Public Meeting Agenda: March 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed in this part of the LISD Board Meeting Agenda have been presented and discussed at previous Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings, or are considered to be routine items or matters.

1. Approval and ratification of:

Unaudited Financial Statements
Donations Report
Tax Collection Report
Monthly Disbursements

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (5)

2. Approval of Minutes:

Regular Board Meeting ~ February 12, 2024
Special Called Meeting ~ February 29, 2024
Special Called Meeting ~ March 07, 2024

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (3)

3. Discussion and possible action on the following budget amendments.

3A. BA #2324-29 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment to reclassify local revenues to state revenues in the amount of $5,135,492 due to an increase in the state mandated homestead exemption to $100,000 by SB2, increase local revenues in the amount of $700,000 due to an increase in interest income, decrease federal revenues in the amount of $700,000 due to SHARS federal reimbursements, and to increase the transfer out to Athletics Fund (181) in the amount of $312,000 for transportation, competition expenses and contract athletic trainers - this amendment is contingent on the approval of the midyear review.
3B. BA #2324-30 Discussion and possible action to approve the Debt Service Fund (511) budget amendment to reclassify local revenues to state revenues in the amount of $979,462 due to increase in the state mandated homestead exemption to $100,000 by SB2 - this amendment is contingent on the approval of the midyear review.
3C. BA #2324-31 Discussion and possible action to approve the Food Service Fund (101) budget amendment in the amount of $791,971 to appropriate additional revenues and expenditures for the Supply Chain Assistance (SCA) (2023), 3rd Payment - this is contingent on the approval of the midyear review.
3D. BA #2324-32 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $20,985 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
3E. BA #2324-33 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $10,000 for the reclassification of residual Winter Storm URI funds from Daiches Elementary water fountains in the amount of $2,680 and from the replacement of a box truck for Custodial Services in the amount of $7,320 to the parking lot improvement project for Custodial Services in the amount of $10,000 and this budget amendment is contingent on approval of agenda item #12.
3F. BA #2324-34 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $39,000 for the reclassification of residual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds from the cinder block wall for Martin High School in the amount of $5,000, from the renovation of a vocational classroom for Martin High School in the amount of $4,700, from security gates for Tarver Elementary in the amount of $20,550, and from painting services for Nixon High School, Christen Middle School, the Athletics department, and Martin High School in the amount of $8,750 to the purchase of a groundskeeper tractor for the Athletics Department in the amount of $9,500, to painting services for Ligarde Elementary in the amount of $9,300 and the purchase of playground canopy shades for Don Jose Gallego Elementary in the amount of $20,200 and this budget amendment is contingent on approval of agenda item #13.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (8)

4. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation or selection for the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.

4A. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Instructional Classroom Materials, Supplies & Related Items. Estimated expenditures of $1,700,000.
4B. Sourcewell Contract #030421-JHN: Fire Extinguishers, Inspections, Parts, Services and Replacements. Estimated expenditures of $70,000.
4C. Sourcewell Contract #080420-SCH, #080420-TKE, OMNIA Contract #R200501, #R200502: Elevator Equipment, Accessories, Repair and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $150,000.
4D. Buyboard Contract 720-23: Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition (HVAC) Installation of Equipment, Repair and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $450,000.
4E. Bid#24-001: Sale of Real Property (1604 Houston): Estimated revenue of $201,105.
4F. Revision - Region One Child Nutrition Program - South Texas Co-op (CNP-STC) Contract RFP #23-AGENCY-000106: Food items. Revising estimated expenditures from $2,600,000 to $3,600,000.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Procurement items for March

5. Tax Refund(s)

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

5A. Discussion and possible action on a refund request in the total amount of $715.40 for property tax account number 333-00497-150 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Guadalupe Oldham.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

01a_33300497150BackUpDocs

6. Discussion and possible action on a Plan of Finance - Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

7. Discussion and possible action of an Order authorizing the issuance of the Laredo Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024; entering into an escrow agreement, a bond purchase agreement, and a paying agent/registrar agreement; delegating to certain district administrative staff and officials the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; and, other matters related thereto.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

order

8. Discussion and possible action to approve the partial release of retainage in the amount of $889,024.32 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. – RFP #18-029 Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School Phase I – New Instructional Wing.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Partial Release of Retainage Cigarroa HS Phase I

9. Discussion and possible action on the reclassification of Winter Storm URI Funds from Daiches Elementary School water fountains in the amount of $2,680, from Custodial Services box truck in the amount of $7,320 to increase Fixed Assets parking lot construction project in the amount of $10,000.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

BSS - URI Reclassification

10. Discussion and possible action on the reclassification of CIP Funds from Martin High School CMU wall in the amount of $5,000, from Martin High School vocational classroom renovation in the amount of $4,700, from Tarver Elementary security gates in the amount of $20,550, from Nixon High School Band Hall painting services in the amount of $2,025, from Christen Middle School painting services in the amount of $1,525, from Athletic Department painting services in the amount of $1,450, from Martin High School painting services in the amount of $3,750 to complete purchase of (1) groundskeeper tractor in the amount of $9,500 for Athletic Department, to complete painting services at Ligarde Elementary in the amount of $9,300, and to purchase playground canopy shades for Don Jose Gallego Elementary in the amount of $20,200.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

BSS - CIP Reclassification

11. Discussion and possible action to name and dedicate the new Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Middle School Gymnasium located at 3618 Ejido Road and Lomas Del Sur Boulevard in Laredo, Texas 78043, after Laredo ISD long-term educators, Chari Heimes and Marsha McDonald.

Speaker(s): Mr. Juan Ramirez, Jr., Board President

REGULAR AGENDA

12. Discussion and presentation on Instructional Continuity, including:

State Assessment Update
Strategic Planning

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

13. Discussion and possible action to approve the midyear review of the 2023-2024 annual budget.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

14. Discussion and presentation on initiating a District staffing study.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

15. Discussion and possible action to name and dedicate the Raymond and Tirza Martin High School Shotput Ring located at 2002 San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas 78040, after Laredo ISD former student athlete, Melanie Duron.

Speaker(s): Mr. Juan Ramirez, Jr., Board President

16. Discussion and possible action on the TASB Policy Update 122, including:

CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS – SAFETY AND SECURITY
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
EHBCA(LOCAL): COMPENSATORY SERVICES & INTENSIVE PROGRAMS - ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION
FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

TASB Update 122 for BSS meeting 032624

17. Discussion and possible action on the Public Safety Initiatives Resolution to submit the Operation Safety Shield grant application to the Office of the Governor.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

PublicSafetyInitiatives_Resolution_032624

18. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and the City of Laredo Health Department to partner on public health preparedness and response effective March 27, 2024.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

MOUCityofLaredoHlthDept_LISD_032624

19. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo Independent School District and Texas A&M University to facilitate a learning-centered partnership between the District and the University's Educator Preparation Program ("EPP") at no cost to the district, effective 2024-2027.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

MOU Texas A&M University

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed change order for the extension of the substantial completion date for Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School project to April 15, 2024.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

21. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 one-year term contracts for the school year 2024-2025 as recommended by the Superintendent. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

22. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 one-year probationary contracts for the school year 2024-2025 as recommended by the Superintendent. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

23. Discussion and possible action to non-renew teacher and special assignment Chapter 21 probationary contract at the end of the 2023-2024 school year as recommended by the Superintendent and potential action to approve hiring an attorney to conduct the hearings. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1).

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation to hire the following Professional Positions. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

Procurement Specialist

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

25. Communication and Updates

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

26. Adjournment

Speaker(s): Chairperson

March 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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