July 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Notice of Meeting Posting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for June 2024. - Louan Powers

IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports. - Michael Carrales

IV.C. Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook. - Manuel Ornelas/Alejandra Gallego

IV.D. Consider approval of Update 123 Local Policy.- Various Directors

IV.E. Consider approval of GEAR UP students to attend the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) Youth Leadership Summit, Washington DC. - Ronald Tipton

IV.F. Consider approval of Board Policy Update: DNA(LOCAL). - Dr. Jodi Spoor

IV.G. Consider approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP) and the Campus Improvement Plans (CIP). - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Miguel Castillo

IV.H. Consider approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2024-2025 school year. - Miguel Castillo/Gregory Mihleder

IV.I. Consider approval of the Third Quarter Investment Report ending May 2024. - Michael Carrales

IV.J. Consider approval of the engagement letter of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates to conduct the 2023-2024 Audit of Financial Services for Southside ISD. - Michael Carrales

IV.K. Consider approval of the resolution to authorize and oversee the management of the public schools in the District, and designate an officer responsible for calculating and reporting the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate as determined by state law. - Michael Carrales

V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION

V.A. Information: Review of Financial Statements - Michael Carrales

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Action

VI.A.1. Consider approval of purchase exceeding $50,000 for the MOU with Palo Alto College for Dual Credit classes for $78,600.00. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.2. Discuss and consider approval to exercise the option to renew with Alamo Architects, Inc., Huckabee & Associates, Inc., and PBK Architects, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services, beginning upon award and ending May 31, 2025. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Suburban for $62,000 from coop vendor Caldwell Country Chevrolet, LLC. - Janie Ramirez

VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval to purchase two vehicles: 1) 2025 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck and 2) 2024 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van, exceeding $50,000.00 - Michael Carrales/Janie Ramirez

VI.A.5. Discuss and consider approval to issue purchase orders to cooperative contract vendors and suppliers totaling $50,000 or more to support student nutrition requirements and service delivery. - Michael Carrales/Janie Ramirez

VI.A.6. Discuss and consider approval of the execution of an agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Company for the purchase of Group Medical Insurance. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.7. Discuss and consider approval to authorize the issue of purchase orders and authorize expenditures exceeding $50,000.00. - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Miguel Castillo

VI.A.8. Consider and take possible action to modify the Elementary Campus attendance boundaries. - Kevin Neafie

VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, and, 551.076 to consider the following:

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.

VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting

IX. ADJOURN