October 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. MOMENT OF SILENCE

IV. ROLL CALL

V. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)

VII. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS:

VII.1. Teacher Recognitions

VII.2. Advanced Placement Scholar Awards

VIII. DISTRICT PRESENTATIONS:

VIII.1. United Way of Southern Cameron County - Victor Rivera

VIII.2. 2019-2020 High School Allotment

VIII.2.A. Los Fresnos High School - Los Fresnos United

IX. DISTRICT REPORTS:

IX.1. Financial Reports:

IX.1.A. Portfolio Report

IX.1.B. Summary Revenue and Expenditure Status Reports

IX.1.C. Monthly Disbursements

IX.1.D. Budget Adjustments

IX.2. 2019-2020 Fundraiser Plans

IX.3. 2019-2020 Field Trips

IX.4. Board Member Training Requirements Report

X. CONSENT AGENDA:

X.1. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #14 for Fiscal Year 2019.

X.2. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2020.

X.3. Consider and Adopt a Self-Insurance Resolution for the District's Self-Funded Group Health Insurance Program for Calendar Year 2020.

X.4. Consider and Approve Employee Rates and District Contributions for the Self-Funded Group Health and Dental Insurance Plans Effective January 1, 2020.

X.5. Consider and Renew Agreements/Contracts for Electrical Services, CSP #18-19-26, for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.6. Consider and Renew Agreements/Contracts for Plumbing Services, CSP #18-19-27, for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.7. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts with Independent Contractors for Professional Services, Moak Casey and Associates, for Research, Financial Data Modeling, Revenue Estimating and General Consulting.

X.8. Consider and Approve Authorization for Administration for File Universal Services Administrative Corporation E-Rate Form 470 for Telecommunications Services, Internet Access, Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections and Other E-Rate Eligible Products and/or Services for Funding Year 2020 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021).

X.9. Consider and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Los Fresnos CISD and Buckner Children and Family Services (STAR Program) for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.10. Consider and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Los Fresnos CISD and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.11. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the 2019-2020 Gifted and Talented Discovery Program Handbook.

X.12. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Agreement between Los Fresnos CISD and Community Development Institute (CDI) Migrant Seasonal Head Start Program for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.13. Consider and Approve Provider of Professional Services for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.13.A. Consultation and Specialized Assessments

X.14. Consider and Approve District Attendance Committees for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.15. Consider and Approve to Add, Revise or Delete LOCAL Policies as Recommended by TASB Policy Service and According to the Instruction Sheet for the TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 113 - First Reading.

X.16. Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Los Fresnos CISD Police Department and Local Law Enforcement Agencies for the 2019-2020 School Year.

X.17. Consider and Approve Report on Board Member Training Requirements.

XI. ACTION ITEMS:

XI.1. Discuss and Take Action to Approve a Notice of Termination for the Lubbock-Cooper ISD Purchasing Group Participation Agreement.

XI.2. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Administration's Recommendation for Budget Priorities as They Pertain to Facilities for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 School Years.

XI.3. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Out-of-State Student Travels:

XI.3.A. Los Fresnos High School Cheerleaders
Orando, FL --- February 7-10, 2020

XI.3.B. Los Fresnos High School - TED-ED
New York, NY --- February 7-10, 2020

XI.4. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendation/s for the Following Position/s for the 2019-2020 School Year:

XI.4.A. Teacher/s

XII. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Chapter  551 of the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to 551.071; 551.072; 551.073; 551.074; 551.076; 551.082; 551.083; 551.084

XII.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending and Threatened Litigation, Including Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-00052; Civil Cause No. 2019-DCL-00801-E, and TWC/EEOC Charge No. 1B19171/31C-2019-01265C.

XII.2. Discuss Superintendent's Annual Formative Evaluation.

XIII. OPEN SESSION:

XIII.1. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations.

XIII.2. Consideration and Possible Action, Including Possible Settlement, Regarding Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-00052 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division.

XIII.3. Consideration and Possible Action, Including Possible Settlement, Regarding TWC/EEOC Charge No. 1B19171/31C-2019-01265C.

XIII.4. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Formative Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent as Discussed in Executive Session.

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XV. ADJOURNMENT


FOOTNOTE:
If it is determined that during the course of the meeting that any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board may elect to conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E, or Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting.  All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC(LEGAL)] The Board may further elect to take items out of order as deemed necessary by the Presiding Officer.

XVI. Tax Collection Report

XVII. Consider and Approve Minutes for Meeting held on September 9, 2019.

XVIII. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts with Independent Contractors for Professional Services.

XVIII.1. Professional Learning Providers

XIX. Discuss All Items as Appropriate on Personnel Recommendations.