January 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledges of Allegiance

IV. Request for Approval of Agenda

V. Citizen’s Forum

VI. Recognition   

VI.A. KISD Board Recognition

VI.B. Recognition of Past Board Member Mr. Brian Awbrey

VI.C. Recognition of Community Members

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting, Budget Amendment, Investments and Bank Accounts Report     
Approve Check Payments List Excluding Checks 57924, 57943, 57979, 58054, 58094 and 58110
 

VII.B. Approve Lee Lentz-Edwards Conflict of Interest Checks - 57924, 57979, 58054, 58094 and 58110 

VII.C. Approve Miguel Urquidi's Conflict of Interest Check - 57943

VIII. Update by Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc on the KISD Bond Projects (no action required)

IX. Consideration and Possible Action on the Selection of a Turf and Track Manufacturer / Installer for the Upcoming Bond Projects

X. Consideration and Possible Action for the Approval of a Reimbursable Payment to Alvarado & Architects & Associates, Inc. (AAA Invoice #02) for Geotechnical Services by Terracon Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $29,000

XI. Consideration and Possible Action for the Approval of a Reimbursable Payment to Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. (AAA Invoice #03) for the Removal, Replacement, and the Addition of a Double Door Fencing and Gate for Access by Terracon for the Geotechnical Services by MD Trucking LLC in the Amount of $4,447.50

XII. Presentation by Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. for the Design Development Phase of the Kermit ISD - Kermit Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project (no action required - informational purposes only)

XIII. Consideration and Possible Action on the Approval of the Design Development Phase by Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. for the Kermit ISD - Kermit Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project

XIV. Consideration and Possible Action to Enter Into a Letter of Commitment with Trane for the HVAC & Controls Evaluation for the Kermit Junior High School HVAC Replacement and Controls Project as well as the Other District-Wide HVAC's in the Amount of $49,060

XV. Consideration and Possible Action to Enter into an Agreement with Merit Roofing Systems Using a KISD Pre-Approved Procurement Method through TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) for the Kermit Junior High School Re-Roofing Project in the Amount of $1,757,553.00 which includes a $100,000 Contingency Allowance

XVI. Consideration and Possible Action to Join TexBuy, a Cooperative Purchasing Program for Goods and Services, Through the Adoption of a Board Resolution Authorizing the District to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement with Region 16 Education Service Center  

XVII. Discuss Possible Contribution to the Winkler Loving Counties Stock Show

XVIII. Discuss and Consider Appointment of Representative to the Winkler County Appraisal District Board for the Term of January 2024 - December 2025

XIX. Discuss and Consider Kermit ISD's participation in Region 17's West Texas Food Service Cooperative for School Year 2023-2024

XX. Information Items

XX.A. KISD Work Orders - December 2023

XX.B. KISD Enrollment - December 2023

XX.C. Utility Usage

XX.D. Leadership Team Times

XX.E. KISD AD Valorem Taxes-Monthly Statement of Collections

XX.F. Campus Data

XX.G. Federal Awards

American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ARP ESSER III)
American Rescue Plan Homeless (ARP HOMELESS II)
Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
Title I, Part C - Migrant
IDEA -B Formula (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
IDEA-B Preschool (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
Title III, Part A - ELA
Title III, Part A - Immigrant
Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1
Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Title V, Part B, SP 2 - Rural Low Income Schools
Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT)
Grow Your Own Grant Program Cycle 6
Strong Foundations Planning Supports
Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE)
Instructional Materials Allotment
Child Nutrition Fund

XX.H. School Board Elections - May 4, 2024
SMD 2 (Unexpired), SMD 3, SMD 4, SMD 5, At-Large (Unexpired)
First day to file for a place on the ballot - January 17, 2024
Last day to file for a place on the ballot - February 16, 2024 

XX.I. Superintendent Discussion

XXI. Correspondence

XXII. Recess

XXIII. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.129: Private consultation with the board's attorney.  Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.  Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.  Consultation with legal counsel.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.089, to discuss and deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.

XXIV. Take Appropriate Action Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.129.  Private Consultation with the board's attorney.  Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.  Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.  Consultation with legal counsel.

Consider and take action regarding implementation of safety and security devices discussed in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089.

  

XXV. Adjournment