March 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting

Description:  INFO: **This April, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will observe the 30th Anniversary of School Library Month (SLM). School Library Month is celebrated in conjunction with National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024.

Description:  INFO: **The Proclamation recognizes the month of April as "Month of the Military Child" and April 17, 2024, will be "Purple-Up Day" recognizing all sacrifices our military-connected parents and their children have made.

Description:  INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.

Description:  INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other non-bond projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.

Description:  INFO: **Presentation to inform and update the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, SISD Employees, and stakeholders of the operations and benefits of the Socorro ISD Employee Health Clinic. Presentation will include both the pharmacy data and benefits as well as the clinic schedules, data, and benefits.

Description:  INFO: To purchase medical supplies and services as needed district-wide. (Maximum $375,000.00-General Fund and Federal Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $49,000.00-General Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 20, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $1,500,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $2,300,000.00-National School Lunch Program Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 18, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $345,000.00-General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $350,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the second and final possible extension. (Maximum $87,888.00 and any applicable surcharge fees-General Fund Budget/E-rate Schools and Libraries Division Reimbursement)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the third and final possible extension. (Maximum $45,000.00-Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00-General Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 8, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $220,000.00-Federal Funds)

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 Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 31, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00-National School Breakfast and Lunch Program)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. Increase of $50,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $400,000.00, for this current term and any remaining extended terms. This bid is used district-wide by campuses and the department to purchase instructional materials for special education. (General Funds and Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **This agreement continues the terms and conditions under which students of A+ Texas Teachers of Tomorrow may participate in field experiences and complete teacher preparation requirements in SISD Schools.

Description:  INFO: **First Amendment to the ongoing Interlocal Agreement on behalf of its OnRamps program. The program continues to offer eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses while attending high school and receive simultaneous academic credits from UT Austin and their SISD High School. (Maximum $0 for FAST eligible students, all other costs to remain the same, Socorro ISD estimated cost is $24,000.00-2023/24 General Fund)

Description:  INFO: **To lease 4,000 laptops in the total amount of $3,039,516.00. The lease will be through DIR, Lenovo Financial Services for four (4) years for the DHA 1:1 HS Program (9th grade). (Maximum $3,039,516.00-General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Utilization of a Purchasing Cooperative for the inside furniture for the Student Activities Complex II in the amount of $521,812.87, Bond Funds.

Description:  INFO: **The 30-foot proposed access easement is for ingress and egress purposes to HRMUD Well Site No. 4 located adjacent to SISD property.

Description:  INFO: **Easement to improve the existing arroyo that crosses Rojas Dr. into SISD property.

Description:  INFO: **Administration is requesting authorization to auction district vehicles.

Description:  INFO: **School districts and charter schools are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum other than physical education, students have access to instructional materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It is important to note that districts and charters will be unable to order instructional materials through EMAT until the certification has been received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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INFO: **The State Board of Education issued Proclamation 2024 to call for instructional materials related to K-12 Science, High School Personal Financial Literacy & Economics, and multiple CTE courses. The SBOE-adopted and/or district-adopted materials to support the TEKS of the included courses are then scheduled for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year. The SISD instructional materials adoption process followed procedures outlined in Administrative Regulation EFA. Textbooks serve as resources that are funded by the Instructional Material Allotment provided by the state.

Description:  INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the contract recommendations for teachers, additional administrative contracts, librarians, nurses, counselors, speech therapists and education diagnosticians as presented.

Description:  INFO: **Resolution to unassign $3,260,947 and amount be reflected in the total of unassigned fund balance at the end of the year on June 30, 2024.

Description:  INFO: **Administration is requesting approval to extend the lease. Lessor and Lessee agree to extend the term of this lease through February 28, 2024 ("Extended Term"). In addition to the extended term, Lessee shall have the option to request an extension and renewal of the Lease for an additional agreed to term. The option to renew the lease shall exist for a period of six (6) months from August 31, 2024 through February 28, 2025 (the "Option Period").