August 27, 2024 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 participate during this portion of the meeting shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 3920 Mickey Gilley Boulevard, Pasadena, Texas, 77505, 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. Public Meeting to Discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2024-2025 - Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer
 

IV. Policy Update Presentation - Sandra Huhn, General Counsel
 

V. 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

551.071 and 551.074 for the purpose of considering the evaluation of the superintendent, and any amendment(s) to the superintendent's contract and related actions

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

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

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.1. Minutes 07 23 24

VII.2. Minutes 08 15 24

VII.3. Informational Pages

VII.4. Bid Items
A. Competitive Sealed Bids and/or Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
· Nutrition Services Freezer and Refrigeration Rack and Box, CSP #24P-033EZ
· Fundraising Items & Services, #24R-035LG
B. Information Summary of Purchase Orders over $10,000
· July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024 

VII.5. Donations April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024
 

VIII. Personnel Section

VIII.1. Consideration and possible approval of administrative personnel

VIII.2. Consideration and possible approval of amendment to superintendent's contract and related items

VIII.3. Consideration and possible approval of additional funding in the amount of $13,793,000 for PISD Medical Plan and authorization for superintendent or designee to add additional funds to ensure PISD Medical Plan ends the fiscal year with a positive balance

VIII.4. Consideration and possible approval of an employee reclassification for the 2024-2025 school year for a cost savings of approximately $110,000

VIII.5. Certified personnel for the 2024-2025 school year - For Information Only

VIII.6. Support personnel for the 2024-2025 school year - For Information Only
 

IX. Educational Section

IX.1. Highlighting Teaching, Learning, and Communication Tools for 2024-2025 - Spotlight Presentation by Melissa McCalla and Traci Powell

IX.2. 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 $30,865.90

IX.3. Consideration and possible approval of an interlocal agreement between Pasadena Independent School District and Texas Woman’s University for speech language pathology assistants in speech pathology internship and externship with no financial implication

IX.4. Consideration and possible approval of an interlocal agreement between Harris County Department of Education and Pasadena Independent School District for music therapy in the amount of $9,785.00

IX.5. Consideration and possible approval of subscription renewal for Brain POP from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, in the amount of $132,550

IX.6. Consideration and possible approval of the contract between Pasadena Independent School District and E-Therapy for speech language therapy services in the amount of $120,000

IX.7. Consideration and possible approval of the interlocal agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC4) for the renewal purchase of TSDS Core and TSDS PEIMS Collection software in the amount of $5,750

IX.8. Consideration and possible approval of the continuation of a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit at Sam Rayburn High School

IX.9. Consideration and possible approval of the 2024-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, Cycle 2 in the amount of $1,255,731

IX.10. Consideration and possible approval of the KaBOOM! Playground Community Partner Agreement contract, which requires an $8,500 contribution from Genoa Elementary School

IX.11. Consideration and possible approval of the contract between Pasadena Independent School District and Avondale House in the amount of $842,350 for tuition and educational services for fifteen (15) special education students

IX.12. Consideration and possible approval of the Sam Rayburn High School Band to travel to Lake Charles, Louisiana to compete in the Gulf Coast Championships Marching Competition at McNeese State University on October 26, 2024, at a cost of $12,250 to be paid with district and booster club funds.
 

X. Policy Section 

X.1. Consideration and possible revision of BBD (LOCAL) Board Members Training and Orientation

X.2. Consideration and possible revision of BBFA (LOCAL) Ethics Conflict of Interest Disclosures

X.3. Consideration and possible revision of CKC (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Emergency Plans

X.4. Consideration and possible addition of new policy CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Security Personnel

X.5. Consideration and possible deletion of CKEA (LOCAL) Security Personnel Commissioned Peace Officers

X.6. Consideration and possible revision of EFA (LOCAL) Instructional Resources Instructional Materials
 

XI. Financial Section

XI.1. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for July 2024

XI.2. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for August 2024

XI.3. Consideration and possible approval of GASB 54 Fund Balance Resolutions

XI.4. Consideration and possible approval of adoption of the 2024-2025 budget

XI.5. Consideration and possible approval of board resolution to adopt a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) of $ .8855 and a tax rate for Interest and Sinking (I&S) of $ .3400, for a total tax rate of $1.2255
 

XII. Operations Section

XII.1. Consideration and possible approval of a construction contract with Gamma Construction Company for the 2022 Bond New Bailey Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $36,147,181

XII.2. Consideration and possible approval of Final Change Order No. 007 for the New Administration Building Replacement Project in the credit amount of $23,638

XII.3. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-013 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $113,708

XII.4. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-014 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the credit amount of $48,640

XII.5. Consideration and possible approval of a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Commissioning Services Agreement with Coastal Commissioning Group for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $30,000

XII.6. Consideration and possible approval of an HVAC Testing and Balancing Services Agreement to Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc. for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $46,775

XII.7. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 07 for the 2022 Bond Safety & Security Project in the amount of $105,000
 

XIII. Miscellaneous Section

XIII.1. Public Comments according to BED (LOCAL) - Related to topics not listed on the agenda (30-minute allotment).  In lieu of a public appearance at the board meeting, members of the public may submit written comments to the board regarding topics not listed on the agenda via email no later than three (3) hours prior to the beginning of the meeting addressed to: board@pasadenaisd.org, which will be provided to the board.  In your email, please state your name, address, topic and comment  

XIII.2. Set date for next regular meeting; suggest Tuesday, September 24, 2024
 

XIV. Adjournment