August 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Convene in a quorum and call to order; invocation and pledges of allegiance
 

II. Public Comments according to Policy BED (LOCAL) - Related to items on the open session portion of the agenda (30-minute allotment).  Individuals who wish to address the board shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, Texas, 77502, or (2) via email sent to board@pasadeniaisd.org.  In lieu of a public appearance, members of the public may submit written comments which will be provided to the board.  In all submissions, please state your name, address, phone number, and topic to be addressed.  Additional information about addressing the board may be found at the district's website and is outlined in the applicable Pasadena ISD board policy - DGBA, FNG, or GF. 
 

III. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections:

551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel

551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the District under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda

551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

551.071, 551.074, and 551.0821 for the purpose of considering, and/or seeking the advice of the district’s attorneys regarding, a Mediation Agreement in I.S. v. Pasadena ISD; Texas Education Agency Docket No. 304-SE-0523, and related actions
 

IV. Reconvene in open session at 7:00 p.m.
 

V. Special Recognition
 

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.1. Informational Pages

VI.2. Bid Items
A. Competitive Sealed Bids and/or Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
· Instructional Materials and Teaching Supplies, RFP #23R-034TM
· Vocational (CTE) Equipment, Supplies and Services, RFP #23R-035TM
· Fundraising Items and Services, RFP #23R-036TM
· Student Enrichment Services, RFP #23R-037TM
B. Contract Renewals
· Depository Services, CSP #19P-021LP
· Sped Management System, CSP #19P-032LP
C. Information Summary of Purchase Orders over $10,000
· July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023
 

VII. Personnel Section

VII.1. Consideration and possible approval of administrative personnel

VII.2. Consideration and possible approval of additional funding for PISD medical plan and authorization for superintendent to add additional funds to ensure PISD medical plan ends the fiscal year with a positive balance

VII.3. Certified personnel for the 2023-2024 school year - For Information Only

VII.4. Support personnel for the 2023-2024 school year - For Information Only
 

VIII. Educational Section

VIII.1. Portrait of a Graduate Spotlight - Presentation by Traci Powell, Executive Director of Innovation & Development

VIII.2. Police and Emergency Management Spotlight - Presentation by Stewart Russell, PISD Chief of Police and Derek Duckett, Director of Emergency Management

VIII.3. Consideration and possible approval of the interlocal agreement between the Pasadena Independent School District and Region 4 to provide Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS) and PEIMS Support Services for the amount of $5,750.00

VIII.4. Consideration and possible approval of the interlocal agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC4) for the renewal purchase of OnData Suite software in the amount of $29,235.60

VIII.5. Consideration and possible approval of general waivers from the Texas Virtual School Network course review process for Pasadena Virtual School courses

VIII.6. Consideration and possible approval of Advise TX Contract and MOU Agreement for 2023-2025

VIII.7. Consideration and possible approval of the 2023-2024 Environmental Defense Fund grant award in the amount of $20,192 and  approval of the corresponding EDF grant agreement

VIII.8. Consideration and possible approval of the contract between Pasadena ISD and Avondale House in the amount of $287,400 for tuition and educational services for special education students

VIII.9. Consideration and possible approval of the contract between Pasadena ISD and Presence Learning in the amount of $588,676.11 for speech language pathologist services 

VIII.10. Consideration and possible approval of the contract between Pasadena ISD and ProCare Therapy in the amount of $359,784 for speech language pathologist services 

VIII.11. Consideration and possible approval of 2023-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between Pasadena Independent School District and The Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).  Each subsequent term shall automatically renew September 1, and end August 31, of each successive year

VIII.12. Selection of Canvas Instructure as a K-12 Learning Management System – For Information Only
 

IX. Financial Section

IX.1. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for July 2023

IX.2. Consideration and possible approval of GASB 54 fund balance resolutions

IX.3. We are required to discuss the impact of property value change.  This indicator is #20 on the FIRST report -  For Information Only
 

X. Operations Section

X.1. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of real property at 1107 Satsuma Street, Pasadena, Texas (Satsuma Place Section 1), and action authorizing the superintendent to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to finalize the purchase

X.2. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 09 for the HVAC Upgrades Group 1 project in the credit amount of $11,000

X.3. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 019 for the Guidance Center Conversion to Nutrition Services project in the credit amount of $13,291.11

X.4. Consideration and possible approval of a construction contract with Hellas Construction, Inc. for the 2022 Bond Program Synthetic Turf at Maguire Field and Softball Complex project in the amount of $3,050,000

X.5. Consideration and possible approval of a construction contract with XtraLight LED Lighting Solutions for the 2022 Bond Parking Lot Lighting Upgrades LED Package 2 project in the amount of $774,528

X.6. Consideration and possible approval of awards for 2022 Bond Safety & Security, CSP #23P-043LP, in the amount not to exceed $16,500,000 for the length of the contract, including fund balance funding of $2,400,000

X.7. Consideration and possible approval of a Design Services Agreement with PBK Architects, Inc. for the Tegeler Community School Renovation project in the amount of $45,500.00, with a total project budget of $650,000, and fund balance request of $695,500
 

XI. Construction Update - For Information Only
 

XII. Miscellaneous Section

XII.1. Consideration and possible approval of mediation agreement in I.S. v. Pasadena Independent School District, Texas Education Agency Docket No. 012-DM-1021, and related actions

XII.2. Public Comments according to BED (LOCAL) - Related to topics not listed on the agenda (30-minute allotment).  Individuals who wish to address the board shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, Texas, 77502, or (2) via email sent to board@pasadeniaisd.org.  In lieu of a public appearance, members of the public may submit written comments which will be provided to the board.  In all submissions, please state your name, address, phone number, and topic to be addressed.  Additional information about addressing the board may be found at the district's website and is outlined in the applicable Pasadena ISD board policy - DGBA, FNG, or GF.

XII.3. Set date for next regular meeting; suggest Tuesday, September 26, 2023
 

XIII. Adjournment