August 4, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Meeting Called to Order.
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II. Moment of Silence.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. Roll Call:
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V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of August 4, 2020 with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. Superintendent's Report: * SB1566
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VI.A. Conference Presentations:
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VI.A.1. Presentation of amendment to Local Policy regarding Annual Athletic Physicals.
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VI.A.2. Employee Handbook for the 2020-2021 School Year.
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VI.A.3. Reporting of Fees Paid to Purchasing Cooperatives, which includes Membership, Management, and Transaction Fees for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
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VI.A.4. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended July 31, 2020.
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VI.A.5. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended June 30, 2020.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Description:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers are allowed a maximum of 3 minutes and a minimum of 1 minute, depending on the number of speakers. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board. The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous.
The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items. Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities. A Trustee may debate a motion for two minutes on the first speaking opportunity and one minute on the second opportunity. |
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VIII. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent.
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IX. Board Member Request(s)
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IX.A. Conference Presentation(s)
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IX.A.1. Discussion reference making changes to policy concerning role of officers and committee structure and setting up agendas. TASB is currently doing a policy review and can be used to provide information to the board as to how other districts' boards operate in order to build consensus. (Board Member Request - Philip Cowen/Board Support Laura Perez Reyes)
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X. Consent Agenda:
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X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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X.A.1. Recommend approval of the revised Teacher Salary increases and the 2020-2021 Employee Compensation Plan.
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X.A.2. Recommend approval to submit a Waiver from the Annual Financial Report November 27th due date requirements for the 2019-2020 fiscal year due to COVID-19
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X.A.3. Recommend the approval of the Synchronous Attestation required by the Texas Education Agency. *
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X.A.4. Recommend the approval of the waiver to request for 40% campus hybrid instruction for grades 9-12. *
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X.A.5. Recommend approval to authorize the Superintendent to submit to TEA a Board approved waiver request to extend up to four additional weeks the transition window to continue restricting access to on-campus instruction beyond the first four weeks of the 2020-2021 instructional calendar. *
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X.A.6. Consideration and possible approval of an order authorizing the issuance of Brownsville Independent School District unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds in one or more series as Taxable and/or Tax Exempt Bonds, setting certain parameters for the Bonds, authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate price, including the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto.
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X.A.7. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 001/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of The Omnia Partners/National IPA for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.8. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB) for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.9. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.10. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 004/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Programs for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.11. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 005/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the U.S. Communities purchasing programs for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.12. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 006/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Region One-Purchasing Cooperative for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.13. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Region One Education Service Center, Edinburg, Texas, Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative for the 2020-2021 school year, services to be rendered subject to the District’s needs and funding.
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X.A.14. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District Food and Nutrition Service Department to participate in the purchasing programs through Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative during the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.15. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 009/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing program of the Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC8) (TIPS) for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.16. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 010/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Harris County Department of Education Cooperative programs for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.17. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Region XI Education Service Center, Fort Worth, Texas, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), for the 2020-2021 school year, services to be rendered subject to the District’s needs and funding.
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X.A.18. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the TASB Energy Cooperative purchasing program for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.19. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the National Join Powers Alliance purchasing program for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.20. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 015/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) purchasing program for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.21. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 016/20-21 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center, Region 20 and the Pace Purchasing Cooperative for the 2020-2021 school year.
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X.A.22. Recommend the revision of the Acquisition of Chromebooks 11 3100 2-in-1 for Distance Learning for Student Use District-wide/Phase II and to approve the purchase of 6,000 iPads, 4,000 Laptops, and 20,000 Hot Spots, from various vendors. Chromebooks will be purchased, on an as needed basis. Total estimated purchase amount of $8,433,100.00.
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X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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X.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $16,800.00 as partial payment to Halff Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services work completed on the Mini-Gyms – HVAC and Addition project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.
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X.B.2. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $18,000.00 as final payment to M Garcia Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the BISD Sams Memorial Stadium Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.
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X.B.3. Recommend approval of Payment #8 for $12,226.15 as partial payment to Gomez Mendez Saenz Architects for Architectural Services work completed on the Hanna ECHS New Gymnasium Facility Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.
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X.B.4. Recommend approval of Payment #10 for $1,042,572.79 as partial payment to Gerlach Builders, LLC dba WIL-CON for Construction Services work completed on the Hanna ECHS New Gymnasium Facility Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.
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X.B.5. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $8,437.50 as partial payment to Ethos Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the Records Dept Shredder Ventilating System Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.6. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $57,333.66 as Partial payment to Ethos Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the Lopez, Pace ECHS, and Stillman MS- Design-Build HVAC & Controls CX Phase III Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.7. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $81,472.05 as partial payment to NM Contracting, LLC for Construction Services work completed on the Cummings CTE CV4 MEP Upgrades Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.8. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $38,032.81 as Partial payment to ZIWA Corporation for Construction Services work completed on the Food Nutrition Services Roof Repair Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.9. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $38,451.25 as partial payment to ARGIO Roofing & Construction, LLC for Construction Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Roof Replacement Phase I Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.10. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $145,023.48 as partial payment to RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors for Construction Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Canopy Upgrade Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.11. Recommend approval of Payment #5 for $80,671.65 as Partial payment to ZIWA Corporation for Construction Services work completed on the Food Nutrition Services Roof Repair Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.12. Recommend approval of Payment #5 for $110,399.64 as partial payment to ARGIO Roofing & Construction, LLC for Construction Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Roof Replacement Phase I Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.13. Recommend approval of Payment #6 for $567,877.81 as partial payment to Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD, for Construction Services work completed on the Rivera ECHS – HVAC & LED Lighting Upgrade Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189
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X.B.14. Recommend approval of Payment #7 for $63,677.07 as partial payment to American Contracting USA, Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Roof Replacement Phase II Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.15. Recommend approval of Payment #9 for $570.00, as partial payment to Central Air & Heating Services, Inc. (CAHS, Inc.) for Construction Services work completed on the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center – HVAC & Controls Replacement Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.16. Recommend approval of Payments #15 for a total of $2,228.10 as partial payment to Armko Industries, Inc. for Architectural Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Roof Replacement Phase II Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.17. Recommend approval of Payment #16 for $6,512.36 as partial payment to Armko Industries, Inc. for Architectural Services work completed on the Multi-Campus Roof Replacement Phase I Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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X.B.18. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $3,525.00 as final payment to M Garcia Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the Lucio MS Four Lane Track Project to be paid from Tax Ratification Election Fund 197.
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X.B.19. Recommend approval of Payment #3 for $128,915.00 as Partial payment to ZIWA Corporation for Construction Services work completed on the Veterans ECHS-Visitors Restroom Facilities Project to be paid from Tax Ratification Election Fund 197.
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X.C. Recommend approval of the following Budget Amendment(s):
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X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #002 in the amount of $795,423.00 for Fund 101 – Food & Nutrition Services. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #003 in the amount of $86,116.00 for Fund 162 – State Compensatory. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.3. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #004 in the amount of $104,523.00 for Fund 163 – State Bilingual. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.4. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #005 in the amount of $616,848.00 for Fund 164 – State Vocational. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.5. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #006 in the amount of $291,210.00 for Fund 165 – Athletics. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.6. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #007 in the amount of $603,418.00 for Fund 166 – State Special Education. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.7. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #008 in the amount of $6,850,335.00 for Fund 188 – Tax Rate Increase. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.8. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #009 in the amount of $6,505,998.00 for Fund 189 – Maintenance Tax Notes 2017. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.9. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #010 in the amount of $1,428,480.00 for Fund 197 – Projects. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.10. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #011 in the amount of $2,059,749.00 for Fund 199 – Local Maintenance. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)
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X.C.11. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #012 in the amount of $41,574,960.00 for Local Funds. (Carryover Budget of $40,574,960.00 and New Funding of $1,000,000.00)
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X.C.12. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #013 in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the purchase of COVID-19 expenditures from Local Funds. (Fund Balance)
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X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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X.D.1. Recommend the approval of Memorandum of Understanding and Partnership agreement between Region 10 Education Service Center Educational Diagnostician Program and Brownsville I.S.D. *
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X.D.2. Recommend approval to amend agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety for release of applicant(s) and/or employee(s) driving records at no cost to the District. *
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X.D.3. Recommend approval to enter into Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and the Brownsville Independent School District for 2020-2021 School Year. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $50,000.00 for the 2020-2021 school year is anticipated. *
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X.D.4. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department and the Brownsville Independent School District for the 2020-2021 school year based on need and district funding availability for all six Early College High Schools and one Alternative Education Program in the amount of $140,000.00 from State Compensatory Education (162). *
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X.D.5. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Texas at Austin, The Language Learners at University of Austin's Center for Hispanic Achievement (LUCHA) Program online courses, in the amount of $75,000.00 for the 2020-2021 school year. Services to be rendered to the district's needs and funding. *
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X.D.6. Recommend the Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and Partnership Agreement Between UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration Educator Preparation and Accountability and, Brownsville I.S.D. at no cost to the District *
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X.D.7. Recommend approval for the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department to enter into a five-year partnership agreement with Form Plastics to purchase food packing supplies and Form Plastics will provide packing equipment at no cost to the District.
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X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s)
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X.E.1. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #18-091 Disposal of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste district-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2021. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.2. Recommend awarding Bid #20-018 Recycling Services District-wide (Reverse Bid) to Redfish Recycling (Mark Industries of Texas) of Brownsville, Texas. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.3. Recommend awarding Bid #20-019 Athletic Supplies for Football, Volleyball and Girls/Boys Basketball District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.4. Recommend awarding Bid #20-020 Athletic Supplies for Cross-Country, Soccer and Track District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.5. Recommend awarding Bid #20-021 Athletic Supplies for Baseball and Softball District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.6. Recommend awarding Bid #20-022 Athletic Supplies for Golf, Swimming and Tennis District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.7. Recommend awarding Bid #20-023 Student Uniforms for Career and Technical Education Program district-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.8. Recommend awarding Bid #20-050 Curriculum and Instruction Supplies, Materials and Software District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.9. Recommend awarding Bid #20-051 Audio Visual Equipment District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.10. Recommend awarding Bid #20-052 Office Supplies, Equipment and Accessories District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.11. Recommend awarding Bid #20-053 Repair Parts for Kitchen Equipment and Walk-In Freezer for FNS District-wide to two vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.12. Recommend awarding Bid #20-054 Chess Materials, Supplies, Software, and Training Services District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.13. Recommend awarding Bid #20-056 Police/Security Uniforms, Supplies, Materials and Equipment District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.14. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-064 Electrical Repair on Pumps, Motor Tools, Lift Stations and Generators district-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2021. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.15. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-065 Fire Extinguisher Materials and Fire Suppressant System district-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2021. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.16. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-069 Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contractor Services district-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2021. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.17. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #20-071 Electrical Contractor Services district-wide to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August, 2021. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.18. Recommend approval to extend Bid #20-072 Paint Supplies District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November, 2020. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.19. Recommend approval to extend Bid #20-082 Commercial Overhead Door and Shutter District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November, 2020. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.20. Recommend awarding Bid #20-084 Parts/Repair Services for Ground and Heavy Maintenance Equipment District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.21. Recommend awarding Bid #R20-089 Door Repair/Replacement District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.22. Recommend awarding Bid #20-090 Plumbing Services District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.23. Recommend awarding Bid #20-095 Fencing Services, Supplies & Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.24. Recommend awarding Bid #20-099 Construction Supplies and Materials District-wide to Martinez Hauling, Brownsville, Texas. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.25. Recommend awarding Bid #20-100 Portable Building Relocation and Related Services District-wide to Betancourt bros house movers leveling. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.26. Recommend awarding Bid #20-104 Intercom Repair Services, Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #5, #10, #17, and #41 of said bid. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.27. Recommend awarding Bid #21-003 Achievements Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #7 and #14 of said bid. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.28. Recommend awarding Bid #21-005 Training Room Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.29. Recommend awarding Bid #021-032 Live Organisms for the Elementary Science Program District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.30. Recommend awarding Bid #21-036 for Guidance and Counseling Program Supplies/Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.31. Recommend awarding Bid #21-055 Janitorial Supplies, Paper, and Plastic Products for Food and Nutrition Services to several vendors and cast lots for item #16 of said bid. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.32. Recommend awarding Bid #21-061 Air Conditioning Filters and Frames District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.33. Recommend awarding Bid #21-062 Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.34. Recommend awarding Bid #21-063 Preventive Maintenance and Repair for School Buses and Vehicles Fleet District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #1 and #36 of said bid. (Annual bid)
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X.E.35. Recommend awarding Bid #21-066 Concrete Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.36. Recommend awarding Bid #21-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services and Materials District-wide to Big M Pest Control, of Ingleside, Texas. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.37. Recommend awarding Bid #21-070 Electrical Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)
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X.E.38. Recommend awarding Bid #21-087 Repair Parts for School Buses and Support Vehicles to several vendors and cast lots for item #13 and #20 of said bid. (Annual bid)
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X.E.39. Recommend awarding RFP #20-001 General Merchandise District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November, 2020. (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.40. Recommend awarding RFP #20-002 Groceries and Supplies District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November, 2020. (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.41. Recommend awarding RFP #20-025 Consultant/presenter Services and Training District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November, 2020. (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.42. Recommend awarding RFP #21-041 Groceries, Food Items, Catering, and Miscellaneous Items for Food and Nutrition Services Department to several vendors (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.43. Recommend renewal for CSP #19-057 Secondary Level Certification – Instruction for Basic Fire Suppression Program with the International Academy of Emergency Medical Technology (IAEMT), beginning August 2020 and ending June 2021 in the amount not to exceed $299,984.00. Services will be rendered based on the needs and services to the district.
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X.E.44. Recommend approval to award CSP #20-006 Basic Education Certification Program for EMT , for the 2020-2021 school year, to International Academy of Emergency Medical Technology, Brownsville, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $133,652.00. Services will be rendered based on the needs of the district. The CSP #20-006 proposal is for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional, oye (1) year terms. ( Annual Proposal)
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X.E.45. Recommend awarding CSP #20-024 High School Marching Band Services District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November, 2020. (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.46. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew CSP #20-111 Third Party Administration (TPA) and Excess Insurance for Self-Funded Worker Compensation to Tristar Risk Management Service, Corpus Christi, Texas, for an additional one year term to expire in August 2021 in the amount not to exceed $240,000.00 for administrative fees & Excess Insurance to Montalvo Insurance Agency/Star Insurance Company in the amount not to exceed $119,282.00 for the 2020-2021 Plan Year. Administration is also recommending to not renew the loss control services as part of this contract for the 2020-2021 Plan Year.
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X.E.47. Recommend approving Competitive Sealed Proposal #21-113 Parking Lot Expansion at Canales Elementary construction Services Contract for R. Pizana Paving Brownsville, TX in the amount not to exceed $193,000.00 to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note 189.
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X.E.48. Recommend approving Competitive Sealed Proposal #21-114 Canales Elementary Roof Repairs Construction Services Contract for ARGIO Roofing & Construction L.L.C. Rio Hondo, TX in the amount not to exceed $907,000.00 to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note 189.
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X.E.49. Recommend approval of CSP #21-115 Lopez ECHS – Roof Replacement Phase I Project to Rio Roofing, Inc. of Harlingen, Texas in the amount not to exceed $2,535,000.00, to authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations, and to execute the contract. Funding to be paid from Maintenance Tax Note Fund 189.
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XI. CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.
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XI.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
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XI.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (3)
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XI.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (12)
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XI.A.3. Recommend approval of qualified Administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System - T-TESS - Appraisers for the 2020-2021 Fiscal School Year
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XI.A.4. Recommend approval to adjust the working days of a campus professional employee (R.G.) for the 2020-2021 Fiscal School Year.
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XI.A.5. Recommend approval to adjust the working days of a campus professional employee (F.M.) for the 2020-2021 Fiscal School Year.
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XI.A.6. Recommend approval to adjust the working days of a campus professional employee (N.V.) for the 2019-2020 Fiscal School Year.
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XI.A.7. Recommend approval of term-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2020-2021 school year–Principal for Breeden Elementary. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XI.A.8. Board Self-Evaluation.
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XI.A.9. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. René Gutiérrez).
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XI.A.10. Legal Update with Board Counsel (Baltazar Salazar).
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XI.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XI.B.1. Staff Attorney
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XI.B.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Martha Chavez, a/n/f, J.C. v. Brownsville Independent School District, et al.
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XI.B.2. Board Attorney
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XI.C. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XI.C.1. Consultation with Lead Internal Auditor (Status of past, ongoing and completed Board approved audits).
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XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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XIII. Announcement(s):
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XIII.A. Next scheduled Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees is on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
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XIV. Adjournment.
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