September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting

Description:  INFO: **The National School Lunch Program has served our nation admirably for over 79 years through advanced practices and nutritional education.

Description:  INFO: **Governor Greg Abbot has proclaimed October 8, 2025, 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: **The Board of Trustees is required to hold a public hearing to receive the results of the Efficiency Audit. This audit is an independent review of the district's operations that must be completed prior to a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE). The public is invited to provide comments relative to the audit.

Description:  INFO: **This presentation will provide updates on Emergent Bilingual student achievement and growth. Specifically, information will be provided on the TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment), professional development offered to teachers, instructional coaches, Bilingual academies and its impact on student outcomes.

Description:  INFO: **A presentation of the Security Fencing Projects, School Safety and Security Grant, will be provided for the Board of Trustees.

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation to purchase advertising materials and services as needed district-wide. (Maximum $400,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation to purchase musical instruments and services as needed district-wide. (Maximum $450,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation supoprts SISD's commitment to maintaining clean and sanitary food service environments, which are essential to promoting student health and wellness critical foundation for academic achievement. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Budgeted National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Solicitation to purchase visual performing arts supplies and accessories as needed district-wide. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund and Federal Funds)

Description:  INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.

Description:  INFO: **Extend through October 14, 2026, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $125,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Extend through November 21, 2026, which is the last extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund)

Description:  INFO: **Designed to provide meaningful opportunities to gain real-world work experience. The initiative supports students in their transition from school to the workforce by exposing them to professional environments and responsibilities within the community. (No cost to the District)

Description:  INFO: **The agreement is for Live Streaming Games in exchange for advertising. (No cost to the District)

Description:  INFO: **This amendment allows for redistribution of unspent funds in the amount of $7,689.57 to EPISD. As the grant recipient, Socorro ISD is charged with distributing funds. (TWC AEL Grant 231 Funded)

Description:  INFO: **This amendment allows for redistribution of unspent funds in the amount of $7,689.57 to YISD. As the grant recipient, Socorro ISD is charged with distributing funds. (TWC AEL Grant 231 Funded)

Description:  INFO: **This is for the continuation and operation of a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), for the students, school districts, and the juvenile board in El Paso County. (No cost to the District)

Description:  INFO: **To provide SISD with 12 month access to the Canvas curriculum platform for up to sixteen educators. The platform includes access to five digital courses aligned with state standards: Principles of Education and Training; Child Development; Instructional Practices in Education and Training; Practicum in Education and Training; and Extended Practicum in Education and Training. (Maximum $7,560.00 - Budgeted General Fund-CTE)

Description:  INFO: **The purpose is to protect student data and provide content support to computer science teachers in Socorro ISD. (No cost to the District)

Description:  INFO: **To deploy a cutting-edge digital media network across selected Socorro ISD properties. (No cost to the District)

Description:  INFO: **To renew the ongoing services to provide on-field medical assistance, in accordance with SISD athletic trainers, during an agreed upon number of varsity football games hosted at SISD's Student Activities Center (SAC) facilities. (No cost to the District)

Description:  INFO: **To procure Dual Credit textbooks from BibliU an online textbook company required by EPCC, as per Dual Credit MOU. (Maximum $300,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **For the continued transport of telecom services to ensure reliable district-wide communication and uninterrupted acces to emergency phone services. (Maximum $883,254.00 for a 36-month term in monthly recurring costs $24,535.00 - Budgeted General Funds-Technology)

Description:  INFO: **To procure Supplemental Insurance Products as needed district-wide. (Maximum $78,384.00 Group Term Basic Life/AD&D - 2025-2026 Health Fund)

Description:  INFO: **Software program to help staff comply with all state and federal special education mandates and creates a clearer picture of a student's history. (Maximum $151,103.29 - Budgeted General Funds-Impact Aid Funding)

Description:  INFO: **To purchase produce for Child Nutrition Services. (Maximum $1,500,000.00 - Budgeted National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Funds and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant)

Description:  INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.

Description:  INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the contracted services between Fine Arts Facilitator Daniel Vega and the Region 22 University Interscholastic League to serve as an event worker for the UIL Region and Area Marching Band Contests being held October 18 and October 25, 2025; he will also serve as an adjudicator for the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition in February 2026.

Description:  INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the contract services between Assistant Director of Fine Arts Candace Printz and the Texas Arts Education Association as the organizer for the Annual Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) for Middle School and High School.

Description:  INFO: **Relating to prohibiting certain personal services performed by school district administrators; providing a civil penalty.

Description:  INFO: **A list of donations is being submitted for the Board's consideration.

Description:  INFO: **Section 44.0331 of the Education Code requires that a written report be presented to the Board of Trustees detailing cooperative purchasing organizations used by the Socorro ISD Purchasing Department. (Maximum $250.00 - Budgeted General Funds)

Description:  INFO: **Grant that will assist in sending SISD PD personnel to an advanced ALERRT class (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training). This "Train the Trainer" course will enable the Department to have certified instructors who can put on classes not only for our Department, but for other Agencies in the West Texas area. (Grant Funded $30,864.00)

Description:  INFO: **Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the Loss of Credit procedural manual has been created to establish consistency in operations across all schools. This manual serves as an essential resource for staff training and the onboarding of new employees, providing clear guidance on district expectations and best practices. 

Description:  INFO: **This manual is designed to guide schools and campus Response to Intervention Team in the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support as well as the documentation for students coded at-risk.

Description:  INFO: **Update to job description title.

Description:  INFO: **Updates to duties and responsibilities.

Description:  INFO: **Recommended revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct consist of revisions to comply with legislative bills from the 89th Legislative Session.

Description:  INFO: **The owner is requesting approval to sell alcohol beverages for the operation of the Ceviche Bar located at 12040 Tierra Este Road, Suite 210, El Paso, Texas 79938. The distance requirements are more than 300 feet from Sun Ridge Middle School.

Description:  INFO: **The SISD Foundation met on August 5, 2025, and unanimously selected Roger Craig to fill the current vacancy.

Description:  INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the updates as presented.

Description:  INFO: **In accordance with DNA (LEGAL), a district shall adopt written procedures for the selection of second appraisers. Education Code 21.352(c); 19 TAC 150.1004(c)-(g). As per DNA (LOCAL), "upon a teacher's request for a second appraiser, the Superintendent or designee shall select the second appraiser from a pre-established roster of trained appraisers."