September 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Special Called 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 Special Called Board Meeting of Friday, September 22, 2023, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving  the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting for Tuesday, April 18, 2023

VII. Superintendent's Report:  *SB 1566

VII.A. Conference Presentation(s):

VII.A.1. Introduction Presentation by Valley Risk Consulting and Presentation by the Five Finalists ranked by the Employee Benefits Committee on September 1, 2023.

VIII. 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.
 

IX. 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)

X. Consent Agenda:

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

X.A.1. Recommend for Brownsville I.S.D. to adopt Senate Bill 294 to allow access to unassigned respiratory distress medication and respond to anticipated episodes at each campus. Brownsville I.S.D. would be following the guidelines to Senate Bill 294.

X.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action to donate two portable buildings to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office to further their training abilities.

X.A.3. Recommend approval to authorize the ESSER Burns ES HVAC upgrades, Phase I Project under CSP #23-158 as substantially complete.

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

X.B.1. Recommend approval of Payment #2 for $363,375.00, as partial payment to Carrier Corporation, for Construction Services work completed on the ESSER Burns E.S. HVAC upgrades Phase I (Package 3) Project to be paid from ESSER III fund 282.

X.C. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

X.C.1. Recommend awarding CSP #24-112 for Third Party Services, Preferred Organization for Self-Funded BISD Employee Benefit Plan, Wellness and Disease Management as ranked by the Employee Benefits Committee on September 1, 2023 and allow Administration to negotiate a contract. Recommend awarding Miracle Medical of Weslaco, Texas and UMatter, LLC of San Antonio, Texas for Wellness and Disease Management. The term of this contract is effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Services will be rendered based on the needs of the district. The proposal is for a three (3) year term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year term.

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 Resignations. (5)

XI.A.2. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2023-2024 school year(s) – Instructional Coach. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XI.A.3. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (P.A.) for change in salary for the 2023-2024 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):

XI.B.1. Action Item(s)

XI.B.1.a. Discussion and possible action concerning status of District’s Insurance consultant.  (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

XI.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

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

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.