October 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Justin Schwausch
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Josie Smith-Wright, Board Secretary
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Gloria Torres
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. New Business/Action Items
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3.A. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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3.A.1. Minutes of Meetings:
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
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3.A.2. Budget Amendments:
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3.B. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Harris County Department of Education to Facilitate Participation in the Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative
Presenter:
AshleyWilke, Business Manager; Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Texas Education Code allows the use of interlocal agreements as one of the approved methods for the acquisition of goods and services of all types.
According to Chapter 44, §44.031 B (a) (4) interlocal contracts of the TexasEducation Code, Chapter 791 Interlocal Corporation Contracts of the Texas Government Code, and Board Policies CH (Legal), CH (Local) purchasing and acquisition, Gonzales ISD is able to enter into an Interlocal contract with Harris County Department of Education and therefore be a member of Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative. The utilization of interlocal agreements assists the district in purchasing or sharing contracts for goods and services that are currently needed. This type of procurement process will ensure the district that all bidding requirements have been performed by the participants and will also ensure that the products offered meet various required standards. Choice Partners was created by the merger of three Harris County Department of Education procurement cooperatives: Choice Facility Partners, Gulf Coast Food Co-op and HCDE Purchasing Cooperative. There is no fee for membership. |
3.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the 2023 Tax Roll Per Seciton 26.09 Texas Property Tax Code
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector, has submitted the 2023 final roll report for review and approval. The 2023 final roll report
(which includes the levy totals) has been included on the next page. |
3.D. Discuss and Consider Action to Accept the Annual Investment Report and Approve a Resolution Related to Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Board Policy CDA (Local) requires that an annual comprehensive report on the investment program actively be prepared and presented to the Board. Administration will share a report covering the 2022-23 fiscal year.
The Policy also requires that the Board adopt a "written instrument" stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and investment strategies and record any changes made. The resolution is found on the last page of the Annual Investment Report. |
3.E. Discuss and Consider Action to approve the revisions to DEC LOCAL, Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences.
Presenter:
Brandi Bell, Executive Director of Recruitment, Leadership, and Professional Development
Description:
In accordance with DEC LOCAL, the proposed revisions to the Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences section is being presented with changes highlighted in blue. The changes to the Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences is for review and approval by the Board.
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3.F. Discuss and Consider Action to amend EIC Local, Local Graduation Honors
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools, Jon Basha, GHS Principal
Description:
Due to our grading periods changing from a 6 week schedule to a 9 week schedule, the Local Policy needs to be amended.
Local Graduation Honors: For the purpose of determining honors to be conferred during graduation activities, the District shall calculate class rank in accordance with this policy and administrative regulations by using grades available at the time of calculation at the end of the fifth six-week grading period of the senior year. Grades received in May for dual credit courses shall also be included in the calculation. Option 1: For the purpose of determining honors to be conferred during graduation activities, the District shall calculate class rank using grades available at the time of calculation at the end of the third nine-week grading period of the senior year. The third quarter grade shall be used as the semester grade for this purpose. Option 2: For the purpose of determining honors to be conferred during graduation activities, the District shall calculate class rank in accordance with this policy and administrative regulations by using grades available at the time of calculation at the end of the fall semester of the senior year. |
4. Reports
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4.A. School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Overview &
Gonzales ISD’s 2022-23 Rating
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Administration will present information on the Gonzales ISD’s 2022-23 School FIRST rating. The rating is based on data from the 2021-22
fiscal year. |
4.B. Financial & Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Administration will present the monthly update on the district’s finances to include the 2022-23 4th quarter investment report.
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4.C. Architectural/Engineering RFQ Update
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Administration will present an update on the Architectural/Engineering and Construction Administration Services Request for Qualification(RFQ) process that is ongoing. This RFQ is associated with the November 2023 bond election.
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4.D. GISD Bilingual/ESL Yearly Program Report
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools; Erin Linemann-LaBuhn, Executive Director of State and Federal Programs; Dr. Ariana Hernandez, GPA Principal
Description:
Gonzales ISD administration will provide the yearly program report specific to the district bilingual and ESL programs.
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4.E. Amendment to Secondary Grading Guidelines
Presenter:
Jon Basha, GHS Principal
Description:
Provide our staff and students with a more equitable grading system. |
4.F. Superintendent Reports
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4.F.1. Enrollment-Attendance
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4.F.2. Campus Reports
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5. Board Business
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5.A. Board Correspondence
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5.B. Dates of Interest
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6. Adjourn
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