May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting

Description:  INFO: **This presentation will provide information on the recently released 2023 Accountability A-F Rating System.

Description:  INFO: **A presentation regarding the financial update as of March 31, 2025 will be provided for the Board of Trustees.

Description:  INFO: **The district solicited a Request for Proposal (RFP) for benefits, actuarial consulting firm to assist administration with strategic planning, plan management, vendor renewals and procurement, financial management, budgeting, compliance and benefit delivery for health, employee health, clinic/pharmacy & wellness benefit programs provided to active employees and their eligible dependents as needed district wide. (Maximum $60,000.00 First Year and $63,000.00 Second Year - General Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.

Description:  INFO: **Extend through July 26, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $95,000.00 per year - General and Federal Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Extend through July 31, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $320,000.00 per year- General and Federal Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Extend through June 25, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $300,000.00 per year - General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend through July 31, 2026, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Extend through July 31, 2026, which is the second and final possible extension. (Maximum $575,000.00 per year - General, Federal and Special Fund Budgets)

Description:  INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year through July 24, 2026, which is the first possible extension; and an increase in the amount of $10,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $60,000.00 for this current term and the remaining extended term. (Maximum $60,000.00 per year - General and Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to allow Social Work Master's level students to retain direct supervision hours for the master's level degree in social work from a certified supervisor. Currently, Socorro ISD has three Licensed Social Workers in the district; these will be the only individuals that will be able to supervise the social work students. Term: 2024-2025 school year and continue until the 2027-2028 school year. (No cost to the district)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to establish a partnership with Southwest University to provide high-quality learning experiences for students and graduate-level interns.

Description:  INFO: **Amend contract to accept additional funding in the amount of $94,460.00 increasing the total grant award to $2,620,608.00; these funds will support expanded services in adult education.

Description:  INFO: **TWC has awarded our consortium additional AEL 231 grant funds in the amount of $94,460.00 to be divided equally between El Paso ISD, Socorro ISD and Ysleta ISD. El Paso ISD will receive $31,486.67 and was initially granted $774,392.61; their new total will be $805,879.28 for the contract ending June 30, 2025.

Description:  INFO: **TWC has awarded our consortium additional AEL 231 grant funds in the amount of $94,460.00 to be divided equally between El Paso ISD, Socorro ISD and Ysleta ISD. Ysleta ISD will receive $31,486.67 and was initially granted $832,231.61; their new total will be $863,718.28 for the contract ending June 30, 2025.

Description:  INFO: **Approval of ongoing agreement with CIS 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 2025-2026 school year. The term for this ongoing agreement begins July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2026 for the 36 participating campuses. (Maximum $1,435,000.00 - Federal Funds and State Compensatory Education Funds)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to provide students in the Health Professions Academy at Socorro High School the ability to participate in clinical rotations by supporting hands-on learning and real-world application by exposing students to labs, simulations, and skill-building activities by allowing students to practice what they are learning in the classroom. It also provides clinical shadowing, internships, career exploration and builds strong community and industry connections. (No cost to the district)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to establish responsibilities and expectations with the goal of assisting educator preparation program candidates with opportunities for classroom observations as required for their degree programs. (No cost to the district)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to provide food and nutrition education programs to SISD students and the community, either before or after-school activities. Activities and programs may include the 4-H Youth and Development Program, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Better Living for Texans, intersession camps and summer camp training, participation in the Junior Master Gardener Program, and professional development opportunities for SISD staff provided by Extension personnel. (No cost to the district)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to increase access to preventive dental services for eligible schoolchildren. Services include, but are not limited to oral evaluations, data collection, dental sealants, topical fluoride varnish (when appropriate), and the distribution of written materials for outreach, education, and referral. (No cost to the district)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to designate field experience sites and define certain conditions to the satisfaction of both WNMU's College of Education (COE) and SISD. All WNMU student-observers will obtain background clearance prior to placement in classroom; they are directed to follow district rules and procedures and observe professional standards of dress and behavior while on school property. (No cost to the district)

Description:  INFO: **To purchase PK-1st Grade math instructional adaptive curriculum and assessment. (Maximum $201,500.00 - Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment K-5 and General Fund-Early Childhood Allotment PK)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to renew the services for the vector training, employee safety and compliance library. (Maximum $42,410.76 - General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **This initiative supports operational transparency and equity. The School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program allows Texas local educational agencies (LEAs) to request reimbursement for Medicaid-eligible, health-related services; which are determined by the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee and must be medically necessary and reasonable to ensure that children with disabilities can participate in the educational program. (Maximum $184,247.00 - General Fund)

Description:  INFO: **For the purchase of the SNAP Health Center, a nursing Electronic Health Record (EHR) software system that supports efficient and accurate health documentation in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines. (Maximum $87,881.50 - Health Services)

Description:  INFO: **For the purchase of software licenses for a three-year contract for a credit recovery and test preparation program. (Maximum $997,989.03 to be invoiced in a three-year schedule - State Compensatory Education)

Description:  INFO: **A member of Forte Gas Company, LLC, doing business as HB Food Store, is requesting approval for the operation of a convenience store with gas and alcohol sales at 14500 Pebble Hills Blvd. Suite 101, El Paso TX 79938. The establishment will be located within 1,000 feet of Pebble Hills High School.

Description:  INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position. Each quarter, an investment report is prepared to present the Board of Trustees with a  summary of all investment transactions for funds governed by the Public Funds Investment Act.

Description:  INFO: **In accordance with Texas Education Code 25.092, the Board of Trustees shall appoint one or more attendance committees to hear petitions for class credit by students who have not met the 90 percent attendance requirement and who have not earned class credit by completing a principal's plan.

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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: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the agreement between Socorro ISD and El Paso Electric Company as presented. 

Description:  INFO: **The Department of Maintenance & Operations has completed their due diligence on the final contract sum and final payment for Board acceptance.

Description:  INFO: **The Charter outlining the role, responsibilities, expectations, authority and term of the 2025 Finance and Operations Advisory Committee will be presented to the Board of Trustees for review and consideration.