September 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Virtual Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
A. Establish Quorum
B. Announcement that this meeting of the Alice Independent School District has been duly called
and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.
C. Pledge to the United States Flag and Texas Flag. Moment of Silence.
2. Alice ISD Spotlight
A. Corpus Christi Board of Realtors-Walk With Pride
3. Public Participation
As stated in Board policy BED (Legal) and (Local), the Board reserves up to 30 minutes for public comments. No speaker may exceed five minutes. Members of the public may address the board on any item on the agenda or any other district-related topic. If the topic relates to a specific complaint, individuals are advised to direct those complaints through the district grievance process for resolution. The board will only listen to comments or may provide factual information or refer to existing policy. The Board shall not deliberate or take action on public comments. If you wish to speak during this time, please sign up via the ZOOM CHAT FUNCTION before the meeting begins, type in Name and the Topic about which you wish to speak. Public Participation may also take place before or during any item listed on the open session of the agenda.
4. Closed or executive meeting or session called in accordance with the following provisions set forth in the Texas Government Code:
A. Texas Gov't Section 551.074 Personnel
1. New Hires/Resignations/Release of Contracts
B. Texas Gov't Section 551.071 Legal Matters/Advice
1. to include, private consultation with legal counsel regarding District construction and repair projects and property insurance related matters.
5. Board to reconvene in open meeting or session to consider and take action as necessary on items discussed in closed or executive session.
6. Consent Agenda
All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion. Upon a Board Member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the Action portion of the regular agenda.
A. Board Minutes
1. August 10, 2020 Regular Meeting
2. August 18, 2020 Emergency Meeting
3. August 27, 2020 Public Hearing
4. August 27, 2020 Special Meeting
B. Bond 2019 Capital Project Requisitions
1. Turner Ramirez Architects $25,134.04
2. Owners Building Resource, LLC $18,061.88
3. Diamond X Construction, LLC $111,823.26
4. Rock Engineering Testing Lab $11,287.00
5. Teal Construction Co $1,354,607.88
C. Non-Bond Construction Requisitions
1. Rock Engineering Testing Lab $2,614.00
2. Owners Building Resource, LLC $4,000.00
3. Turner Ramirez Architects $8,579.99
4. TF Harper & Associates $46,692.75
5. Marshall Company LTD $175,351.00
D. Donations to Alice ISD
E. Tax Refund
1. Jennifer L. Espinoza $523.15
2. Israel Molina III $592.05
F. Requisitions over $30,000
1. Aramark Inc. $3,064,481.00
2. Direct Energy $1,099,200.00
3. Government Leasing & Finance $787,798.00
4. Jim Wells County - Appraisal Dist. $500,560.50
5. City of Alice - Utilities $342,700.00
6. Time Warner Cable $166,000.00
7. US Bank Equipment Finance $154,928.52
8. Smartcom Telephone LLC $ 102,600.00
9. TASB Risk Management Fund $59,530.00
10. CenterPoint Energy $53,121.00
11. Claims Administrative Services $52,228.00
12. Skyward INC $36,759.00
13. Raul Hernandez & Co. $30,000.00 3
7. Action Items
A. Consideration and possible action to make statutory findings related to engagement of legal counsel under a contingent fee agreement and retain Gravely P.C. as outside legal counsel under a contingent fee agreement for legal matters related to property insurance claims.
B. Consideration and Possible Action of TEA Waiver - Request to Extend the Start of School Year Transition Beyond the 4 Week Limit
C. Consideration and Possible Action DIP/CIP Performance Objectives
D. Consideration and Possible Action TTESS and TPESS Evaluators
E. Consideration and Possible Action of Alice ISD Board letter to TEA regarding instructional minutes, attendance requirements, and testing standards for 2020-2021
F. Consideration and Possible Action of Board Reorganization
8. Informational Items
A. Athletic Update
B. Fine Arts Update
C. Alice ISD Business Update
1. Budget Revenue and Expenses
2. Quarterly Investment Report 4th QTR & Comprehensive Report for 2019-2020
3. Child Nutrition
a. AHS and WAMS Cafeteria Updates
D. Alice ISD Maintenance & Operations Report
1. Facilities
2. Safety
3. 2019 Bond Program Update
E. Academic Update
1. First Week Of School
2. Asynchronous Plan Update
9. Adjourn
A. Establish Quorum
B. Announcement that this meeting of the Alice Independent School District has been duly called
and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.
C. Pledge to the United States Flag and Texas Flag. Moment of Silence.
2. Alice ISD Spotlight
A. Corpus Christi Board of Realtors-Walk With Pride
3. Public Participation
As stated in Board policy BED (Legal) and (Local), the Board reserves up to 30 minutes for public comments. No speaker may exceed five minutes. Members of the public may address the board on any item on the agenda or any other district-related topic. If the topic relates to a specific complaint, individuals are advised to direct those complaints through the district grievance process for resolution. The board will only listen to comments or may provide factual information or refer to existing policy. The Board shall not deliberate or take action on public comments. If you wish to speak during this time, please sign up via the ZOOM CHAT FUNCTION before the meeting begins, type in Name and the Topic about which you wish to speak. Public Participation may also take place before or during any item listed on the open session of the agenda.
4. Closed or executive meeting or session called in accordance with the following provisions set forth in the Texas Government Code:
A. Texas Gov't Section 551.074 Personnel
1. New Hires/Resignations/Release of Contracts
B. Texas Gov't Section 551.071 Legal Matters/Advice
1. to include, private consultation with legal counsel regarding District construction and repair projects and property insurance related matters.
5. Board to reconvene in open meeting or session to consider and take action as necessary on items discussed in closed or executive session.
6. Consent Agenda
All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion. Upon a Board Member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the Action portion of the regular agenda.
A. Board Minutes
1. August 10, 2020 Regular Meeting
2. August 18, 2020 Emergency Meeting
3. August 27, 2020 Public Hearing
4. August 27, 2020 Special Meeting
B. Bond 2019 Capital Project Requisitions
1. Turner Ramirez Architects $25,134.04
2. Owners Building Resource, LLC $18,061.88
3. Diamond X Construction, LLC $111,823.26
4. Rock Engineering Testing Lab $11,287.00
5. Teal Construction Co $1,354,607.88
C. Non-Bond Construction Requisitions
1. Rock Engineering Testing Lab $2,614.00
2. Owners Building Resource, LLC $4,000.00
3. Turner Ramirez Architects $8,579.99
4. TF Harper & Associates $46,692.75
5. Marshall Company LTD $175,351.00
D. Donations to Alice ISD
E. Tax Refund
1. Jennifer L. Espinoza $523.15
2. Israel Molina III $592.05
F. Requisitions over $30,000
1. Aramark Inc. $3,064,481.00
2. Direct Energy $1,099,200.00
3. Government Leasing & Finance $787,798.00
4. Jim Wells County - Appraisal Dist. $500,560.50
5. City of Alice - Utilities $342,700.00
6. Time Warner Cable $166,000.00
7. US Bank Equipment Finance $154,928.52
8. Smartcom Telephone LLC $ 102,600.00
9. TASB Risk Management Fund $59,530.00
10. CenterPoint Energy $53,121.00
11. Claims Administrative Services $52,228.00
12. Skyward INC $36,759.00
13. Raul Hernandez & Co. $30,000.00 3
7. Action Items
A. Consideration and possible action to make statutory findings related to engagement of legal counsel under a contingent fee agreement and retain Gravely P.C. as outside legal counsel under a contingent fee agreement for legal matters related to property insurance claims.
B. Consideration and Possible Action of TEA Waiver - Request to Extend the Start of School Year Transition Beyond the 4 Week Limit
C. Consideration and Possible Action DIP/CIP Performance Objectives
D. Consideration and Possible Action TTESS and TPESS Evaluators
E. Consideration and Possible Action of Alice ISD Board letter to TEA regarding instructional minutes, attendance requirements, and testing standards for 2020-2021
F. Consideration and Possible Action of Board Reorganization
8. Informational Items
A. Athletic Update
B. Fine Arts Update
C. Alice ISD Business Update
1. Budget Revenue and Expenses
2. Quarterly Investment Report 4th QTR & Comprehensive Report for 2019-2020
3. Child Nutrition
a. AHS and WAMS Cafeteria Updates
D. Alice ISD Maintenance & Operations Report
1. Facilities
2. Safety
3. 2019 Bond Program Update
E. Academic Update
1. First Week Of School
2. Asynchronous Plan Update
9. Adjourn
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.B. Announcement that this meeting of the Alice Independent School District has been duly called and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.
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1.C. Pledge to the United States Flag and Texas Flag. Moment of Silence.
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2. Alice ISD Spotlight
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2.A. Corpus Christi Board of Realtors-Walk With Pride
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3. Public Participation
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4. Closed or executive meeting or session called in accordance with the following provisions set forth in the Texas Government Code:
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4.A. Texas Gov't Section 551.074 Personnel
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4.A.1. New Hires/Resignations/Release of Contracts
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4.B. Texas Gov't Section 551.071 Legal Matters/Advice
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4.B.1. to include, private consultation with legal counsel regarding District construction and repair projects and property insurance related matters.
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5. Board to reconvene in open meeting or session to consider and take action as necessary on items discussed in closed or executive session.
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.A. Board Minutes
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6.A.1. August 10, 2020 Regular Meeting
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6.A.2. August 18, 2020 Emergency Meeting
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6.A.3. August 27, 2020 Public Hearing
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6.A.4. August 27, 2020 Special Meeting
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6.B. Bond 2019 Capital Project Requisitions
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6.B.1. Turner Ramirez Architects $25,134.04
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6.B.2. Owners Building Resource, LLC $18,061.88
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6.B.3. Diamond X Construction, LLC $111,823.26
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6.B.4. Rock Engineering Testing Lab $11,287.00
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6.B.5. Teal Construction Co $1,354,607.88
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6.C. Non-Bond Construction Requisitions
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6.C.1. Rock Engineering Testing Lab $2,614.00
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6.C.2. Owners Building Resource, LLC $4,000.00
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6.C.3. Turner Ramirez Architects $8,579.99
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6.C.4. TF Harper & Associates $46,692.75
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6.C.5. Marshall Company LTD $175,351.00
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6.D. Donations to Alice ISD
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6.E. Tax Refund
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6.E.1. Jennifer L. Espinoza $523.15
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6.E.2. Israel Molina III $592.05
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6.F. Requisitions over $30,000
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6.F.1. Aramark Inc. $3,064,481.00
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6.F.2. Direct Energy $1,099,200.00
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6.F.3. Government Leasing & Finance $787,798.00
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6.F.4. Jim Wells County - Appraisal Dist. $500,560.50
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6.F.5. City of Alice - Utilities $342,700.00
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6.F.6. Time Warner Cable $166,000.00
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6.F.7. US Bank Equipment Finance $154,928.52
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6.F.8. Smartcom Telephone LLC $ 102,600.00
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6.F.9. TASB Risk Management Fund $59,530.00
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6.F.10. CenterPoint Energy $53,121.00
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6.F.11. Claims Administrative Services $52,228.00
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6.F.12. Skyward INC $36,759.00
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6.F.13. Raul Hernandez & Co. $30,000.00
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7. Action Items
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7.A. Consideration and possible action to make statutory findings related to engagement of legal counsel under a contingent fee agreement and retain Gravely P.C. as outside legal counsel under a contingent fee agreement for legal matters related to property insurance claims.
|
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Action of TEA Waiver - Request to Extend the Start of School Year Transition Beyond the 4 Week Limit
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Action DIP/CIP Performance Objectives
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7.D. Consideration and Possible Action TTESS and TPESS Evaluators
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7.E. Consideration and Possible Action of Alice ISD Board letter to TEA regarding instructional minutes, attendance requirements, and testing standards for 2020-2021
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7.F. Consideration and Possible Action of Board Reorganization
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8. Informational Items
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8.A. Athletic Update
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8.B. Fine Arts Update
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8.C. Alice ISD Business Update
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8.C.1. Budget Revenue and Expenses
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8.C.2. Quarterly Investment Report 4th QTR & Comprehensive Report for 2019-2020
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8.C.3. Child Nutrition
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8.C.3.a. AHS and WAMS Cafeteria Updates
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8.D. Alice ISD Maintenance & Operations Report
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8.D.1. Facilities
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8.D.2. Safety
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8.D.3. 2019 Bond Program Update
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8.E. Academic Update
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8.E.1. First Week Of School
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8.E.2. Asynchronous Plan Update
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9. Adjourn
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