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Meeting Agenda
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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. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
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4.A. A SSG. Manuel R. Puentes Middle School student will be recognized for winning a Read 180 National Award
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4.B. 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.C. SISD High School Robotics Teams will be recognized for qualifying for and competing at State UIL, FTC, FRC and BEST Competitions
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4.D. An El Dorado High School Student will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the 2025-2026 UIL State Track and Field Tournament
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4.E. The Americas High School Girls and El Dorado High School Boys Varsity Track Teams will be recognized for winning the 2025-2026 UIL 2-5A District Championship
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4.F. SISD Students in Career and Technical Student Organizations will be recognized for winning top spots at State Competitions and/or advancing to National Competitions
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5. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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5.A. Consider and take action to elect and install Board Officers for the Board of Trustees
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5.A.1. Board President
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5.A.2. Board Vice President
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5.A.3. Board Secretary
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5.B. Consider approval of Delegate and Alternate for the TASA/TASB Convention Delegate Assembly
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
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7.B. Board Goal 3
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7.C. Demographic and Enrollment Projection Study
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7.D. Budget Development Workshop for 2026-2027
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7.E. Customer Service District Update
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7.F. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
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7.G. Financial Update and Quarterly Investment Report - Quarter Ending March 31, 2026
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7.H. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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8.A.1. April 15, 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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8.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.C.1. Amendments for May 27, 2026
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8.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.D.1. Relocation of Portables and Related Services - RFP No. E2625
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8.D.2. SISD Police Tactical Shields & Uniforms, Supplies & Equipment - RFP No. E2632
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8.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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8.E.1. Legal Services for Special Education - RFQ No. E2423
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8.F. Consider approval of Requests for Increase
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8.F.1. Retail Goods - RFP No. E2348
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8.F.2. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
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8.G. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.G.1. 2026-2027 Communities In Schools of El Paso (CIS) through the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) Richardson ISD RFP 22-184
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8.G.2. Service Agreement - Capturing Kids' Hearts
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8.G.3. Transportation Equipment Services Agreement - Electric School Buses and Charging Infrastructure - Highland Fleets
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8.H. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $100,000
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8.H.1. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), San Antonio ISD RFP #23-020 - Khan Academy
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8.H.2. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) - Round Rock ISD #24-019 edVantage
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8.H.3. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452 - Age of Learning
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8.H.4. ESC Region 19 RFP # 24-7490 Frontline Technologies Group, LLC - Absences & Time Solution, Frontline Central Solution, Recruiting & Hiring Solution
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8.H.5. McGraw Hill - Software Licenses for Math Courses, Bid No. E2248
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8.I. Consider approval of Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report as of March 31, 2026
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8.J. Consider approval of Donation - Varsity Football Locker Room Improvements for El Dorado High School
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8.K. Consider approval of Texas Senate Bill 546
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8.L. Consider approval of Additional Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
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8.L.1. Administrator Employment Contracts
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8.L.2. Teacher Employment Contracts
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8.M. Consider approval of New Job Description for Director of Teacher Incentive Allotment
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8.N. Consider approval of revisions to local policy
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8.N.1. DNA (Local) - Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers
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8.O. Consider approval of SB 13 Book List Submission for Library Services
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding status of contract with Skyward, Inc.; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es) under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.A. Discussion and possible action to address resolution of contract with Skyward, Inc.
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11. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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| Subject: |
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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| Subject: |
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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| Subject: |
3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. A SSG. Manuel R. Puentes Middle School student will be recognized for winning a Read 180 National Award
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4.B. 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.C. SISD High School Robotics Teams will be recognized for qualifying for and competing at State UIL, FTC, FRC and BEST Competitions
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4.D. An El Dorado High School Student will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the 2025-2026 UIL State Track and Field Tournament
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4.E. The Americas High School Girls and El Dorado High School Boys Varsity Track Teams will be recognized for winning the 2025-2026 UIL 2-5A District Championship
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4.F. SISD Students in Career and Technical Student Organizations will be recognized for winning top spots at State Competitions and/or advancing to National Competitions
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5. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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5.A. Consider and take action to elect and install Board Officers for the Board of Trustees
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Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
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5.A.1. Board President
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5.A.2. Board Vice President
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5.A.3. Board Secretary
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5.B. Consider approval of Delegate and Alternate for the TASA/TASB Convention Delegate Assembly
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Presenter: Board President
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Description:
INFO: **This year's Assembly features a new schedule and creditable training.
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
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Presenter: TEA Conservator Dr. Michael Hinojosa
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7.B. Board Goal 3
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Presenters: Sergio Maldonado and Melissa Olivarez
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Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide data on the board goal #3 and progress measures.
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7.C. Demographic and Enrollment Projection Study
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Presenter: Liliana Fierro
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Description:
INFO: **Zonda Demographics, in collaboration with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., will present the final Demographic and Enrollment Projection Study to the Board of Trustees.
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7.D. Budget Development Workshop for 2026-2027
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Presenter: David C. Solis
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Description:
INFO: **A presentation regarding the budget development process will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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7.E. Customer Service District Update
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Presenter: Jina Eksaengsri
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Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide updates on the district's customer service practices and customer service dashboard as part of the district's focus to consider stakeholder experiences.
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7.F. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
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Presenter: Paul Solis III
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Description:
INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.
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7.G. Financial Update and Quarterly Investment Report - Quarter Ending March 31, 2026
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Presenter: David C. Solis
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Description:
be presented to the Board of Trustees, providing an overview of the District's financial position and investment performance for the quarter.
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7.H. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
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Presenter: Dr. Kim Baxter
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Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide an update on the Teacher Incentive Allotment application, process, and local designation system.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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8.A.1. April 15, 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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8.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.C.1. Amendments for May 27, 2026
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8.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.D.1. Relocation of Portables and Related Services - RFP No. E2625
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Description:
INFO: **To support the Maintenance and Operations Department with services to relocate portable buildings and any related services as needed district-wide. (Maximum $180,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund Budget)
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8.D.2. SISD Police Tactical Shields & Uniforms, Supplies & Equipment - RFP No. E2632
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Description:
INFO: **To procure police tactical ballistic shields, breaching tools, uniforms, equipment, and related law enforcement supplies to support campus safety and district-wide police operations. (Maximum $178,000.00 - Office of the Governor Grant SH-Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Funds and Budgeted General Fund Budget)
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8.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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8.E.1. Legal Services for Special Education - RFQ No. E2423
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 24, 2027, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $60,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)
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8.F. Consider approval of Requests for Increase
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8.F.1. Retail Goods - RFP No. E2348
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Description:
INFO: **Increase the annual awarded amount by $175,000.00, resulting in a revised annual total of $1,025,000.00 for the current contract term and any remaining extended terms. This increase is necessary to ensure continuity of services and timely procurement in support of district-wide operational and instructional needs. (Maximum Request for Increase $175,000.00 - Budgeted General and Federal Funds)
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8.F.2. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
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Description:
INFO: **Increase the annual awarded amount by $400,000.00, resulting in a revised annual total of $1,475,000.00. This increase is necessary to maintain continuity of evaluations and therapy services amid severe staffing shortages, including vacancies for school psychologists and speech language pathologists, alongside growing special education enrollment and evaluation requests. (Maximum Request for Increase $400,000.00 - Budgeted General and Federal Funds)
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8.G. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.G.1. 2026-2027 Communities In Schools of El Paso (CIS) through the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) Richardson ISD RFP 22-184
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Description:
INFO: **Ongoing agreement with CIS of El Paso to provide services to include supportive guidance, educational enhancement, health and human services, parental involvement, and employment/pre-employment enrichment for Socorro ISD students in the 2026-2027 school year. CIS of El Paso will provide a total of 49 program coordinators for the 43 SISD participating campuses. (Maximum $1,715,000.00 - Federal Funds, State Compensatory Education Funds)
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8.G.2. Service Agreement - Capturing Kids' Hearts
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Description:
INFO: **Renewal of existing agreement utilizing Cooperative TIPS #23601 for Professional Development, to support district efforts in strengthening campus culture, improving student and staff relationships, and ensuring consistent cultural practices across participating campuses (Maximum $119,400.00 - Title IV, Part A)
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8.G.3. Transportation Equipment Services Agreement - Electric School Buses and Charging Infrastructure - Highland Fleets
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Description:
INFO: **Long-term Transportation Equipment Services Agreement with HEF-P Socorro, LLC, a subsidiary of Highland Fleets, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 021825. The agreement provides for a turnkey electric school bus program, including vehicle procurement, infrastructure installation, charging management, operations support, and ongoing services. (Maximum $18,000.00 per vehicle per year/$450,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
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8.H. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $100,000
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8.H.1. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), San Antonio ISD RFP #23-020 - Khan Academy
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Description:
INFO: **For instructional adaptive software and data tools. (Maximum $99,000.00 - Federal Funds-Title I)
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8.H.2. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) - Round Rock ISD #24-019 edVantage
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Description:
INFO: **In support of Socorro Independent School District communications and voter education efforts related to a proposed VATRE election anticipated for November 2026. (Maximum $259,500.00 - Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment [IMTA])
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8.H.3. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452 - Age of Learning
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Description:
INFO: **For instructional adaptive curriculum and assessment. (Maximum $201,450.00 - Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment [IMTA])
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8.H.4. ESC Region 19 RFP # 24-7490 Frontline Technologies Group, LLC - Absences & Time Solution, Frontline Central Solution, Recruiting & Hiring Solution
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Description:
INFO: **For Frontline Technologies to include Implementation, Absence Management, Substitutes, Timeclock, Recruiting & Hiring and training subscription systems for 26/27 school year. (Maximum $262,216.52 - Budgeted General Funds)
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8.H.5. McGraw Hill - Software Licenses for Math Courses, Bid No. E2248
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Description:
INFO: **For instructional software licenses for high school mathematics courses, including Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. (Maximum $1,022,895.75 - Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment [IMTA] High-Quality Instructional Materials Entitlement)
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8.I. Consider approval of Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report as of March 31, 2026
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Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position. Each quarter, an investment report is prepared to present the Board of Trustees with a summary of all investment transactions for funds governed by the Public Funds Investment Act.
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8.J. Consider approval of Donation - Varsity Football Locker Room Improvements for El Dorado High School
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Description:
INFO: **Donation to El Dorado High School in the amount of $71,875.00 for the varsity football locker room improvements made by the El Dorado Football Booster Organization.
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8.K. Consider approval of Texas Senate Bill 546
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Description:
INFO: **As per Texas Senate Bill 546, school boards must ensure all buses are equipped with 3-point seat belts by September 1, 2029. (Cost options: Retrofit option: $3,346.500.00 or purchase new buses with 3-point system: $22,900,000.00 - General Funds)
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8.L. Consider approval of Additional Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
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8.L.1. Administrator Employment Contracts
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8.L.2. Teacher Employment Contracts
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8.M. Consider approval of New Job Description for Director of Teacher Incentive Allotment
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Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and support the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program.
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8.N. Consider approval of revisions to local policy
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8.N.1. DNA (Local) - Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers
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8.O. Consider approval of SB 13 Book List Submission for Library Services
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Description:
INFO: **Submission of the SB 13-compliant recommended book list for board approval. The list includes new titles not previously owned or submitted, ensuring compliance with state law and district policy.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding status of contract with Skyward, Inc.; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es) under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.A. Discussion and possible action to address resolution of contract with Skyward, Inc.
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11. ADJOURN
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