March 15, 2021 at 6:15 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Meeting called to order

1.A. Roll call and recording of Board Members present

1.B. Declaration of quorum present.

1.C. Recording of Superintendent and staff members present.

2. Public Comment - Members of the Public may email:  public.comment@harlandale.net to register to speak by providing name, phone number, and the item, if any, which they wish to speak. Registration shall be sent by 5:00 p.m. March 15, 2021. The meeting shall begin at 6:15 p.m. After the meeting begins, each registrant will be invited to speak. Each person must be available to speak when asked or will lose their opportunity to address the Board. Three-minute maximum per speaker. Citizens are offered and opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. The Board President will have the discretion to reduce the time allotment and limit the total number of speakers in order to ensure that the meeting is orderly and managed within technological capabilities. The topics addressed shall be limited to those specifically included on the board's agenda and/or district related. The Board will not comment or engage in discussion. Presentations shall be informative only - no Board action will be taken. Presentations shall not include statements which may be considered defamatory, inflammatory, and/or threatening, against a person or the District; and speakers shall not mention student names unless naming your own child, nor address a complaint against a District employee or officer. Such complaints will be handled through the guidelines set out in District Policy. At all other times, members of the public shall not enter into any discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board. The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any individual continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the individual removed from the meeting.

3. Announcements

4. Information/Reports

4.A.  Lone Star Governance Student Outcomes Data: GPM 1.1: The % of students enrolled in and on track in a CTE industry-certification program will increase from 6% to 20% by 2025; (Current: 6%; SY21- 8%; SY22-10%; SY23-12%; SY24- 16%; SY 25-20%)

4.B. District Business Update: Procurement, Student Attendance Trend and impact on funding

5. Consent

5.A. Approve the January 11, 19, 2021 board meeting minutes. 

5.B. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the renewal of the MOU/Contract/ Agreement for the 2020-2021 school year for the following agency/vendor:

     -Texas State Technical College (Dual Enrollment) (Tuition fee rate $33.00 per credit hour funded through CTE Local Funds.)
     -Blue Star Contemporary (No Cost)
     -AVANCE (Special Education) (No Cost)

5.C. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the submission of a waiver to TEA  (Texas Education Agency) for Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K-8th Grade Student.

5.D. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the District Textbook/Instructional Materials Adoption Committee’s recommended instructional materials titles/series for State Instructional materials adoption Proclamation 2021 for Pre-Kindergarten.

5.E. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the Project Lead the Way (PTLW) curriculum in the  amount of $31,379.26 funded through STEM, CTE, and STEM ECHS Local Funds.

5.F. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the missed school day state mandated waiver, due to Inclement Weather from February 15, 2021 – February 19, 2021.

5.G. Budget Report for Quarter ending December 31, 2020.

5.H. Investment Report for Quarter ending December 31, 2020.

5.I. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the budget amendments to the General Fund and the General Fund’s sub-fund of Donations for the 2020-2021 fiscal year in various amounts.

5.J. Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award IFB 200022 general student learning materials to various vendors, funding to be from District campus and department approved budgets. 

5.K. Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award IFB 200023 promotional products and supplies to various vendors, funding to be from District campus and department approved budgets.

5.L. Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award RFQ 200025 pumping and hydro-jetting of grease trap services to WRM Southwaste Disposal for an estimated amount of $47,818, funding to be from the Child Nutrition Fund. 

5.M. Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award RFQ 200027 beef and chicken fajita products and services promotional products and supplies to Braun Beef Company for an estimated amount of $124,280, funding to be from the District’s self-funded worker’s compensation program and the General Fund. 

5.N. Consider and take appropriate action on the request to procure physician consultation services via an Interlocal Agreement and Board Resolution with Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health for an estimated amount of $12,000, funding to be from the General Fund. 

5.O. Consider and take appropriate action to approve and adopt TASB Policy Update 116: 

    -CQB (Local) Technology Resources: Cybersecurity
    -DCD (Local) Employment Practices: At-Will Employment
    -DCE (Local) Employment Practices: Other Types of Contracts
    -FFAC (Local) Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment
    -GKA (Local) Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises

5.P. Consider and take appropriate action to approve and adopt revised policy DC (Local): Employment Practices

5.Q.  Approve designated staff members as the Superintendent’s designee for approving staff requests through the TEA Secure Environment (TEASE).

6. Individual Items

6.A. To consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of “Certification of Unopposed Candidate” and “Order of Cancellation” of May 1, 2021 Election for the Office of Trustee, Single Member District One (1).

6.B. Consider and take appropriate action on the Board Lone Star Governance quarterly self evaluation.

7. Convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sections 551.071 through 551.084.

7.A. Discuss and take appropriate action on the recommended regular personnel report. (TGC 551.074)

7.B. Consider and take appropriate action to adopt the 2020 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the Harlandale ISD. (TGC 551.071)

7.C. Consultation with attorney regarding status of claim against insurance company due to damage to district facilities by hail. (TGC 551.071)

8. Convene in Open Session and take appropriate action on items discussed in Closed Session.

9. Adjourn