May 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Regular 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 Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 6, 2025 with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:
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VI.A. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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VI.B. Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, February 13, 2025.
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VI.C. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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VII. Superintendent's Report: * SB1566
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VII.A. Conference Presentations:
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VII.A.1. Recognition of National Police Week from May 11-17, 2025.
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VII.A.2. Recognition of National School Nurse Week (May 6-12, 2025) and Day (May 7, 2025).
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VII.A.3. Recognition of South Texas Athletic Administrator of the Year.
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VII.A.4. Recognition of RGV Band Program Distinction Middle School Division – Filemon B. Vela Middle School Band.
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VII.A.5. Recognition of RGV Band Program Distinction High School Division – Veterans Memorial Early College High School Band.
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VII.A.6. RGV Band Directors Hall of Fame - Arcadio "Art" Guajardo 2025 Young Bandmaster of the Year.
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VII.A.7. Recognition of School Lunch Hero Day.
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VII.A.8. Presentation of the 2023 TEA A - F Accountability Ratings and 2024 projected A-F Accountability Ratings
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VII.A.9. Presentation of the structural report of Sams Memorial Stadium.
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VII.A.10. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended April 30, 2025.
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VII.A.11. Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended March 31, 2025.
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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. |
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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.
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X. Consent Agenda:
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X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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X.A.1. Recommend approval of Amendment #1 to increase the GEAR UP grant budget by $400.00 to support student participation costs for the 2021-2028 cycle. No cost to the District. *
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X.A.2. Recommend approval of Resolution #028/2024-2025 to excuse and pay for the time missed by employees caused by the District closure due to the inclement weather on March 28, 2025.
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X.A.3. Recommend approval of Resolution #029/2024-2025 to extend the current depository contract with Lone Star National Bank for an additional two-year term (1st extension) beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027.
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X.A.4. Recommend approval to reschedule the Regular Board Meeting of June 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025, (due to graduations) and cancel the Regular Board Meeting of July 1, 2025 (due to the Summer work schedule).
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X.A.5. Recommend approval for Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas, to provide professional development contracted services to BISD Teachers. Categorical Fund: 167-Teacher Incentive Allotment $151,050.00.
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X.A.6. Recommend approval for Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas, to provide professional development contracted services to BISD Appraisers. Categorical Fund: 167-Teacher Incentive Allotment $59,100.00.
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X.A.7. Recommend approval to Change Order #002 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Scoggins Construction, Inc.-Mini Gyms Improvements Group II Project. The amount of $23,475.00 represents unused funds in the Allowance Expenditure Authorization. Fund 188 (Credit Back to the District).
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X.A.8. Recommend approval to authorize the Gonzalez ES, Yturria ES, and Manzano MS HVAC Upgrades Phase I (Package 1) Project, under CSP # 22-146 as substantially complete.
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X.A.9. Recommend approval to authorize the BISD Burns ES, HVAC Upgrades Phase I Project, under CSP# 23-158, as substantially complete.
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X.A.10. Recommend approval to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2024-2025 year with Dr. ET & Company, of Weslaco, Texas, using resolution number R006/24-25 Region One – Purchasing Cooperative. *
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X.A.11. Recommend approval to submit the 2024-2025 Allotment & TEKS Certification Form. This is at no cost to the District. *
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X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the district in the total amount of $500,315.18.
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X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:
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X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #018 in the amount of $1,759,642.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $1,259,642.00 and Fund Balance of $500,000.00)
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X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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X.D.1. Recommend approval to extend contract with Workforce Solutions Cameron for an additional three months, with an end date of October 31, 2025 at no cost to the District. *
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X.D.2. Recommend approval to renew agreement with Studentnest Foundation for MACC to provide math support in multiple languages, seven days a week, to AEL participants working to obtain a certificate of high school equivalency (TxCHSE) and/or increase their math skills. The period of service commenced on April 1, 2025 and will end on March 31, 2026. No cost to the District. *
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X.D.3. Recommend approval of the data sharing agreement to allow Summit K12 to have access to TELPAS students results and also allow Summit K12 to share benchmark results with Ellevation at no cost to the District. *
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X.D.4. Recommend approval of the amended Texas Workforce Commission Grant Award Agreement Amendment Number 001 to the English Literacy Civics fund to increase the cost per student and decrease the number of students being served for the 2024-2025 Fiscal School Year *
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X.D.5. Recommend approval of the Amended Texas Workforce Commission Grant Award Agreement Amendment Number 001 in the amount of $48,909.00 for AEFLA Federal Adult Education Fund. *
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X.D.6. Recommend approval to renew the agreement between Brownsville ISD and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in partnership with Fairbanks, LLC for participation in the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029.
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X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):
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X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFQ #25-033 for of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report District-wide to Burton, McCumber and Longoria LLP, Brownsville, Texas for the audit years FY24-25 and FY25-26 with the option to renew up to two (2) additional two (2) year terms and to authorize Administration to negotiate and approve the contract. Year one (1) and two (2) of a six (6) year contract.
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X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #25-019 Athletic Supply for Football, Volleyball and Girls/Boys Basketball District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #25-020 Athletic Supplies for Cross Country, Soccer and Track District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #25-021 Athletic Supplies for Baseball and Softball District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #25-022 Athletic Supplies for Golf, Swimming and Tennis District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #25-029 Consultant/Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors. (Annual Proposal)
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X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFP #25-050 Curriculum and Instruction Supplies, Materials and Software District-wide to several vendors. (Annual RFP)
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X.E.8. Recommend awarding RFP #25-067 Fire System Annual Inspection and Repairs on Fire Flows, Risers and Fire Pumps District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from May 06, 2025, thru May 06, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.9. Recommend awarding RFP #25-095 Fencing Services, Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from May 06, 2025, thru May 06, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.10. Recommend awarding RFP #25-100 Portable Building Relocation and Related Services District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for item #12 of said RFP. The term of this contract is effective, from May 06, 2025, thru May 06, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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X.E.11. Recommend awarding Bid #25-109 Implement Online Academic Transcript Services (Reverse Bid) to Instructure, Inc. (Parchment LLC.), of Salt Lake City, Utah. The term of this contract is effective, from May 06, 2025, thru May 06, 2026, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
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XI. Board Member Request(s)
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XI.A. Action Item(s)
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XI.A.1. Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding bringing back KBSD Spectrum Channel 1301 To TV studio at Porter High School. This will help enhance BISD’s accomplishments and showcase our great students, teachers and administrators. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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XI.A.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding; (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo).
Substitute Teacher Pay TIA Pay process
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XI.A.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on BISD Academic Accountability Rankings: 2023 vs. 2024. (Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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XII. 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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XII.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
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XII.A.1. Presentation and acceptance of Retirements. (29)
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XII.A.2. Presentation and acceptance Resignations. (11)
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XII.A.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)
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XII.A.4. Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year–Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XII.A.5. Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year–Adult Basic Education (ABE) Manager. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XII.A.6. Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year –Defense Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XII.A.7. Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year–Network Administrator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)
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XII.A.8. Personnel for the 2024-2025 school year–Management Information System Specialist/Programmer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XII.A.9. Compensation for professional employee (R.R.) on interim assignment to be commensurate with the Middle School Assistant Principal salary.
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XII.A.10. Campus professional staff for Ch.21 Term contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
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XII.A.11. Termination of a probationary contract teacher (S.P.S) at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
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XII.A.12. Proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional teacher (D.G.) at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
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XII.A.13. Rescind the Chapter 21-Term contract for employee (M.K.) for the 2025-2026 school year.
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XII.A.14. Propose non-renewal of a term contract professional employee (M.K.) at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
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XII.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XII.B.1. Staff Attorney
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XII.B.1.a. Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; Jimmy Haynes vs. Brownsville Independent School District.
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XII.B.2. Board Attorney:
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XII.B.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
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XII.C. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XII.D. BOARD SELF-EVALUATION.
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XIII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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XIII.A. Recommend approval of agenda items XII. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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XIII.B. Recommend approval of agenda items XII. B. 1a
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XIII.C. Recommend approval of agenda items XII. B. 2a
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XIII.D. Recommend approval of agenda items XII. C.
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XIII.E. Recommend approval of agenda items XII. D.
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XIV. Announcement(s):
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XV. Adjournment.
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