August 18, 2020 at 6:15 PM - Regular Meeting

Call meeting to order, roll call and establish quorum.

Pledge of allegiance

Public Forum

Public Address

Presentation by O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo on the legal ramifications regarding TEA guidelines on re-opening school.

Discussion and possible action to solicit request for qualifications (RFQ) for an Architect to develop plans for the construction of twenty to twenty-four affordable Housing Development Units ("Teacherage") and when said plans and specifications are developed to Request for Proposals for the construction of said housing units, and any matters incident thereto.

Discussion and possible action, pursuant to Texas Resource Code Chapter 71, Subchapter A, for the District to seek Requests for Proposals ("RFP") to lease the District's Mineral Interests in the following tracts of real property for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development, that being approximately 6.582 acres, more or less, of the following tracts: Block 22, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12, in the townsite Big Wells, Texas; Block 23, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12, in the townsite Big Wells, Texas; Block 5, Lots 13 & 14 in the townsite of Big Wells, Texas and to advertise notice in newspaper of general circulation in the District, and any matters incident thereto. 

Discussion regarding the possibility of expanding the Ag Program.

Discussion regarding the possible relocation of the CSCISD Bus Barn.

Appropriate action on consent agenda items as attached.

Consideration of minutes:
Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of July 28, 2020

Accounts payable presentation and action to approve Accounts Payable for the month of July and disclose check register for School FIRST rating.

Review of financial statements for the month of July.

Estimated General Fund Balance Report as of July 31, 2020.

Discussion and review of the monthly investment report.

Discussion and possible action to ratify recapture payment to TEA due August 15, 2020 to close out SY 2019-2020 as it pertains to Chapter 41 requirements. 

Human Resources & Student Services: Mr. Michael Uriegas & Ms. Maria Villarreal

Discussion and possible action to approve the TEA Waiver - Request to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four-Week Limit.

Discussion and possible action regarding Asynchronous Remote Instruction Plan.

Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution #2020-08 to extend Asynchronous Remote Instruction to follow the Executive Order set by the County of Dimmit and matters related thereto. 

Finance: Mr. Jesse Muniz

Discussion and possible action on adoption of the 2020-2021 Carrizo Springs CISD Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve the certified appraisal rolls for tax year 2020 for the Carrizo Springs CISD.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution 20-07 to adopt the proposed 2020 tax rate in two parts: (A) Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate and (B) Interest & Sinking Tax Rate.

Discussion and possible action to accept the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate for tax year 2020 for the Carrizo Springs CISD.

Discussion and possible action to accept the effective tax rate and rollback tax rate for tax year 2020 for Carrizo Springs CISD

Discussion and possible action to amend the Final 2019-2020 Carrizo Springs CISD Budget. 

Discussion and possible action authorizing the release of final payment to Hellas for work done in relation to the installation of football field at Frank Carter Stadium. 

Discussion and possible action authorizing the release of final payment to Trane for the purchase and installation of Carrizo Springs Jr. High School chiller system.

Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of Worker's Compensation Solutions for Worker's Compensation Insurance for fiscal year 2020-2021.

Discussion and possible action to pursue an application through TEA with the Department of Education for the 2020-2021 ESSER Grant.

Discussion and possible action to accept or reject any re-sale bid(s), on trustee property, to-wit: "Lot 80, Block 1, of the Elm Lake Addition, to the City of Asherton, Dimmit County, Texas", tax office property ID number 10565. (Tax suit 00-02-01923-DTXAJA, Carrizo Springs C.I.S.D. vs. Mario Galindo, Et. Al.) to include school district approved language regarding mineral rights.

Executive Session: Discussion authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.:

551.074 - Personnel Matters: Discussion and recommendation of personnel vacancies, reassignments, employment, transfer, resignations and terminations.

551.074 - Personnel Matters: Discussion and recommendation to fill teacher position(s).

551.074 - Personnel Matters: Discussion to open new employment position: COVID-19 Administrator.

551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: Discussion pursuant to Texas Resource Code Chapter 71, Subchapter A, for the District to seek Requests for Proposals ("RFP") to lease the District's Mineral Interests in the following tracts of real property for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development, that being approximately 6.582 acres, more or less, of the following tracts: Block 22, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12, in the townsite Big Wells, Texas; Block 23, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12, in the townsite Big Wells, Texas; Block 5, Lots 13 & 14 in the townsite of Big Wells, Texas and to advertise notice in newspaper of general circulation in the District, and any matters incident thereto. 

551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: Discussion on legal ramifications regarding TEA guidelines on re-opening.

Possible action in open session for executive session items.

Adjournment.