January 12, 2021 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 - MS. LETTY GARCIA

3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE

4. AWARDS & RECOGNITION - (NONE)

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 3, 2020 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND THE DECEMBER 8, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING
 

7.B. APPROVAL TO DECREASE TRAVEL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO STATE ALLOWANCE
 

7.C. APPROVAL OF THE AUDIO AND VIDEO RENTAL AND SERVICES FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES TO BE HELD JUNE 2021
           COST: $39,000.00                     SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.D. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE GOOGLE-ANALYTICS SUITE SOFTWARE FOR ACCESS TO GOOGLE APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE SERVICES FROM VULCAN SOLUTIONS
             COST: $70,000.00                   SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

7.E. APPROVAL OF ATT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED IN ERATE 22 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 19-59
             COST: $110,000.00                    SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS

 

8. ACTION AGENDA

8.A. APPROVAL OF 2020-2021 MID YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR GENERAL FUNDS AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
 

8.B. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-09 SETTING THE 2020 TAX LEVY
 

8.C. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08 GRANTING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION DURING TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS
             COST: $140,831.93                 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

8.D. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION INTERNAL COMMITTEES
 

8.E. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO SERVE FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
 

8.F. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO AND EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
           COST: (RN = $45 PH, LVN = Hourly Rate or OT)            SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
 

8.G. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-10 PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
 

8.H. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2021-11 CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF SUPERINTENDENT TO GRANT ADDITIONAL PAID LEAVE TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
 

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 with Attorney on Hurricane Hanna Insurance Claims and Potential Litigation

9.A.1.b. Discussion on Possible Agreement Regarding Possible Prepresentation 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 with Legal Counsel Concerning Board Operating Protocols

9.A.6. Discussion with Legal Counsel Concerning Interpretation of and Compliance with County Health Orders

9.A.7. Pursuance to 551.071(2) Texas Government Code, Attorney Client Consultation, and 551.072, Texas Government Code, Real Estate Exception, Discussion with Attorney Concerning Burns Bros. LTD Demand Letter, Easement Issues, and Road at Sienna Development

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. School Nurse - B. L. Garza Middle 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.C.5. Conduct Level III Employee Grievance Hearing - Gloria N. Trujillo

9.C.6. Discussion with Legal Counsel Concerning Superintendent's Search Requirements, Processes, Timelines

9.C.7. Discussion of Action Regarding Contract and Employment of Educator Without Certification - A.D.S.

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

9.G.1. Conduct Level III Student/Parent Grievance Hearing - D.N.C.

10. ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

10.A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney

10.A.1. Discussion and Possible Action on Potential Insurance Claim Litigation and Hiring Law Firm

10.A.2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Representation for Litigations

10.B. Section 551.072 - Deliberations Regarding Real Property

10.B.1. Discussion and Possible Action on Real Estate Purchase

10.B.2. Discussion and Possible Action Regrading Burnds Bros Road and Easement on School Property at La Sienna

10.C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters

10.C.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Employment of a School Nurse for B.L. Garza Middle School

10.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations

10.C.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Level III Employee Grievance Hearing - Gloria N. Trujillo

10.C.4. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Superintendent Search Process

10.C.5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Contract and/or Employment of Educator Without Certification - A.D.S.

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

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

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

10.F.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Level III Student/Parent Grievance Hearing - D.N.C.

11. ADJOURNMENT