August 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER, CONDUCT ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM
 

2. PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND TEXAS PLEDGE - MR. ROBERT PENA, JR.
 

3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE
 

4. AWARDS & RECOGNITION - (NONE)
 

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

5.A. UPDATE ON 2020-2021 SAFE START SCHOOL PLAN
 

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

7. CONSENT AGENDA
 

7.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 23, 2020 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND THE JULY 6, 2020 EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING
 

7.B. APPROVAL OF THE ECISD 2020-2021 TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION & SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-TESS) APPRAISERS
 

7.C. APPROVAL OF THE ECISD 2020-2021 TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-TESS) CALENDAR
 

7.D. APPROVAL OF THE ECISD 2020-2021 TEXAS PRINCIPAL EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-PESS) CALENDAR
 

7.E. APPROVAL OF THE 2020-2021 REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER LIBRARY SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES COOPERATIVE
                  COST: $109,847.00            SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.F. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE (STC) DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS AND THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, J. ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, ROBERT VELA HIGH SCHOOL AND VISION ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
            COST: $650,000.00                SOURCE: HS ALLOTMENT FUNDS
 

7.G. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (UT-RGV) AMERICORP PROGRAM AND THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR MEMBERS TO ASSIST STUDENTS AT EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, J. ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, AND ROBERT VELA HIGH SCHOOL WITH COLLEGE ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
 

7.H. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TI NSPIRE GRAPHING CALCULATORS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
            COST: $80,000.00                   SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.I. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES RECOMMENDED FOR THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
           COST: $145,545.00                   SOURCE: STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
 

7.J. APPROVAL OF EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 19 ALLIED STATES COOPERATIVE QUOTE FOR NEWS-2-YOU INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FROM N2Y,LLC
            COST: $52,568.00                    SOURCE: SP. ED. FUNDS
 

7.K. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 19-80, PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR STUDENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
             COST: $6,000.00                     SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.L. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 19-142, TOP SOIL - SECOND CONTRACT YEAR
             COST: $30,000.00                    SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.M. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 19-143, HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE - SECOND CONTRACT YEAR
             COST: $20,000.00                  SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.N. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL  (CSP) 19-144, GREASE TRAPS, SEPTIC TANKS, AND GRIT TRAP CLEANING SERVICE - SECOND CONTRACT YEAR
             COST: $32,000.00                  SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.O. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 20-70, MOTOR OIL AND RELATED ITEMS
             COST: $55,000.00                    SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.P. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 20-72, AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS PARTS AND TOOLS - CATALOG
             COST: $1,000,000.00              SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE FUNDS
 

7.Q. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 20-78, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
            COST: $140,000.00                   SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.R. APPROVAL OF RFP 20-95, SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES (SHARS)
             COST: $85,000.00                  SOURCE: STATE SP. EDUC. FUNDS
 

7.S. APPROVAL OF RFQ 20-109, EXTERNAL AUDITOR
                  COST: $34,000.00             SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.T. APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION AND ORDER CALLING FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2020
 

8. ACTION AGENDA
 

8.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ACCEPT COMMUNITY NOMINATIONS TO RENAME ROBERT E. LEE ELEMENTARY
 

8.B. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN ELECTRICITY CONTRACT WITH THE HIGHEST RANKED RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDER FROM RFP 20-96, RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE
 

8.C. APPROVAL OF 2019-2020 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR GENERAL FUNDS
 

8.D. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16 STATING ANNUAL REVIEW OF DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES
 

8.E. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-15 APPROVING INDEPENDENT SOURCES OF INSTRUCTION RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
 

8.F. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADOPTION FOR LIST OF QUALIFIED BROKER / DEALER INVESTMENT FIRMS FOR THE DISTRICT'S INVESTMENTS
 

8.G. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 20-94, READING & MATH INTERVENTION SOFTWARE
            COST: $554,328.00                 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

8.H. APPROVAL OF RFP 20-99 FOR OPERATIONS FUEL TANK DEMO
            COST: $136,547.00                   SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
 

8.I. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL COMPUTING DEVICES FOR USE BY STUDENTS AND STAFF AS NEEDED
             COST: $1,000,000                   SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

8.J. APPROVAL TO PUCHASE ADDITIONAL HOTSPOTS AND WIFI ACCESS FOR USE BY STUDENTS AS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING
             COST: $1,000,000                   SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

8.K. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR O'HANLON, DEMERATH & CASTILLO FOR GENERAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES
             COST: $336,000.00                  SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.A. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney on Any Permitted Subject Including, But Not Limited to:

9.A.1. Discussion with School Attorney on Item(s) Exempted Under Attorney-Client Privilege

9.A.1.a. Discussion on Possible Agreement Regarding Possible Representation for Litigation

9.A.2. Update on Pending Litigation

9.A.3. Review of Contracts for Professional Services with Legal Counsel

9.A.4. Discussion with Attorney on Cause No. C-5241-16-G, Envirolite v. ECISD and Case No.  18-36893, In re: USA Promlite Technology Inc.

9.A.5. Discussion iwth Legal Counsel Concerning Board Operating Protocols

9.B. Section 551.072--Deliberation Regarding Real Property

9.B.1. Discussion on Sale, Purchase, or Donation of Land for Future Development

9.B.1.a. Discussion Concerning Acquisition of Real Property

9.B.2. Discussion on Proposed Contracts for Land Purchases

9.C. Section 551.074--Personnel Matters

9.C.1. Discussion of Employment For:

9.C.1.a. Curriculum Assistant - Middle School

9.C.1.b. Elementary Math Specialist - Curriculum & Instruction Department

9.C.1.c. Principal - Elementary School

9.C.2. Discussion of Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals and Terminations

9.C.3. Update on Pending Personnel Investigations

9.C.4. Discussion of Superintendent's Personnel Update

9.D. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074--Personnel Matters

9.E. Section 551.076 – Deliberations on Security Devices or Security Audits

9.F. Section 551.082 - Discipline of a Public School Child

9.G. Section 551.082(1) - Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Student

10. ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

10.A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney

10.A.1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Representation for Litigation

10.B. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters

10.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Employment of a Curriculum Assistant - Middle School

10.B.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Employment of Elementary Math Specialist for the Curriculum & Instruction Department

10.B.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Employment of a Principal - Elementary School

10.B.4. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations

10.C. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074 - Personnel

10.D. Section 551.082 - Discipline of a Public School Child

10.E. Section 551.082(1) - Personally Identifiable Information About a Public School Student

11. ADJOURMENT