October 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting

Description:  INFO: **The higher education campaign, Generation TX, is a statewide movement focused on creating a culture of college and career readiness that leads to the most successful generation in Texas history.

Description:  INFO: **During Red Ribbon Week, Socorro ISD recognizes Kiki Camarena and assists students in taking a stand against drug abuse and instead living a healthy lifestyle.

Description:  INFO: ** Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 12, 2022, as Texas Education Human Resources Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor the important contributions made by school staff who work in human resources.

Description:  INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with Trustees.

Description:  INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other construction projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.

Description:  INFO: **A presentation of the quarterly investment report will be provided for the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Local) and the Public Fund Investment Act (PFIA).

Description:  INFO: **A presentation on the annual investment report for fiscal year 2021-2022 will be provided for the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Local) "Other Revenues, Investments," and the Public Fund Investment Act (PFIA). Administration has received all the pertinent information from the investment pools, Wells Fargo, and TCG Advisors. 

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation to purchase athletic equipment and supplies as needed district wide. (Maximum $900,000-General Fund Budget and Special Revenue)

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation to provide Maintenance and Operations Department with the ability to purchase custodial chemical management systems as needed district wide. (Maximum $350,000-General Fund Budget)

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation to purchase library books as needed district wide. (Maximum $750,000-General Fund Budget and Special Revenue)

Description:  INFO: **To extend bid for an additional year, through February 19, 2024, which is the first possible extension. The current annual amount is $200,000.00.

Description:  INFO: **To extend bid for an additional year, through November 24, 2023, which is the first possible extension. The current annual amount is $300,000.00.

Description:  INFO: **Both parties have a mutual desire to continue their existing relationship and foster a collaborative spirit to develop and advance training opportunities, and to exchange expertise on patient care and staff development matters.

• Provide clinical experience
• Improve the overall education program by providing opportunities for learning
• Increase contacts between academic and clinical faculties
• Establish and operate a clinical education program of the first order

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to provide educational opportunities for eligible students who are working toward course credits which can be converted to high school credits through the program, which operates in accordance with the requirements of Texas Education Code Section 29.081 (e-2). Individuals under the age of 26 years and who have not yet earned their high school diploma are eligible for the program if they meet the criteria listed on this agreement.

Description:  INFO: **This ongoing agreement provides support AYPYN after school program operated by IMCOM G-9, Family and MWR Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS). Amendment is due to NAFI exercising the fourth and final option period. Due to COVID-19 for the school year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, funding was not fully utilized by the Socorro ISD, available balance is $121,211.17. Should additional funding be required to complete the Fourth Option Period, a separate modification will be issued by the Office to obligate the required funding. All other terms and conditions of the Base Contract and Modifications remain in full force and effect.

Description:  INFO: **This collaborative agreement defines the responsibilities of the Head Start, Program Manager, and the District liaison with regards to children with disabilities and services provided.

Description:  INFO: **This program will continue to provide entry level Emergency Medical Technology courses at the high school level and provide the opportunity to participate as dual credit or articulated credit students. The EMT course(s) will be taught at Socorro High School. (Maximum $39,104-to be made in four (4) installments of $9,776-Carl Perkins, Career and Technical Education)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to increase the rate at which participants graduate high school and enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education institutions. Upward Bound provides fundamental academic support and college preparation services to its participants free of charge and will offer both in-person and online services to its participants. (Maximum $10,000-General and State Funds)

Description:  INFO: **YSA supports its activation campaigns with grants for partner organizations and youth-led projects, resources and training, and recognition and storytelling programs for young people. SISD agrees to implement the service or service-learning activities. YSA will give SISD $500.00 to engage at least 50 students in a service-learning project prioritizing in engaging middle-school students and high-school-aged youth and youth from low-income, underserved communities. All grant funds must be used by May 31, 2023.

Description:  INFO: **For the acquisition of supplies, materials, services, and related products in the amount of up to $300,000 as needed district wide for the 2022-2023 school year. (Maximum $300,000-General Fund)

Description:  INFO: **This is for the payment in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for fiscal year 2022-2023 for school district property taxes. (General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Administration is recommending that the Board of Trustees approve a school name modification to Colonel Ben Narbuth Elementary School in recognition of Military Achievement.

Description:  INFO: **Change Order Number 002 in the amount of $107,760.00 to finish the installation of Traffic Control as required by the County of El Paso to ensure the safe pathways and street crossing of students into Ben Narbuth Elementary and Eastlake Middle School.

Description:  INFO: **Administration recommends that the Board accepts the work on the above project and approve the final contract sum and payment as presented.

Description:  INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the change order in the amount of $3,107,335.80 as presented.

Description:  INFO: **A TASB Director represents his or her region on the Board, guiding the organization in fulfilling its mission to provide advocacy, visionary leadership, and high-quality services to you, our members.