Public Meeting Agenda: March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed in this part of the LISD Board Meeting Agenda have been presented and discussed at previous Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings, or are considered to be routine items or matters.

1. Approval and ratification of:

Unaudited Financial Statements
Donations Report
Tax Collection Report
Monthly Disbursements

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (5)

2. Approval of Minutes:

Regular Board Meeting ~ February 13, 2025
Special Called Meeting ~ March 4, 2025

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

3. Discussion and possible action on the following budget amendments.

3A. BA #2425-35 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $10,111 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

BA242535

4. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation or selection of the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.

4A. Renewal of RFP 23-010: Painting Services. Estimated expenditures of $250,000.
4B. Renewal of RFP 24-008: Plumbing Services. Estimated expenditures of $50,000.
4C. Renewal of RFP 23-006: HVAC Equipment, Products, Supplies, Accessories and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $1,000,000.
4D. Renewal of RFP 23-009: General Contractor for Remodeling, Maintenance and Special Projects. Estimated expenditures of $250,000.
4E. Buyboard 759-25 and TIPS 230105: Safety Technology Products, Services and Software. Estimated expenditures of $86,882.
4F. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: Educational Classroom Materials, Instructional Supplies and Related Items. Estimated expenditures of $850,000.
4G. Buyboard 760-25, 751-24 and TIPS 230105: PA System, Technology Hardware Equipment, Services and Software. Estimated expenditures of $250,000.
4H. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: HVAC Installation of Equipment Services, Equipment, Repair, Accessories, Supplies and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $200,000.
4I. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: Vehicle Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Equipment, Repairs and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $450,000.
4J. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: Vehicles. Estimated expenditures of $500,000.
4K. RFP 24-034: District-wide Floor Material Replacement. Estimated expenditures of $110,000.
4L. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: Elevator Equipment, Service, Repair, Accessories, Supplies and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $150,000.
4M. Buyboard 707-23: Copier Paper. Estimated expenditures of $93,492.
4N. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: Nursing and Athletic Training Medical Equipment and Supplies. Estimated expenditures of $100,000.
4O. Multiple Purchasing Cooperatives: Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Apparel, Services and Software. Estimated expenditures of $550,000.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Procurement Items for March - Final

5. Tax Refund(s)

5A. Discussion and possible action on a refund request in the total amount of $847.84 for property tax account number 101-00048-050 for tax year 2024 by taxpayers, Ricardo G. Cigarroa, MD and Melissa M. Cigarroa.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

101-00048-050_Scanned_Paperwork

5B. Discussion and possible action on a refund request in the total amount of $550.92 for property tax account number 328-00224-520 for tax year 2024 by taxpayer, Corelogic Centralized Refunds.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

328-00224-520_Scanned_Paperwork

5C. Discussion and possible action on a refund request in the total amount of $1,962.15 for property tax account number 217-00850-010 for tax year 2024 by taxpayer, Autozone Texas, L.P.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

217-00850-010_Scanned_Paperwork

5D. Discussion and possible action on a refund request in the total amount of $814.32 for property tax account number 445-01088-010 for tax year 2024 by taxpayer, Autozone Texas, L.P.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

445-01088-010_Scanned_Paperwork

6. Discussion and possible action on the midyear review of the 2024-2025 annual budget.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Mid Year Analysis 2024-25 - Final 3-17-25

7. Discussion and possible action on the final completion and the final release of retainage in the amount of $23,685.20 to J J Flores - Roofing and Construction - Choice Partners Purchasing Coop Job Order Contract #23/041 MR-07 Martin High School, Building B Re-roof Project.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

3. Release of retainage MHS Roof Project

8. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD Police Department, the Webb County Juvenile Probation Department, and Laredo ISD, for the purpose of the CHANCE first-time offender program.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

9. Discussion and possible action on the Juvenile Justice and Truancy Prevention CHANCE Program Resolution.

Speaker(s): Dr. Oscar Pérez, Executive Director for Health & Occupational Safety Support Services

Attachments: (2)

10. Discussion and possible action of the deductive change order #1 from Zertuche Construction, LLC - RFCSP # 2024-003, repairs and installation of wrought iron and chain link fences - Daiches Elementary - in the amount of $1,375 for liquidated damages.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Committee Meeting 1.13.2025-Change Order Daiches

11. Discussion and possible action of the deductive change order #1 from Zertuche Construction, LLC - RFCSP # 2024-003, repairs and installation of wrought iron and chain link fences - JC Martin Elementary - in the amount of $2,125 for liquidated damages.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Committee Meeting 1.13.2025-Change Order JC Martin

12. Discussion and possible action of the deductive change order #1 from Zertuche Construction, LLC - RFCSP # 2024-003, repairs and installation of wrought iron and chain link fences - Sanchez Ochoa Elementary - in the amount of $3,875 for liquidated damages.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Committee Meeting 1.13.2025-Change Order Sanchez Ochoa

13. Discussion and possible action on the Community-Based Safety and Crime Initiative Resolution.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Resolution_CommunityBasedSafetyCrime_030325

14. Discussion and possible action on the Body-Worn Cameras Resolution.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Resolution_BodyWornCameras_030325

REGULAR AGENDA

15. Discussion and presentation on Instructional Continuity.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

16. Discussion and possible action on the following budget amendments.

16A. BA #2425-36 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $46,000 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories for the cosmetology lab at Martin High School.
16B. BA #2425-37 Debt Service Fund (511) budget amendment to increase state revenues in the amount of $184,204. State aid generated more revenues when compared to the original revenue forecast.
16C. BA #2425-38 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $923,000 due to a decrease in local revenues in the amount of $187,000 due to a reduction in the MCR rate, an increase in state revenues in the amount of $1,690,000 due to higher state aid, a decrease in federal revenues in the amount of $880,000 due to SHARS federal reimbursements, and a de-appropriation of payroll expenditures in the amount of $300,000 due to payroll savings.
16D. BA #2425-39 General Operating Fund (199) and Food Service Fund (101) budget amendments in the amount of $71,881 to increase the transfer out and transfer in, respectively, due to a disallowed expenditure by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
16E. BA#2425-40 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $15,522 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories from the Board of Trustees discretionary funds.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (4)

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation or selection of the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.

17A. RFP 25-004: E Rate FY 2025 Category 1 Fiber Service.
17B. RFP 25-007: Municipal Advisory Services.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

18. Discussion and possible action on the Board of Directors of Regional Education Service Centers One and Six.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

19. Discussion and presentation on Laredo ISD's Strategic Plan.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

StrategicPlanPresentation_032025

20. Discussion and possible action on the Cooperative Working Agreement between Laredo ISD and the Webb County Sheriff's Office to provide training/education and public outreach to victims of crime.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Cooperative Working AgreementWebbCountySheriffsOffice_032025

21. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and the Laredo Police Department for the Drone as First Responder Program.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

DFR MOU.25-0312

22. Discussion and possible action to non-renew teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 one-year term contracts at the end of the 2024-2025 school year as recommended by the Superintendent with potential action to approve hiring an attorney to conduct the hearings. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

23. Discussion and possible action to non-renew teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 one-year probationary contracts at the end of the 2024-2025 school year as recommended by the Superintendent with potential action to approve hiring an attorney to conduct the hearings. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

24. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 one-year term contracts for the 2025-2026 school year as recommended by the Superintendent. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

25. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 one-year probationary contracts for the 2025-2026 school year as recommended by the Superintendent. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation to hire the following Professional Position(s). Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

27. Communication and Updates

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

28. Adjournment

Speaker(s): Chairperson

March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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