August 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 2, 2022 with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2022

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Recognition for High School Senior, Lawrence Keiung Hernandez, for having perfect attendance at Sharp Elementary School, at Stell Middle School and at Hanna Early College High School.  (Board Agenda Request – Minerva Pena, Board Support Eddie Garcia)

VII.A.2. Employee Handbook for the 2022-2023 School Year.

VII.A.3. 2021-2022 Recycling Report

VII.A.4. Reporting of Fees Paid to Purchasing Cooperatives, which includes Membership, Management, and Transactions Fees for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

VII.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended June 30, 2022.

VII.A.6. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended June 30, 2022.

VII.B. DISTRICT UPDATE:

VII.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction

VII.B.2. Business & Operations

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: 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. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. 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 Roberts Rules limits debate to two opportunities. A Trustee may debate a motion for three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity.

IX. 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. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

X. Consent Agenda:

X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

X.A.1. Recommend approval to submit the 2022-2023 Allotment & TEKS Certification Form.

X.A.2. Recommend to bring in classified Support Staff, LVNS and Health Aids under the compensation plan supplementary rate, to be paid from ESSER Funds to continue with the CAB Clinic and Operation Border Health/Preparedness 2022.

X.A.3. Recommend approval to authorize the Administration to accept Champion, Del Castillo, Egly, El Jardin, Morningside, Perez and Vermillion Elementary Schools under the CSP #21-134, BISD Mini-Gyms HVAC and Restroom Additions Project as substantially complete.

X.A.4. Recommend approval to authorize the Administration to accept the Resaca Technology Center Portables/ Canopy Demolition and Disposal Project under Bid #22-107 as substantially complete.

X.A.5. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 001/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Omnia Partners for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.6. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB) for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.7. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.8. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 004/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.9. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 005/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Region 16 ESC Statewide Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.10. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 006/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Region One-Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.11. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region One ESC, Library Services and Instructional Resources COOP for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.12. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.13. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 009/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC8) (TIPS) for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.14. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 010/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Programs for fiscal year 2022-2023. 

X.A.15. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Region XI Education Service Center, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), Fort Worth, Texas, for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.16. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of TASB Energy Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.17. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Sourcewell for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.18. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 015/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) for fiscal year 2022-2023.   

X.A.19. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 016/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Education Service Center, Region 20 and the Pace Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.20. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 017/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Texas Public Energy Solutions, Inc. (“TPES”) Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.21. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 018/22-23 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in described purchasing programs of Region 15 Education Service Center (ESC) Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.22. Recommend approval of Resolution #019/2022-2023 of the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees, directing the Director of Finance/Budget/Payroll to calculate the non-new-revenue and the voter-approval tax rate of the District in the manner provided for a taxing unit. Also, as per property tax code section 26.04(c)the designated officer will certify the accuracy of the tax rate calculations worksheets.

X.A.23. Recommend approval to pay grant stipends for the following Grants awarded: Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Support (TCLAS) Decision 11 High Quality Afterschool Programs, Year 1, 2022-2023 School Year, Texas Reading Initiative-Literacy Coaching and Professional Development Grades K-5, Texas Reading Initiative-Literacy Coaching and Professional Development Grades 6-12, and Texas Education Agency Dyslexia Grant Program Reaching Excellence in Academics for Dyslexia (READ). No cost to the District.

X.A.24. Recommend approval to compensate Food & Nutrition Service employees who attended required summer training that is outside their regular working calendar and employees that need to work on special events during the summer for the school years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

X.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for a total of $72,930.00, as partial payment to Sigma HN Engineers, PLLC for Engineering Services work completed on the Food Nutrition and Services New Freezer/Cooler Facility Project to be paid from ESSER I Fund 266.

X.B.2. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $128,250.00, as partial payment to Central Air & Heating Services, for Construction Services work completed on the ESSER HVAC Upgrades Phase I Project to be paid from ESSER III Fund 282.

X.B.3. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for #162,250.79, as partial payment to NM Contracting, LLC for Construction Services work completed on the Sams Stadium; New Parking Lot Restroom / Concession Stand Improvements Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.4. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $14,500.00 as partial payment to M Garcia Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the BISD Food Nutrition Services New Freezer/Cooler Facility Project to be paid from ESSER Fund 266.

X.B.5. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $110,838.40, as partial payment to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the (9) Mini-Gym HVAC and Restroom Additions Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.6. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $8,300.00 as Final payment to R. L. Abatement, Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Resaca Technology Center – Portable/Canopy Demolition and Disposal Project to be paid from Local Fund 197.

X.B.7. Recommend approval of Payments #4 for $46,426.57 as partial payment to Halff Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services work completed on the ESSER HVAC Upgrades, Group I Project to be paid from ESSER III Fund 282.

X.B.8. Recommend approval of Payment #5 for $1,827.00 as partial payment to Halff Inc., for Engineering Services work completed on the Elementary Mini-Gym HVAC and Restroom Additions Group II Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.9. Recommend approval of Payment #5 for $1,950.00, as partial payment to Ethos-Hostistique Holdings, LLC./dba Ethos Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the Burns, Egly, Perez Elementary Schools LED Lighting Upgrades Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.10. Recommend approval of Payment #6 for $5,101.00 as partial payment to Halff Inc., for Engineering Services work completed on the Elementary Mini-Gym HVAC and Restroom Additions Group II Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.11. Recommend approval of Payment #14 for $304,664.05, as partial payment to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Elementary Mini-Gym HVAC and Restroom Additions Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.12. Recommend approval of Payment #20 for $1,650.00 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.

X.B.13. Recommend approval of Payment #21 for $5,800.00 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.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #001 in the amount of $23,113,368.00 for Local Funds. (Designation Fund Balance of $1,477,486.00, additional funding of $2,158,271.00 and Carryover Budget of $19,477,611.00).

X.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #002 in the amount of $7,232,800.00 for Fund 101 - Food & Nutrition Services.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.3. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #003 in the amount of $40,457.00 for Fund 161 - Local Deaf.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.4. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #004 in the amount of $441,581.00 for Fund 162 - State Compensatory.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.5. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #005 in the amount of $201,406.00 for Fund 163 - State Bilingual.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.6. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #006 in the amount of $203,959.00 for Fund 164 - State Vocational.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.7. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #007 in the amount of $539,458.00 for Fund 165 - Athletics.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.8. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #008 in the amount of $116,923.00 for Fund 166 - State Special Education.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.9. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #009 in the amount of $173.00 for Fund 167 - Teacher Incentive Allot.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.10. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #010 in the amount of $13,393,115.00 for Fund 188 - Tax Rate Increase.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.11. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #011 in the amount of $1,290,051.00 for Fund 197 - Projects.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.12. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #012 in the amount of $4,623,986.00 for Fund 199 - Local Maintenance. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

X.D.1. Recommend approval of amended contract with Cameron County Elections Office and to pay 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract. Estimated at $180,394.50.

X.D.2. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and Buckner Children's Family Services Inc. - FAYS Program to provide youth and family crisis intervention services for the 2022-2023 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.3. Recommend to renew and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and The Uniting Neighbors In Drug Abuse Defense (UNIDAD) Tobacco Prevention & Control (TPC) for the purpose of providing tobacco prevention education and activities for BISD students and families for the 2022-2023 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.4. 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 $60,000.00 for the 2022-2023 school year. Services to be rendered to the districts needs and funding.*

X.D.5. Recommend to approve the renewal of the Contract/Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps and Brownsville Independent School District for the purpose of providing AmeriCorps members at Hanna, Porter, Pace, Rivera, Lopez, and Veterans Memorial Early College High Schools, Lincoln Park, Brownsville Learning Academy and the Brownsville Early College High School to assist students with college planning and enrollment services to any college and university for the 2022-2023 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into Memorandum of Understanding between PSJA ISD and the Brownsville Independent School District to provide professional products and services to BISD in the area of informational systems. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $121,102.00 from ESSER Funding for August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 school year is anticipated. *

X.D.7. Recommend approval for the application to participate in the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2022-2023 school year based on the district’s needs and funding. *

X.D.8. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and certification for in demand occupations classes for the 2022-2023 school year at no cost to the district. *

X.D.9. Recommend approval to enter into contractual agreement with TSC (Texas Southmost College, and TSTC (Texas State Technical College) to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $78,000.00 for the 2022-2023 school year.*

X.D.10. Recommend approval to renew agreement with Studentnest Foundation for MACC to provide math support in multiple languages, seven days a week, to AEL participants working to obtain a certificate of high school equivalency (TxCHSE) and/or increase their math skills. The period of service commenced on October 15, 2020 and will end on March 31, 2023. No cost to the District. *

X.D.11. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department and the Brownsville Independent School District for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year based on need and district funding availability for all seven Early College High Schools and one Alternative Education Program in the amount of $ 140,000.00 from State Compensatory Education (162). *

X.D.12. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum with Communities in Schools Cameron County, Brownsville, Texas, for Case Management Services for At-Risk and Economically Disadvantaged students for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount not to exceed $ 425,000.00 from categorical funds. *

X.D.13. Recommend approval of the Amended and Extended Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Southmost College to provide Nita M. Lowey 21st Century (CCLC) Grant Program, Cycle 10 for after school activities for BISD students and parents at 10 sites. The Amended and Extended MOU is effective August 27th, 2022 and expires July 31, 2023 in the amount of $551,000.00 as per previous MOU. *

X.D.14. Recommend approval of subscription agreement between Ellevation Education and Brownsville School District for Compliance and Instructional Strategies for Emergent Bilinguals in the amount of $354,013.00 for the 2022-2023 school year.

X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

X.E.1. Recommend approval to extend Bid #22-063 Preventive Maintenance and Repair for School Buses and Vehicles Fleet District-wide to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November 2022. (Annual Bid)

X.E.2. Recommend approval to extend Bid #22-087 Repair Parts for School Buses and Support Vehicles to several vendors for three (3) months to expire in November 2022. Annual Bid)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #22-001 E1 General Merchandise District-wide (Extension 1 of 3) to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August 2024.

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #22-002 E1 Groceries and Supplies District-wide (Extension 1 of 3) to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August 2024.

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #22-025 E1 Consultant/Presenter Services and Training District-wide (Extension 1 of 3) to several vendors for an additional one year term to expire in August 2024.

X.E.6. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew RFQ #20-132 Architectural Services District-wide for an additional one-year term to expire in August of 2023 to BEAM Professionals (PBK Architects, Inc.) of McAllen, Texas, Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex (ROFA) Architects, Inc. of McAllen, Texas, and Gomez Mendez Saenz (GMS), Inc. of Brownsville, Texas, and to authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute the contract fee for said services on a rotational, project by project basis.

X.E.7. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew RFQ #20-133 Architectural/Engineering Design Services for Roof Replacement District-wide for an additional one-year term to expire August of 2023 to Raba-Kistner, Inc. of McAllen, Texas, BEAM Professionals (PBK Architects, Inc.), of McAllen, Texas, and Armko Industries, Inc. of McAllen, Texas and to authorize the Administration to negotiate the fee and execute the contract for said services on a rotational, project by project basis.

X.E.8. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew RFQ #21-119 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services District-wide for an additional one-year term to expire in August of 2023 to Halff Associates, Inc., of McAllen, Texas, Ethos Engineering, of Harlingen, Texas, and Sigma HN Engineers, PLLC of McAllen, Texas, and to authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute the contract fee for said services on a rotational, project by project basis.

X.E.9. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew RFQ #21-123 Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) Test and Balance Services District-wide for an additional one-year term to expire in August of 2023 to PHI Service Agency, Inc., of Alamo, Texas, and TABFX, LLC of San Juan, Texas, and to authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute the contract fee for the said services on a rotational, project by project basis.

X.E.10. Recommend approval to exercise the option to renew Bid #22-018 Recycling Service District-wide (Reverse Bid) to Redfish Recycling (Mark Industries of Texas) of Brownsville, Texas, for an additional one (1) year term to expire on August 2023.

X.E.11. Recommend awarding RFP #23-041 Groceries, Food Items, Catering and Miscellaneous Items for Food and Nutrition Services Department to several vendors. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.12. Recommend awarding Bid #23-003 Achievement Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.13. Recommend awarding Bid #23-005 Training Room Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.14. Recommend awarding Bid #23-010 Graduation and Honor Awards District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #22, #26, #28, #30 and #32 of said bid. (Annual Bid)

X.E.15. Recommend awarding Bid #23-024 High School Marching Band Show Writing Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.16. Recommend awarding Bid #23-027 Contracted Services for Diagnostic Testing from a Licensed Diagnostician to several vendors.(Annual Bid)

X.E.17. Recommend awarding Bid #23-028 Contracted Services for Physical Therapy from a Licensed Physical Therapist to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.18. Recommend awarding Bid #23-029 Contracted Services for Students with Visual Impairments from a VI Certified Teacher to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.19. Recommend awarding Bid #23-030 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.20. Recommend awarding Bid #23-031 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) Diagnostician District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.21. Recommend awarding Bid #23-033 Occupational Therapy (OT) District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.22. Recommend awarding Bid #23-035 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.23. Recommend awarding Bid #23-036 for Guidance and Counseling Program Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.24. Recommend awarding Bid #23-037 Sign Language Interpreters District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.25. Recommend awarding Bid #23-038 Speech and Language Pathologist District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.26. Recommend awarding Bid #23-039 Orientation and Mobility (O&M) District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.27. Recommend awarding Bid #23-044 Professional Development Presenters District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.28. Recommend awarding Bid #23-055 Janitorial Supplies, Paper, and Plastic Products for FNS several vendors and cast lots for items #43, #45 and #46 of said bid. (Annual Bid)

X.E.29. Recommend awarding Bid #23-058 Real-Time Captions (Speech to Text) District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.30. Recommend awarding Bid #23-059 Translators Other Than English and Sign Language District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Bid)

X.E.31. Recommend awarding Bid #23-061 Air Conditioning Filters and Frames District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.32. Recommend awarding Bid #23-062 Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.33. Recommend awarding Bid #23-064 Electrical Repair on Pumps, Motor Tools, Lift Stations and Generators District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.34. Recommend awarding Bid #23-065 Fire Extinguishers Materials and Fire Suppressant System District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.35. Recommend awarding Bid #23-066 Concrete Supplies and Materials District-wide to G & T Paving, Brownsville, TX. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.36. Recommend awarding Bid #23-069 Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contract Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.37. Recommend awarding Bid #23-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.38. Recommend awarding Bid #23-070 Electrical Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.39. Recommend awarding Bid #23-071 Electrical Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.40. Recommend awarding Bid #23-096 Preventive Maintenance for Generators is needed District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective August 02, 2022, through August 02, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

X.E.41. Recommend awarding CSP #23-006 Basic Education Certification Program for EMT to International Academy of Emergency Medical Technology, Brownsville, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $133,652.16, for the 2022-2023 school year. Services will be rendered based on the needs of the district. The proposal is for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional, one (1) year terms.

X.E.42. Recommend awarding CSP #23-151 Onsite Auctioneer Services District-wide to AMT Auction Marketing, San Antonio, Texas. The term of this contract is effective August 2, 2022 through August 2, 2023, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.

XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

XI.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XI.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 001/22-23 on BEST/AFT Membership.

XI.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 002/22-23 on P.S..

XI.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XI.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (1)

XI.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (29)

XI.B.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Rene Gutierrez)

XI.B.4. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Assistant Band Director (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (5)  

XI.B.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Assistant Choir Director (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)  

XI.B.6. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Assistant Principal (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)  

XI.B.7. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Band Director (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)  

XI.B.8. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Behavior Specialist (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)  

XI.B.9. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Choir Director (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)  

XI.B.10. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Counselor (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)  

XI.B.11. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Educational Diagnostician (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)  

XI.B.12. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Registered Nurse (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.B.13. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – ROTC Instructor (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)  

XI.B.14. Recommend approval of non chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) Coordinator for Career & Technical Education (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.B.15. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) FNS Training Supervisor (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.B.16. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) FNS Systems Programmer (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.B.17. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) Management Information Systems Specialist/Programmer (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.B.18. Recommend approval of qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.19. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (A.R.) for change in salary for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.20. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (G.C.) for change in salary for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.21. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (G.G.) for change in salary for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.22. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (P.B.) for change in salary for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.23. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (R.M.) for change in salary for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.24. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (R.R.) for change in salary for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.25. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (A.H.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.26. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (F.A.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.27. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (H.M.H.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.28. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (J.G.G.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.29. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.F.A.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.30. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (S.E.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B.31. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (V.F.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XI.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI.C.1. Staff Attorney

XI.C.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding BISD v. D. Wilson Construction and Aleman & Mireles Glass Studio LLC.

XI.C.2. Board Attorney:

XI.C.2.a. Discussion with Board Attorney concerning the following legal matters:

XI.C.2.a.1. Leal v. Pena, Cause No 2020-DCL-06433 107th District Court, Cameron County, Texas (Election Contest)

XI.C.2.a.2. Brownsville ISD v. Valco Foods, LLC, et al, Cause No. 2017-DCL 05921, 138th District Court, Cameron County, Texas (breach of contract)

XI.C.2.a.3. BP & CP v. Brownsville ISD, Cause No. 1:19-CV-00159 US Dist. Court Southern Dist. of Texas (Special Education)

XI.C.2.a.4. Vega v. Brownsville ISD, Cause No. 1:21-CV-00115 US Dist. Court Southern Dist. of Texas Special Education)

XI.C.2.a.5. Chavez v. Brownsville ISD, Cause No. 2240085, Fifth Cir. Special Education)

XI.C.2.a.6. South Coast Spine v. Brownsville ISD, Cause No. 2008-CCL-01297, Cameron County Court at law No. 1 claim for unpaid health benefits)

XI.C.2.a.7. Martin Arambula

XI.D. Board Self Evaluation.

XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.