October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. OPEN FORUM
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5. DISTRICT REPORTS
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5.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Presenter: Paul Solis III
Description:
INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.
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5.B. Early College High School Associate Degree Graduates
Presenter:
Presenter: Leslie Goldmann
Description:
INFO: **A presentation regarding Early College High School (ECHS) Associate Degree Graduates will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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5.C. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
Presenter:
Presenters: TEA Conservators
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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6.A.1. September 8, 2025 Special Board Meeting
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6.A.2. September 17, 2025 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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6.A.3. September 23, 2025 Board Workshop
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6.A.4. September 30, 2025 Special Board Meeting
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6.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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6.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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6.C.1. Amendments for October 15, 2025
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6.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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6.D.1. Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment Part I - RFP No. E2609
Description:
INFO: **To provide the Maintenance and Operations Department with the ability to purchase Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment as needed district wide. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund)
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6.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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6.E.1. Property Appraisal Services - RFQ No. E2413
Description:
INFO: **Extend through December 5, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $95,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
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6.E.2. Food Service Tray Sealing Equipment and Supplies - RFP No. E2418
Description:
INFO: **Extend through August 20, 2026, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 - Budgeted National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Funds)
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6.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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6.F.1. Interlocal Agreement - Emergence Health Network
Description:
INFO: **To extend the contract for another year. The services provided has proven invaluable to the community in which we serve. (No cost to the District)
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6.F.2. Letter of Agreements
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6.F.2.a. Access Communications Group, LLC and Socorro ISD Community Education
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to establish a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship. Socorro Community Education will utilize a Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) AEL Grant to deliver workplace adult education literacy activities that will include contextualized English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction aimed at improving the basic skills of incumbent workers. (No cost to the District)
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6.F.2.b. Flowers in the Garden Child Development Center 2, Road to Success Association and Socorro ISD Community Education
Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to establish a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship. Socorro Community Education will utilize a Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) AEL Grant to deliver workplace adult education literacy activities that will include contextualized English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction aimed at improving the basic skills of incumbent workers. (No cost to the District)
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6.F.3. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Frontera Music Therapy
Description:
INFO: **This partnership will allow students to intern within the district, providing valuable hands-on experience in a school-based setting. Filing the current vacancy would help reduce caseloads for existing staff, thereby improving service delivery and staff well-being. (No cost to the District)
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6.G. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
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6.G.1. CTPA Leander ISD RFP # 22032S27, Red Rover
Description:
INFO: **To continue the subscription for Red Rover, a comprehensive absence management system. This renewal will support tracking of employee absences, substitute coordination, and time management across the district. (Maximum $55,287.72 - Budgeted General Funds)
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6.G.2. Enterprise Storage, TIPS Contract # 230105 - Technology Solutions, Products and Services, SHI through Dell Financing
Description:
INFO: **To purchase an Enterprise Storage-Storage Area Network (NetApp ASA A30) from SHI. (Maximum $154,144.42 financed through Dell Financial at annual lease payments of $34,545.56 for five years - Budgeted General Funds Technology)
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6.G.3. TIPS Contract # 240505, TimeClock Plus LLC
Description:
INFO: **For the annual maintenance and licensing and Open API (Add On). (Maximum $206,113.31 - Budgeted General Funds)
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6.H. Consider approval of updates to Job Descriptions
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6.H.1. Budget Analyst
Description:
INFO: **To assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of the district's budget to ensure fiscal responsibility, compliance with TEA guidelines, and alignment with district goals.
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6.H.2. Financial Analyst
Description:
INFO: **To assist in district-wide budget planning, analysis, and monitoring, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with TEA guidelines.
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6.H.3. Internal Auditor
Description:
INFO: **To plan, direct and implement the district's internal audit function.
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6.I. Consider approval of New Job Description for Staff Auditor
Description:
INFO: **To assist the internal auditor in meeting objectives and responsibilities pertaining to internal auditing, adhere to federal and state laws, district policies, procedures and regulations.
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6.J. Consider approval of Financial Update As of August 31, 2025
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.
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6.K. Consider approval of SB 13 Book List Submission for Library Services
Description:
INFO: **Submission of the first SB 13-compliant recommended book list for board approval. The list includes new titles not previously owned or submitted, ensuring compliance with state law and district policy.
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6.L. Consider approval of Innovative Courses
Description:
INFO: **Texas Education Agency approved list of innovative course offerings to be used in support of instruction by linking to identical EPCC college courses, and for transcription of like courses for those students who enroll in SISD from out of state or out of country.
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7. NEW BUSINESS
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7.A. Consider approval of updates to the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the updates as presented.
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7.B. Consider approval of New Positions Phase II Updates - Various
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
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7.C. Discussion and possible action to consider nominations to fill two open board positions in the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
Description:
INFO: **New members will serve four-year terms beginning January 1, 2026.
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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 potential sale of real property and options for sale of the following locations: 1) E2612-14400 Block of Gateway Boulevard East, El Paso TX 79928 (10 Acres), 2) E2610-Sandy Creek and Eastview Cottages, 3) Blk 2 Emerald Heights #5 Lot 1 (26.43 Acres), 4) Blk 1 Montana ES School Lot 114400 Gr. Campuzano (35.04 Acres), and 5) Blk 588 Tierra del Este #84 Lot 1 (35 Acres); to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es); to consider administrative recommendations for Chief Technology Officer, Principal position at Hurshel Antwine Middle School, and Assistant Principal position at Americas High School and El Dorado High School under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
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9. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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9.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the status and resolution of the potential sale of district owned real property
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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9.A.1. E2612 - 14400 Block of Gateway Boulevard East, El Paso, TX 79928 (10 Acres)
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9.A.2. E2610 - Sandy Creek and Eastview Cottages
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9.A.3. Blk 2 Emerald Heights #5 Lot 1 (26.43 Acres)
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9.A.4. Blk 1 Montana ES School Lot 114400 Gr. Campuzano (35.04 Acres)
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9.A.5. Blk 588 Tierra del Este #84 Lot 1 (35 Acres)
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9.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendations
Presenter:
Presenter: James P. Vasquez
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9.B.1. Chief Technology Officer
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9.B.2. Principal, Hurshel Antwine Middle School
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9.B.3. Assistant Principal
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9.B.3.a. Americas High School
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9.B.3.b. El Dorado High School
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10. ADJOURN
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