August 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. INTERIM 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. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. A Hurshel Antwine Middle School student will be recognized for being a finalist in the Do The Write Thing National Essay Contest
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4.B. Four SISD students will be recognized for being named to the All-State One-Act Play Honor Crew
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4.C. A Montwood High School student will be recognized for earning the Gold Medal Outstanding Performer Award at the 2024 UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest
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4.D. The Eastklake High School Trumpet Ensemble will be recognized for its selection and performance at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Convention
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. The 2017 Bond Accountability Committee will be recognized for their service
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5.B. Employees will be recognized for 25 years+ of service in the Socorro Independent School District
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. Bond Accountability Committee Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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7.B. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other non-bond construction projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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7.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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7.D. Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Presenter:
Presenter: Rene Vargas
Description:
INFO: **A presentation on the annual investment report for fiscal year 2023-2024 will be provided for the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Local) "Other Revenues, Investments," and the Public Fund Investment Act (PFIA). Administration has received all the pertinent information from the investment pools, Wells Fargo, and TCG Advisors.
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7.E. Strategic Plan - Priority 2: Staff Success and Satisfaction
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
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7.F. Bond Defeasance Overview
Presenter:
Presenter: Susan Olson
Description:
INFO: **The district's financial advisor will provide historical information and review the various bond defeasance options.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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8.A.1. July 16, 2024 Workshop Meeting
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8.A.2. July 24, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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8.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.C.1. Amendments for August 21, 2024
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8.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.D.1. Food Service Tray Sealing Equipment and Supplies - RFP No. E2418
Description:
INFO: **To provide the Child Nutrition Services Department with food service tray sealing equipment and supplies as needed district wide. (Maximum $150,000.00 - National School Lunch Program Funds)
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8.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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8.E.1. Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment - RFP No. E2311
Description:
INFO: **Extend through September 25, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 per year - General Funds)
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8.E.2. Library Books - RFP No. E2326
Description:
INFO: **Extend through October 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $650,000.00 per year - General Funds)
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8.E.3. Paper Supplies, Part II (Paper Towels and Bathroom Tissue Rolls) - RFP No. E2315
Description:
INFO: **Extend through September 21, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $467,000.00 per year - General Funds)
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8.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.F.1. Agreements
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8.F.1.a. Media Services Agreement - El Paso Sports Network
Description:
INFO: **To provide live stream services of the Varsity football games of SISD, live stream and host the Thursday Night Pre-Game show of all Thursday Night Varsity Football games of SISD as specified in the provided schedule. The livestreaming shall be accessible to the public on El Paso Sports Network Platform and any other platforms mutually agreed upon by both parties.
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8.F.1.b. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Description:
INFO: **The purpose of the one-year renewal agreement is to utilize their AccELLerate software that allows the Bilingual Education Department and SISD campuses to manage and keep track of the Bilingual/ESL students testing, linguistic accommodations, monitor progress, document accommodations for STAAR and TELPAS, and keeps record of decisions made by LPAC as required by TEA for compliance.
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8.F.1.c. TEA Approved Innovative Courses 2024-2025
Description:
INFO: **These courses would be used in support of instruction by linking to identical El Paso Community College (EPCC) courses, and for transcription like courses for those students who enroll in Socorro Independent School District (SISD) from out of state or out of the country.
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8.F.1.d. YISD and EPISD as part of Adult Education Learning Grant from Texas Workforce Commission
Description:
INFO: **SISD received the award for the Texas Workforce Commission's adult learning grant, which is a part of the Far West Adult Education Consortium. Funds will come to SISD but need to be disseminated to YISD and EPISD so they can serve the communities in their areas.
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8.F.2. Memorandums of Understanding
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8.F.2.a. Protect Now - Human Trafficking Prevention Curriculum
Description:
INFO: **The program offers an adaptable curriculum for students of all ages.
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8.F.2.b. Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS) PEIMS Support Cooperative 2024-2025
Description:
INFO: **Statewide system that modernizes and improves the quality of data collection, management and reporting in Texas Education. ESC Region 19 will continue to support the annual renewal and will provide training on all modules necessary. (Maximum $1,2500.00 - General Funds)
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8.F.3. Services Agreement
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8.F.3.a. Desert Institute of Sports Medicine
Description:
INFO: **Ongoing agreement to provide on-field medical assistance, in coordination with SISD athletic trainers, during an agreed upon number of varsity football games hosted at SISD's Student Activities Center (SAC) facilities, under the guidance of a licensed physician.
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8.F.3.b. El Paso Center for Family and Sports Medicine
Description:
INFO: **To provide on-field medical assistance, in coordination with SISD athletic trainers, during an agreed upon number of varsity football games hosted at SISD's Student Activities Center (SAC) facilities, under the guidance of a licensed physician.
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8.G. Consider approval of purchases over $100,000
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8.G.1. Allied State Cooperative Region 19 RFP #24-7491 - Rethink Education
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of Rethink SEL & Mental Health Licenses for all students, educators and counselors. (Maximum $225,981.00 - Title IV Funds)
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8.G.2. Invo Healthcare Associates - Speech Pathologists Services
Description:
INFO: **This supports Student Achievement and Growth by providing district Speech Language Pathologists; the utilization of contracted Therapists to provide therapy as caseloads are increasing. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Federal Budget and General Budget)
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8.G.3. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7475 - Villa Children's Theraphy Children's Home Theraphy Specialists - Speech Pathology Services
Description:
INFO: **This supports Student Achievement and Growth by providing district Speech Language Pathologists; the utilization of contracted Therapists to provide therapy as caseloads are increasing. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Federal Budget and General Budget)
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8.G.4. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7491 - Aloe Software Group-OnDataSuite
Description:
INFO: **Continuation agreement for software that provides Local Education Agency (LEA) administrators and staff the ability to collect, analyze, and share the Texas Student Data System (TSDS) and Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) academic performance data. (Maximum $30,747.60 Saladies and Benefits - General Funds)
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8.G.5. Purchasing Interlocal Clint CSP 2021-031-00 Athletics Administrative Fees awarded to DB Enterprises
Description:
INFO: **Administrative services to include working with the state of Texas Associations of Sports Officials (TASO) and each specific local association for each sport to develop estimated costs, monitor officials and make payments to individual officials not to exceed $550,000.00. (Maximum $550,000.00 - General Funds)
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8.G.6. TIPS #210101 Maintenance Agreement - Tyler Technologies
Description:
INFO: **Ongoing maintenance agreement for two quarters from FY24-25. First maintenance quarter will be July 1, 2024-September 30, 2024, in the amount of $50,000; Second maintenance quarter will be October 1, 2024-Decmber 31, 2024, in the amount of $50,000, for a total amount of $100,000 for six months. (Maximum $100,000.00 for six months - General Funds)
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8.H. Consider approval of purchasing cooperative utilizations
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8.H.1. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452 - Scenario Learning dba Vector Solutions
Description:
INFO: **To renew the services for the vector training, employee safety and compliance library Socorro ISD services. (Maximum $31,951.15 - General Funds)
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8.H.2. TX DIR Contract-TSO-4101 Motorola Solutions
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of equipment, software and services for law enforcement and emergency responders.
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8.I. Consider approval of revisions to local policy and TASB Update 123
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8.I.1. CH (LOCAL) - Purchasing and Acquisition
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8.I.2. DEC (LOCAL) - Compensation and Benefits/Leaves and Absences
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8.I.3. EEH (LOCAL) - Instructional Arrangements: Homebound Instruction
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8.J. Consider approval of Donations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Description:
INFO: **A list of donations is being submitted for the Board's consideration.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.A. Consider approval of 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plan Performance Objectives
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Adam Starke
Description:
INFO: **Pursuant to Texas Education Code 11.251, the Board of Trustees of each independent school district shall ensure that a district improvement plan and improvement plans for each campus are developed, reviewed, and revised annually for the purpose of improving the performance of all students. The Board shall annually approve district and campus performance objectives.
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9.B. Consider approval of new positions
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
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9.C. Consider approval of T-TESS Certified Administrators
Presenter:
Presenter: Lynnette Vidales
Description:
INFO: **In accordance with DNA (LEGAL), a district shall adopt written procedures for the selection of second appraisers. Education Code 21.352(c); 19 TAC 150.1004(c)-(g). As per DNA (LOCAL), "upon a teacher's request for a second appraiser, the Superintendent or designee shall select the second appraiser from a pre-established roster of trained appraisers."
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9.D. Consider approval of Health Plan Design Recommended Funding for the 2025 Plan Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Mario Carmona
Description:
INFO: **Proposed changes to the district's health plan design options and premium rates for the 2025 Plan Year will be presented for the Board's consideration.
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9.E. Consider approval of Resolution Designating an Officer to Calculate Tax Rate
Presenter:
Presenter: Susan Olson
Description:
INFO: **The resolution is a matter of protocol for Truth in Taxation.
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9.F. Consider approval of Resolution to approve list of Current Brokers, Investment Pools and Investment Training Sources
Presenter:
Presenter: Rene Vargas
Description:
INFO: **The Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) requires the Board of Trustees to approve and adopt a list of brokers and investment pools as well as an independent source for training for the investment officers. The brokers and investment pools that are listed have been used by the district and have met all requirements. This resolution will ensure that the district is in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act.
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9.G. Consider approval of Final Deductive Change Order and Final Contract Payment for Auxiliary Gymnasium Improvements (Restroom/Water Fountains) Package I
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees accept the work on the project and approve the final contract sum and payment as presented.
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9.H. Consider approval of Final Deductive Change Order and Final Contract Payment for Auxiliary Gymnasium Improvements (Restroom/Water Fountains) Package III
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees accept the work on the project and approve the final contract sum and payment as presented.
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9.I. Consider approval of Delegate and Alternate for the TASA/TASB Convention Delegate Assembly
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
Description:
INFO: **Delegates and alternates in each region will meet with the TASB Directors to discuss the issues coming before the Assembly and to clarify Delegate and Assembly processes.
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9.J. Discussion and possible action to nominate a local board member to fill the vacancy for Region 19 on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding the status of DIA complaint of Dr. N. Carman; status of sale of real property to Provident Realty Advisors, Inc.; to consider administrative recommendations for Principal position at Desert Wind PK8 School and Escontrias STEAM Academy, and Assistant principal position at Sierra Vista Elementary School, Col. John O. Ensor Middle School, Spc. Rafael Hernandez III Middle School and Americas 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 the sale of real property to Provident Realty Advisors, Inc. and to complete other matters incident and related thereto
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: James P. Vasquez
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11.B.1. Principal
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11.B.1.a. Desert Wind PK8 School
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11.B.1.b. Escontrias STEAM Academy
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11.B.2. Assistant Principal
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11.B.2.a. Sierra Vista Elementary School
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11.B.2.b. Col. John O. Ensor Middle School
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11.B.2.c. Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
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11.B.2.d. Americas High School
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12. ADJOURN
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