April 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular 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. ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. An Americas High School student will be recognized for being selected for the 2024 NAHS/NJAHS Juried Art Exhibition
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4.B. A Pebble Hills High School student will be recognized for being named a Dell Scholar
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4.C. The Pebble Hills High School Low Brass Ensemble will be recognized for being selected to and performing at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference
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4.D. El Dorado High School Journalism students will be recognized for winning the Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University
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4.E. Destination Imagination Teams will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the state contest
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4.F. SISD soccer teams will be recognized for winning 2023-2024 UIL Championships
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. The Pebble Hills High School Counseling Program will be recognized for earning the 2023-2024 Recognized ASCA Model Program School Award from the Americas School Counselor Association
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6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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6.A. Accept terms of supplemental duty agreement between District and James Vasquez to serve as Acting Superintendent
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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6.B. Consider approval of Proclamation for National School Nurse Day, May 8, 2024
Presenter:
Presenter: Rebecca Madrid
Description:
INFO: **Proclamation for National School Nurse Day acknowledges the accomplishments of the Socorro Independent School District school nurses in meeting the needs of today's students by improving the effective delivery of health care in our schools.
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6.C. Report and Announcement of Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
Description:
INFO: **As required by the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61.1, Board President, Michael Najera, will announce the completed, deficient and exceeding Board training continuing education hours for each Trustee.
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7. OPEN FORUM
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8. DISTRICT REPORTS
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8.A. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other non-bond projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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8.B. Forensic Audit and TEA Audit - Action Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Cabinet
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8.C. Strategic Plan - Priority 3: Community Collaboration and Engagement
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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9.A.1. March 18, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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9.A.2. March 25, 2024 Special Board Meeting
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9.A.3. April 8, 2024 Special Board Meeting
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9.B. Consider approval of Requests for The Use of School Facilities
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9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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9.C.1. Amendments for April 17, 2024
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9.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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9.D.1. Pump and Motor Services and Repairs - RFP No. E2419
Description:
INFO: To provide Maintenance and Operation Department with pump and motor services and repairs as needed district wide. (Maximum $200,000.00 - General Fund Budget)
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9.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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9.E.1. Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items - RFP No. E2250
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $550,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)
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9.E.2. District Instructional Curriculum - RFP No. E2248
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 2-years, through June 25, 2026, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $7,000,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)
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9.E.3. District Projectors, Supplies, and Services - RFP No. E2369
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 21, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $1,500,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)
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9.E.4. Electrical Installations and Services - RFP No. E2373
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 24, 2024, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $25,000.00-General Funds)
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9.E.5. Garbage Disposal Services - RFP No E2362
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $430,000.00-General Funds)
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9.E.6. Learning Management System - RFP No. E2016
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00-General and Federal Funds)
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9.E.7. Math Instructional Resources - RFP No. E2234
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $500,000.00-General and Federal Funds)
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9.E.8. Staffing Services - RFP No. E2360
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $5,100,000.00-NSLP Funds and General Funds)
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9.E.9. Tele-Medicine Services - RFP No. E2058
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 15, 2025, which is the third and final extension. (No cost to the District)
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9.F. Consider approval of Request to Increase
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9.F.1. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
Description:
INFO: **Increase of $350,000.00 for this current term and any remaining extended terms, for a new total annual amount of $575,000.00; to provide contract services such as speech therapy services and conduct evaluations. (General, Federal and Special Funds)
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9.G. Consider approval of Contracts
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9.G.1. Affiliation Agreement - Texas Women's University
Description:
INFO: **To allow students of Texas Women's University educational opportunities to directly apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in a clinical setting, by establishing one or more clinical placement programs at SISD campuses.
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9.G.2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Socorro American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Description:
INFO: **To establish terms and conditions under which the parties will create a partnership to create a scholarship to be awarded to eligible high school students of Socorro ISD to expand financial opportunities to pursue higher education; that will include the creation of a scholarship to be awarded in the Fall Semester of 2024 to help with higher education costs.
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9.H. Consider approval of purchase over $100,000
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9.H.1. Purchasing Interlocal - EPISD #21-040 Armored Vehicle Services
Description:
INFO: **For the acquisition of armored car services, in the amount of $125,000 as needed district wide for the 2024-2025 school year. (General and Federal Funds)
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9.H.2. Purchasing Allied States Cooperative - Region 19 #24-7475 Rio Grande Therapy Group
Description:
INFO: **To continue providing speech therapy services to our Special Education students receiving speech services. (Maximum $370,000.00-General Funds, Federal Funds, and Speech Funds)
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9.I. Consider approval of Grades K-12 Science Textbook Adoption and Personal Financial Literacy Adoption as part of Proclamation 2024
Description:
INFO: **The instructional materials adopted through Proclamation 2024 will be in use starting the 2024-2025 school year, for a period of approximately eight (8) years. (Maximum $5,453,392.65 for an eight (8) year adoption - Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment)
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9.J. Consider approval of revisions to local policy
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9.J.1. CI (LOCAL) - SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSAL
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9.J.2. DGBA (LOCAL) - PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS: EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
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9.K. Consider approval of TEA Waiver for Low Attendance Safety Related at Pebble Hills High School
Description:
INFO: **TEA Low Attendance Waiver: Safety Related on February 22, 2024 at Pebble Hills High School.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.A. Consider approval of additional Teacher and Administration Employment Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Angela Gonzalez
Description:
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. |
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10.B. Consider approval of Final Deductive Change Order and Final Contract Payment for Auxiliary Gymnasium Improvements (Restrooms/Water Fountains) Package II
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **The Facilities and Construction Department is pleased to present the Final Deductive Change Order and Final Contract Payment for the Auxiliary Gymnasium Improvements-Package II.
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10.C. Consider approval of Final Contract Payment for the installation of New Water Coolers at various district facilities - Noble General Contractors, LLC
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees accept the work on this project and approve the final contract sum and payment as presented.
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10.D. Consider approval of Crown Castle - Agreement to Amend Lease
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
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10.D.1. Site Address: 11740 Middle Drain Road #828025
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10.D.2. Site Address: 12101 Pelicano #822354
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10.D.3. Site Address: 1200-B Rear Joe Battle Blvd @ SISD Stadium #814045
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10.E. Discussion and possible action regarding request for additional funds from the fund balance to cover the cost of Forensic Audit
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Administration is requesting additional funds from the fund balance to cover the cost of forensic audit. The amount needed is $22,000 for the remainder of the school year.
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10.F. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the following local policy
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
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10.F.1. CV (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
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10.F.2. CVA (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE BIDDING
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10.F.3. CVB (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding complaint procedures and investigation under Policies DIA and DGBA related to consolidated grievance filed by Dr. N. Carman; to consider administrative recommendation for Assistant Principal position at Americas High School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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12. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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12.A. Discussion and possible action to address complaint procedures and investigation under Policies DIA and DGBA and to appoint third party investigator to investigate and review consolidated grievance and complaint filed by Dr. N. Carman
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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12.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendation
Presenter:
Presenter: James Vasquez
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12.B.1. Assistant Principal - Americas High School
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13. ADJOURN
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