March 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Agenda of Briefing 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. PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
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4. BOARD BRIEFING
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4.A. Administrative Services Department
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4.A.1. Awarding of Bid
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4.A.1.a. Building and Carpentry Materials - RFP No. E2628
Description:
INFO: **To purchase building and carpentry materials as needed district-wide. (Maximum $500,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund and Federal Fund)
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4.A.2. Low Attendance Waiver for January 26, 2026 for 21 campuses
Description:
INFO: **As a result of inclement weather on January 26, 2026
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4.A.3. Proclamation for Month of the Military Child, April 2026
Description:
INFO: **The Proclamation recognizes the month of April as "Month of the Military Child" and April 15, 2026, will be "Purple-Up Day" recognizing all sacrifices our military-connected parents and their children have made.
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4.A.4. Purchase Over $50,000
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4.A.4.a. Region 19 #22-7434 Maintenance, Repair and Operation Supplies - Technical Building Services, JIVG Enterprise
Description:
INFO: **To purchase and replace the boiler at SISD Aquatics Facility that supplies heated water to the indoor middle pool. (Maximum $52,750.00 - Budgeted M&O General Fund)
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4.A.5. Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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4.A.5.a. Athletic and Student Health Insurance - RFP No. E2252
Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 26, 2027, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $95,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
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4.A.5.b. Medical Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2422
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 23, 2027, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $375,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund and Federal Funds)
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4.A.6. Request for the Use of School Facilities
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4.A.7. Revisions to Local Policy
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4.A.7.a. EHBAA (Local) - Special Education: Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility
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4.A.7.b. EIC (Local) - Academic Achievement: Class Ranking
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4.B. Curriculum & Instruction Department
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4.B.1. Academic Services
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4.B.1.a. 2026-2027 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey
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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4.B.2. Secondary Education
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4.B.2.a. Request for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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4.B.2.a.1. Mental Health Counseling Services - RFQ No. E2405
Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 31, 2027, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund Budget)
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4.B.2.b. Contracts
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4.B.2.b.1. Affiliation Agreement(s)
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4.B.2.b.1.1. Grand Canyon University (GCU) - Field Placement
Description:
INFO: **Partnership that allows GCU School Counselor interns to complete their required field-based experiences at SISD campuses. (No Cost to the District)
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4.B.2.b.1.2. Lamar University-Addendum - Counseling and Development
Description:
INFO: **The University and facility desire to implement the provisions of this Program Addendum to the existing Master Affiliation Agreement dated February 1, 2026, by providing students enrolled in University's Counseling and Development, School Counseling program with educational and clinical experience utilizing the personnel, equipment and facility. (No Cost to the District)
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4.B.2.b.2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Texas State Technical College for Dual Credit
Description:
INFO: **To continue offering dual credit opportunities for high school students through TSTC, including participation in the FAST program, in accordance with 19 TAC §§4.84-4.85 and §102.1097. |
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4.C. Financial Services Department
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4.C.1. Awarding of Bid
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4.C.1.a. Annual Financial Audit - RFQ No. E2621
Description:
INFO: **To support a transparent and efficient process to ensure equitable distribution of district resources. (Maximum $154,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
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4.C.2. Budget Amendments for March 2026
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4.C.2.a. Amendments for March 25, 2026
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4.C.3. Financial Report as of January 31, 2026
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.
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4.C.4. Purchase Over $50,000
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4.C.4.a. Region 19 #22-7435 - Food Service Equipment, Installation and Related
Description:
INFO: **To procure food service equipment and parts as needed district wide. (Maximum $95,000.00 - Budgeted National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Funds, and Budgeted General Funds)
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4.C.5. Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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4.C.5.a. Bond Counsel - RFQ No. E2363
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 18, 2027, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $25,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund)
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4.C.5.b. Retail Goods - RFP No. E2348
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 21, 2027, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $850,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund, Federal Funds and Special Revenue)
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4.D. Human Resources Department
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4.D.1. Administrator Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
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4.D.2. Compensation Plan Update
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4.D.3. New Job Description and Position - Security Guard I Armed
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and district property by maintaining a visible armed security presence, monitoring campus activity, enforcing safety procedures, and responding to emergencies in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
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4.E. Technology Services Department
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4.E.1. Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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4.E.1.a. Printer Multi-Function Devices & Services - RFP No. E2353
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 16, 2029 (3-years), which is the first and final possible extension. (Maximum $1,400,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund, Federal Funds and Special Revenue)
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4.E.1.b. Student and Finance Software System (SIS Only) - RFP No. E2339
Description:
INFO: **Renewing Skyward SIS directly supports the District by enhancing real-time parent access to grades, attendance, and communication tools that strengthen transparency and partnership with families. It also centralizes accurate student data, streamlining processes, and providing actionable analytics that improve decision-making and resource allocation across the district. (Maximum $480,904.40 - Budgeted General Funds)
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4.E.2. Purchase Over $50,000
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4.E.2.a. Texas DIR #CPO-5347 - Advanced Network Management
Description:
INFO: **To facilitate the acquisition of network equipment for Non-Instructional Facilities. (Maximum $822,800.48 - Budgeted General Funds)
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4.E.3. Proclamation for School Library Month, April 2026
Description:
INFO: **April 2026 marks the exciting 41st Anniversary of School Library Month, celebrated alongside National Library Week from April 19–25 under the playful theme "Find Your Joy." With National School Librarian Day on April 4 and National Library Workers Day on April 14, SISD proudly seeks to celebrate the creativity, passion, and impact of our school libraries through an official proclamation.
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5. ADJOURN
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