June 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Agenda of Briefing 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 BRIEFING
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4.A. Administrative Services Department
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4.A.1. Awarding of Bid(s)
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4.A.1.a. Electrical Installations and Services - RFP No. E2631
Description:
INFO: **To support the Maintenance and Operations Department by securing comprehensive electrical services, including but not limited to the repair, replacement, and installation of electrical systems. Services may involve work on existing or new electrical infrastructure, as well as troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of any electrical systems. Services are on an as-needed basis, district wide. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
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4.A.2. Purchasing Cooperative(s) and Purchase(s) Over $100,000
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4.A.2.a. Region 19 #22-7434 - Technical Building Services, JiVG Enterprises LLC dba Technical Building Specialties
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase and replacement of an HVAC unit for El Dorado High School Theater. (Maximum $115,853.00 - Maintenance & Operations Budget Fund)
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4.A.3. Low Attendance Waiver for Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
Description:
INFO: **Due to health-related incident.
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4.A.3.a. November 17, 2025
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4.A.3.b. November 18, 2025
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4.A.3.c. November 20, 2025
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4.A.4. Request(s) for the Use of School Facilities
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4.A.4.a. SISD Police Services for the use of DSC Rooms C&D and HR Orientation Room
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4.B. Curriculum and Instruction Department
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4.B.1. Secondary Education
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4.B.1.a. Grant Application - Acceler8 Building a Talent Strong El Paso HB3/HB8
Description:
INFO: **The "Building a Talent Strong Texas" plan sets a clear goal: 60% of adults hold a valuable postsecondary credential by 2030 (THECB, 2024). Three state laws fund that goal from both ends of the pipeline. House Bill 3 (2019) pays K-12 districts outcomes bonuses when students graduate college, career, or military ready. House Bill 8 (2023) delivers performance-based funding to community colleges-$683 million statewide - when students earn credentials in high-demand fields, complete dual credit hours, or transfer successfully. Senate Bill 1786 (2023) ensures those credentials lead to good-paying jobs. |
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4.C. Financial Services Department
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4.C.1. 2026-2027 School District Budget
Description:
INFO: **Administration will recommend consideration and approval of the submitted budgets for the General Fund, Child Nutrition Program and the Debt Service Fund. This approval would be by fund and function as presented per Board Policy CE(Local).
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4.C.2. Budget Amendments for June 2026
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4.C.2.a. Amendments for June 17, 2026
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4.C.3. Financial Report as of April 30, 2026
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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4.C.4. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Socorro ISD Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
Description:
INFO: **A resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Socorro Independent School District Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2026 [(Taxable)], in the approximate amount of $30,000.000; providing for the security and payment thereof; approving a Note Purchase Agreement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
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4.D. Human Resources Department
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4.D.1. 2026-2027 Compensation Plan Update
Description:
INFO: **Administration will present updates for the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan.
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4.D.2. Additional Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
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4.D.2.a. Administrator Employment Contracts
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4.D.2.b. Teacher Employment Contracts
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4.D.3. ESC Region 19 - Contract #25-7525, USI Southwest
Description:
INFO: **To procure Property, General, Automobile, Law Enforcement, Crime, and Educator's Legal Liability Insurance. (Maximum $2,449,993.61 - 2026-2027 Budgeted General Funds)
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4.D.4. Revisions to Local Policy
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4.D.4.a. DCD - Employment Practices: At-Will Employment
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4.E. Technology Services Department
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4.E.1. Purchasing Cooperative(s) and Purchase(s) Over $100,000
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4.E.1.a. Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solution (EES) - Microsoft 365 Education A5 License Subscription, Quote Q2607/COOP DIR-TSO-4061
Description:
INFO: **The Microsoft EES program provides district-wide access to Microsoft 365 Education, Office 365, Azure services, and server licensing under a subscription-based model. This ensures licensing compliance, standardization of technology resources, and scalability to meet changing enrollment and staffing needs while supporting secure, cloud-based services for staff and students. (Maximum $623,914.86 - Budgeted General Funds [Deparment/Campus])
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4.E.1.b. Technology Solutions Products and Services COOP TIPS 260105; Network Content Filtering Service Renewal
Description:
INFO: **The Socorro Independent School District will be using the interlocal purchasing cooperative, TIPS-USA, contract #260105, quote #Q-333306, through the awarded vendor Lightspeed Systems. The Lightspeed Security and Impact Bundle Service Subscription renewal is from August 1, 2026-July 31, 2027, and covers the following services: Lightspeed Network Content Filtering and Lightspeed Classroom Management. (Maximum $128,800.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
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4.E.1.c. Technology Solutions Products and Services COOP TIPS 230105, Thrillshare Media Subscription Service Renewal
Description:
INFO: **The Socorro Independent School District will be using the interlocal purchasing cooperative, TIPS-USA, contract #230105, quote #7861, through the awarded vendor Apptegy. The Thrillshare Media Subscription renewal is from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, and covers the following services: Publishing platform for district-wide websites with social media management, website design and hosting, alert mass notifications, training, support, and service. The platform is used to build the district's online presence to establish effective communication channels with community stakeholders. (Maximum $173,907.50 - Budgeted General Funds)
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5. ADJOURN
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