August 16, 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. A Montwood High School student will be recognized for being selected as a Class of 2022 El Paso Bank of America Student Leader
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4.B. SISD students will be recognized for their selection for and participation in Education in Action's Lone Star Leadership Academy Summer Camps
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5. OPEN FORUM
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
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6.A. Proposed 2022-2023 Tax Rate
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **The Board of Trustees is required to have conducted a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed tax rate before the adoption of the said item. The public is invited to provide comment on the proposed tax rate.
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: David Carrasco
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.B. HB3 Board Goals Update
Presenter:
Presenter: Kelly McBain
Description:
INFO: **Goals were adopted in May 2020 by the Board of Trustees under House Bill 3 in the areas of Early Childhood Literacy, Early Childhood Math and College, Career and Military Readiness.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes for June 21, 2022 and July 26, 2022 Regular Board Meetings; and August 2, 2022 Special Board Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Employment of Personnel
Description:
INFO: **New employment contracts require Board of Trustees approval.
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8.C. Consider approval of Request for Use of School Facilities
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8.C.1. SrA Danny Ray Sanchez Foundation for the use of Montwood High School Gym and Parking Lot
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8.D. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.E. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.E.1. College Preparatory Materials and Services - RFP No. E2260
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase college preparatory materials and services as needed district wide. (Maximum $2,000,000-General Fund Budget and Federal Funds)
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8.E.2. District Advertising Materials and Services - RFP No. E2306
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase advertising materials and services as needed district wide. (Maximum $500,000-General Fund Budget)
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8.E.3. Musical Instruments - RFP No. E2304
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation to purchase musical instruments and services as needed district wide. (Maximum $1,500,000-General Fund Budget, Federal Funds, and ESSER Funds)
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8.E.4. Physical Education Supplies - RFP No. E2243
Description:
INFO: **To provide the Socorro Independent School District with physical education supplies. This will be done on an as needed basis, district wide. (Maximum $500,000-General, Federal Budget, and ESSER Funds)
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8.E.5. Socorro I.S.D. Ancillary Benefits - RFP No. E2323
Description:
INFO: **Solicitation for ancillary benefits to include basic life with AD&D, dental, vision, voluntary life with AD&D, educators disability, cancer, accident, critical illness, voluntary hospital care, ID theft services, telehealth, individual life, and emergency medical transportation. (Maximum $81,000 Basic Life-General Fund Budget)
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8.E.6. Requests for Extension
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8.E.6.a. Radio Communications Equipment, Installation and Support - RFP E2105
Description:
INFO: **Extension of this bid for an additional year, through August 20, 2023, which is the second and last possible extension. (Maximum $300,000-General Fund Budget and Grant)
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8.E.6.b. Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation - RFP E2204
Description:
INFO: **Extension of this bid for an additional year, through October 29, 2023, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $200,000-General Funds)
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8.E.7. Requests for Increase
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8.E.7.a. Coolers and Parts for Breakfast in the Classroom - RFP E2225
Description:
INFO: **Increase the total annual amount by $62,000 for a new total amount of $208,000 for this current term and any remaining extended terms. Administration is requesting additional funds to help support the purchase of additional coolers needed at District Cafeterias. (Request for Increase $62,000-National School Lunch Program Funds)
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8.E.7.b. Janitorial Supplies - RFP E2102
Description:
INFO: **Increase the total annual awarded amount by $80,000 for a new total of $980,000 for this current term and any remaining extended terms. Administration is requesting additional funds to help support Fiscal Year 22-23 Warehouse Department. (Request for Increase $80,000-General Funds)
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8.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.F.1. Agreements
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8.F.1.a. YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, Inc. After School Learning Centers and 21st Century Grant Coordination
Description:
INFO: **YWCA desires to continue providing appropriate staffing for specific after school learning centers to be admnistered by SISD campus locations for students enrolled and participating in specific 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant funded program. (Maximum $957,000-21st Century Grant Funds)
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8.F.1.b. YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, Inc. Proposal for After School Program Partnership
Description:
INFO: **YWCA will continue to provide all necessary materials and equipment for site operations, and open and maintain operations at SISD sites that sustain a population of 15 children and assures State licensed daily After-school programming to all elementary campuses on days in which school is in session from 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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8.F.2. Consulting and Data Sharing Agreement - Contigo Ed and Cambiar Education and CREEED
Description:
INFO: **In collaboration with CREEED, Contigo Ed will assess Socorro ISD's current processes in preparing every student for some type of postsecondary education post their high school graduation, ranging from seeking a higher education degree to an industry-accepted credential aligned with high-demand jobs paying a living wage ("CCMR Goal"). Contigo Ed sets the professional fees to account for their anticipated staffing and support costs associated with the projected scope of work.
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8.F.3. Ground/Facilities Lease - Region 19 Education Service Center (ESC19)
Description:
INFO: **For the purpose of leasing the property located at H.D. Hilley Elementary School, 693 N. Rio Vista, Socorro TX 79927-Socorro Head Start Center (Land) and Options High School, 12380 Pine Springs Dr., El Paso, TX 79928-Options Head Start Center (Facilities) to provide the Socorro Head Start Program.
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8.F.4. Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.F.4.a. Texas DIR Contract TSO-3763 Dell Technologies
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of Bitdefender Antivirus License Renewals in the amount of $421,850 for the 2022-2023 school year. (ESSER Funds)
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8.F.4.b. Texas DIR Contract TSO-4288 Microshare, Inc.
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of the Network Firewall Support and Security Subscription Service Renewals in the amount of $181,589.20 for the 2022-2023 school year. (ESSER Funds)
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8.F.5. Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding - Digital Promise Global
Description:
INFO: **To implement the Inclusive Innovation for Adolescent Writing Project. The purpose of the Amendment is to extend the end of the period of performance from February 28, 2022 to December 31, 2022; no changes are being made to the contract value.
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8.G. Consider approval of Investment Accounts for Socorro ISD
Description:
INFO: **To inform the Board of Trustees about the investment accounts for Socorro ISD. The administration needs to update forms, add the CFO to the account, and collect signatures from Board President and Board Secretary.
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8.H. Consider approval of Wells Fargo Bank Accounts for Socorro ISD
Description:
INFO: **To inform the Board of Trustees about the Wells Fargo Accounts for Socorro ISD. Requesting approval to add Chief Financial Officer as a signer on all accounts.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.A. Consider approval of an Order authorizing the defeasance of certain currently outstanding obligations of the district
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
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9.B. Consider approval of 2022-2023 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **In order to support the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, the Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees adopt the 2022-23 Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.8546 per $100 of valuation.
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9.C. Consider approval of 2022-2023 Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Rate
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **In order to support the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, the Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees adopt the 2022-23 Interest and Sinking fund tax rate of $0.395112 per $100 valuation.
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9.D. Consider approval of Resolution which officially levies the tax rate for the 2022-2023 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **This Resolution officially levies the tax rate for the Socorro Independent School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
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9.E. Consider approval of 2022-2023 District and Campus Improvement Plans/Performance Objectives
Presenter:
Presenter Dr. Adam Starke
Description:
INFO: **Pursuant to Texas Education Code 11.251, the Board of Trustees of each independent school district shall ensure that a district improvement plan and improvement plans for each campus are developed, reviewed, and revised annually for the purpose of improving the performance of all students. The Board shall annually approve district and campus performance objectives.
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9.F. Discussion and possible action to approve TPA of Group Medical Health Benefits, Medical Provider Network, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Stop Loss Reinsurance, Health Savings Account Administration, COBRA Administration, RFP No. E2307
Presenter:
Presenter: Mario Carmona
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9.G. Consider approval of Updates to the Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Angela Gonzalez
Description:
INFO: **Administration will be providing a recommendation for the Board's consideration and approval of updates to the Compensation Plan.
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9.H. Consider approval of revisions to TASB Update 119 and local policy
Presenter:
Presenter. Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the revisions as presented.
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9.H.1. CPC - Office/Records Management
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9.H.2. EHAA - Basic Instructional Program Required Instruction (All Levels)
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9.H.3. EHB - Curriculum Design Special Programs
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9.H.4. EHBAA - Special Education Identification, Evaluation, and Elibility
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9.H.5. EHBB - Special Programs Gifted and Talented Students
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9.H.6. EIF - Academic Achievement Graduation
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9.H.7. FFBA - Crisis Intervention Traume-Informed Care
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9.H.8. FFH - Student Welfare Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
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9.H.9. FFA (LOCAL) - Student Welfare Wellness and Health Services
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9.I. Consideration and possible adoption of redistricting criteria
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Cruz
Description:
INFO: **A presentation on redistricting criteria and public engagement strategy will be provided for the Board's consideration.
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9.J. Consider approval of Resolution of the Socorro Independent School District regarding an Extension of Local Emergency Paid Sick Leave for Personnel for the 2022-2023 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Trustee Paul Guerra
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.A. The meeting is to be closed for consultation with legal counsel related to Intervention in Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) Proceeding PUC Docket No. 52195, SOAH Docket No. 473-21-2606, Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates; to receive report regarding the status of L. Hernandez v. SISD; to discuss personnel and real estate matters; proposal to terminate the term contract of the Chief of Police for good cause; to consider administrative recommendations for Principal position at Bill Sybert School; Assistant Principal positions at Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School, Options High School, Sun Ridge Middle School and Desert Wind School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
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11. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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11.A. Discussion and possible action related to Intervention in Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) Proceeding PUC Docket No. 52195, SOAH Docket No. 473-21-2606, Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11.B. Discussion and possible action to approve proposed settlement in L. Hernandez v. SISD; Cause No. 2020-DCV3887
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11.C. Discussion and possible action on the proposal to terminate the term contract of the Chief of Police for good cause
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11.D. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Nate Carman
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11.D.1. Principal, Bill Sybert School
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11.D.2. Assistant Principal positions
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11.D.2.a. Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School
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11.D.2.b. Options High School
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11.D.2.c. Sun Ridge Middle School
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11.D.2.d. Desert Wind School
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12. ADJOURN
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