December 18, 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. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. SISD students will be recognized for winning the 2024 El Paso Community College K-12 Salute to the Arts Contest
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4.B. SISD students will be recognized for winning the 2024 SISD Winter Holiday Art Contest
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4.C. SISD students will be recognized for winning the 2024 Superintendent’s Holiday Bake Off Challenge
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4.D. Eastlake and Americas High School varsity volleyball teams will be recognized for winning 2024 UIL Championships
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4.E. El Dorado and Eastlake High School varsity football teams will be recognized for winning 2024 UIL Championships
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. An Escontrias STEAM Academy campus monitor will be recognized for her heroic actions to save a child's life
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5.B. Eastlake High School varsity girls basketball coach will be recognized for earning her 500th career win
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. Facilities Report regarding completion of 2017 Bond Program
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and completion of projects and non-bond construction projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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7.B. Strategic Plan - Priority 4 Operational Transparency and Equality
Presenter:
Presenter: David Solis
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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8.A.1. November 14, 2024 Special Board Meeting
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8.A.2. November 20, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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8.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.C.1. Amendments for December 18, 2024
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8.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.D.1. Printing & Postage Services of Refund Checks and Statements - RFP No. E2515
Description:
INFO: **On November 20, 2024, the Board approved an interlocal agreement and resolution with the City to calculate and manage the refund and corrected statements of certain taxes levied within the jurisdiction of SISD for the year 2023. The District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to print and mail out the refund checks and statements. (Maximum $30,000.00 plus postage fees - General Fund Budget)
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8.D.2. SISD District Wide Security Fencing - Package Two (El Dorado and Montwood Feeder Pattern) - CSP No. E2514 and Contract
Description:
INFO: **Establishing a "secure area" using fencing will allow the exterior doors inside the area to be relaxed, so students may transition safe and secure behind a hardened fence line. The District's primary goal is to provide a safe and secure learning environment, free of threats of harm or violence to our children. Secure fencing addresses this goal. (SAFE Grant)
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8.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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8.E.1. Chemicals and Services for the Aquatic Center - RFP No. E2241
Description:
INFO: **Extend through February 28, 2026, which is the first extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 per year - General Funds)
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8.E.2. Fuel - RFP No. E2320
Description:
INFO: **Extend through January 4, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $2,500,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
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8.E.3. Pest Control Services - RFP No. E2228
Description:
INFO: **Extend through January 31, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $75,000.00 per year - Federal Funds and General Fund Budget)
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8.E.4. Real Estate Agent/Brokerage Services - RFQ No. E2334
Description:
INFO: **Extend through February 23, 2026, which is the first extension. (General Fund Budget)
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8.E.5. WAN Services - RFP No. E2114
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2026, which is the second and last possible extension. (Maximum $705,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget/E-Rate Schools and Libraries Division Reimbursement)
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8.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - El Paso Community College
Description:
INFO: **This agreement establishes a partnership for the purpose of providing required observations or field placements within SISD schools. This agreement supports Priority 2, Staff: To recruit and value all staff through the progress measure of maintaining MOUs with universities and alternative certification programs.
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8.G. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
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8.G.1. Region 19 #24-7488 for Technology Safety products and services
Description:
INFO: **The District has been afforded the opportunity to increase safety measures and enhance safety technologies to safeguard students, staff, and facilities. This initiative incorporates cutting-edge technology, including enhanced network security, smart door access systems, and state-of-the-art security cameras. (Maximum $807,000 for each Phase 1, 2, & 3 - Texas Safety School Grant)
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.A. Consider approval of individuals to fill the current vacancies on the SISD Foundation Board of Directors
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **The SISD Foundation met on November 12, 2024, and unanimously selected the individuals to fill the current vacancies on the SISD Foundation Board of Directors.
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9.B. Discussion and possible action regarding School District Boundary Interlocal Agreement between Socorro ISD and Ysleta ISD
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **The agreement to rely on boundaries as developed and agreed by EPCAD and El Paso County, for students residing in split boundary residences.
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9.C. Discussion and possible action regarding non-objection of El Museo VIP
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the non-objection letter for El Museo VIP. In 2021 the board approved of an establishment at that same location with a different name and owner.
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9.D. Discussion and possible action to approve letter of support for minor boundary modifications/subzone expansion applications to foreign-trade zone 68 for the following properties: PMI Services, Inc. at 13551 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79838 and Worldhaul Logistics, LLC at 13490 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, TX 79928
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding potential sale of real property and options for sale of the following locations: 1) 12300 Pine Springs, 2) Block 2 Emerald Heights Number 5, lot 1,3) vacant land off Gateway East near MECHS (1, 2 and 3), 4) various cottages identified as Sandy Creek Cottages, and 5) various cottages identified as Eastview Cottages; and to discuss personnel and real estate matters under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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11. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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11.A. Discussion and possible action to approve transactions and possible sale of real property at the following locations: 1) 12300 Pine Springs, 2) Block 2 Emerald Heights Number 5, lot 1, 3) vacant land off Gateway East near MECHS (1, 2 and 3), 4) various cottages identified as Sandy Creek Cottages, and 5) various cottages identified as Eastview Cottages
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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12. ADJOURN
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