July 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. OPEN FORUM
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5. DISTRICT REPORTS
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5.A. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other non-bond construction projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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5.B. Strategic Plan - Priority 1: Student Achievement and Growth
Presenter:
Presenter: Melissa Parham
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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6.A.1. June 19, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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6.A.2. June 26, 2024 Special Board Meeting
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6.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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6.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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6.C.1. Amendments for July 24, 2024
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6.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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6.D.1. Musical Instruments - RFP No. E2501
Description:
INFO: **To purchase musical instruments and services as needed district wide. (Maximum $450,000.00 - General Fund and Federal Fund Budget)
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6.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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6.E.1. Automotive Parts - RFP No. E2401
Description:
INFO: **Extend through September 20, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $500.000.00 per year - General Funds and Federal Funds)
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6.E.2. District Advertising Materials and Services - RFP No. E2306
Description:
INFO: **Extend through September 19, 2025, which is the second and last possible extension. (Maximum $500,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
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6.E.3. Physical Education Supplies - RFP No. E2243
Description:
INFO: **Extend through August 23, 2025, which is the second extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 per year - General and Federal Budget)
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6.E.4. Dish Cloth and Dust Mop Services - RFP No. E2410
Description:
INFO: **Extend through August 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $98,000.00 per year - Federal Funds and General Funds)
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6.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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6.F.1. Grant Award Agreement - Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Description:
INFO: **On June 25, 2024, SISD received the award for the Texas Workforce Commission's Adult Learning Grant in the amount of $2,526,148.00; SISD is the grant recipient for the Far West Adult Education Consortium.
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6.F.2. Interlocal Agreements
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6.F.2.a. El Paso County Community College - Socorro ISD Early College High Schools
Description:
INFO: **This is to continue operating and maintaining the following Early College High Schools: Trailblazers ECHS, Falcon ECHS, Empire ECHS, Rams ECHS, Pebble Hills ECHS and Socorro ECHS. (Maximum $40,000.00 - General Fund)
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6.F.2.b. El Paso County Community College - Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECHS)
Description:
INFO: **This is to renew the agreement for operating P-TECHS at the following 6 comprehensive high schools: Americas HS, Eastlake HS, El Dorado HS, Montwood HS, Pebble Hills HS and Socorro HS. (Maximum $40,000.00 - General Funds)
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6.G. Consider approval of purchases over $100,000
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6.G.1. Purchasing Cooperatives
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6.G.1.a. Allied States Cooperative Region 19 RFP # 24-7475 - El Paso Speech & Language Service Excellence Inc.: Speech Pathologist Services
Description:
INFO: **This contract will allow for contracted speech providers to assist the Special Education Department with speech Services as needed by the district's Special Education students. (Maximum $184,080.00 - Federal Budget)
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6.G.1.b. Allied States Cooperative Region 19 RFP # 24-7475 Rio Grande Therapy Group - Speech Pathologist Services
Description:
INFO: **This contract will allow for contracted speech providers to assist the Special Education Department with Speech Services as needed by the district's Special Education students. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Federal Budget)
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6.G.1.c. Allied States Cooperative Region 19 RFP # 24-7490 Frontline Technologies Group, LLC - IEP Documentation Software Renewal
Description:
INFO: **The software program helps staff comply with all state and federal special education mandates and creates a clearer picture of a student's history; this supports Student Achievement and Growth, to implement, monitor, and adjust district academic initiatives to ensure that the strategies and resources are effectively delivered to all students. (Maximum $146,702.22 - Federal Budget)
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6.G.1.d. Allied States Cooperative Region 19 # 19-7337 - USI Southwest Worker's Compensation Insurance
Description:
INFO: **The insurance policy provides comprehensive protection, ensuring that the district can focus on providing a safe and stable learning environment. (Maximum $664,628.00 - 2024-2025 General Funds)
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6.G.1.e. TIPS Contract # 230601 Onward Learning - SHARS Medicaid Billing Service
Description:
INFO: **This is a renewal and the services support operational transparency and equality. (Maximum $200,000.00 - General Budget)
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6.H. Consider approval of 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan
Description:
INFO: **This plan details the annual professional development plan as outlined by DMA Local, the professional development clearinghouse State Board of Certification, and guided by the Texas Association of School Board's School District Training Chart.
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6.I. Consider approval of Job Description Update: Special Education Clerk
Description:
INFO: **Primary purpose is to provide clerical support for the special education department.
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7. NEW BUSINESS
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7.A. Consider approval of an individual to fill the current vacancy on the SISD Foundation Board of Directors
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **The SISD Foundation met on June 11, 2024, and unanimously selected an individual to fill the current vacancy on the SISD Foundation Board of Directors.
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7.B. Consider approval of the Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the revisions to the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct as presented.
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7.C. Consider approval of the updates to the Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the updates to the stipends (mileage, cellphone, campus excellence) for the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan as presented.
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7.D. Consider approval of expenditures to Richards Lindsay & Martin, LLP in the estimated amount of $50,000.00
Presenter:
Presenter: Gabriela Garcia
Description:
INFO: **On June 19, 2024, the Board of Trustees approved RFQ No. E2423 Legal Services for Special Education.
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7.E. Consider approval of Final Deductive Change Order and Final Contract Payment for Montwood High School Campus Maintenance to Parking Lots Project
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends the Board of Trustees accept the final deductive change order and final contract payment in the amount of $93,174.95 for Montwood High School Campus Maintenance to Parking Lots Project.
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7.F. Consider approval of Districtwide Security Fencing
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval to utilize MNK Architects for consulting services for the Districtwide Security Fencing Project.
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7.G. Consider approval of Paid Meal Price increase for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Shelley Chenausky
Description:
INFO: **Child Nutrition Services recommends a $0.30 cent increase to student paid meal price for the 2024-2025 school year.
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7.H. Consider approval of Eastlake High School Football Locker Room Flooring
Presenter:
Presenter: David Carrasco
Description:
INFO: **Eastlake High School will have flooring redone in the entire locker room. Funding to be provided by Eastlake Falcon Football Booster Club.
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7.I. Discussion of district student enrollment, attendance and customer service programs, and possible action regarding the ALL IN for Attendance Program
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Description:
INFO: **Administration will provide an update on the district's comprehensive enrollment, attendance and customer service plans for the Board of Trustees; and recommends consideration and approval of the attendance program as presented.
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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8.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel; to discuss personnel and real estate matters; to consider administrative recommendations for Principal position at Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School; Assistant Principal position at Mission Ridge Elementary School and O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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9. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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9.A. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: James P. Vasquez
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9.A.1. Principal - Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
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9.A.2. Assistant Principal
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9.A.2.a. Mission Ridge Elementary School
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9.A.2.b. O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy
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10. ADJOURN
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