November 11, 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:
Josie Smith-Wright
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Justin Schwausch
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Gloria Torres
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. New Business/Action Items
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3.A. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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3.A.1. Minutes of Meetings:
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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3.A.2. Budget Amendments:
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3.B. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the TASB Board Policy Update 123, affecting GISD Local Policies.
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Texas Association of School Boards has provided Gonzales ISD with Policy Update 123. Although (Legal) policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Overview information concerning (Local) proposed policy revisions was included in the following pages. Explanatory Notes, Instruction Sheet, and other materials are provided to the board to explain the changes.
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3.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve Schematic Design for Maintenance Projects as part of the 2023 Bond Program
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Schematic Design approval of the Maintenance Projects is required per VLK’s Agreement with the District. Schematic Design for this program includes broad scopes of work across all District campuses as well as preliminary site and floorplan layouts. After Schematic Design is approved, the next steps include prioritizing renovation and finishes across all campuses with remaining funds. VLK and their subconsultants have spent significant time and effort to evaluate all campuses and get feedback from GISD staff and administration. The primary scope of the Maintenance Projects is to improve:
Safety & Security items for all campuses include: entry vestibule upgrades, fencing, security cameras, access card readers, door hardware, door signage, canopies, and first-responder radio upgrades (Emergency Responder Radio Coverage or ERRC). Notable additional items currently included in the Schematic Design: GHS Kitchen renovation, JHS courtyard sidewalks, GPA Life Skills restrooms, EAC DAEP classrooms, GES & GNA new Playgrounds, OMT Transportation Addition. BUDGET: The 2023 Bond Program Budget already includes the following Maintenance Project items separately from the Schematic Design scope:
After Schematic Design approval, we will work with the staff to prioritize the remaining $2.6M for select District-Wide renovations. 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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3.D. Discuss and Consider Action on Possible Resolution/Settlement Agreement in Administrative Hearing Cause No.24-0146-K; Gonzales Independent School District vs. Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Erin Lindemann LaBuhn, Executive Director of State & Federal Programs; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
This is a follow-up to the action item from the August 12, 2024 board meeting. It is related to the 2022 SHARS settlement formal appeals process that we’ve discussed several times.
Following action in August, Walsh Gallegos noticed that HHSC had omitted some previously discussed language from the settlement agreement. Primarily, the final language was determined by legal to be too broad. Additionally, Walsh Gallegos strongly recommends that the agreement include language as to the specific timeframe HHSC has to submit the associated payment to the district - which HHSC had omitted from the first version. The way we presented it to you in August didn’t allow the administration to amend any language without additional board approval. Walsh Gallegos believes this (attached) agreement to be in a final form; however, due to the unprecedented nature of this situation, they recommended the motion language below, which delegates the authority to the superintendent to finalize negotiations, just in case the need arises. As a reminder, this agreement is valued at approximately $251,822.04. |
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4. Reports
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4.A. Demographic Study
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Representatives from Zonda Education will present the results of a demographic study they conducted for Gonzales ISD.
The report will support the district with future planning and includes:
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4.B. Financial Report
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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4.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 monthly update for the 2023 approved Bond Program.
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4.D. Superintendent Reports
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4.D.1. Enrollment-Attendance
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4.D.2. Campus Reports
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5. Board Business
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5.A. Board Correspondence
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5.B. Dates of Interest
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6. 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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6.A. Personnel
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6.B. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including Superintendent, pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074
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7. Reconvene to Open Meeting: Consider and take action, if any, resulting from closed session.
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8. Adjourn
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