November 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

I. Rescheduled Regular Board 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 Monday, November 4, 2024, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Regular Board Meeting of May 7, 2024

VI.B. Canvass of Election Returns for Special Election held May 4, 2024

VI.C. Special Called Board Meeting of May 23, 2024

VI.D. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of June 11, 2024

VI.E. Special Called Board Meeting of June 20, 2024

VI.F. Special Called Board Meeting of July 30, 2024

VI.G. Regular Board Meeting of August 6, 2024

VI.H. Special Called Board Meeting of August 21, 2024

VI.I. Regular Board Meeting of September 3, 2024

VI.J. Special Called Board Meeting of September 9, 2024

VI.K. Regular Board Meeting of October 1, 2024

VI.L. Special Called Board Meeting of October 9, 2024

VII. Superintendent's Report: 

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Recognition of outstanding achievement by Coach Guerra from Rivera ECHS on an incredible milestone-700 wins (Volleyball Program).

VII.A.2. Presentation by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP of the Collection Report for the period covering July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. 

VII.A.3. Presentation of the Bilingual/ESL/Title III Department Annual Evaluation.

VII.A.4. Open Public Hearing - School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas).

VII.A.5. Public Hearing – School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas).

VII.A.6. Close Public Hearing - School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

VII.A.7. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended October 31, 2024.

VII.A.8. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended September 30, 2024.

VII.A.9. Presentation of Board of Trustees training (Credit Hours) is required by the State Board of Education.

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)

*  SB 1566 Agenda items related to instruction
** Categorical funds are financial support from state and federal governments that is targeted towards particular categories of students, special programs, or special purposes.

X. Consent Agenda:

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

X.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action of charging the Citizens Facilities Committee to conduct a district-wide facilities assessment as presented.

X.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action of Citizens Facilities Committee Structure, Co-chairs and Sub-committee Co-chairs as presented.

X.A.3. Recommend approval to accept Resolution #023/2024-2025 for the $152,640.00 from the Texas Office of the Governor to purchase Bullet Shields for BISD Police Officers at no cost to the District.

X.A.4. Recommend approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) pay system maintenance of Brownsville I.S.D. (Cost to the District $14,000.00)

X.A.5. Recommend approval by funding source to revise page 13 of the 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan, Administrator Business Management Pay Plan positions, removing Coordinator, Special Programs and replacing it with Coordinator, Support Programs.

X.A.6. Recommend approval of the designed fund donation from the Homer Hanna Class of 1979 in the amount of $70,000.

X.A.7. Recommend approval to accept scholarship donations for forty students in the Homeless Youth Program.  No cost to the District. *

X.A.8. Recommend approval to accept the Texas Reading Initiative-Literacy Coaching and Professional Development Extension to pay administrative support stipend, staff professional development and extra duty pay in compliance with the grant guidelines.

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

X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the district in the total amount of $879,975.36.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #012 in the amount of $5,902,191.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $2,352,965.00, Carryover Budget of $3,265,726.00, Additional Funding of $35,000.00 and Fund Balance of $248,500.00).

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

X.D.1. Recommend approval to enter into an Agreement between Bridges Experience, Inc. and Brownsville ISD. CTE Categorical Funding $126.00 per student is to be utilized for Bridges Experience, Inc., a third-party vendor partnered with Valley Baptist Medical Center to provide an online onboarding platform. *

X.D.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between The American Institutes for Research (AIR) in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the Brownsville Independent School District. The projects primary goal is to evaluate the effects of an enhanced version of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) designated to facilitate instructional differentiation on students' reading comprehension, motivation, and engagement at no cost to the District. *

X.D.3. Recommend the approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Haissam Mayasi, Consulting Services, for Technical Services such as comprehensive solutions including database management, advance querying, reporting, programming, and more, as required to complete state PEIMS submission and ensure effective Optional Flexible School Day Program programming and implementation at an estimated cost of $12,500.00. *

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

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #25-007  Music Supplies and Accessories District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #25-011  Helmet Reconditioning and Shoulder Pads Repair District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #25-012  Weight Training Room Equipment District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for item #5 of said bid.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #25-013  Athletic Supplies for Boys/Girls Wrestling District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #25-026 Theater Equipment Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #25-040  Charter Bus Services District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFP #25-042  Medical Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.8. Recommend awarding RFP #25-156  Fine Arts Uniforms and Supplies for Performance Groups District-wide to several vendors.  (Annual Proposal)

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

XI.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XI.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance No. 002/24-25 on S.M.

XI.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XI.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (7)

XI.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (7)

XI.B.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)

XI.B.4. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Dance/Theater Arts Advisor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

XI.B.5. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – ROTC Instructor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

XI.B.6. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – JROTC Sr. Instructor-Army. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

XI.B.7. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Specialist, Curriculum. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

XI.B.8. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2024-2025 school year – Manager, Facilities/Project. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

XI.B.9. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.G.) for change in days, change in salary for the 2024-2025 Fiscal School Year.

XI.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI.C.1. Staff Attorney:

XI.C.1.a. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Cause No. 2023-DCL-00242-A; Omar Gonzalez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XI.C.1.b. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Cause No. 2019-DCL-06158-E; Jasmin Leal vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XI.C.2. Board Attorney:

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

XI.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XI.E. INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT REPORT:

XI.E.1. Discussion of District-Wide Intruder Detection Audit Report findings.

XI.F. BOARD SELF-EVALUATION.

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

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.