January 22, 2026 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. 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. Board Goal Updates on Goals 1-3
Presenter:
Presenter: Kelly McBain
Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide Interim Assessment Data from the 1st semester on the newly adopted board goals 1-3 for Early Literacy, Early Math and 8th grade Algebra I.
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5.B. Budget Workshop
Presenter:
Presenter: David C. Solis
Description:
INFO: **A presentation regarding the budget development process will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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5.C. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Presenter: Paul Solis III
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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5.D. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
Presenter:
Presenters: TEA Conservators
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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. December 10, 2025 Special Board of Trustees Meeting
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6.A.2. December 17, 2025 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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6.A.3. January 7, 2026 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting
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6.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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6.B.1. Amendments for January 21, 2026
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6.C. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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6.C.1. District Network Electronics - RFP No. E2619
Description:
INFO: **To purchase network electronics, related accessories, and equipment 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. (Maximum $4,000,000.00 - Schools and Libraries Division (E-Rate Program) and Budgeted General Fund)
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6.D. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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6.D.1. Chemicals and Services for the Aquatic Center - RFP No. E2241
Description:
INFO: **Extend through February 28, 2027, which is the second and final possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
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6.D.2. Employee Uniforms for Child Nutrition Services - RFP No. E2411
Description:
INFO: **Extend through March 19, 2027, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $50,000.00 - Budgeted Federal Funds and Budgeted General Funds)
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6.D.3. Fuel - RFP No. E2320
Description:
INFO: **Extend through January 4, 2027, which is the third possible extension under the original contract terms. (Maximum $2,500,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
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6.D.4. Pest Control Services - RFP No. E2228
Description:
INFO: **Extend through January 31, 2027, which is the fourth and final possible extension. (Maximum $75,000.00 - Federal Funds and Budgeted General Funds)
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6.E. Consider approval of Request for Increase
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6.E.1. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
Description:
INFO: **Increase the annual amount by $500,000.00 for a new total annual amount for the current term and any remaining extensions of $1,075,000.00, this increase is necessary to ensure continuity of evaluations and therapy services for students due to significant staffing shortages. (Maximum $500,000.00 - Budgeted General and Federal Funds)
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6.F. Consider approval of Contract
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6.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - K-12 Coalition d/b/a iTeach US, Teacher Certification
Description:
INFO: **This agreement establishes a collaborative partnership with iTeach to support non-traditional teacher candidates in meeting Texas certification requirements. (No cost to the District)
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6.G. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
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6.G.1. COOP Tips Contract #230105 - Technology Solutions, Products and Services - Network Access Control (NAC)
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of a yearly services cloud subscription for a Network Access Control (NAC) System. (Maximum $66,950.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
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6.H. Consider approval of Financial Update as of November 30, 2025
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.
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6.I. Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy
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6.I.1. Local Policy
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6.I.1.a. DC - Employment Practices
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7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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7.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding status of contract with Skyward, Inc.; for discussion regarding the status and potential sale of District owned property in connection with 2025 Bid #E2612 Sale of Surplus Property - 10 Acres, 14400 Block of Gateway Boulevard East Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79928; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es); and to consider administrative recommendations for Director of Human Resources, Assistant Principal position at Bill Sybert School, KEYS-Options High School, Loma Verde Elementary School and Montwood Middle School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Discussion and possible action to address resolution of contract with Skyward, Inc.
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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8.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the potential sale of District owned property in connection with 2025 Bid #E2612 Sale of Surplus Property - 10 Acres, 14400 Block of Gateway Boulevard East Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79928
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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8.C. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: James P. Vasquez
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8.C.1. Director of Human Resources
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8.C.2. Assistant Principal
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8.C.2.a. Bill Sybert School
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8.C.2.b. KEYS/Options High School
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8.C.2.c. Loma Verde Elementary School
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8.C.2.d. Montwood Middle School
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9. ADJOURN
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