August 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)   

• Differentiating for Success Conference
• Deaf or Hard of Hearing Awareness - House Bill 3132

6. PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Deaf Awareness Month 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

7. PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss the Proposed 2023 Interest and Sinking Tax Rate 

8. RECOGNITION(S)

9. DONATION(S)

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.A) Discussion and Possible Action on the Advanced Course List for the University Interscholastic League "No Pass, No Play" Rules for the 2023-2024
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1005 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, and Other Related Products and Services (Round 26) 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2024-084 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Collegiate G-Force 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1000R Library Books, eBooks, Textbooks, Audiovisual Materials, and Instructional Reading Materials Discount-from-List (Round 24) 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1007 Career and Technology Materials, Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services Discount-from-List (Round 23) 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1038 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Related Products (Round 14) 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.G) Discussion and Possible Action on the 2023-2024 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.H) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1020 Food, Restaurants, Catering, Fundraising, Field Trips, and Rentals (Round 26)  
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1012 Trophies, T-Shirts, Awards, Incentives, and Related Products and Services (Round 20)  
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.J) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1031 Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services, and Related Products (Round 12) 
Item Submitted: Brian McClenny, Director of Athletic Department

11. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS

11.A) Instructional Item(s) (Maribelle Elizondo) 

11.B) Human Resources Item(s) (Todd Miller)

11.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the Job Description for Innovative Instruction Lead Teacher
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

11.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action of the Job Description for Instructional Coach-Science Interventionist (K-5) 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

11.C) District Operations Item(s) (Alejandra Gonzalez)

11.C)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Bid No. 2023-1038 Sale of Real Property (South 17th Street) RE-BID and approval of Resolution No. 2024-124 Millis Real Estate Group, LLC - Sale of South 17th Street
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

11.D) Business Operations Item(s) (Adel Felix)

11.D)1. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for July 2023 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)2. Report Regarding Annual Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)3. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution for Adopting the 2023 Interest and Sinking Tax Rate 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

11.E)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

11.E)1.a) Special Board Meeting July 27, 2023 5:00 PM

11.E)1.b) Board Workshop July 31, 2023 1:00 PM

11.E)1.c) Special Board Meeting  August 3, 2023 5:00 PM

11.E)1.d) Board Workshop  August 10, 2023  11:45 AM

11.E)1.e) Special Board Meeting August 10, 2023   3:00 PM

11.E)1.f) Board Workshop  August 14, 2023  4:00 PM

11.E)1.g) Regular Board Meeting  August 14, 2023  5:00 PM

11.E)1.h) Special Board Meeting August 16, 2023  5:00 PM

12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

12.A) Discussion of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2023-2024 

12.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2023-2024

12.C) Discussion of Recommendation for the Director of Accountability

12.D) Discussion to Accept Resignation of Superintendent Dr. J. A. Gonzalez 

12.E) Discussion of Current Agreement with Interim Superintendent

12.F) Consultation with Attorney Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Dr. J. A. Gonzalez and Current Agreement with Interim Superintendent

12.G) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

12.H) Consultation with Attorney Concerning Legal Issues of 2023-2024 Internal Audit Plan

12.I) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

12.J) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

14. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

14.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2023-2024 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

14.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2023-2024
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

14.C) Discussion of Recommendation for the Director of Accountability
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

14.D) Discussion and Possible Action to Accept the Resignation of Superintendent Dr. J.A. Gonzalez

14.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Current Agreement with Interim Superintendent

14.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

14.G) Discussion and Possible Action on 2023-2024 Internal Auditor Plan

14.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

14.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

15.A) Board Workshop- Monday, September 11, 2023 - 4:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.B) Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 11, 2023 - 5:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.C) Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 25, 2023 - 5:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

16. ADJOURNMENT