August 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Board Business Meeting

1. Meeting Called to Order

1.A. Roll Call of Board Members Present and Declaration of Quorum Present______ Absent______

1.A.1. Mrs. Christina Martinez

1.A.2. Ms. Alicia Sebastian

1.A.3. Mr. Arthur Valdez

1.A.4. Mr. Ed Garza

1.A.5. Ms. Leticia Ozuna 

1.A.6. Mrs. Sarah Sorensen

1.A.7. Mrs. Stephanie Torres 

1.B. Recording of Superintendent Present

1.B.1. Dr. Jaime Aquino

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag

1.D. Salute to the Texas Flag - "Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

1.E. Citizens' Presentations - 60-minute total time limit for this item 

2. Governance

2.A. Supporting Excellent Schools in Every Neighborhood: Goal 1.1 and 2.1 -  Interim Goal Grade 3 Performance in 2023-24 on Reading and Math

2.B. Update on the Implementation of Rightsizing Transition Plan

2.C. Consider and Take Action on the Procurement of HVAC Equipment, Pursuant to Ed. Code 44.031(h), to Avoid Delay and to Mitigate Disruption of School Activities

2.D. Approval of the District of Innovation Amendment 

2.E. Acceptance of Bexar Appraisal District’s Certified Appraisal Roll for Tax Year 2024

2.F. Acceptance of the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Tax Year 2024

2.G. Approval of Ordinance and Order Adopting Tax Rate for School Year-2024-2025

3. Consent Agenda

3.A. Acceptance of the Bond 2020 – HVAC Projects as Recommended by the Audit Committee

3.B. Approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program 

3.C. Approval For Student Travel for UTSA Partnership Schools – Bonham, Irving, Twain 

3.D. Approval For Student Travel for CAST Schools – ALA, CAST Med, CAST Tech

3.E. Approval of the Amendment to the Partnership Agreement between San Antonio Independent School District and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

3.F. Approval of the Renewal of the District Service Agreement Between SAISD and City Year San Antonio for the 2024 - 2025 School Year

3.G. Approval of Request for Waiver of Penalty and Interest

3.H. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report, April 2024  –  June  2024

3.I. Approval of Procurement Services’ Recommendations for Bids, Proposals, and Awards

3.J. Approval of Minutes for the following meetings: 

3.J.1. July 15, 2024 Board Business Meeting

3.J.2. July 17, 2024 Governance Training

3.J.3. July 26, 2024 Board Workshop

4. Closed Session

4.A. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, et. Seq. (TGC 551.071, TGC 551.072, TGC 551.074, and TGC 551.076)

4.A.1. Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, including legal issues on the acquisition process. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.072)

4.A.2. Deliberation regarding personnel matters, including but not limited to employment, duties, discipline, reassignment, resignation, retirement, reclassification, and dismissal of an employee. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.3. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding pursuing sanctions against educators who have abandoned their contract pursuant to TEC 21.210 and 19 TAC 249.14. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.4. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding potential student safety issues and also regarding Intruder Detection Audits that are confidential pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 37.1084(d) and Texas Government Code Sections  552.101 and 552.116. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.076)

4.A.5. Consultation with legal counsel regarding physical plant and related issues. (TGC 551.071)

4.A.6. Consultation with attorney and discussion regarding status of Cause No. 2017CI-15803; San Antonio Independent School District vs. Lexington Insurance Company, McLarens, Inc. William J. Adams, & Frost Insurance Agency, Inc., In the 150th District Court of Bexar County, Texas. (TGC 551.071)

4.B. The Board will reconvene in Open Session and take appropriate action on items discussed in Closed Session.

5. Adjournment

5.A. Adjournment