October 4, 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, October 4, 2022 with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VI.A. Conference Presentations:

VI.A.1. Recognition of the Recipient of the 2022 TWC Scholar of the Year Award.

VI.A.2. Recognition of 2021-2022 Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Poster Contest Winners.

VI.A.3. Presentation of Porter ECHS Students in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program.

VI.A.4. Presentation of appreciation that marks the 10th year of partnership with UTRGV UTeach Math and Science Teacher Certification Program.

VI.A.5. Recognition of the Brownsville Independent School District Human Resources Department for Education Human Resources Day on October 12, 2022.

VI.A.6. Presentation of the Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2022.

VI.B. DISTRICT UPDATE:

VI.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction

VI.B.2. Business & Operations

VII. 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.
 

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. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

IX. Board Member Request(s)

IX.A. Conference Presentation(s):

IX.A.1. Presentation of ALL fees for community members (i.e. retired educators), for the current use of the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center. The presentation should also include backup documentation of the board action approving the fees; along with Board action on fee increases, if any. (Board Agenda Request Dr. Prisci Roca Tipton/Board Support Denise Garza)

IX.A.2. Presentation update from administration on Substitute System.  (Board Agenda Request Denise Garza/Board Support Dr. Prisci Roca Tipton)

IX.A.3. Presentation update from administration on Destination Imagination funding types and clarification on U.I.L. Supplemental Duty Pay for elementary coaches (page 39 of the 2022-2023 board approved compensation plan).  (Board Agenda Request Dr. Prisci Roca Tipton/Board Support Denise Garza)

IX.B. Action Item(s)

IX.B.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action to conduct a salary compression study to use as a guide for the upcoming budget process; to include strategies to remedy pay compression. The goal of the study is to continue to improve the fairness of pay for employees (including substitute teachers). (Board Agenda Request Dr. Prisci Roca Tipton/Board Support Denise Garza)

X. Consent Agenda:

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

X.A.1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the TIA required designation fee of $382,500.00 to the Texas Education Agency in order to submit proposed designations for the 2021-2022 data capture year.

X.A.2. Recommend approval to revise page 20 of the 2022-2023 Employee Compensation Plan, Clerical Administrative Pay Plan 3, adding new title of Data Clerk, (existing FTE).

X.A.3. Recommend the approval to upgrade the BISD Athletic subscriptions to Gold to increase cloud storage space for all athletic sports at the six high schools.  Included is the Hudl Focus camera to allow live streaming for practice and games at each Main Gym. The BISD Athletic Department has budgeted for this purchase.

X.A.4. Recommend approval to authorize the Administration to move forward with the Elementary Mini-Gyms HVAC and Restroom Addition, Group III Project, to secure engineering services through the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, and to select the Competitive Sealed Proposal as a delivery method as authorized by the Texas Education Code under Chapter 2269 for Construction Services, in the amount not to exceed $6,500,000.00. Funding to be from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.A.5. Recommend approval to authorize the Administration to move forward with the ESSER HVAC Upgrades Priority II Project, to secure Engineering Services though the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, and to select the Competitive Sealed Proposal as a delivery method as authorized by the Texas Education Code under Chapter 2269 for Construction Services, in the amount not to exceed $14,000,000.00. Funding to be from ESSER III 282.

X.A.6. Recommend approval of Amended 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 the fiscal year 2022-2023.

X.A.7. Recommend approval of the 2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plans as required by the Texas Education Code. The Campus Education Improvement Plans will serve as a guide to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance in order to attain state and federal standards. *

X.A.8. Recommend approval of the 2022-2023 District Improvement Plan as required by the Texas Education Code. The District Education Improvement Plan will serve as a guide to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance in order to attain state and federal standards. *

X.A.9. Recommend approval to purchase professional development services and materials from lead4ward, LLC (sole source) through August 2023 to be purchased subject to district needs and funding. *

X.A.10. Recommend approval to adopt (Second Reading) TASB Update 119 Local Policies and FJ(LOCAL), GE(LOCAL), FDB(LOCAL), DCD(LOCAL), and DEC(LOCAL). A Policy Committee Meeting was held on September 21, 2022 for the First Reading.

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

X.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #3 for $110,431.03, as partial payment to Ethos Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services work completed on the ESSER HVAC Upgrades, Group I Project to be paid from ESSER III Fund 282.

X.B.2. Recommend approval of Payment #3 for $427,662.93, 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.3. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $283,688.05, 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.4. Recommend approval of Payments #5 & 6 for $123,030.84 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.5. Recommend approval of Payment #6 for $3,900.00, 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.6. Recommend approval of Payment #16 for $110,776.27, as partial payment to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the (10) Mini-Gym HVAC and Restroom Additions Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.7. Recommend approval of Payment #22 & 23 for $9,775.00 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 the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

X.C.1. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas A&M RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub administered by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.  The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to encourage cooperation between the parties as well as other partners; and to identify the respective roles and responsibilities of each party.  At no cost to the District. *

X.C.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Talent Search program and Brownsville ISD to provide socio-economic, first generation students a variety of academic and social emotional support services. MOU is effective September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2027. *

X.C.3. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Brownsville ISD to provide low socio-economic, first generation students fundamental opportunities to develop rigorous pre-college academic preparation and ultimately enroll in and graduate from higher education institutions.  MOU Effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2027 for Lopez, Porter and Rivera Early College High Schools. *

X.C.4. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Children's Museum of Brownsville for in-school STEM Mini Maker field trips for 1st and 5th graders at all BISD elementary campuses at no cost to the District. *

X.C.5. Recommend approval to enter into an agreement of understanding with Brownsville ISD and UTRGV School of Social Work program and the Educational Experience. Upon approval, the agreement will take in effect October 5, 2022 and end on August 31, 2027. *

X.C.6. Recommend approval for the Workforce Solutions Cameron/Texas Rising Star Provider agreement for Brownsville Independent School District to receive the reimbursement funds of up to $80,000.00 for Daycare Services at Lincoln Park High School. *

X.C.7. Recommend approval to enter into an MOU with Texas A & M University Kingsville Department of Clinical Health Sciences and Brownsville ISD to provide an opportunity for masters degree program students to obtain in-field and out-of-field clinical experience. Will be effective October 04, 2022 through August 15, 2023 and may be renewed through August 15, 2025. In previous years, the District has had sponsorship agreements between BISD and Texas A & M University Kingsville. At no cost to the District. *

X.C.8. Recommended approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program under the coordination of Region One ESC to provide services for qualifying infants, toddlers, and their families for the 2022-2023 school year. At no cost to the District.*

X.C.9. Recommend approval to enter into the Child Find/Child Serve Agreement for the 2022-2023 school year between the Brownsville Independent School District and the Region One Education Service Center, at no cost to the District. *

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

X.D.1. Recommend awarding of CSP #23-158 ESSER Burns ES HVAC Upgrades, Phase 1 (package 3) Project to Carrier Corporation of McAllen, Texas in the amount not to exceed $2,150,000.00, to authorize the Administration to enter negotiations, and to execute the contract. ESSER III Fund 282.

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

XI.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

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

XI.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (3)

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

XI.A.4. 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. (1)

XI.A.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Curriculum Specialist-English Language Arts (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.A.6. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) - Coordinator for 21st Century Community Learning Center (Grant funded based on availability on a yearly basis of funding and performance). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

XI.A.7. Recommend approval to compensate professional employee (A.M.R.) for eight (8) years experience earned but not paid in the 2021-2022 fiscal school year.

XI.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI.B.1. Staff Attorney

XI.B.2. Board Attorney:

XI.C. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XI.D. BOARD SELF EVALUATION.

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

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.