April 1, 2025 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, April 1, 2025 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 Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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VI.B. Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, January 27, 2025
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VII. Superintendent's Report: * SB1566
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VII.A. Conference Presentations:
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VII.A.1. Recognition of the Purchasing Department for the TASBO Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations (AOM) 2025.
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VII.A.2. Recognition of 2025 District Spelling Bee Winner and Finalists.
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VII.A.3. Recognition of BISD Elementary School Science Fair Winners.
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VII.A.4. Recognition of Patriotism ALIVE! Kids Voting Campus Winners.
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VII.A.5. Recognition of 2024-2025 Elementary UIL Campus Division Champions.
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VII.A.6. Recognition of 2024-2025 Middle School UIL One Act Play Campus Division Champions.
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VII.A.7. Recognition of 2025 Regional Mock Trial Competition.
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VII.A.8. Recognition of 2025 Regional Mock Trial – Courtroom Artist Competition.
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VII.A.9. Recognition of BISD Mock Trial Senior Recognition.
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VII.A.10. Recognition of Texas Thespians Scholar Distinction Award.
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VII.A.11. Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Matilda Villarreal.
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VII.A.12. Recognition of Outstanding Achievement of Hanna Unified Basketball Team.
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VII.A.13. Recognition of 2025 State Powerlifting Qualifiers.
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VII.A.14. Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP will report on the Delinquent Ad valorem tax collections for Brownsville Independent School District for the period covering July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
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VII.A.15. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2025.
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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. 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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IX.A. Board Member Request(s):
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IX.A.1. Discussion on matters related to Superintendent's Evaluation and Employment Contract. (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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IX.A.2. Discussion regarding personnel professionalism. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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X. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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X.A. Recommend approval of agenda item IX. A. 1. Discussion and possible action on matters related to adopting Superintendent's Evaluation and Superintendent's Employment Contract. (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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X.B. Recommend approval of agenda item IX. A. 2. Recommend approval regarding personnel professionalism. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XI. Board Member Request(s):
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XI.A. Action Item(s)
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XI.A.1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to give Superintendent notice of non-renewal and or termination. (Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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XI.A.2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to name an Interim Superintendent. (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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XI.A.3. Discussion, consideration and approval for BISD to fund the chess k-1 teams/individuals for the Super Nationals Chess Tournament in Orlando, Florida in May 2025. This request includes funding all teams and individuals who earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at the 2025 regional chess tournament and/or the 2025 state chess tournament. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XI.A.4. Discussion and presentation by administration on DH (local), DCD (local), and DF (local) policies (and exhibits) relating to personnel professionalism. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XII. 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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XIII. Consent Agenda:
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XIII.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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XIII.A.1. Discussion and possible action on Resolution #026/24-25 authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes.
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XIII.A.2. Recommend approval of Brownsville Independent School District Resolution #027/24-25 of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent opposing Texas School Vouchers, Education Savings Accounts, Taxpayer Savings Grants, and other mechanisms that reduce Public Education Funding.
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XIII.A.3. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to move forward with the purchase of the Chiller Systems for the HVAC Chiller Replacement at Canales E.S., Hanna ECHS, and Porter ECHS Project. The Delivery Method in accordance as authorized by the Texas Education Government Code 2269, for Construction Services and the use of a District approved CSP. Chiller Systems will meet all specifications set forth by a Construction Services, in the amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00. Funding from Local Funds 197.
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XIII.A.4. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to accept BISD intercom Upgrades-District Wide Project for several campuses, as substantially complete.
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XIII.A.5. Recommend approval of Change Order #002, to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the CSP #21-121 BISD Intercom Upgrades Various School Campuses, of $39,214.08. The amount represents RFI and Skinner Elementary increase of construction changes under fund 188.
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XIII.A.6. Recommend approval of Change Order #003, to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the CSP #21-121 BISD Intercom Upgrades Various School Campuses, of $133,717.69. The amount represents unused funds in the allowances under fund 188 (Credit back to the District).
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XIII.A.7. Recommend approval of Change Order #002, increase to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. – CSP #22-147, Food and Nutrition Services-New Freezer/Cooler Facility of $122,483.00. The amount represents and increase of construction changes under fund 199.
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XIII.A.8. Recommend approval of Change Order #001, to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Carrier Commercial Services, for the CSP #23-158 Burns ES HVAC Upgrades Phase I, of $130,000.00. The amount represents unused funds in the allowance. under the funding 197 (Credit back to the District).
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XIII.A.9. Recommend approval of Change Order #001, increase to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Araiza General Construction, LLC-CSP #23-176, BISD Transportation New Fuel Station Project of $28,871.00. The amount represents an increase of construction changes under fund 199.
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XIII.A.10. Recommend approval to utilize the ADSY Pep Grant Cycle 5 grant funds in accordance to the Memorandum of Understanding as submitted to TEA and was Board approved on 1/14/2025 for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (pending grant funding) school year. *
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XIII.A.11. Recommend approval of the 2025-2026 High School and Middle School Course Listing Guides & Secondary and Elementary Grading Procedures at no cost to the District. *
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XIII.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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XIII.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $780,384.04.
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XIII.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:
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XIII.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #017 in the amount of $8,782,873.00 for Debt Services. (Additional Funding)
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XIII.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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XIII.D.1. Recommend approval of the new Sunrise Mall License Agreement between Brownsville ISD and Sunrise Mall in order to provide students with the opportunity of performing at Sunrise Mall during community events yearly and not to exceed in the amount of $17.00. *
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XIII.D.2. Recommend approval to the Owner Engineering Agreement with Ethos-Hostistique Holdings/dba Ethos Engineering for the CSP #22-141-LED Lighting Upgrades at Burns, Egly, and Perez Elementary Project. This is due to the increase in both the original scope of work and the established construction budget for the amount of $46,025.39.
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XIII.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):
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XIII.E.1. Recommend awarding CSP #25-115 Cyber Liability Insurance to HCDT Insurance Agency of San Antonio, Texas for the 2025-2026 plan year. The proposal is for a one (1) year term with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year term. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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XIV. 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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XIV.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):
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XIV.A.1. Discussion and consideration regarding Level III Grievance No.004/24-25 on R.C.
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XIV.A.2. Discussion and consideration regarding the Level III Parent Grievance No. 002/24-25 on Ashley Arce on behalf of Student E.A.
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XIV.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
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XIV.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (7)
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XIV.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (1)
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XIV.B.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)
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XIV.B.4. Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
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XIV.B.5. Compensation for professional employee (E.V.) for Temporary assignment as Interim Principal, Elementary, for the duration of time served.
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XIV.B.6. Campus professional staff for Probationary contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XIV.B.7. Campus professional staff for Chapter 21-term contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XIV.B.8. Campus professional staff for Non-Chapter 21-term contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XIV.B.9. Department professional staff for Probationary contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XIV.B.10. Department professional staff for Chapter 21 term contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XIV.B.11. Department professional staff for Non-Chapter 21 contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XIV.B.12. Proposed Non-Renewal of the term contract for professional teacher (S.L.) at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year.
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XIV.B.13. Proposed termination of a continuing contract and discharge a teacher (J.J.V) for good cause for the 2024-2025 School Year.
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XIV.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XIV.C.1. Staff Attorney
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XIV.C.1.a. Cause No. 2023-DCL-00242-A; Omar Gonzalez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.
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XIV.C.2. Board Attorney:
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XIV.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
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XIV.C.2.b. Discussion and consultation with Board counsel regarding the appointment of Trustee Place 7 (Unexpired Term).
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XIV.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XIV.D.1. Status of past, ongoing and completed Board-approved audits.
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XIV.E. BOARD SELF EVALUATION.
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XIV.F. INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT REPORT:
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XIV.F.1. Discussion of the findings of the intruder detection audit report.
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XV. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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XV.A. Administration Agenda Items:
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XV.A.1. Recommend approval of agenda items XIV. A. 1 - 2
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XV.A.2. Recommend approval of agenda items XIV. B. 1 - 13
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XV.A.3. Recommend approval of agenda items XIV. C. 1 - 2
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XV.A.4. Recommend approval of agenda item XIV. D. 1
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XV.A.5. Recommend approval of agenda item XIV. E. 1
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XV.A.6. Recommend approval of agenda item XIV. F. 1.
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XVI. Announcement(s):
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XVII. Adjournment.
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