June 20, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Board Business Meeting

1. Meeting Called to Order

1.A. Roll Call of Board Members Present and Declaration of Quorum Present______ Absent______

1.A.1. Mrs. Christina Martinez

1.A.2. Ms. Alicia Sebastian

1.A.3. Mr. Arthur Valdez

1.A.4. Mr. Ed Garza

1.A.5. Ms. Leticia Ozuna 

1.A.6. Mrs. Sarah Sorensen

1.A.7. Mrs. Stephanie Torres

1.B. Recording of Superintendent Present

1.B.1. Dr. Jaime Aquino

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag

1.D. Salute to the Texas Flag - "Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

1.E. Citizens' Presentations - 60-minute total time limit for this item 

2. Governance 

2.A. Approval of Final Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

2.B. Adoption of the 2023-2024 San Antonio Independent School District Budget

2.C. Presentation and Consideration for Approval of the 2023-2024 Audit Plan

2.D. Approval to Reinstate Partnership Agreement with Public Montessori in Action International

2.E. Approval of Demolition of Existing Classroom Portable and Purchase/Installation of New Portable Classroom Building under 2020 Bond for Democracy Prep at Stewart

2.F. Submission by Trustees of the Executed Affidavits Affirming Review and Understanding of the SAISD’s Code of Ethics

2.G. Resolution on Facilities Planning and Development Calling for a Study of School Building Capacity

2.H. Discussion and Action to Approve a Contract with the Council of Great City Schools for Two years for Board Governance Services

2.I. Discuss and Possibly Approve the Reorganization of the SAISD Board of Trustees

3. Consent Agenda

3.A. Approval of Revisions to Local Board Policies DK and DEC

3.B. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between SAISD and Texas A&M University San Antonio to Participate in TEA’s Grow Your Own Instructional Assistant to Teacher Pathway

3.C. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between SAISD and Texas A&M University San Antonio (TAMUSA) to Implement the Partnership Toward Graduate Degree Attainment (PGDA) Initiative

3.D. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between SAISD and Texas Woman’s University for Placement of Pre-Service Teachers

3.E. Approval of Change Order #01 for the 2020 Bond Renovations at Bowden Academy

3.F. Approval of 2023 Mechanical Improvements at Kelly Elementary

3.G. Approval of Change Order for the Outdoor Learning Environment Enhancements at Knox Early Childhood Education Center 

3.H. Approval of Procurement Services’ Recommendations for Bids, Proposals, and Awards

3.I. Approval of Minutes for the following meetings:

3.I.1. May 13, 2023 Special Board Meeting

3.I.2. May 15, 2023 Board Business Meeting and Canvass of Election Returns from May 6, 2023, District's Trustee Elections; and Approval of Tabulation Report

3.I.3. May 31, 2023 Special Board Meeting

4. Closed Session

4.A. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, et. Seq. (TGC 551.071, TGC 551.072, TGC 551.074, and TGC 551.076)

4.A.1. Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, including legal issues on the acquisition process. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.072)

4.A.2. Deliberation regarding personnel matters, including but not limited to employment, duties, discipline, reassignment, resignation, retirement, reclassification, and dismissal of an employee. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.3. Consultation with Superintendent and approval of the renewal of non-Chapter 21 contracts for positions of executive director and above. (TGC 551.074)

4.A.4. Discussion regarding the evaluation and the employment contract for the Chief Internal Auditor. (TGC 551.074)

4.A.5. Consultation with legal counsel on legal issues related to the audit plan and related audit matters. (TGC 551.071)

4.A.6. Approve the termination of continuing contract teacher(s) for good cause pursuant to TEC 21.156 (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.7. Consultation with counsel and approval of non-renewal of term contract employee(s) at the end of the 2022-2023 school year pursuant to TEC 21.208 (551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.8. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding pursuing sanctions against educators who have abandoned their contract pursuant to TEC 21.210 and 19 TAC 249.14. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.9. Consultation with legal counsel regarding a billing dispute with AT&T (TGC 551.071)

4.A.10. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding a security audit for the District. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.076)

4.A.11. Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation related to face covering and vaccination requirements. (TGC 551.071)

4.A.12. Consultation with legal counsel regarding contractual and legal issues related to 1882 partnerships. (TGC 551.071)

4.B. The Board will reconvene in Open Session and take appropriate action on items discussed in Closed Session.

5. Adjournment

5.A. Adjournment

6. Trustees Q&A Document Related to the Agenda