January 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Rescheduled 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 Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 17, 2023, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Regular Board Meeting held November 7, 2022

VI.B. Special Called Board Meeting held November 17, 2022

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. School Board Recognition Month January 2023.

VII.A.2. Recognition of Police Officer Fernando Cardenas, Security Officers Juan Martinez and Leonel de Leon for their Heroic and Bravery Action. 

VII.A.3. Recognition of Canales Elementary Greenpower Goblin Race.

VII.A.4. Recognition of the outstanding achievement of Veterans ECHS Varsity Football Team. The Veterans ECHS Varsity football team finished as 16-5A District Champions, Bi-District Champions, and Area Champions while hosting the first 3rd Round playoff game in the history of the Brownsville ISD, the Regional Semi Finals.

VII.A.5. The Linebarger Goggan Blair & Samson, LLP report highlights the delinquent ad valorem tax collection program for the Brownsville Independent School District.

VII.A.6. Presentation of the Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2022.

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 Robert's 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 Class Size Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for grades K through 4th for the Spring semester of the 2022-2023 school year. *

X.A.2. Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution # 025/2022-2023 Concerning Equitable Funding of All Rio Grande Valley School Districts including South Texas ISD and Requesting Legislative Action to Address Funding Disparities.

X.A.3. Recommend approval of Resolution #026/2022-2023 to excuse and pay for the absence of employees caused by District closure due to the inclement weather and for supplemental pay for employees who provided extra work during the District closure.

X.A.4. Recommendation to approve the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar.

X.A.5. Recommend approval for the Brownsville Independent School District to accept the donation of $10,000.00 from Project Give Back.

X.A.6. Recommend approval for BISD Scouts to participate in the 71st Annual Brownsville Scout Government Day on February 3, 2023.

X.A.7. Discussion and possible action to seek approval from the Board to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for tax collection attorney.

X.A.8. Recommend approval to apply for te Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant Program, Cycle 12 for the school years effective August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2028.

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

X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for services throughout the District in the total amount of $1,813,135.90.

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

X.C.1. Recommend approval of UTeach under The University of Texas at Austin to provide courses with expertise in blended learning to enhance teacher learning. As a result of this approach, there is a heightened level of student engagement, accountability, and agency. This allows for student learning and achievement at no cost to the District. *

X.C.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between SRI International and the Brownsville Independent School District to utilize Music to improve Mathematical understanding. This will be at no cost to the District. *

X.C.3. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers (City of Brownsville) and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and certification for in demand occupation classes for the 2022-2023 school year at no cost to the District.

X.C.4. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers (ORC) and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and certification for in demand occupation classes for the 2022-2023 school year at no cost to the District.

X.C.5. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) College of Health Professions (COHP) to provide practicum/internship sites for Master of Science dietetic interns on BISD school campuses for the 2022-2023 school year.  No cost to the District.

X.C.6. Recommend approval to enter the Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) College of Health Professions (COHP) to provide practicum/internship sites for Master of Science in Health and Human Performance Health Interns on BISD school campuses for the 2022-2023 school year.  No cost to the District.

X.C.7. Recommend approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Northwestern State University and Brownsville I.S.D. for an Undergraduate Education/Residency and Graduate Clinical Internship Program(s).  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 #23-163 ESSER Russell ES HVAC Upgrades, Phase 1 (Package 3) Project to Carrier Corporation of McAllen, Texas in the amount not to exceed $2,055,000.00, to authorize the Administration to enter negotiations, and to execute the contract. ESSER III Fund 282. 

X.D.2. Recommend awarding of CSP #23-164 ESSER Villa Nueva ES HVAC Upgrades, Phase 1 (Package 3) Project to Quantum-Mechanical Contractors, LLC of Edinburg, Texas in the amount not to exceed $1,028,697.00, to authorize the Administration to enter negotiations, and to execute the contract. ESSER III Fund 282. 

X.D.3. Recommend awarding CSP #23-167 Property, Windstorm, Hail, Boiler and Machinery Insurance to McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Houston Texas for the 2023-2024 plan year for a one (1) year term with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year term. 

XI. Board Member Request(s)

XI.A. Conference Presentation:

XI.A.1. Presentation on how many Police Officers and Security Officers were hired in December and where they are placed.  (Board Member Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XI.B. Action Item(s)

XI.B.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action for a one time Retention Stipend to be paid to all BISD employees in December 2022 for the amount of $1,250.  The goal of this retention stipend is to help reduce amount employees leaving the district mid-year.  (Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo, Board Support Frank Ortiz)

XI.B.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding BISD High School Graduation Ceremonies; Times and Dates for each High School for this 2022/2023 school year.  (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Frank Ortiz)

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

XII.A. Level III Grievance(s):

XII.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 007/22-23 on I.B.

XII.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Parent Grievance No. 001/22-23 on Lilia O. Villarreal on behalf of Student O.V.

XII.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XII.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (6)

XII.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (10)

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

XII.B.4. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s). Principal for Vermillion Elementary School replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21-P3 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Assistant Principal for Stell Middle School (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XII.B.6. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Computer System Operations (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.7. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2022-2023 school year(s) – Human Resources Coordinator (replaced existing FTE). Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.8. Recommend approval to compensate professional employee (R.M.R) for Master’s Salary Credit in a non-teaching field earned but not paid in the following fiscal school years: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. 

XII.B.9. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (D.L.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.10. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (F.G.) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.11. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.P) for change in contract and days for the 2022-2023 Fiscal School Year.

XII.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XII.C.1. Staff Attorney

XII.C.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding employee G.D.

XII.C.1.b. Discussion and possible action concerning Jimmy Haynes v. BISD., Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; currently pending in the 197th District Court, Cameron County, Texas.

XII.C.2. Board Attorney:

XII.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XII.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XII.D.1. Status of past, ongoing and completed Board approved audits.

XII.E. Board Self Evaluation.

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

XIV. Announcement(s):

XV. Adjournment.