March 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting
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I. Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.
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II. Moment of Silence.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. Roll Call:
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V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Friday, March 14, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. 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 allowed 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.
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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 two minutes on the first speaking opportunity and one minute on the second opportunity. |
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VII. Action Item(s)
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VII.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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VII.A.1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on appointment of Board Member Vacancy Position 7.
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VII.A.2. Recommend approval to appoint Dr. Jesus H. Chavez, Superintendent, as agent to perform the duties provided by Texas Election Law, Sec. 31.123, for School Trustee Special Election on May 3, 2025, effective immediately.
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VII.A.3. Recommend approval for an Official Notice and Order of the Brownsville Independent School District Trustee Special Election scheduled on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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VII.B. Recommend approval of Contract (s) and Agreement(s):
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VII.B.1. Recommend approval to contract with Cameron County Elections Office and to pay 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint Election to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract. Estimated at $184,024.63.
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VIII. Board Member Request(s):
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VIII.A. Action Item(s)
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VIII.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding BISD to sponsor and fund CTE teams that earned 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th 5th, 6th place winners to Global Competitions. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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IX. CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.
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X. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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XI. Announcement(s):
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XII. Adjournment.
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