January 22, 2025 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. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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4.A. Consider approval of Proclamation for National School Counselor Week, February 3-7, 2025
Presenter:
Presenter: Tammi Mackeben
Description:
INFO: **The American School Counselor Association honors school counselors every year. Each year the Guidance and Counseling Department requests the SISD School Board to approve the proclamation to honor the school counseling profession.
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5. OPEN FORUM
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6. DISTRICT REPORTS
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6.A. Budget Workshop and Legislative Update
Presenter:
Presenter: David C. Solis
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6.B. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Presenter: Ronald Livermore
Description:
INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.
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6.C. 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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6.D. Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Rene Vargas
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the quarterly investment report will be provided for the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Local) and the Public Fund Investment Act (PFIA).
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6.E. Transportation Hazardous Route Designation
Presenter:
Presenter: Dexter Harman
Description:
INFO: **Routes directly affecting Sgt. Jose Carrasco Elementary School, Horizon Heights Elementary School, and John Ensor Middle School will no longer qualify due to complete construction in the area.
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6.F. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
Presenter:
Presenters: TEA Conservators
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6.G. Community Listening Plan; Lone Star Governance
Presenter:
Presenter: Ben Mackey
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. December 18, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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7.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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7.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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7.C.1. Amendments for January 22, 2025
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7.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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7.D.1. Internet Services - RFP No. E2507
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase Internet Services district wide. (E-Rate funding application to be sent to Schools and Library Division.) This award is subject to availability of funding from the School and Libraries Division. The Board of Trustees authorizes the Administration to secure access to the necessary District funds for these "E-Rate" projects. (Maximum $71,988.00 and any applicable surcharge fees - General Fund Budget/E-Rate Schools and Libraries Division Reimbursement)
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7.D.2. Network Wireless Access Point Licenses - RFP No. E2509
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase network wireless access point licenses as needed district wide. E-Rate funding application to be sent to Schools and Library Division. This award is subject to the availability of funding from the Schools and Libraries Division and General Fund Budget. The Board of Trustees authorizes Administration to secure access to the necessary District funds for these "E-Rate" projects. (Maximum $273,000.00 - General Fund Budget/E-Rate Schools and Libraries Division Reimbursement)
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7.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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7.E.1. Annual Financial Audit - RFQ No. E2116
Description:
INFO: **Extend through March 23, 2026, which is the fourth and last possible extension. (Maximum $154,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
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7.E.2. Painting Materials - RFP No. E2237
Description:
INFO: **Extend through March 25, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $220,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
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7.E.3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair - RFP No. E2118
Description:
INFO: **Extend through March 23, 2026, which is the last possible extension. (Maximum $400,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
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7.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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7.F.1. Interlocal Agreement - BACE University of Florida
Description:
INFO: **This is to provide students with the opportunity to complete a program of study under biomedical sciences. The industry certification aligned to the program of study is the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE). (Maximum $30,000.00 - General Fund Budget)
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7.F.2. Memorandum of Agreement - Baylor University, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to place social work interns at Socorro ISD campuses. Currently, Socorro ISD only employees three social workers that are housed at Purple Heart Elementary School, Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy, and Options High School. If approved, students would be placed at one of the three sites starting in the Spring of 2025.
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7.G. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
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7.G.1. Advanced Academy: Pro-Action EMT Professional Services, RFQ No. E2420
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the annual bid expenditures of $95,000.00 for instruction and support for the Health Professions Academy and Fire Science Academy to prepare students to successfully test for their EMT Certification. Thirty-two (32) students are currently participating. (Maximum $95,000.00 - Carl Perkins Grant)
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7.G.2. UIL Travel Expenditures
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of future possible expenditures due to UIL advancement that may exceed the $50,000 threshold. Estimate cost for each of the trips: Music for All National Festival-Indianapolis IN; UIL State Mariachi, Seguin TX; and UIL State Solo and Ensemble, Austin TX. (Maximum $192,227.00 - General Fund Budget)
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7.G.3. Region 19 Allied State Cooperative RFP # 22-7448 - Temporary Services,
Description:
INFO: **A grant of $64,460.05 has been awarded by the Texas Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division. Administration is requesting approval to hire three full-time contracted case managers. (Maximum $62,460.05 - General and Federal Fund Budget)
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7.G.4. Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Contract # 19-7337, USI Southwest Inc.
Description:
INFO: **To continue with the Professional Malpractice Insurance to operate the District Health Clinic. (Maximum $22,677.23 - General/Health insurance Fund)
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7.H. Consider approval to discard the activity and charter buses that have been immobile for the past three (3) years
Description:
INFO: **The buses were stopped after the pandemic shutdown. The buses are not used and the cost to make them operational would be substantial. The recommendation is to have the buses auctioned or sold for a minimum cost.
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7.I. Consider approval of revisions to various job descriptions
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7.I.1. Teacher on Special Assignment/Section 504 Child Find Coordinator
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7.I.2. Instructional Officer for Elementary Early Childhood and Professional Development Coordinator
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7.I.3. Security Guard I
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7.J. Consider approval of revisions to the following local policy
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7.J.1. BDD - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: ATTORNEY
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7.J.2. EI - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Consider approval of The Juvenile Justice and Truancy Prevention Grant Program Resolution 2025
Presenter:
Presenter: Angelica Hernandez
Description:
INFO: **A grant was awarded from Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $62,460.05.
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8.B. Discussion and possible action to approve an Order of General Election to be held on May 3, 2025, for the election of four Trustee places Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 and approve other matters incident and related thereto
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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8.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Contract for Election Services with El Paso County for the May 3, 2025 Trustee Election
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding N. Carman v. Socorro ISD and possible resolution of claims; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for Col. John O. Ensor Middle School, Americas High School, and Paso Del Norte Elementary School; to consider administrative recommendations for Director of Business Services, Assistant Principal position at Hueco Elementary School and at Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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10.A. Discussion and possible action regarding N. Carman v. Socorro ISD and possible resolution of claims
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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10.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: James P. Vasquez
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10.B.1. Director of Business Services
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10.B.2. Assistant Principal
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10.B.2.a. Hueco Elementary School
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10.B.2.b. Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School
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11. ADJOURN
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