September 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Special Called Board Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER, CONDUCT ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND TEXAS PLEDGE - MR. XAVIER SALINAS
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3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE
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4. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5.A. 2020-2021 District Accountability Report
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5.B. Update on Reimbursements Collection for August Payroll
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5.C. Enrollment Report as of September 24, 2021
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 12, 2021 EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING, THE AUGUST 17, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING, AND THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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7.C. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: PRINCIPAL PRACTICUM AND EDINBURG CISD TO SUPPORT THE PREPARATION OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
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7.D. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE AND NOT MARK ABSENT DESIGNATED ECISD STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN OFF CAMPUS FINE ARTS/UIL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
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7.E. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE AND NOT MARK ABSENT ECISD STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDINBURG DANCE THEATRE PERFORMANCES OF "PETER & THE WOLF" AND THE CHILDREN'S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS BALLET, "THE NUTCRACKER"
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7.F. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE AND NOT MARK ABSENT ECISD STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE EDINBURG DANCE THEATRE PERFORMANCE OF "PETER & THE WOLF" AND THE CHILDREN'S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS BALLET, "THE NUTCRACKER"
COST: $4,094.00 SOURCE: FINE ARTS FUNDS
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7.G. APPROVAL OF REGION 1 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (ESC) CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM - SOUTH TEXAS COOPERATIVE (CNP-STC) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 21-AGENCY-000078 FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT OUTDOOR TABLE TOPS AND SEATS FOR ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL
COST: $19,941.91 SOURCE: FOOD SERVICE FUNDS
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7.H. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE CAREER CRUISING INTERACTIVE LEARNING TOOL THROUGH XELLO
COST: $9,889.00 SOURCE: STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
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7.I. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD ONLINE INTERACTIVE LEARNING TOOL RECOMMENDED FOR THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
COST: $7,559.58 SOURCE: STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
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7.J. APPROVAL OF ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD ONLINE APPLICATION FOR (DIGITAL MEDIA, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, ANIMATION, VIDEO GAME AND GRAPHIC DESIGN) LABS FOR EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, VELA HIGH SCHOOL, CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION BUILDING
COST: $13,880.00 SOURCE: STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
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7.K. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE CERTIPORT INSTRUCTIONAL AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED FOR THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
COST: $44,012.00 SOURCE: STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
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7.L. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 21-134, AWARD JACKETS
COST: $40,000.00 SOURCE: FINE ARTS, ATHLETICS, STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
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7.M. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 21-135, GREASE TRAPS, SEPTIC TANKS, AND GRIT TRAP CLEANING SERVICE
COST: $32,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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7.N. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 21-136, HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE
COST: $32,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8. ACTION AGENDA
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8.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A VENDOR FOR THE CANCER VOLUNTARY BENEFIT UNDER RFP 21-122
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8.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE DESIGNATION OF AGENTS FOR PRODUCTS APPROVED UNDER RFP 21-122, INCLUDING VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - VISION, EDUCATOR DISABILITY, CANCER, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY/MEDICAL GAP, CRITICAL ILLNESS, GROUP TERM LIFE/AD&D, VOLUNTARY PERMANENT LIFE, AND SECTION 125 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES
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8.C. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2022-01 REGARDING THE HIRING OF TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN FULLTIME CAPACITIES AS NEEDED THRU THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.D. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2022-02 REGARDING A LOCAL REMOTE LEARNING PROGRAM
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8.E. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE 2021-2022 CONTRACT WITH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - LOCAL CHILD CARE INITIATIVES AGREEMENT WITH THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
COST: $165,000.00 SOURCE: STATE COMPENSATORY FUNDS
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8.F. APPROVAL OF THE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY FOR FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT PARTICIPATION DISTRICT-WIDE
COST: $68,912.50 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE AND STATE COMPENSATORY FUNDS
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8.G. APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL CURRICULUM, QUAVER SEL, AS AN ADDED COMPONENT TO ELEMENTARY MUSIC'S CURRENT TEXAS ADOPTED MUSIC CURRICULUM, QUAVER MUSIC FROM THE ESSER III FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
COST: $182,280.00 SOURCE: ESSER FUNDS |
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8.H. APPROVAL OF THE LETTER OF PROPOSAL BETWEEN RGV VOCATIONAL STAFFING, LLC AND THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
COST: $51,000.00 SOURCE: STATE VOCATIONAL FUNDS
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8.I. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS AT EDINBURG HIGH, EDINBURG NORTH, JOHNNY ECONOMEDES, AND ROBERT VELA FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022
COST: $194,365.26 SOURCE: GT AND HS ALLOTMENT FUNDS
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8.J. APPROVAL OF EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (ESC), REGION 19 ALLIED STATES COOPERATIVE QUOTE FOR SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION PURCHASE FROM FRONTLINE EDUCATION FOR STUDENT HEALTH MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
COST: $88,057.26 SOURCE: ESSER FUNDS
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8.K. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 21-03, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - SECOND CONTRACT YEAR
COST: $1,000,500.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.L. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 21-133, BAND AND STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR
COST: $60,000.00 SOURCE: FINE ARTS FUNDS |
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8.M. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 21-137, MOVING PORTABLE BUILDINGS
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.N. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 22-05, PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
COST: $93,468.10 SOURCE: ESSER FUNDS |
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8.O. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 22-06, DIGITAL PIANOS & ACCESSORIES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
COST: $335,516.90 SOURCE: ESSER AND FINE ARTS FUNDS |
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8.P. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 22-09, ROBOTICS AND CODING CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COST: $261,375.00 SOURCE: ESSER FUNDS |
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8.Q. APPROVAL OF INTER-LOCAL 22-28 FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE USE OF PURCHASING COOPERATIVES AVAILABLE TO THE DISTRICT
COST: $7,000,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FED. FUNDS
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8.R. APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FEES
EST. COST: $300,000.00 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
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8.S. APPROVAL OF PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CTE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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8.T. APPROVAL OF PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR BARRIENTES MIDDLE SCHOOL CTE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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8.U. APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEER CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1 FOR EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL TURF FIELDS
COST: $27,500.00 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
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8.V. APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEER CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1 FOR EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL TURF FIELDS
COST: $27,500.00 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS |
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8.W. APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEER CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1 FOR ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL TURF FIELDS
COST: $73,000.00 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
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8.X. APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEER CONTRACT AMENDMENT 2 FOR VELA HIGH SCHOOL TURF FIELDS
COST: $27,500.00 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
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8.Y. APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEER FEES FOR THE ON-CALL SERVICES
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.Z. APPROVAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FEES FOR THE ON-CALL SERVICES
COST: $50,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.AA. APPROVAL OF MEP ENGINEER FEES FOR THE ON-CALL SERVICES
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.AB. APPROVAL OF RFQ 21-123, ARCHITECT RANKING FOR EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA/KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS
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8.AC. APPROVAL OF RFQ 21-123, CIVIL ENGINEER RANKING FOR LINCOLN ELEMENTARY PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
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8.AD. APPROVAL OF RFQ 21-131: 2021 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - HEATING AND AIR CONDITION (HVAC) IMPROVEMENTS FUNDED THROUGH THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUNDS, RANKING AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRM
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9. CLOSED SESSION
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9.A. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney on Any Permitted Subject Including, But Not Limited to:
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9.A.1. Discussion with School Attorney on Item(s) Exempted Under Attorney-Client Privilege
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9.A.1.a. Discussion with Attorney on Hurricane Hanna Insurance Claims and Potential Litigation
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9.A.1.b. Discussion and Possible Agreement Regarding Possible Representation for Litigation
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9.A.1.c. Update from Legal Counsel Regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Settlement
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9.A.1.d. Discussion with Legal Counsel Regarding Status of and Possible Partial Settlement Offers in Envirolite, et al v. Edinburg CISD, Pending in United States Bankruptcy Court
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9.A.2. Update on Pending Litigation
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9.A.3. Review of Contracts for Professional Services with Legal Counsel
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9.A.4. Discussion with Legal Counsel Concerning Board Operating Protocols
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9.A.5. Discussion of RFQ 21-69, Insurance Claim Damage Expert Consultant(s) and RFQ 21-44, School Board Attorney(s) Insurance Claim Related Legal Services
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9.A.6. Update from Legal Counsel Regarding Employee Complaint Under Board Policy DIA(LOCAL)
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9.B. Section 551.072--Deliberation Regarding Real Property
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9.B.1. Discussion on Sale, Purchase, or Donation of Land for Future Development
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9.B.1.a. Discussion Concerning Acquisition of Real Property
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9.B.1.b. Discussion on Proposed Contracts for Land Purchase(s)
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9.C. Section 551.074--Personnel Matters
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9.C.1. Discussion of Employment For:
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9.C.1.a. Bilingual Supervisor - Federal Programs
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9.C.1.b. Licensed Specialist in School Psychology - Special Education Department
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9.C.1.c. Counselor - Brewster School
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9.C.1.d. Curriculum Assistant - Robert E. Lee Elementary
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9.C.1.e. Assistant Principal - South Middle School
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9.C.1.f. Principal - Edinburg Alterntive Education Academy (EAEA)
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9.C.2. Discussion of Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals and Terminations
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9.C.3. Conduct Level III Employee Grievance Hearing: Leticia Mendoza
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9.C.4. Discussion of Termination of Employment Contract of Fidel Tamayo, III
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9.C.5. Update on Pending Personnel Investigations
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9.C.6. Discussion of Superintendent's Personnel Update
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9.D. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074--Personnel Matters
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9.E. Section 551.076 – Deliberations on Security Devices or Security Audits
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9.F. Section 551.082 - Discipline of a Public School Child
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9.G. Section 551.082(1) - Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Student
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10. OPEN SESSION: ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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10.A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
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10.A.1. Discussion and Possible Action on Potential Insurance Claim Litigation and Hiring Law Firm
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10.A.2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Representation for Litigations
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10.A.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning Envirolite, et al v. Edinburg CISD, Pending in United States Bankruptcy Court
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10.B. Section 551.072 - Deliberations Regarding Real Property
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10.B.1. Discussion and Possible Action on Real Estate Purchase(s)
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10.C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters
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10.C.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Bilingual Supervisor for the Federal Programs Department
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10.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology for the Special Education Department
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10.C.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Counselor for Brewster School
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10.C.4. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Curriculum Assistant for Robert E. Lee Elementary
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10.C.5. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Employment of an Assistant Principal for South Middle School
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10.C.6. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Principal for Edinburg Alternative Education Academy (EAEA)
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10.C.7. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
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10.C.8. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Non-Degreed Substitute Teacher Daily Rate to $85.00
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10.C.9. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Degreed Non-Certified Substitute Teacher Daily Rate to $110
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10.C.10. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Part Time Non-Degreed Employee Rate to $10.00 Per Hour
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10.C.11. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Part Time Degreed Employee Rate to $30.00 Per Hour
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10.C.12. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Substitute Custodian Daily Rate to $10.00 Per Hour
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10.C.13. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Level III Employee Grievance Hearing: Leticia Mendoza
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10.C.14. Discussion and Possible Action to Terminate Employment Contract of Fidel Tamayo, III
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10.D. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074 - Personnel
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10.E. Section 551.082 - Discipline of a Public School Child
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10.F. Section 551.082(1) - Personally Identifiable Information About a Public School Student
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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