May 15, 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. ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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4.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Team Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
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4.B. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's Search dates and timelines
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. George Kazanas, TASB Executive Search Services
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4.C. Consider and take action to elect and install Board Officers for the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
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4.C.1. Board President
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4.C.2. Board Vice President
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4.C.3. Board Secretary
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5. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. A Socorro High School student and a Montwood High School student will be recognized for earning a 2024 Gates Scholarship
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5.B. SISD high school students will be recognized for earning a 2024 Terry Traditional Scholarship
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5.C. SISD students will be recognized for winning a state medal at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition
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5.D. The Pebble Hills High School Flute Choir and Wind Ensemble will be recognized for being selected and performing at the National and International Music Conferences
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5.E. The El Dorado High School Academic Decathlon Team will be recognized for winning the El Paso Regional Meet and advancing and competing to the State Academic Decathlon Meet
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5.F. SISD students in Career and Technical Student Organizations will be recognized for winning top spots at state competitions and/or advancing to national competitions
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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6.A. The Americas High School Baseball Coach will be recognized for earning his 500th career win
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7. OPEN FORUM
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8. DISTRICT REPORTS
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8.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Presenter: Ronald Livermore
Description:
INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by ESC Region 19. 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.
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8.B. 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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8.C. 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. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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9.A.1. April 17, 2024 Regular Board of Trustee Meeting
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9.A.2. April 24, 2024 Special Board Meeting
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9.A.3. May 6, 2024 Board Workshop Meeting
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9.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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9.C.1. Amendments for May 15, 2024
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9.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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9.D.1. Charter Bus Services - RFP No. E2430
Description:
INFO: **To provide the Socorro Independent School District with charter bus services on an as needed basis district wide. (Maximum $600,000.00-General Fund Budget and Federal Fund Budget)
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9.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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9.E.1. Athletic and Student Health Insurance - RFP No. E2252
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 26, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $95,000.00 per year - General and Federal Fund Budget)
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9.E.2. Athletic Training Supplies - RFP No. E2258
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 23, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $125,000.00 per year - General Funds and Federal Funds)
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9.E.3. Automotive Services - RFP No. E2361
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $320,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget and Federal Funds)
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9.E.4. Bond Counsel - RFQ No. E2363
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 18, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $25,000.00 per year - Bond Funds and General Funds)
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9.E.5. Catering Services - RFP No. E2259
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 19, 2025, which is the final possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00 per year - General Funds and Federal Funds)
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9.E.6. Legal Services - RFQ No. E2377
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 25, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $300,000.00 per year - General Funds)
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9.E.7. Pharmaceutical - RFP No. E2262
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
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9.E.8. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 31, 2025, which is the first possible extention. (Maximum $575,000.00 per year - General Funds, Federal Funds, and Special Funds)
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9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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9.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Education Service Center Region 13
Description:
INFO: **This agreement establishes a framework under which Socorro ISD (SISD) and Region 13 Education Service Center will work cooperatively to coordinate required pre-service observations of classroom instruction by certified teachers for Region 13 Educator Certification Program candidates.
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9.F.2. Purchasing Cooperative Utilizations
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9.F.2.a. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance - Richardson ISD, Contract: Communities In Schools of El Paso CIS 2024-2025
Description:
INFO: **Ongoing agreement to provide services to include supportive guidance, educational enhancement, health and human services, parental involvement, and employment/pre-employment enrichment for Socorro ISD students in the 2024-2025 school year. The term begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. The total cost for the 37 participating campuses is $1,470,000.00; payment under the agreement shall be divided into 12 equal monthly installments. (Federal Funds, State Compensation Education Funds)
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9.F.2.b. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452, Age of Learning-My Math Academy
Description:
INFO: **For PK-1st Grade to math instructional adaptive curriculum and assessment in the amount of $183,715.50 for subscription. (General Funds-Early Education Allotment)
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9.F.2.c. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7474, Solution Tree
Description:
INFO: **To provide a speaker to perform onsite professional development services for RTI at Work Coaching Academy ($281,250.00) and for National Professional Learning Communities Cohort training ($96,387.00), in the amount of $377,637.00. (Federal Funds-Title II)
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9.F.2.d. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative, TEKSbank Letter of Agreement 2024-2025
Description:
INFO: **Online assessment platform allows teachers to measure student learning by providing them with the ability and resources to create assessments from a "bank" of test items that can be selected based on content that has been taught. This assessment platform is a tool to further that goal at TEKS-aligned standards. (Maximum $50,869.10-Federal Funds)
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9.F.2.e. Ysleta ISD 217031 RFP, BibiliU and Master Service Agreement
Description:
INFO: **For e-books and courseware for dual credit courses in the amount of $343,200.00 for a two-year term. (General Funds)
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9.F.3. Western Governors University Clinical Experience Agreement
Description:
INFO: **For the purpose of establishing a partnership between both entities to place WGU students in SISD schools as part of their student teaching/practicum requirements.
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9.G. Consider approval of updates to Grant Project Coordinator of Guidance/Counseling Job Description
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9.H. Consider approval of revisions to the following local policies
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9.H.1. BBG (LOCAL) – BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES |
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9.H.2. EHAC (LOCAL) – BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY)
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9.H.3. EIC (LOCAL) – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: CLASS RANKING
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9.H.4. FDA (LOCAL) – ADMISSIONS: INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
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9.H.5. FDB (LOCAL) – ADMISSIONS: INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
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9.H.6. FFAA (LOCAL) – WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES: PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
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9.H.7. FM (LOCAL) – STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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9.H.8. GE (LOCAL) – RELATIONS WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
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9.I. Consider approval of TEA Waivers for Low Attendance
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9.I.1. Sun Ridge Middle School due to safety related incident
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9.I.2. Eastlake Middle School due to a weather related matter (solar eclipse day)
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.A. Consider approval of additional Teacher and Administration Employment Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Angela Gonzalez
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.
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10.B. Consider approval of Leased Cell Towers Agreement(s)
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Administration is providing additional information on the leased cell towers.
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10.C. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the following local policy
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
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10.C.1. CH (LOCAL) - PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION
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10.C.2. CHE (LOCAL) - PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION/VENDOR DISCLOSURES AND CONTRACTS
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10.C.3. CV (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
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10.C.4. CVA (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE BIDDING
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10.C.5. CVB (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding settlement demand and possible resolution of G. Sanders v. Socorro ISD; Cause No. 2022-DCV-3026, 205th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Texas; to receive and discuss the recommendation of administration to propose non-renewal and/or termination of the term contract of F. Alvarez, Counselor at Myrtle Cooper Elementary School; P. McLaughlin, Counselor at Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School; P. Rodriguez, SCEI Coach at Sun Ridge Middle School; A. Tucker, Coordinator of Sports Programs in Academic Services; pursuant to the specific contract terms under policy DFBB and as a result of the termination of ESSER and/or Grant funding; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings; and to discuss personnel and real estate matters under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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12. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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12.A. Discussion and possible action regarding settlement demand and possible resolution of G. Sanders v. Socorro ISD; Cause No. 2022-DCV-3026, 205th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Texas
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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12.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation of administration to propose non-renewal and/or termination of the term contract of F. Alvarez, Counselor at Myrtle Cooper E.S.; P. McLaughlin, Counselor at Elfida P. Chavez E.S.; P. Rodriguez, SCEI Coach at Sun Ridge M.S.; A. Tucker Coordinator of Sports Programs in Academic Services; pursuant to the specific contract terms under policy DFBB and as a result of the termination of ESSER and/or Grant funding for the position
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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13. ADJOURN
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