August 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS-OTHER

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance

1.D. Roll Call

1.E. CISD Vision and Mission Statements

1.F. Trustee Ethical Guidelines

2. BOARD HONORS- OTHER

2.A. Recognize BCE Teacher of the Year, Ms. Sabina Lazos for being awarded 3rd place finalist Region 19 Elementary Teacher of the Year.

2.B. Recognize Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members at Canutillo High School for being awarded a silver medal for their STAR Event category at the 2021 Hybrid National Leadership Conference.

2.C. Presentation by Alan Herrera Regional FCCLA Officer. 

3. OPEN FORUM-OTHER
Any person wishing to address the Board during the period reserved for public comment at a Board meeting must sign up to be heard, in accordance with District policy BED(LOCAL):
Each participant will be limited to three minutes to make comments to the Board.
The Board is not permitted to discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
For further information on those policies, contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant.  

4. Consider and approve a resolution providing for the defeasance and calling for redemption of certain currently outstanding debt obligations of the District; directing that authorized District officials effectuate the redemption of such obligations; and other matters in connection therewith.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held regarding the 2021-2022 Property Tax Rate.  The public is invited to attend and provide public comment.  

5.A. Consider approval of Resolution which officially levies the tax rate of $1.324 ($0.9824 + $0.36) for the 2022 school year. 

6. BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUSINESS

6.A. Discussion and possible action to approve board resolution concerning emergency paid leave for Covid-19 positive employees in conformance with the scope and limitations provided therein.

6.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a Delegate Assembly representative and alternate.  

6.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination of a Trustee to apply for the NSBA Advocacy Stipend Nomination. 

6.D. Discussion and possible action regarding Appointment/Reappointment of El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

6.E. Updates from the International Boundary Water Commission. 

6.F. Updates from the 2021 Delagate Assembly (Advocacy Agenda). 

6.G. Updates from the TASB Legislative Advisory Council.   

7. CONSENT AGENDA-VOTING

7.A. BUSINESS SERVICES

7.A.1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes

7.A.1.a. Approval of the June 10, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes.

7.A.1.b. Approval of the June 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

7.A.1.c. Approval of the July 15, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes.

7.A.2. Approval of the Monthly Warrant List.

7.A.3. Approval of the Monthly Donations.

7.A.4. Approval of the Budget Amendments.

7.A.5. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report and Year End Comprehensive Investment Report for June 30, 2021.

7.A.6. Approval to continue utilizing Cooperative and Interlocal programs to support the day to day purchasing operations while remaining in compliance with state procurement requirements and District Policies. 

7.A.7. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Canutillo Independent School District and Purchasing Cooperative of America.

7.A.8. Approval of All Finishes LLC for the interior wall painting project at Canutillo High School, for the amount of $71,045.00, using local funds.

7.A.9. Approval of the renewal of the lease agreement between CISD and El Paso Water Utilities - Public Service Board, for the Canutillo Middle School Wastewater Treatment Plant.

7.A.10. Approval of subscription renewal with Frontline Education system providing TEAMS information systems maintenance and support.

7.A.11. Approval of Joint Election Services Contract between Canutillo Independent School District and El Paso County, Texas for the November 2, 2021 Election.

7.A.12. Approval of Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for Law Enforcement Communication Services by and between the City of Anthony Texas Police Department and Canutillo ISD.

7.A.13. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with respect to the Political Subdivision Alliance of Texas (PSAT) for the provision of certain Insurance Coverages and reinsurance of such coverages (USI Supplemental).

7.B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 

7.B.1. Approval of Second Memorandum of Understanding between Canutillo ISD and El Paso Community College, the University of Texas at El Paso, and the El Paso Area Independent School districts to participate in the El Paso College Readiness Initiative (TSIA Test Institute).

7.B.2. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between University of Texas at Austin and Canutillo Independent School District for OnRamps Program 2021-2022.

7.B.3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Canutillo ISD and Region 19 Headstart Program.

7.B.4. Approval of Dual Credit Partnership Agreement Between Canutillo ISD and El Paso Community College. 

7.B.5. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Canutillo ISD and New Mexico State University Agricultural and Extension Education with Canutillo High School. 

7.B.6. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between Canutillo ISD and Aliviane, Inc. 

7.B.7. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Canutillo ISD and Americorps Parents as Teachers visitation Program for 2021-2023.

7.B.8. Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement between Canutillo ISD and El Paso County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2021-2022 school year.

7.B.9. Approval of Canutillo Independent School District Student Support Services Student Re-Entry Plan 2021-2022.

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consult with attorney under 552.071 of the Texas Government Code: 

8.A. Interlocal Agreement for the Purpose of Participation and Intervention in Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) Proceeding PUC Docket No. 52195, SOAH Docket No. 473-21-2606, Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates.

9. NEW BUSINESS (continued); OTHER

9.A. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Related to Entering into an Interlocal Agreement for the Purpose of Participation and Intervention in Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) Proceeding PUC Docket No. 52195, SOAH Docket No. 473-21-2606, Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates.

10. ADJOURNMENT