May 13, 2026 at 5:30 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. PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. Pebble Hills High School students will be recognized for being selected to perform at the 2026 Music for All National Festival
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4.B. SISD students will be recognized for winning top honors at the 2026 El Paso Community College Art Show
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4.C. SISD One-Act Play High School Groups will be recognized for earning 2025-2026 UIL Championships
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4.D. SISD Destination Imagination Teams will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the State Contest
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5. BOARD BRIEFING
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5.A. Administrative Services Department
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5.A.1. Awarding of Bid(s)
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5.A.1.a. Relocation of Portables and Related Services - RFP No. E2625
Description:
INFO: **To support the Maintenance and Operations Department with services to relocate portable buildings and any related services as needed district-wide. (Maximum $180,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund Budget)
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5.A.2. Contract(s)
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5.A.2.a. Transportation Equipment Services Agreement - Electric School Buses and Charging Infrastructure - Highland Fleets
Description:
INFO: **Long-term Transportation Equipment Services Agreement with HEF-P Socorro, LLC, a subsidiary of Highland Fleets, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 021825. The agreement provides for a turnkey electric school bus program, including vehicle procurement, infrastructure installation, charging management, operations support, and ongoing services. (Maximum $18,000.00 per vehicle per year/$450,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
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5.A.3. Request(s) for the Use of School Facilities
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5.A.4. Texas Senate Bill 546
Description:
INFO: **As per Texas Senate Bill 546, school boards must ensure all buses are equipped with 3-point seat belts by September 1, 2029. (Cost options: Retrofit option: $3,346.500.00 or purchase new buses with 3-point system: $22,900,000.00 - General Funds)
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5.B. Curriculum and Instruction Department
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5.B.1. Academic Services
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5.B.1.a. Contract(s)
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5.B.1.a.1. 2026-2027 Communities In Schools of El Paso (CIS) through the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) Richardson ISD RFP 22-184
Description:
INFO: **Ongoing agreement with CIS of El Paso to provide services to include supportive guidance, educational enhancement, health and human services, parental involvement, and employment/pre-employment enrichment for Socorro ISD students in the 2026-2027 school year. CIS of El Paso will provide a total of 49 program coordinators for the 43 SISD participating campuses. (Maximum $1,715,000.00 - Federal Funds, State Compensatory Education Funds)
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5.B.1.b. Purchasing Cooperative(s) and Purchase(s) Over $100,000
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5.B.1.b.1. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), San Antonio ISD RFP #23-020 - Khan Academy
Description:
INFO: **For instructional adaptive software and data tools. (Maximum $99,000.00 - Federal Funds-Title I)
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5.B.1.b.2. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452 - Age of Learning
Description:
INFO: **For instructional adaptive curriculum and assessment. (Maximum $201,450.00 - Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment [IMTA])
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5.B.1.b.3. McGraw Hill - Software Licenses for Math Courses, Bid No. E2248
Description:
INFO: **For instructional software licenses for high school mathematics courses, including Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. (Maximum $1,022,895.75 - Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment [IMTA] High-Quality Instructional Materials Entitlement)
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5.B.1.c. Request(s) for Increase
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5.B.1.c.1. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
Description:
INFO: **Increase the annual awarded amount by $400,000.00, resulting in a revised annual total of $1,475,000.00. This increase is necessary to maintain continuity of evaluations and therapy services amid severe staffing shortages, including vacancies for school psychologists and speech-language pathologists, alongside growing special education enrollment and evaluation requests. (Maximum Request for Increase $400,000.00 - Budgeted General and Federal Funds)
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5.B.2. Secondary Education
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5.B.2.a. Contract(s)
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5.B.2.a.1. Service Agreement - Capturing Kids' Hearts
Description:
INFO: **Renewal of existing agreement utilizing Cooperative TIPS #23601 for Professional Development, to support district efforts in strengthening campus culture, improving student and staff relationships, and ensuring consistent cultural practices across participating campuses (Maximum $119,400.00 - Title IV, Part A)
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5.B.2.b. Donation - Varsity Football Locker Room Improvements for El Dorado High School
Description:
INFO: **Donation to El Dorado High School in the amount of $71,640.00 for the varsity football locker room improvements made by the El Dorado Football Booster Organization.
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5.C. Financial Services Department
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5.C.1. Budget Amendments for May 2026
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5.C.1.a. Amendments for May 27, 2026
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5.C.2. Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report as of March 31, 2026
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position. Each quarter, an investment report is prepared to present the Board of Trustees with a summary of all investment transactions for funds governed by the Public Funds Investment Act.
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5.C.3. Request(s) for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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5.C.3.a. Legal Services for Special Education - RFQ No. E2423
Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 24, 2027, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $60,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)
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5.C.4. Request(s) for Increase
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5.C.4.a. Retail Goods - RFP No. E2348
Description:
INFO: **Increase the annual awarded amount by $175,000.00, resulting in a revised annual total of $1,025,000.00 for the current contract term and any remaining extended terms. This increase is necessary to ensure continuity of services and timely procurement in support of district-wide operational and instructional needs. (Maximum Request for Increase $175,000.00 - Budgeted General and Federal Funds)
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5.D. Human Resources Department
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5.D.1. Additional Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
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5.D.1.a. Administrator Employment Contracts
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5.D.1.b. Teacher Employment Contracts
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5.D.2. Contract(s)
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5.D.2.a. Consultation Agreement - Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C. for Telephone Consultation
Description:
INFO: **The firm will provide unlimited telephone consultation on personnel matters to authorized district representatives for initial consultations of up to 0.3 hours per matter. (Maximum $1,000.00 flat fee; specific rates beyond telephone call-reference rate table provided - Budgeted General Funds)
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5.D.3. New Job Description for Director of Teacher Incentive Allotment
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and support the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program.
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5.D.4. Purchasing Cooperative(s) and Purchase(s) Over $100,000
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5.D.4.a. ESC Region 19 RFP # 24-7490 Frontline Technologies Group, LLC - Absences & Time Solution, Frontline Central Solution, Recruiting & Hiring Solution
Description:
INFO: **For Frontline Technologies to include Implementation, Absence Management, Substitutes, Timeclock, Recruiting & Hiring and training subscription systems for 26/27 school year. (Maximum $262,216.52 - Budgeted General Funds)
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5.D.5. Revisions to local policy
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5.D.5.a. DNA (Local) - Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers
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5.E. Police Services
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5.E.1. Awarding of Bid(s)
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5.E.1.a. SISD Police Tactical Shields & Uniforms, Supplies & Equipment - RFP No. E2632
Description:
INFO: **To procure police tactical ballistic shields, breaching tools, uniforms, equipment, and related law enforcement supplies to support campus safety and district-wide police operations. (Maximum $178,000.00 - Office of the Governor Grant SH-Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Funds and Budgeted General Fund Budget)
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5.F. Public Relations Department
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5.F.1. Purchasing Cooperative(s) and Purchase(s) Over $100,000
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5.F.1.a. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) - Round Rock ISD #24-019 edVantage
Description:
INFO: **In support of Socorro Independent School District communications and voter education efforts related to a proposed VATRE election anticipated for November 2026. (Maximum $259,500.00 - Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment [IMTA])
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5.G. Technology Services Department
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5.G.1. SB 13 Book List Submission for Library Services
Description:
INFO: **Submission of the SB 13-compliant recommended book list for board approval. The list includes new titles not previously owned or submitted, ensuring compliance with state law and district policy.
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6. ADJOURN
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