April 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Workshop

1. Call Meeting to Order

1.A. Roll Call

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flag

1.C. Moment of Silence

2. Communication from Citizens:

3. Superintendent's Report:

• National Autism Awareness Month
• Global Competition - Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls
• EISD School Board Cadence

4. Study Session:

4.A. The School Board will hear a presentation from Early Childhood Center Principals from Garendale Early Learning Program, Cardenas ECC, and Stafford Early Childhood Centers on the State of the District

4.B. The School Board will hear a presentation on the Lone Star Governance Monthly Monitoring Report for April 2025:
•    Goal Progress Measure (GPM) 3.1: The percentage of students meeting Texas Success Initiative (TSI) criteria in both ELA/Reading and Mathematics on any of the assessments (Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), SAT, ACT, College Prep Course) will increase from 15 percent to 25 percent by June 2027 (Baseline Texas Success Initiative measure June 2022). 

4.C. The School Board will hear the April 2025 Leadership Board Presentation

4.D. The School Board will hear the April 2025 Business Operations Board Presentation

5. Work Session:

5.A. Discussion of the Lone Star Governance Board Quarterly Progress Tracker for April 2025 - Quarter Thirty-Three

5.B. Discussion of the second and final reading of (Local) policies as recommended by the Texas Association of School Board Policy Services for Policy Manual Update 124 that includes changes to: 

• CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
• CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - INVESTMENTS
• CY(LOCAL): INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
• EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
• FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
• GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

5.C. Discussion to purchase STEMscopes Math Instructional Resources for grades 6-8 and Algebra 1 in the amount of $55,718.70 from Accelerated Learning, Inc., utilizing both entitlements from the state EMAT System 

5.D. Discussion to purchase Bluebonnet Learning Pilot Spanish Materials for grades K-5 from Great Minds, the amount of $20,084.03, utilizing Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment Funds

5.E. Discussion to purchase SpringBoard Algebra 1, 2 & Geometry Math Materials and SpringBoard English Language Arts for grades 6-10 from College Board in the amount of $34,979.29, utilizing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Funds

5.F. Discussion to purchase TX Turnkey Package Site Licenses for High School Students from iCEV in the amount of $106,200.00, utilizing Title I Funds

5.G. Discussion to purchase the Foundations in Personal Finance for grade 12 in the amount of $10,183.60 from Ramsey Education, utilizing Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment Funds

5.H. Discussion to purchase MyPerspectives English Language Arts Student Edition Consumables for grades 9-12 from SAVVAS Learning Company in the amount of $19,268.76, utilizing Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment Funds

5.I. Discussion of the renewal of Texas Studies Weekly for grades K-5 in the amount of $37,580.40 from Studies Weekly, utilizing Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment Funds

5.J. Discussion to secure Great Minds as a Technical Support Provider to assist in the implementation of the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 3 School Improvement Support for Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) in the amount of $187,500.00

5.K. Discussion to secure Great Minds as a Technical Support Provider to assist in the implementation of Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Strong Foundations Implementation (SFI) Grant in the amount of $295,000.00

5.L. Discussion of the out-of-state travel for the Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls Gifted and Talented team, Space Cadets, who have qualified to advance to the next level of the Destination Imagination Competition, Global 2025. From the state level competition in Arlington, Texas this team will compete at the national level in Kansas City, Missouri May 22-25, 2025

5.M. Discussion of out-of-state travel for theatre students at Edgewood Fine Arts STEAM Academy to the International Thespian Festival Competition in Bloomington, Indiana, June 22-28, 2025

5.N. Discussion of a budget amendment for the General Operating Fund with no impact to fund balance

5.O. Discussion to award Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-006 General Supplies, Maintenance, and Repairs to multi-vendors

5.P. Discussion to extend Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-001 Lawn Maintenance

5.Q. Discussion to extend Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-002 Painting Services

5.R. Discussion to approve the December 2024 monetary donations

5.S. Discussion to approve the Depository Contract for Funds of the School District with Well Fargo, consistent with Texas Education Code Chapter 45, Subchapter G

5.T. Monthly Tax Collection Report

5.U. Monthly Financial Statements

5.V. Monthly Auxiliary and Paraprofessional Employment Board Report

5.W. Monthly Professional Employment Board Report

5.X. Discussion regarding specific personnel matter(s). Section 21.105 deals with Probationary Contract and Section 21.210 Term Contract abandonment

5.Y. Discussion regarding renewal of Personnel Contracts for the 2025-2026 school year

5.Z. Board Meeting Minutes:

1. Regular Board Meeting, March 25, 2025

6. Adjournment: