January 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of January 11, 2022, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VI.A. Conference Presentations:

VI.A.1. School Board Recognition Month - January 2022.

VI.A.2. Recognition of the Adult Continuing Education 1st cohort for the 2021-2022 Integrated Education and Training certifications for in-demand occupations throughout the Cameron County area.

VI.A.3. Recognition of District's Preservation - Efforts of Environmental Resources.

VI.A.4. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2021. 

VI.B. DISTRICT COVID-19 UPDATE:

VI.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction

VI.B.2. Business & Operations

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board. The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous.

The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.

Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities.  A Trustee may debate a motion for three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity.
 

VIII. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

IX. Board Member Request(s)

IX.A. Action Item(s)

IX.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action for Re-organization of Board of Trustee Officers including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary.  (Board Agenda Request - Eddie Garcia/Board Support Daniella Lopez Valdez)

X. Consent Agenda:

X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

X.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action to recommend approval of Resolution #021/21-22 granting additional employee leave for COVID isolation and or quarantine.

X.A.2. Recommended approval to pay the cooperating Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments the stipend amount of $1,000.00 with funds received by the District from Region 11 ESC.

X.A.3. Recommend approval of the amended 2021-2022 High School Course Listing Guide to reflect local credit awarding for Practicum Business Management (CBVI and SBVI) courses. *

X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

X.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $114,500.00 as partial payment to Halff Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services work completed on the Elementary Mini-Gyms – HVAC and Restroom Addition Group II Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.2. Recommend approval of Payment #1 for $236,366.56 as partial payment to Play & Park Structures, work completed on Canales, Ortiz, Burns, and Peña Elementary Campuses Play& Park Structures Phase II Project to be paid from Title IV Fund 289.

X.B.3. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $7,020.00, as partial payment to Ethos Engineering for Engineering Services work completed on the Burns, Egly, Perez Elementary Schools LED Lighting Upgrades Project to be paid from Maintenance Tax Rate Note Fund 188.

X.B.4. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $71,487.14, as partial payment to Hurricane Fence, Co. for Construction Services work completed on the Yturria EC Fence Replacement Project to be paid from School Safety & Security Grant Fund 429.

X.B.5. Recommend approval of Payment #3 for $7,862.59, as partial payment to Gomez-Mendez-Saenz Architects for Architectural Services work completed on the Veterans ECHS Visitors Restrooms and Concession Stand, Ticket Booth Project to be paid from Tax Ratification Election Fund 197.

X.B.6. Recommend approval of Payment #4 for $1,887.26, as partial payment to Gomez-Mendez-Saenz Architects for Architectural Services work completed on the Veterans ECHS Visitors Restrooms and Concession Stand, Ticket Booth Project to be paid from Tax Ratification Election Fund 197.

X.B.7. Recommend approval of Payment #7 for $592,146.40, as partial payment to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for Construction Services work completed on the Elementary Mini-Gyms HVAC and Restroom Addition Project to be paid from Tax Rate Increase Fund 188.

X.B.8. Recommend approval of Payment #10 for $62,928.00 as partial payment to ZIWA Corporation for Construction Services work completed on the Veterans ECHS – Visitors Restrooms and Concession Stand Facility Project to be paid from Tax Ratification Election Fund 197.

X.B.9. Recommend approval of Payment #11 for $42,583.75 as partial payment to ZIWA Corporation for Construction Services work completed on the Veterans ECHS – Visitors Restrooms and Concession Stand Facility Project to be paid from Tax Ratification Election Fund 197.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #016 in the amount of $834,746.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation)

X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

X.D.1. Recommend to renew and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and The Uniting Neighbors In Drug Abuse Defense (UNIDAD) Tobacco Prevention & Control (TPC) for the purpose of providing tobacco prevention education and activities for BISD students and families for the 2021-2022 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.2. Recommend approval of UTRGV GEAR UP Subaward Amendment #6 in the amount of $414,250.00.  This provides funding for four GEAR Up Counselors and Instructional Support for Lopez, Porter and Rivera Early College High Schools under the current Memorandum of Understanding that runs through September 25, 2022. *

XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

XI.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XI.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (20)

XI.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (4)

XI.A.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Rene Gutierrez)

XI.A.4. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Assistant Band Director (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Counselor (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2) 

XI.A.6. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Gear-Up Counselor (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.7. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Nurse (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.8. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Principal for Lincoln Park School (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.9. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Principal for Perkins Middle School (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.10. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Supervisor for Food and Nutrition Services (replaced existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI.B.1. Staff Attorney

XI.B.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the Term Chapter 21 Contract of Professional (A.M.).

XI.B.2. Board Attorney:

XI.B.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XI.B.2.a.1. Brownsville Independent School District v. Roth Construction, Inc., et al, Cause No. 2018-DCL-6176, pending in the 357th District Court of Cameron County, Texas. (Porter Early College High School)

XI.B.2.a.2. Brownsville Independent School District v. D. Wilson Construction Company, et al, Cause No. 2017-DCL-04616, pending in the 357th District Court of Cameron County, Texas. (Veterans Memorial Early College High School)

XI.C. Board Self Evaluation.

XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.