July 26, 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 Pebble Hills High School NJROTC Academic Team will be recognized for competing in the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl National Championships in Washington D.C.
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5. OPEN FORUM
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6. DISTRICT REPORTS
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6.A. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Gabriel Crespo
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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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes for June 21, 2022 Regular Board Meeting
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7.B. Consider approval of Employment of Personnel
Description:
INFO: **New employment contracts require Board of Trustees approval.
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7.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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7.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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7.D.1. Athletic and Student Health Insurance - RFP No. E2252
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide insurance coverage against accidental injury or loss for district UIL and Health Services students. (Maximum $95,000-General and Federal Funds Budget)
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7.D.2. Fine Arts Private Lessons and Master Class Instruction Part 2 - RFP No. E2249
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide fine arts private lessons and master-class instruction as needed district wide. (Maximum $550,000-General Fund Budget, Federal Funds, and ESSER Funds)
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7.D.3. Gifted & Talented Materials, Supplies, and Services - RFP No. E2303
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase materials, supplies, and services as needed district wide. (Maximum $325,000-General Fund Budget)
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7.D.4. Paper Supplies - RFP No. E2314
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide Maintenance and Operations with the ability to purchase paper supplies as needed district wide. (Maximum $300,000-General Fund Budget)
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7.D.5. Paving Services - RFP No. E2316
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to provide the Maintenance and Operations Department with the ability to procure paving services as needed district wide. (Maximum $200,000-General Fund Budget)
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7.D.6. Visual Performing Arts Supplies and Accessories - RFP No. E2305
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase visual performing arts supplies and accessories as needed district wide. (Maximum $250,000-General Fund Budget)
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7.D.7. Request for Increase - Coolers and Parts for Breakfast in the Classroom, RFP No. E2225
Description:
INFO: **Administration is recommending approval to increase the current total amount of $126,000.00 by $20,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $146,000.00 for this current term and any remaining extended terms. The purpose is to help support the purchase of additional coolers needed at District Cafeterias.
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7.D.8. Requests for Extension
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7.D.8.a. Armored Car Services - RFP No. 199-0409-E1842
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval to extend this bid, for an additional year, through June 30, 2023, which is the third and last possible extension. (Maximum $125,000-General Fund Budget)
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7.D.8.b. Automotive Parts - RFP No. E2103
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval to extend this bid, for an additional year, through August 31, 2023, which is the second and last possible extension. (Maximum $800,000-General Fund Budget and Special Revenue)
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7.E. Consider approval of Contracts
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7.E.1. Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing - Clint ISD
Description:
INFO: **School districts routinely and frequently solicit bids and proposals for goods and services which are necessary for the operation of a school district. The school district making the purchase shall bear all cost and expenses related to the purchase of goods and services.
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7.E.2. Interlocal Agreement - The University of Texas at Austin OnRamps Program
Description:
INFO: **UT Austin and SISD are collaborating to continue offering eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses while attending high school and receive simultaneous academic credits from UT Austin and their SISD high school. Both parties will continue sharing the responsibility for the OnRamps program offering distance college courses through a dual-enrollment model, as well as high school teacher training and professional learning. (Maximum $60,000-General Fund Budget)
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7.E.3. Master Clinical Placement Site Agreement - University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to provide nursing students of the University with teaching and practical clinical experience. Socorro ISD will provide a facility for university students to obtain appropriate clinical training and experience and the University will provide students to support the mission and efforts of Socorro ISD.
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7.E.4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Project Vida Health Center Behavioral Health Services
Description:
INFO: **To continue the partnership with PVHC Behavioral Health Services to link young people and their families to counseling services through face-to-face meetings within the SISD campus to eliminate barriers such as limited access during school hours, transportation, and legal statutes. PVHC shall place a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician such as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) and a Navigator Certified Application Counselor (CAC) and an Outreach Facilitator at SISD at no cost to the district. (Maximum $127,500-ESSER Funds)
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7.E.5. Purchasing #2248 - Imagine Learning
Description:
INFO: **Utilization of Bid Contract #2248 awarded to Imagine Learning for the purchase of a software license in the amount of $998,000 for a three-year contract to be invoiced on a 3-year schedule for the credit recovery suite program. (Maximum $998,000-General and ESSER Funds)
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7.E.6. Purchasing Cooperative Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #21-7394 - Rethink Autism Inc.
Description:
INFO: **Utilization of Region 19 Contract #21-7394 awarded to Rethink Autism, Inc., for the purchase of Rethink SEL & Mental Health Licenses for all students, educators, and counselors. Rethink Education is a comprehensive multi-tiered K-12 SEL and Mental Health curriculum promoting well-being, connectedness, and success by focusing on the entire community and promoting healthy and confident students and adults. (Maximum $307,450-ESSER Funds)
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7.E.7. Texas Education Agency 2022 Innovative Courses
Description:
INFO: **These courses would be used in support of instruction, linking to identical college courses, and for transcription of like courses for those students who enroll in SISD from out of state or out of country. Innovative courses may only be used to meet state elective credit and are not approved to meet any other requirement for graduation. There may be a release of additional courses by the state through the release of the new Texas Education Data Standards Code Table CO22.
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7.F. Consider approval of Resolution to Appoint Investment Officers
Description:
INFO: **Resolution to appoint investment officers for the Socorro Independent School District.
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7.G. Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy DMA
Description:
INFO: **Based on the 87th Legislative Session and in accordance with the requirements of Senate Bill 1267, DMA local policy outlines the District's professional development plan guidelines as provided by the state.
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7.H. Consider approval of 2022-2023 Professional Development Plan
Description:
INFO: **This plan details the annual professional development plan as outlined by the professional development clearinghouse State Board of Certification and guided by the Texas Association of School Board's School District Training Chart.
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7.I. Consider approval of revisions to Regulation DEAA
Description:
INFO: **Revisions pertain to the Compensation Plan for Incentives and Stipends.
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7.J. Consider approval of Title III Instructional/LPAC Specialist title change
Description:
INFO: **The position is being reclassified from "Aide" to "Specialist" to fulfill the 48-hour college semester hours requirement.
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7.K. Consider approval of TPESS Calendar and Appraisers
Description:
INFO: **In accordance with Policy DNB (LEGAL), each school district shall establish a calendar for the appraisal of principals 19 TAC 150.1023(b)(e). The principal appraisal process requires at least one certified appraiser, 19 TAC 150.1024.
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7.L. Consider approval of TTESS Calendar and Appraisers
Description:
INFO: **In accordance with Policy DNA (LEGAL), the school district shall establish a calendar for teacher appraisals 19 TAC 150.1003(d). The school district shall be responsible for documenting that appraisers have met training criteria established by the district 19 TAC 2443.
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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8.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding L. Hernandez v. SISD; Cause No. 2020-DCV3887 to include options for mediation and possible settlement; to discuss employment and duties of personnel, including an employee incident report and the duties and responsibilities of an officer toward employees; to discuss acquisition of real estate matters; to consider administrative recommendations for Principal positions at Americas High School and Bill Sybert School PK-8; Assistant Principal positions at Hueco Elementary School, H.D. Hilley Elementary School, Purple Heart Elementary School, Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School, Desert Wind School, Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School, Socorro Middle School, SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School, Sun Ridge Middle School, and El Dorado High School; and Dean of Instruction for El Dorado High School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.A. Discussion and possible action regarding L. Hernandez v. SISD; Cause No. 2020-DCV3887 to include options for mediation and possible settlement
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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9.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Nate Carman
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9.B.1. Principal
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9.B.1.a. Americas High School
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9.B.1.b. Bill Sybert School PK-8
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9.B.2. Assistant Principal
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9.B.2.a. Hueco Elementary School
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9.B.2.b. H.D. Hilley Elementary School
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9.B.2.c. Purple Heart Elementary School
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9.B.2.d. Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School
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9.B.2.e. Desert Wind School
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9.B.2.f. Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School
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9.B.2.g. Socorro Middle School
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9.B.2.h. SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School
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9.B.2.i. Sun Ridge Middle School
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9.B.2.j. El Dorado High School
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9.B.3. Dean of Instruction, El Dorado High School
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10. ADJOURN
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