February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A 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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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. The Sun Ridge Middle School Robotics Team will be recognized for winning the Inspire Award at the District's ROBOCOM X competition and being invited to a National Robotics Competition
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4.B. Three SISD Robotics Teams will be recognized for advancing to the First Lego League Texas Championship
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4.C. The Eastlake High School Robotics Team will be recognized for advancing and competing at the UIL BEST Robotics State Championship
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4.D. SISD students will be recognized for winning the 2024 Black History Art Contest
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4.E. An Americas High School student will be recognized for earning the QuestBridge Scholarship
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4.F. A Pebble Hills High School student and a Montwood High School student will be recognized for being selected for the statewide Youth Art Month Exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. A Chester Jordan Elementary teacher will be recognized for her heroic action in performing the Heimlich maneuver to help a student who was chocking
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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6.A. Consider approval of National School Breakfast Week, March 19-22, 2024
Presenter:
Presenter: Shelley Chenausky
Description:
INFO: **Across the Nation, National School Breakfast Week is celebrated, allowing districts throughout the country to showcase their Breakfast Programs.
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7. OPEN FORUM
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8. PUBLIC HEARING
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8.A. 2022-2023 Annual Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Kelly McBain
Description:
INFO: **The Texas Education Code Chapter 39.306 requires each District's Board of Trustees to hold a public hearing to discuss the District's Annual Report.
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9. DISTRICT REPORTS
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9.A. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other non-bond projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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9.B. Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Rene Vargas
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the quarterly investment report will be provided for the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Local) and the Public Fund Investment Act (PFIA).
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9.C. Report on Student Information/Enterprise Resource Planning (SIS/ERP) Implementation
Presenter:
Presenter: Alice Ramos, Vicki Perez, and Dr. Angela Gonzalez
Description:
INFO: **An update on the Student Information/Enterprise Resource Planning System (Skyward) implementation will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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9.D. Strategic Plan - Priority 2
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Angela Gonzalez
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
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10.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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10.A.1. January 17, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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10.A.2. January 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting
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10.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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10.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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10.C.1. Amendments for February 21, 2024
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10.D. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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10.D.1. Alcohol and Drug Testing Services - RFP No. E2253
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $40,000.00 per year- General Fund Budget)
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10.D.2. Fire Alarm Upgrades, Maintenance and Services - RFP No. E2355
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 18, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $345,000.00 per year-General Fund Budget)
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10.D.3. Food Service Equipment, Smallwares, Utensils and Supplies - RFP No. E2347
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 2, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $380,000.00 per year-National School Lunch Program Funds)
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10.D.4. Identification System Equipment and Supplies - RFP No. E2351
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $350,000.00 per year-General Funds and Federal Funds)
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10.D.5. Letter Jackets - RFP No. E2242
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 per year-General Fund Budget)
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10.D.6. Student and Finance Software System - RFP No. E2339
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through March 1, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $1,477,861.00; second year-General Fund Budget)
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10.E. Consider approval of Contracts
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10.E.1. Affiliation Agreements
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10.E.1.a. Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to allow Socorro ISD to provide education to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists students for clinical experience under the supervision of competent healthcare providers in actual clinical conditions.
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10.E.1.b. Tenet Hospitals Limited, dba The Hospitals of Providence
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to serve the Health Professions Academy (HPA) program at Socorro HS. When the students are Juniors, they practice their patient care skills in a real setting, preparing them to take their Certified Nursing Assistant Certification. The hours are also required for their certification.
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10.E.1.c. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to allow Socorro ISD to provide education to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and Nursing students for clinical experience under the supervision of competent health care providers in actual clinical conditions.
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10.E.2. Contract - Walden University Letter of Agreement for Licensure Programs
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INFO: **The purpose is to establish a working relationship with Walden University to provide candidates appropriate placements with a cooperative/host teacher or principal mentor.
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10.E.3. Dual Credit Partnership Agreement Amendment - El Paso County Community College (EPCC)
Description:
INFO: **This is designed to allow high school students an opportunity to earn dual high school credit and college credit.
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10.E.4. Interlocal Agreement - Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to continue the EAP program services utilizing the El Paso Community College contract #20-001A; Socorro ISD shall pay to Deer Oaks EAP Services an amount per month equal to the Per Employee Per Month (PEPM) rate; the monthly rate of reimbursement shall be $0.92 per employee per month throughout the term of this agreement. (Maximum Estimated Amount $60,000.00-General Fund Budget)
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10.E.5. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Texas State Technical College Dual Enrollment
Description:
INFO: **Administration is requesting approval to renew the Dual Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of college courses for Automotive Technology. CTE could achieve 60 students who have certifications and will achieve up to 24 college hours, identifying them as college and career ready. TSTC can partner as a P-TECH and can work with us to implement other programs through their college.
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10.F. Consider approval of purchases over $100,000
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10.F.1. Purchasing Cooperative - Texas Buy Board Contract #641-21, Vibra-Whirl Sport
Description:
INFO: **Utilization of a purchasing cooperative for the track resurfacing for Socorro High School in the amount of $719,770.00-General Funds.
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10.G. Consider approval of the udpate to the Compensation Plan
Description:
INFO: **The update is to add a TCB Teacher Incentive Stipend (Grant Funded).
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10.H. Consider approval of Notice of Application to Schools - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 109.33
Description:
INFO: **Application to be submitted to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a permit authorizing the retail sale or service of alcoholic beverages at a location that is within 1,000 feet of the school property line.
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11. NEW BUSINESS
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11.A. Consider approval of Resolution in Support of a Fair and Transparent Accountability System
Presenter:
Presenter: Kelly McBain
Description:
INFO: **The Texas Association of School Administrators has created a resolution in support of a fair, transparent and effective system for assigning performance ratings to school districts based on consistent measures, methods, and procedures.
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11.B. Discussion and possible action to approve designation of certain non-business days under the Texas Public Information Act, Section 552.0031(f)
Presenter:
Presenter: Thomas Redlinger
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11.C. Consider approval of request for additional funds from fund balance to cover additional cost of forensic audit
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
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12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding status and possible resolution of TEA Special Investigation INV2020-02-122, INV2021-06-040, INV2021-06-42, INV2021-08-103, INV2022-09-112, INV2022-12-125, INV2023-09-188, IR2023-01-002 and other matters related thereto; for discussion regarding the potential sale of district owned real property; to consider administrative recommendations for Assistant Director of Athletics; Assistant Principal positions at Hueco Elementary School, Montwood High School and Socorro Middle School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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13. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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13.A. Discussion and possible action regarding possible resolution of TEA Special Investigation INV2020-02-122, INV2021-06-040, INV2021-06-042, INV2021-08-103, INV2022-09-122, INV2022-12-125, INV2023-09-188, IR2023-01-002 and other matters related thereto
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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13.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the sale of district owned real property
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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13.C. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Nate Carman
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13.C.1. Assistant Director of Athletics
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13.C.2. Assistant Principal
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13.C.2.a. Hueco Elementary School
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13.C.2.b. Montwood High School
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13.C.2.c. Socorro Middle School
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14. CLOSED SESSION TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE FILED BY N. BALLARD
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14.A. A closed meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held to consider and hear the Level Three Appeal in the grievance filed by N. Ballard under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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14.B. Executive Session: A closed meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held to consider the grievance appeal of N. Ballard under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071.
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15. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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15.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Level 3 Grievance Appeal filed by N. Ballard
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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16. ADJOURN
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