June 15, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS 

1. Report on the STAAR Second Administration results for Fifth and Eighth grades; Reading, Math and associated issues related thereof.

2. Report on HB5 Parent and Community Engagement survey results for the district to seek community input to enhance program services.

3. Report regarding the 2016 - 2017 Campus and District Police Services to ensure the safety of students, staff and community.

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to direct legal counsel to prepare a response to TEA concerning Conservator Reports.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Joint Election Agreement with Bexar County Elections for the November 8, 2016 Elections.

3. Discussion and possible action to approve an increase in the minimum hourly pay from $9.25 to $11.00 for all full time employees.

4. Discussion and possible action to approve salary increases for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

CONSENT

1. Approve the final close out change order in the amount of $16,842.76 for the High School Auditorium renovation project utilizing contingency money in order to provide a safe facility to demonstrate student learning and extra curricular accomplishments. 

2. Approve the lease agreement with Parent/Child Incorporated (PCI) for the Fenfield building.

3. Approve the contract with Dodson House Moving to remove six portables and one ramp utilizing RFP # 2016-7 in the amount of $55,300.  The removal of the portables will ensure a safe learning environment for our students and staff.

4. Approve the participation in the 2016 San Antonio Pre-freshman Engineering Program (SAPREP) to encourage SSAISD middle school and high school students to begin preparing for scientific and engineering career paths in school. 

5. Approve the contract and memorandum of agreement between Intercultural Development Research and South San Antonio Independent School District for the implementation of the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program to reduce dropout rates by promoting self-discipline, developing self esteem, increasing student attendance and raising student achievement.  

6. Approve the 2016-2017 JOVEN service delivery agreement to provide facilities services to our students to build life skills and healthy habits utilizing substance abuse prevention curriculum.

7. Approve the partnership between South San Antonio Independent School District and the Architecture Construction Engineering (ACE) Mentoring Program of Greater San Antonio to engage students and enhance their knowledge about the potential careers in architecture, construction and engineering.

8. Approve the memorandum of understanding between Presa Community Service Center and South San Independent School District to increase parental involvement at the campuses.

9. Approve the lease of print shop copier equipment, Xerox Versant 2100 Press to replace Xerox Nuvera 120 and Xerox 8080.  This solution will increase printing efficiency to benefit the students and teacher.

10. Approve the purchase of an Auto Body Spray Paint Booth for the Career and Technical Education Center.  This item will empower students to be successful workers in a global economy while providing lifelong learning with academic preparedness to succeed.

11. Approve the purchase of a 15 ton unit for the Shepard Middle School band hall from Trane in the amount of $30,985 utilizing the TASB Buyboard cooperative contract #20-2111927, Trane #458-14.  The new HVAC system will improve the band hall and provide a pleasant learning environment for students.  

12. Approve the purchase of a six ton unit for Price Elementary Kitchen from Trane in the amount of $39,530.00 utilizing the TASB Buyboard cooperative contract #20-2061184, Trane #458-14.  This equipment will improve the overall condition of the kitchen and dining room for district students and staff and improve meal production.

13. Approve Board Meeting Minutes:

13.A. May 18, 2016 Regular Called Meeting

13.B. June 6, 2016 Special Called Meeting

CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  

The Board will return to open session and take appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.  No Action will be taken in closed session.  Further, Board Members are reminded that all items discussed in closed session must remain confidential so as to avoid liability to the district. The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Discussion concerning personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.074.

2. Discussion with Conservator concerning the roles and responsibilities of the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, Texas Government Code §§ 551.074.

ADJOURNMENT