December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order

II. Moment of Silence

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call

V. Public Audience
The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board. 

1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda.  

2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 

3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 

4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 

5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 

6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in
response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting. 

PublicTestimony

The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.
 

VI. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of December 7, 2021, with any corrections/deletions.
 

VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 and the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021; with any corrections.
 

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Conference Presentation:

VIII.A.1. Tax Collection Report

VIII.A.2. Business/Financial Report

VIII.A.3. Presentation on district construction progress.

VIII.A.4. TRS Active Care

VIII.A.5. Presentation on Board of Trustees' Continuing Education Hours by Board President.

IX. Standing Board Agenda Items:

IX.A. December 2021 and January 2022 Calendars

X. Consent Agenda

X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Items:

X.A.1. Recommend approval of the Resolution of the Raymondville Independent School District's Notice to Leave TRS-ActiveCare.

X.A.2. Recommend approving the waiver to use an alternative 7th grade reading instrument for the 2021-2022 school year.

X.A.3. Recommend approval of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System additional Appraiser for the 2021-22 school year pending completion of certification requirements.

X.A.4. Recommend to approve the adoption of Update 118 Local Policy.

X.B. Recommend approval of the following Contracts and Agreements:

X.B.1. Recommend approving the Memorandum of Understanding Texas A&M University Kingsville and Raymondville Independent School District and payment from fund 279 not to exceed $100,000.

X.B.2. Recommend approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Coastal Bend College and Raymondville Independent School District.

X.B.3. Recommend approving the Contract for Supplies/Services between Westat and Raymondville Independent School District and payment to Westat not to exceed $70,000.

X.C. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

X.C.1. Recommend approval to purchase devices from Apple contingent on Emergency Connectivity Funds (ECF).

X.C.2. Recommend approval to purchase devices from CDWG contingent on Emergency Connectivity Funds (ECF).

X.D. Recommend approval of the following Budget Amendment(s):

X.D.1. Recommend approving Budget Amendment #22-006 in the amount of $70,000 from the Educate Texas Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas to Raymondville Independent School District for the School Year 2021-2022 (New Funding)

X.D.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #22-007 to transfer funds to Fund 750 for the establishment of a District health clinic.

X.E. Recommend approval to Award Bids / Proposals:

X.E.1. Recommend approval to award RFP #21-029 General Merchandise, General Services and School Related Products subject to the District's needs and funding.

X.E.2. Recommend approval to award RFP #21-038 District Wide Consultant/Speaker to Creo Consultants, subject to the District's needs and funding.

X.E.3. Recommend approval to award RFP #22-005 Fire and Burglar Alarm district wide to Triple R Fire and Safety LLC, subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

X.E.4. Recommend approval to award RFP #22-006 Kitchen equipment and service repairs to Exothermic as primary and Hobart Services as secondary.  Subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

X.E.5. Recommend approval to award RFP #22-008 Charter bus services to Escamilla Tour Buses, subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

X.E.6. Recommend approval to award RFP #22-009 Bus and heavy equipment mechanic to Jose Gonzales, subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.
 

XI.A. Personnel Matters:

XI.A.1. Resignation(s)

XI.A.2. New Hire(s)

XI.B. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:

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(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED MEETING)
 

XII. Announcement(s):

XII.A.  The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.

XIII. Adjournment


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