July 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Trustee Mr. Garcia
INVOCATION by Trustee Mrs. Vallejo |
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OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Presentations:
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A.1. TASB Lone Star Governance
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A.2. ACE Program by Marcos De Los Santos, Accelerated Learning Coordinator
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A.3. 2024-2025 Curriculum Overview by Office of Teaching and Learning
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A.4. 2024-2025 Compensation Plan by Erica Flores, Human Resources Director
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A.5. 2024-2025 Budget Update by Sylvia Garza, CFO
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ACTION AGENDA
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A. Business Office
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A.1. Presentations for Delinquent Tax Attorney Services RFP#06-04-24-403:
1. Linebarger Attorneys at Law 2. Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP Attorneys at Law |
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A.2. Presentations for Security Guard Services RFP#06-03-24-402:
1. L4 Security Services 2. MLG Protection Services 3. Prime Time Protection |
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A.3. Discussion and possible action to award Delinquent Tax Attorney RFP#06-04-24-403 for the fiscal year 2024-2025
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A.4. Discussion and possible action to award Security Guard Services RFP#06-03-24-402 for the fiscal year 2024-2025
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A.5. Discussion and possible action to award Agent/Agency Services RFP#05-15-24-401 for Property & Casualty Insurance
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A.6. Discussion and possible action to purchase a White Fleet T-250 Van from SAMES Ford Harlingen for the Maintenance Department (COOP Contract #724-23)
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B. Human Resources
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B.1. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
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C. Governance
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C.1. Discussion and possible action to approve the Lone Star Governance Framework Exemplar Cohort SY 2024-2025
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C.2. Discussion and possible action on endorsing a candidate for TASB Board of Directors Region 1, Position A
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C.3. Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to Policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Ranking
Description:
Discussion and possible action to approve the solicitation of RFQ's for a Forensic Audit of Mercedes ISD Finance Operations
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Curriculum & Instruction
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A.1. Discussion and possible action to approve consulting agreement Imagine Learning Español for PreK 4 & 3rd-5th (Bilingual) for professional development
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A.2. Discussion and possible action to approve consulting agreement Voyager Sopris Learning - Language Live for the 2024-2025 school year
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A.3. Discussion and possible action to approve consulting agreement Amplify Education, Inc. for professional development 2024-2025 school year
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A.4. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of purchasing NWEA, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt MAP Growth Licenses for MISD students in grades K- 12 for the 2024-2025 school year
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A.5. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and Mercedes ISD for Mercedes High School P-TECH Program 2024-2025 school year
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A.6. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and Mercedes ISD for Mercedes Early College Academy Dual Enrollment Credit Program for 2024-2025 School Year
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A.7. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and Mercedes ISD for Dual Enrollment Credit Program for 2024-2025 School Year
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A.8. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Agreement between Mercedes ISD and RGV Lead Inc. (Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development for services related to student's college and career success) for 2024-2025 school year
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A.9. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Voyager Sopris Learning - Language Live Software licenses for Dyslexia program for the 2024-2025 school year
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A.10. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Licensing Subscriptions to Amplify for Middle School Students grades 6-8
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A.11. Discussion and possible action to approve Texas Instructional Leadership Proposal Effective Schools Framework Focused Support Grant 2024-2025 between Region One ESC TIL Office and Mercedes ISD
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A.12. Discussion and possible action to approve Software License Agreement between Mercedes ISD and Region 7 Education Service Center for DMAC (Data Management for Assessment & Curriculum) for 2024-2025 SY
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A.13. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of Education Advanced TestHound Subscription Services Agreement for 2024-2025 SY
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A.14. Discussion and possible action to approve renewing Frontline Education, LLC- Success Ed RTI & 504 Management Software for the 2024-2025 school year
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A.15. Discussion and possible action to approve Imagine Learning Español Site Licenses for Prek 4 & 3rd - 5th renewal for the 2024-2025 school year
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A.16. Discussion and possible action to approve Imagine Learning Edgenuity Site Licenses renewal for the 2024-2025 school year
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A.17. Discussion and possible action to approve renewing 806 Technologies Plan4Learning District Improvement Planning Web-Base Software for 2024-2025 school year
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B. Governance
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B.1. Discussion and possible action to approve Minutes for the following meeting:
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B.1.a. Regular Board Meeting, June 18, 2024
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B.1.b. Special Board Meeting, June 26, 2024
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B.2. Discussion and possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 123 affecting local policies:
BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION BBFA(LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES CCGB(LOCAL): AD VALOREM TAXES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CKC(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL CKEC(LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS CQC(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES EEH(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS |
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B.3. Discussion and possible action to set deadlines for responding to PIA Requests as per HB3033 2024-2025
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C. Business Office
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C.1. Discussion and possible action to approve Check Payments for June 2024
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C.2. Discussion and possible action to approve Revenue & Expenditure Report Year to Date 7-26-24
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C.3. Discussion and possible action to approve Tax Collections Report for May 2024
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C.4. Discussion and possible action to approve Investment Report ending May 2024
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C.5. Discussion and possible action to approve the renewal of professional service agreement with Miracle Medical Equipment & Supplies of South Texas LLC for 2024-2025 school year
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C.6. Discussion and possible action to approve to dispose of accumulated scrap metal through salvage sale
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C.7. Report on Substitute Services
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C.8. Report on Overtime Cost
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D. Safe Schools/Student Services
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D.1. Discussion and possible action to approve 2024-2025 Student Out of District Transfer Requests
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D.2. Discussion and possible action to approve Donation(s) to Mercedes ISD
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D.3. Discussion and possible action to approve Agreement between Mercedes I.S.D. and Stericycle for biomedical waste program
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D.4. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Mercedes ISD for counseling services
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E. Technology
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E.1. Discussion and possible action to approve Region Once ESC PEIMS Cooperative Membership 2024-2025 School Year
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E.2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Contract Renewal with Skyward for 2024-2025 Annual License fees
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E.3. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal of Licensing Subscription Renaissance Accelerated Reader for 2024-2025 School Year Elementary and Middle School Campus
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E.4. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal of Licensing Subscription Little SIS Google Workspace Access Control & Sync for 2024-2025 School Year
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E.5. Discussion and possible action to approve the renewal of Google EDU Licensing Subscription for 2024-2025
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E.6. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal Subscription Licenses to Insight for Cisco Flex On Premises Calling for Education services 2024-2025
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E.7. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of front entry access control for district campuses using School Safety Standards Grant funds
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E.8. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal of Licensing Subscription OnData Suite from Aloe Soft Group for 2024-2025 School Year
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E.9. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal of Follett Library Management Software 2024-2025 School Year
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E.10. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Subscription to Remind for the 2024-2025 School Year
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E.11. Discussion and possible action to approve Agreement between Mercedes ISD and Appetgy, Inc for Management Website Services 2024-2025 School Year
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E.12. Discussion and possible action to approve CDW-G (Kajeet Smartbus) Wi-Fi system for the 2024-2025 school year
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E.13. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Intergraded Software from Level Data for Connect Validation for the 2024-2025 School Year
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E.14. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal Agreement with PowerSchool for School Messenger Services for 2024-2025 School Year
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
If, during the course of this meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sub-chapters D and E. The Board may consult with legal counsel on a matter discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
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A. Personnel,
pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code and Attorney
consultation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code
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A.1. Resignations,
terminations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, duties, and discipline
of Professional, Paraprofessional and Non-Contract Employees; Teacher
Substitutes and Substitutes for Maintenance, Transportation, and Cafeteria
Department
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B. Student Discipline pursuant to Sections 551.082 and 551.0821 of the Texas Government Code, Personally identifiable information about a public school student
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C. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney
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C.1. Discussion and consideration of pending matter Docket No. 180-LH-06-2024 Mercedes Independent School District vs Maria J. Chavez
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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A. Discussion
and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session
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INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive) Reminder... Regular August Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
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ADJOURNMENT
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