April 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. The SISD Special Education Department will present in honor of Autism Awareness Month
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4.B. SISD students will be recognized for advancing to state in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition
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4.C. SISD students will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the 2022 Texas Science and Engineering Fair
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4.D. SISD Varsity Soccer Teams will be recognized for winning 2021-2022 UIL Championships
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. The Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary and Chester E. Jordan Elementary School counseling programs will be recognized for earning the 2021-2022 Recognized ASCA Model Program School Award from the American School Counselor Association
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6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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6.A. Consider approval of Proclamation for National School Nurse Day, May 11, 2022
Presenter:
Presenter: Rebecca Madrid
Description:
INFO: **Proclamation for National School Nurse Day acknowledges the accomplishments of the Socorro Independent School District school nurses in meeting the needs of today’s students by improving the effective delivery of health care in our schools.
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6.B. Consider approval of renaming John Drugan School Gymnasium
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Description:
INFO: **Following policy, a proposal to rename the John Drugan School Gym after Susan Cook was submitted and approved by the Campus School Improvement Team (SIT). Mrs. Cook was the first principal of John Drugan School.
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6.C. Consider approval of renaming Socorro High School Athletic Training Facility
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Description:
INFO: **Following policy, a proposal to rename Socorro High School Athletic Training Facility after Marci Strutz was submitted and approved by the Campus School Improvement Team (SIT). Ms. Strutz was one of the first certified female athletic trainers in the country and served the Socorro High School community for many years.
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6.D. Report and Announcement of Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President David O. Morales
Description:
INFO: **As required by the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61.1, Board President, David O. Morales, will announce the completed, deficient and exceeding Board training continuing education hours for each Trustee.
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7. OPEN FORUM
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8. DISTRICT REPORTS
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8.A. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Tom Eyeington
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other construction projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Consider approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2022 and Special Board Meeting Minutes for April 5, 2022 and April 12, 2022
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9.B. Consider approval of Employment of Personnel
Description:
INFO: **New employment contracts require Board of Trustees approval.
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9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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9.D. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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9.D.1. Angelo State Football for the use of Americas HS Gym and Field
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9.D.2. Aspire Dance Company for the use of Montwood HS Theater
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9.D.3. Baker Dance Studio for the use of Montwood HS Auditorium
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9.D.4. LAT Studio for the use of Montwood HS Auditorium
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9.D.5. TCG Battleground for the use of Montwood HS Gym and Field
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9.D.6. M. Strutz Memorial Foundation for the use of Socorro HS Cafeteria
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9.E. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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9.E.1. Special Education Instructional Materials and Services - RFP No. E2245
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INFO: **Solicitation to purchase instructional materials, equipment supplies and service for special education as needed district wide. (Maximum $350,000-General Fund Budget and Federal Funds)
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9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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9.F.1. Interlocal Agreement - El Paso Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (El Paso Independent School District Fiscal Agent)
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INFO: **The purpose is to continue with a cooperative arrangement whereby the Member Districts may provide for the efficient delivery of legally required special education and related services to eligible students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for the parties referenced herein. It is agreed and understood that any student who has a hearing loss which severely impairs processing linguistic information through hearing, even with recommended amplification, and which adversely affects educational performance shall be eligible for consideration for the El Paso RDSPD, subject to the ARD committee recommendations.
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9.G. Consider approval of New Job Descriptions
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9.G.1. Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, Administrative Services, Curriculum and Instruction, and Assistant Superintedent of Schools
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose is to provide primary leadership and assume responsibility for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the departments of human resources, administrative services, and curriculum and instruction. Serves as the District advisor on the development and maintenance of the annual budget and long-range financial projections, planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, technical assistance and provides support to schools and departments. Adhere to federal/state laws and regulations as well as district policies, regulations, and procedures.
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9.G.2. Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Finance, and Technology
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose is to provide primary leadership and assume responsibility for the planning, operation, and supervision, and evaluation of the departments of finance, facilities and construction, operations, and technology. Serves as the District advisor on the development and maintenance of the annual budget and long-range financial projections, planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, technical assistance and provides support to schools and departments. Adhere to federal/state laws and regulations as well as district policies, regulations, and procedures.
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9.H. Consider approval of State Board of Education issued Proclamation 2022 to call for review of health and physical education instructional materials
Description:
INFO: **The adopted materials are scheduled to go into the classrooms in the 2022-2023 school year.
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9.I. Consider approval of 2022-2023 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
Description:
INFO: **School districts and charter schools are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum other than physical education, students have access to instructional materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It is important to note that districts and charters will be unable to order instructional materials through EMAT until the certification has been received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.A. Consider approval of Administrator Certified and Non-Certified Contract Recommendations for 2022-2023 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Thomas Redlinger
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented.
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10.B. Consider approval of Professional Contract Recommendations for 2022-2023 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Thomas Redlinger
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the 2022-2023 Professional Contract recommendations for Teachers, Librarians, Nurses, Counselors, Speech Therapists and Education Diagnosticians as presented.
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10.C. Consider approval of improvement of the existing school zones with crosswalks for Eastlake High School
Presenter:
Presenter: Tom Eyeington
Description:
INFO: **The existing school zones and crosswalks were to be added to Peyton Drive and Emerald Pass Avenue. The cost is estimated at $50,000 to hire a consultant to design the improvements for County approval.
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10.D. Consider approval of placement of County approved school zones with crosswalks for Ben Narbuth Elementary School
Presenter:
Presenter: Tom Eyeington
Description:
INFO: **The County has approved the school zones and crosswalks at Bob Hope Drive, Aircouple Way, and Skyblazer Place.
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10.E. Consider approval of placement of school flashers for Cactus Trails and Sgt. Jose Carrasco Elementary Schools
Presenter:
Presenter: Tom Eyeington
Description:
INFO: **The placement of school flashers at Ralph Seitsinger Drive, Mike Price Drive, Tim Floyd Street and Tierra Mirage Avenue at an estimated price of $295,217 for Cactus Trails Elementary School and $291,540 for Sgt. Jose Carrasco Elementary School.
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10.F. Consider approval of TASB Update 118 and local policy
Presenter:
Presenter: Marivel Macias
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the revisions to the following policies as presented. From TASB Update 118: CFD, CQB, DFE, DP, EHAA, FDE, FEC, and FFG. Local policy: CVA, CVB, CR, DC and EIC.
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10.G. Discussion and possible action to approve revision and amendment to the approved compensation plan and stipend list to include new and amended UIL stipends and the reading academy stipend
Presenter:
Presenter: Marivel Macias
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10.H. Discussion and possible action to approve New Mexico Highlands University and Socorro Independent School District College Accessibility Support Initiative
Presenter:
Presenter: Marivel Macias
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10.I. Discussion and possible action to approve the New Administrative Pay Grade Scale
Presenter:
Presenter: Thomas Redlinger
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10.J. Discussion and possible action to provide notice to Bickerstaff Heath Delgago Acosta, LLP to end engagement of redistricting services and select alternate provider to complete the redistricting services based on the 2020 Census
Presenter:
Presenter: Steve Blanco
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding personal action concerning N.M., Assistant Principal on Special Assignment at District Service Center; for discussion regarding personal action concerning P.C., Counselor at Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School; to discuss personnel and real estate matters; to consider administrative recommendations for Assistant Principal positions at Benito Martinez Elementary School, and Lujan-Chavez Elementary School; and Dean of Instruction position at Americas High School, under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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12. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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12.A. Discussion and possible action to approve new employment terms and contract for N.M., Assistant Principal on Special Assignment at District Service Center
Presenter:
Presenter: Steve Blanco
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12.B. Discussion and possible action to approve a request by P.C., Counselor at Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School to rescind her submitted voluntary resignation
Presenter:
Presenter: Steve Blanco
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12.C. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Nate Carman
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12.C.1. Assistant Principal
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12.C.1.a. Benito Martinez Elementary School
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12.C.1.b. Lujan-Chavez Elementary School
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12.C.2. Dean of Instruction, Americas High School
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13. ADJOURN
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