April 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Martha Castilla, Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Martha Castilla, Board President
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flag
Presenter:
Students from John F. Kennedy High School, Frank Ramirez, Principal
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1.C. Moment of Silence
Presenter:
Olga Moucoulis, Chief of Staff and Communications
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2. Communication from Citizens:
Presenter:
Amelia M. Castillo, Board Operations Manager
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3. Leader of the P.A.C.
Presenter:
Olga Moucoulis, Chief of Staff and Communications
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4. Superintendent's Report:
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4.A. Update of Current District Events, Information, Operations and Programs
Presenter:
Dr. Eduardo Hernandez, Superintendent of Schools
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5. Consent: (All items may be acted upon at the same time by the School Board)
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5.A. Consideration and approval of the Lone Star Governance Quarterly Board Progress Tracker for April 2023 - Twenty-Fifth Quarter
Presenter:
Phillip Chavez, Deputy Superintendent
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5.B. Consideration and approval of the adoption of two puberty videos, Puberty: A Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes and Puberty: A Boy's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes for grades 4 and 5
Presenter:
Phillip Chavez, Deputy Superintendent
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5.C. Consideration and approval to purchase MyPerspectives English Language Arts Student Edition Consumables in the amount of $30,384.90 from SAVVAS Learning Company utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Funds
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.D. Consideration and approval to purchase supplemental instructional materials for Texas Social Studies Materials in the amount of $21,947.45, Texas High School Math Digital for Algebra 2, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus in the amount of $12,689.73 and Texas Chemistry Digital in the amount of $5,395.80 for grades 9-12 from McGraw Hill, utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Funds
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.E. Consideration and approval of the renewal of Texas Studies Weekly for grades K-5 to include online platform from Studies Weekly in the amount of $39,584.25, utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Funds
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.F. Consideration and approval to purchase the Edgenuity Digital Libraries Comprehensive All Site Licenses and professional development for Kennedy High School, Memorial High School, and Fine Arts STEAM Academy from Imagine Learning, in the amount of $123,955.00, utilizing Federal Funds
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.G. Consideration and approval to renew the Learning.com contract for the instructional materials for grades K-8 state-required Technology Application TEKS, including the Internet's EasyTech Inquiry Bundle, implementation training, setup support, and a dedicated coordinator, in the amount of $59,250.00, utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Fund
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.H. Consideration and approval to purchase STEMscopes Science Instructional Resources for grades K to Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in the amount of $170,828.54 and STEMscopes Math Instructional Resources for grades K to Algebra 1 in the amount of $217,041.83 from Accelerated Learning, Inc utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Funds
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.I. Consideration and approval to purchase SpringBoard materials in Mathematics for grades 6-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus, and SpringBoard English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 6-10 from the College Board in the amount of $43,357.05 utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Funds
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.J. Consideration and approval of the 2023-2024 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
Presenter:
Roberto Basurto, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
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5.K. Consideration and approval of the agreement with Big Rock Educational Services for Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary, Loma Park Elementary, Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary, and Wrenn Middle Schools in the amount of $360,000.00, utilizing ESSER III Funds
Presenter:
Dr. Kimberly Madkins, Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership
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5.L. Consideration and approval of the March 2023 donations in the amount of $8,500.00
Presenter:
Pamela Bendele, Chief Financial Officer
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5.M. Consideration and approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period of October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022
Presenter:
Pamela Bendele, Chief Financial Officer
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5.N. Consideration and approval for a one-year extension of the following Request for Proposals (RFPs): 21-002, 21-003, 21-003S, 21-009, 22-001, 22-002, and 22-003
Presenter:
Pamela Bendele, Chief Financial Officer
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5.O. Consideration and approval regarding specific personnel matter(s). Section 121.105 deals with Probationary Contract and Section 21.106 Term Contract abandonment
Presenter:
Cynthia Trevino, Chief of Human Resources and Student Services
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5.P. Consideration and approval of the second and final reading of policies recommended by the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) for Policy Update 120 - CB (Local) - State and Federal Revenue Sources, CKC (Local) - Safety Program/Risk Management Emergency Plans, FNG (Local) - Student Rights and Responsibilities Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances, and FO (Local) - Student Discipline
Presenter:
Olga Moucoulis, Chief of Staff and Communications
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5.Q. Consideration and approval of the resolution for vouchers education savings accounts, taxpayer savings grants, and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding
Presenter:
Olga Moucoulis, Chief of Staff and Communications
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6. Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.071 and 551.074
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6.A. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding renewal of Personnel Contracts for the 2023-2024 school year, and matters incident thereto
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7. Open Session:
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7.A. Discussion/action regarding renewal of Personnel Contracts for the 2023-2024 school year
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8. Information Items:
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8.A. Monthly Financial Statements for the month of February 2023
Presenter:
Pamela Bendele, Chief Financial Officer
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8.B. Monthly Tax Collection for the month of February 2023
Presenter:
Pamela Bendele, Chief Financial Officer
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8.C. Monthly Auxiliary and Paraprofessional Employment Board Report
Presenter:
Cynthia Trevino, Chief of Human Resources and Student Services
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8.D. Monthly Professional Employment Board Report
Presenter:
Cynthia Trevino, Chief of Human Resources and Student Services
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9. Adjournment:
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