September 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Opening Ceremony
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Declaration of Quorum
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I.C. Pledges of Allegiance
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I.D. Invocation
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II. Public Testimony
Description:
Pursuant to Board policy BED, the Board will allow every person who wishes to address the board on an agenda item to do so before the board’s consideration of the item. The Board shall not deliberate regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of this meeting. This is a time for the Board to stop, look, and listen to public comments. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes to address the Board.
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III. District Recognitions
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III.A. Panthers and Employees of the Month
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The September Panthers and Employees of the Month will be presented.
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III.B. Recognition of Phillip Hyatt for Support of the APISD Welding Program
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
Phillip Hyatt, the owner of Discount Auto Parts at 202 West Wilson Avenue in Aransas Pass, has been a great supporter of the APISD welding program. Mr. Hyatt has donated welding helmets, a welder, and funds to cover the cost of an overhead door in the welding shop. We would like to present Mr. Hyatt with a plaque as a token of our gratitude. We would also like to present an additional plaque that is to be displayed in the Kieberger Welding facility in recognition of his contributions to the program. The support we receive from our community partners is invaluable, and with this support we are able to provide the best opportunities for our students.
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IV. Presentation Reviewing Change to School Zones
Presenter:
Aransas Pass Police Department Chief Eric Blanchard
Description:
APPD Chief Eric Blanchard will present the proposed changes to the city ordinance relating to the school zones surrounding APISD campuses. These changes to the ordinance will be brought to the Aransas Pass City Council for adoption.
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V. Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
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VI. Reconvene in Open Session and Act On Any Items Requiring Action from Closed Session
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VI.A. Consider and Approve Resignation
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VI.B. Consider and Approve a Local Teaching Certificate Utilizing the District of Innovation Option for a Special Education Teacher at Faulk Elementary
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent Wayne Bennett
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VII. Superintendent's Report
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VII.A. Enrollment Report
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The attendance and enrollment report from August 14 through September 8, 2023 has been provided for information.
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VII.B. JET Grant Status Update
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
An update on the status of the JET grant for welding and health science has been provided for information.
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VII.C. Calendar of Upcoming Events
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The calendar of upcoming events has been provided for information.
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VIII. Financial Reports
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
Description:
The following financial reports from August 2023 have been provided for information:
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VIII.A. Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
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VIII.B. Budget Status and Investment
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
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VIII.C. Tax Collections
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
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VIII.D. FEMA Projects
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
Description:
No Update
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IX. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The items included on the consent agenda for consideration are as follows:
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IX.A. Consider and Approve Resolution to Recognize Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization for Aransas County
Description:
The Aransas County Texas 4-H Organization’s request to be sanctioned as an extracurricular activity has been included for the Board’s review.
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IX.B. Consider and Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Aransas County Extension
Description:
The annual approval of the Texas A&M AgriLife adjunct faculty agreement between the Aransas County Extension of Texas A&M AgriLife and Aransas Pass ISD is provided for the Board’s review.
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IX.C. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the August 14, 2023 Regular Board Meeting and August 28, 2023 Public and Special Board Meeting
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X. Action Agenda
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X.A. Consider and Approve Rescheduling the January and March 2024 Regular Board Meetings
Description:
The January Regular Meeting falls the Monday after Winter Break. The March Regular Meeting falls during Spring Break. Administration recommends the January meeting be rescheduled to January 22 and the March meeting to March 25. January 15 is a district holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
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X.B. Consider and Approve Revised Designation of Ten Nonbusiness Days in 2023 in Compliance with HB3033 and the Public Information Act Regarding Public Information Requests
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
HB 3033 amends the Public Information Act (PIA) by limiting the number of "nonbusiness" days for school districts.
Additional clarification was provided to all Region 2 superintendents at the Education Service Center Regional Advisory Committee meeting on August 16 noting nonbusiness days are designated by calendar year rather than by school year. The PIA now specifically states that in addition to weekends and federal and state holidays, a maximum of ten nonbusiness PIA days may be designated when District administrative offices are closed or operating with minimal staffing. The recommended revision of the ten designated nonbusiness days, November 20-21, December 18-22, and December 27-29, 2023, have been provided for consideration and are notated on the district calendar with double borders.
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X.C. Consider and Approve the 2023-2024 Appraisal Calendar, Appraisers, and Procedures
Presenter:
Curriculum Director - Shelley Dominguez
Description:
The 2023-2024 Appraisal Calendar, Appraisers, and Procedures have been provided for consideration.
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X.D. Consider and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Action Corporation of South Texas Project Niños for the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent Wayne Bennett
Description:
The MOU between the Community Action Corporation of South Texas Project Niños and Aransas Pass ISD for the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program has been provided for consideration. This agreement assists in the District's compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by facilitating appropriate services for identified children with disabilities ages birth-36 months.
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X.E. Consider and Approve Donation from Phillip Hyatt, Owner of Discount Auto Parts, for Overhead Door in Welding Facility
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The donation from Phillip Hyatt for the overhead door at the Kieberger Welding Facility has been provided for consideration.
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X.F. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #1 for the 2023-2024 School Year
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
Description:
The budget amendment to amend the budget for the donation from Phillip Hyatt for the welding facility overhead door, and PTECH grant funding has been provided for consideration.
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X.G. Consider and Approve The Purchase of Three New School Buses through Thomas Bus
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The quote for three new school buses through Thomas Bus has been provided for consideration.
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X.H. Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding a Contract for the Purpose of Financing School Buses through Government Capital Corporation
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
This resolution will allow the District to finance the school buses. For the 2023-2024 school year, the District will finance $260,000.00, with the first payment to be set for September 21, 2024 in the amount of $141,613.06.
The last payment will be set for September 21, 2025, for the same amount. The interest rate will be set at 5.175% for government financing. |
X.I. Consider and Approve Contract Agreement with Southern Security for Security Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The District issued a Request for Proposals for security services and received one proposal from Southern Security.
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X.J. Consider and Approve Resolution Relating to Establishing the District's Intent to Reimburse Itself for the Prior Lawful Expenditure of Funds to Furtherance of Renovating, Improving, and Equipping School Facilities from the Proceeds of One or More Series Tax-Exempt Obligation to be Issued by the District for Authorized Purposes; Authorizing Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto; and Providing an Effective Date
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The resolution will allow the district to seek cost estimates through the assistance of the district's architect and engineer of record. There may be initial costs incurred, such as architectural fees, engineering fees, and costs associated with the RFP process prior to issuing a possible maintenance tax note.
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X.K. Consider and Approve Granting Acting Superintendent Authority to Hire the Architect and Engineer of Record to Oversee Projects and Seek Proposals/Bids through the Procurement Process for the Repairs of Tilt Walls and Stadium Lighting
Presenter:
Acting Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The previous agenda item allows the district to seek cost estimates through the assistance of the district's architect and engineer of record.
Administration recommends the Board grants the acting superintendent the authority to hire the architect and engineer of record for the tilt wall repair and stadium lighting projects, and the authority to seek proposals/bids through the procurement process for these projects. |
XI. Discussion
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XI.A. Topics for Future Meetings
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XII. Adjourn
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