October 1, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Regular Board 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 Tuesday, October 1, 2024 with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:
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VI.A. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of April 9, 2024
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VII. Superintendent's Report:
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VII.A. Conference Presentations:
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VII.A.1. Recognition of Advanced Placement of an AP Veterans ECHS Art History Teacher.
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VII.A.2. Recognition of Advanced Placement of a Brownsville ECHS Student for receiving two AP Awards.
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VII.A.3. Recognition of BISD Secondary National History Day Participants.
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VII.A.4. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2024.
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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. |
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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) * SB 1566 Agenda items related to instruction ** Categorical funds are financial support from state and federal governments that is targeted towards particular categories of students, special programs, or special purposes. |
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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 Resolution #021/2024-2025 for the appointment of an individual to serve on the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
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X.A.2. Recommend approving the rescheduling of the Regular Board Meetings as follows: change the meeting on November 5, 2024, to November 4, 2024; December 3, 2024, to December 10, 2024; and the meeting on January 7, 2025, to January 14, 2025. These adjustments are necessary due to Election Day and scheduled holidays.
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X.A.3. Recommend approval to submit proposed BISD TIA designations for the 2023-2024 data capture year and pay the TIA reimbursable designation fee, not to exceed the amount $500,500.00 to the Texas Education Agency.
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X.A.4. Recommend approval to pay for the BISD TIA Consortium fee of $6,000 to Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas. Categorical Fund: 167-Teacher Incentive Allotment $6,000.00.
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X.A.5. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 022/2024-2025 to accept the $23,482.75 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program from the Texas Office of the Governor to purchase rifle-resistant body armor for Peace Officers at no cost to the District.
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X.A.6. Recommend approval to use Ascend Learning/National Healthcareer Association curriculum and certification materials for the 2024-2025 school year based on District needs and funding. Sole Source. **
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X.A.7. Recommend approval to contract consultants to support District-wide initiatives and practices that include priority campus support for elementary and secondary educational staff based on District needs and funding. **
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X.A.8. Recommend approval to authorize the superintendent to submit to TEA a Board approved remote instruction homebound waivers for ten (10) special education students.
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X.A.9. Recommend approval to declare obsolete out-of-adoption textbooks to be disposed in accordance with Board Policy CMD (Legal) Instructional Materials Care and Accounting.
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X.A.10. Recommend approval to declare surplus/obsolete vehicles, supplies, equipment, furniture, and portable buildings to be disposed in accordance with Board Policy CI (Local) School Properties Disposal.
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X.A.11. Recommend approval of hiring Mr. Mike Veny as the keynote speaker for the LISTO Conference to be held at Veterans Memorial Early College High School on November 16, 2024. Fee is fully funded by the Texas Reading Initiative – Literacy Coaching and Professional Development Grant. (TEA NOGA) in the amount of $4,000.00. **
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X.A.12. Recommend approval of change Order #002 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Central Air and Heating Service, LLC for the CSP #23-154A ESSER Perkins M.S. HVAC Upgrades Phase I, of $50,000. The amount represents unused funds in the allowance. ESSER Fund 282 (Credit back to the District).
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X.A.13. Recommend approval of change Order #002 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Central Air and Heating Service, LLC for the CSP #23-154B ESSER Vela M.S. HVAC Upgrades Phase I, of $50,000. The amount represents unused funds in the allowance. ESSER Fund 282 (Credit back to the District).
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X.A.14. Recommend approval of change Order #003 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Central Air and Heating Service, LLC for the CSP #23-178 ESSER Hanna ECHS HVAC Upgrades Group II, of $30,000. The amount represents unused funds in the allowance. ESSER Fund 282 (Credit back to the District).
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X.A.15. Recommend approval to authorize the CSP #23-178 ESSER Hanna ECHS HVAC Upgrades, Group II, as substantially complete.
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X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $1,297,674.08.
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X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:
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X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #011 in the amount of $5,510,960.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $382,593.00 and Carryover Budget of $5,128,367.00).
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X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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X.D.1. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department to provide court-ordered counseling to BISD secondary students on BISD campuses during the school day for the 2024-2025 school year. No cost to the District.
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X.D.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Su Clinica Familiar (Su Clinica) for the 2024-2025 school year. Su Clinica provides specialized health care services at no cost to the District.
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X.D.3. Recommend approval to enter into an affiliation agreement between the Tri-Agency Convener and Brownsville Independent School District to remain in force until the end of grant. No cost to the District. *
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X.D.4. Recommend approval to amend the Workforce Solutions Cameron contract agreement to include the name of Superintendent, Daycare Director, and the reimbursement of nine holidays.
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X.D.5. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Brownsville ISD to receive access to the Apply Texas Counselor Suite platform to access student data on financial aid completion and college application status for the 2024-2025 school year and subsequent years unless the Agreement is terminated by either party. No cost to the District. *
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X.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts (City of Brownsville, City of Brownsville Organizational Development & H.R. and Point Isabel ISD) to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language, and certification for in-demand occupations classes for the 2024-2025 school year at no cost to the District.
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X.D.7. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts (Southern Career Institute) to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language, and certification for in-demand occupations classes for the 2024-2025 school year at no cost to the District.
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X.D.8. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Workforce Solutions Cameron for the implementation of a High Demand Job Training Grant program for the preparation of workers in Truck Driving, Pipefitting, Diesel Mechanic, Welding, and as a Transit Driver Operator in Cameron County from October 2, 2024, through July 30, 2025, at no cost to the District.
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X.D.9. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Education Service Center Region 01 in collaboration with the Brownsville Independent School District. The purpose is for the ESC to provide professional development and training to implement the Texas Lesson Study Program. The contracting period is for the 2024-2025 school year. There is no cost to the District. *
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X.D.10. Recommend approval to renew the AVID Memorandum of Agreement for all Early College High Schools for $36,288.00 from budgeted local and categorical funds for the 2024-2025 school year. Services and items to be purchased are subject to the Districts needs and funding. **
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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 awarding RFP #25-034 Fully Equipped Food Trailer to Sanchez Trailers, LLC, of Alamo, Texas.
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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. (1)
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XI.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (5)
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XI.A.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)
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XI.A.4. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Specialist, Family Engagement 21st CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XI.A.5. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Dance/Theater Arts Advisor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XI.A.6. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Director, Public Information. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XI.A.7. Recommend approval of the termination of a probationary contract teacher (J.I.G.) during the 2024-2025 school year.
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XI.B. SAFETY AND SECURITY AUDIT:
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XI.B.1. Submittal and signing of the Safety and Security Audit Report (DAR).
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XI.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XI.C.1. Staff Attorney
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XI.C.1.a. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Cause No. 2019-DCL-06158-E; Jasmin Leal vs Brownsville Independent School District, regarding Settlement Demand.
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XI.C.2. Board Attorney:
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XI.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
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XI.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XI.E. BOARD SELF EVALUATION.
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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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XIV. Adjournment.
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