, Security Camera Server Refresh Lease
Description:
INFO: **This is for a lease to replace and upgrade security camera server using contract #TSO-3763 in the total amount of $262,483.80 to include principal and interest.
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8.F.8. Service Agreement - Care Solace, Inc.
Description:
INFO: **Care Solace provides a web-based navigation system to assist its school district clients and the districts' students and parents in location and connecting with mental health treatment providers. Care Solace would like to provide the Services to Socorro ISD on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and Socorro ISD desires for Care Solace to assist in connecting students and families with mental health treatment providers. (Maximum $142,800-General and Federal Funds)
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8.G. Consider approval of Purchasing Cooperative Report for 2021-2022 School Year
Description:
INFO: **Section 44.0331 of the Education Code requires that a written report be presented to the Board of Trustees detailing cooperative purchasing organizations used by the Socorro ISD Purchasing Department.
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8.H. Consideration approval of Donations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Description:
INFO: **A list of donations is being submitted for the Board's consideration.
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8.I. Consider approval of a donation from ITECH 361 LLC
Description:
INFO: **This is to inform the Board of Trustees of a donation for 26 pallets of hand sanitizers; the estimated value of the donation is $100,000.
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8.J. Consider approval of updates to District and Campus Attendance Committees
Description:
INFO: **In accordance with TEC25.092, the Board shall appoint one or more attendance committee(s) to hear petitions for class credit by students who have not met the 90 percent rule and have not earned class credit by completing a principal's plan.
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8.K. Consider approval of Submission of Grant Applications for the Socorro ISD Police Department
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8.K.1. Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program
Description:
INFO: **The purpose of the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies to equip peace officers with bullet resistant shields. The need for bullet-resistant shields by SISD Police Department is to make them accessible to all responding police officers to all active-shooter incidents and/or other major incidents with these shields that have the capabilities to stop and deflect handguns, rifles, and other projectiles such as rock aimed at the carried of a police entry team the affected area. The objective is to assign a bullet-resistant shield at each of the SISD high schools and two to the SISD Police Department Emergency Response Team.
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8.K.2. Body Worn Cameras Grant Program and Resolution
Description:
INFO: **The SISD Police Department would like to obtain funding from the Criminal Justice Division to be able to purchase 54 body cameras with mounts and installation equipment. The Safety and Security of employees, students and the community are the primary goals.
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8.L. Consider approval of New Job Positions and Descriptions
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8.L.1. Chief of Innovation
Description:
INFO: **This position is to serve as the district's research and design leader, responsible for identifying and scaling creative ideas that work throughout the district.
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8.L.2. Substitute Nurse's Aide
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose is to substitute in the absence of the nurse and help provide health care services and programs to our students and employees.
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8.L.3. Part-Time Instructional Aide
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose is to provide targeted instructional support and interventions to students.
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8.M. Consider approval of Clear Bag Policy
Description:
INFO: **The Socorro Independent School District has implemented a clear bag policy, for all athletic events, to enhance the safety and security of guests and participants. This policy will also significantly expedite entry to facilities.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.A. Discussion and possible action regarding redistricting criteria and public engagement strategy - Initial Maps / Plan 1
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the initial maps/plan 1 will be provided for the Board's consideration.
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9.B. Consider approval of revisions to local policy
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the revisions to the following local policy.
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9.B.1. DC - Employment Practices
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9.B.2. FDA - Admissions/Interdistrict Transfers
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9.B.3. FDB - Admissions/Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments
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9.B.4. GKC - Community Relations
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9.C. Consider approval of Financial Advisor Services - RFP No. E2325
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide the district with Financial Advisor Services as needed district wide.
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9.D. Consider approval of Health Plan Design Recommendations for 2023 Plan Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Mario Carmona
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the Health Plan Design and recommendations for the 2023 Plan Year as presented.
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9.E. Consider approval of updates to Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the items as presented.
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9.E.1. Athletic Supplemental Pay
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9.E.2. Nurse Aide Supplemental Pay
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9.E.3. Substitute Pay, Monday and Friday
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.A. The meeting is to be closed for consultation with legal counsel regarding pursuing sanctions against employee S.L. for abandonment of employment contract; to discuss personnel and real estate matters; to consider administrative recommendations for Director of Purchasing, Director of Transportation, and Dean of Instruction at El Dorado High School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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11. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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11.A. Discussion and possible action regarding pursuing sanctions against employee S.L. for abandonment of employment contract
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Nate Carman
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11.B.1. Director of Purchasing
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11.B.2. Director of Transportation
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11.B.3. Dean of Instruction, El Dorado High School
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12. ADJOURN
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