July 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Gloria Torres
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Naomi Brown
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Ashley Molina
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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4. New Business/Action Items
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4.A. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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4.A.1. Minutes of Meetings:
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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4.A.2. Budget Amendments:
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4.B. Discuss and Consider Action on the 2024-25 Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Brandi Bell, Executive Director of Recruitment, Leadership, and Professional Development; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has concluded the pay study review they conducted for our district and will present an overview of the results.
In alignment with the TASB Pay Study and Board Policy DEA (Local), administration is recommending the 2024-25 compensation plan for all district employees. |
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4.C. Discuss and Consider Action on the Fuel, Lubricant, & Oil Contract
Presenter:
Gene Kridler, Director of Operations; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Administration has solicited proposals to support the district's fuel, lubricant, and oil needs during the 2024-25 fiscal year. Two proposals were received and evaluated (evaluation documents attached).
Board Policy CH (Local) requires that any purchase over $75,000 be approved by the board. |
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4.D. Discuss and Consider Action to select a vendor for Apache Field Press box project
Presenter:
Gene Kridler, Director of Operations; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The district is required to select a vendor for Apache Field press box and to authorize the superintendent to negotiate and possibly enter into an agreement with the most qualified press box vendor(or company name) based upon the RFP selection criteria as well in the best interest of the District.
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4.E. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Schematic Design for CTE Building and Ag Barn as part of the 2023 Bond Program
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Schematic Design approval of the Career & Technology Education Building and Ag Barn is required per VLK’s Agreement with the District. Schematic Design includes building size, building floorplan, and preliminary site layout. After Schematic Design is approved, the next phase is Design Development where details of interior layout, door locations, window locations, and finishes will be developed. GISD staff and administration have been involved in the design to ensure the appropriate scope has been considered. The design currently includes
While the CTE Building was originally planned to be 26,000 square feet, the Programming phase requests by staff and public members brought the desired design to 30,057 square feet. The additional 4,000 square feet will provide more programs but is estimated to cost approximately $2M more. According to the construction cost estimates provided by Weaver & Jacobs and our 2023 Bond Program Budget, the 30,057 square foot building will push us near our budget limits. Note the cost estimates are a planning tool and not bids; the actual bids will not be known until design is complete and could be higher or lower. If the Board desires to have a Building that is closer to the original square footage, one option is to consider the removal of the Cosmetology program from the new building. This option would lower the cost approximately $1.5M. If we proceed with the full 30,057 square foot building, we cannot afford the Auto Tech addition within the Bond Budget. Approximately $2M from Operational Funds will need to be committed. If Cosmetology is removed from the Building, we may be able to afford the Auto Tech space within the Bond Budget, though it will be close to our budget limits. We could proceed with the design including Auto Tech as an Alternate Bid. We need direction from the Board on the options mentioned above regarding building size and budget. There is no direct cost associated with the approval of this item. This project will be competitively bid by Weaver & Jacobs and brought to the Board for consideration prior to construction. |
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4.F. Discuss and Consider Action to approve and sign the Gonzales ISD TEKS Certification Form
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Rachelle Ysquierdo, Executive Director of Curriculum
Description:
In accordance with Texas Education Code, §31.004, local education agencies (LEAs) are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner that students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, except physical education.
Additionally, in accordance with 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §66.105, LEAs are required to certify that they protect against access to obscene or harmful content in compliance with the requirements for certification under the Children's Internet Protection Act, 47 USC §254(h)(5)(B) and (C). The TEKS Certification 2024-25 Survey includes a section to allow LEAs to certify they meet this requirement. In response to feedback from last year’s process, the agency refined the TEKS Certification Process and will utilize the TEKS Certification 2024-2025 Form to be completed offline and presented to the board of trustees for signature. The form will then be submitted through a Qualtrics survey. |
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4.G. Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Gonzales ISD Science Proclamation 2024-2025
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Rachelle Ysquierdo, Executive Director of Curriculum
Description:
In order to provide flexibility in meeting students’ needs, it is a common practice for school districts to adopt textbooks when new TEKS are adopted.
For the 2024-25 school year, districts across Texas reviewed and adopted resources for Science. On February 19, 2024, the textbook selection committee from GISD carefully reviewed four vendors and completed the formal adoption process timeline for a recommendation. Their recommendations are included in the following pages. |
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5. Reports
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5.A. TASB Check in
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Orin Moore from TASB will visit and check in from the board training held on February 19, 2024. Mr. Moore will provide a high-level overview based on completing the first few levels of training with Lonestar Governance.
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5.B. Financial Report
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Administration will present the monthly update on the district's finances.
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5.C. 2023 Bond Program Monthly Update
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Education Service Center Region 13/ Sledge Engineering will provide the Board a only update for the 2023 approved Bond Program.
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5.D. Superintendent Reports
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6. Board Business
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6.A. Board Correspondence
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6.B. Dates of Interest
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7. Adjourn to Closed session: Under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The board will recess this open session and covene in a closed meeting to discuss items on the agenda. The board may conveniently meet in such a closed or executive session or meeting, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Texas government code chapter 551:
Presenter:
Board President
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7.A. Personnel
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8. Reconvene to Open Meeting: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President
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9. Adjourn
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