October 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting

Description:  The Board held a Public Hearing on the 2024 Proposed Budget on August 29, 2023.  Minutes were recorded and are now being presented to the board for approval.

Description: 

Approval of the minutes of the August 29, 2023 Special-Called Meeting of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns/Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success.

Description:  July 2023 Unaudited Financials for the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success and Tejano Center for Community Concerns Non-School

Description:  The State will provide $15,00 per campus x 7 campuses = $105,000
Revenues will be in Fund 420 -5812.

Description:  Approval of budget amendment #2 in the amount $5,000 for classroom needs for RYSS Castillo. This is a transfer between functions with no effect on net assets. Funds are being moved from function 23 to function 11. 

Description:  Amounts needed in function 11 and program intent 23 for special ed services. Amounts will come from function 51 budgeted and not projected to be used for closed lines. 

Description: 

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The change order is for the additional cost?of NFPS-13, STC 34 Upgrade, sound attentuation wall, detention pond security fence.? 
The change order also includes the removal of a standpipe and the outdoor projector screen allowance.? 

Description:  A report of the vendor payments for RYSS and Non-School is attached for all vendor payments above $50,000. A monthly report will be provided to the board each month.  

Description:  A report of the vendor payments for RYSS and Community Programs is attached for all vendor payments above $50,000. A monthly report will be provided to the board.
 

Description: 

The TCCC Inc. has begun a process of automating processes to include electronic signatures: 

The following internal documents are being implemented for electronic signatures: 

Phase One 
Check Request; Credit Card Request, Service Agreements, Over time requests, and Travel Requests  

Phase Two
We will also incorporate a process to implement ACH payment for employee reimbursements (Travel or other reimbursements for supplies, etc.).  

Phase Three
We are also recommending implementing electronic check signatures for the Supt and the Board. The process will include to the printing of the check register and will be sent to the board president for approval prior to releasing the checks. A check register will be provided to the entire board once a month.  

Description:  The RFP was prepared internally, and the process was as follows:

1. An RFP template was developed and sent to prospective vendors.
2. Advertising was done for two days, on Friday August 25, 2023, and Monday August 28, 2023.
3. The RFP was due on 9-12-2023.
4. Marisol Alvarado, Purchasing Specialist, facilitated the process.
5. An Evaluation Committee was formed to evaluate, and it included the following members:  Justin Fuentes, Gracie Garces, Jesus Amezcua.
6. A recommendation was made after the evaluation, and it is attached.

Description:  As part of the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success' efforts to expand its education program to serve more communities in need with its community school model, the Board of Education approved a resolution on March 1, 2022, to add a proposed Northeast Cluster #2 grades 1-8 campus and corresponding PreK3-4/K site in the Humble, Texas area.  This resolution allowed the district to submit a charter expansion application to the Texas Education Agecy which approved the application on April 1, 202l

Since that time, the district has diligently pursued locating land and/or a facility to use for the proposed campus.  Given the lack of available properties in that area we have not been able to acquire a location.  Additionally, the targeted population and geographic area is concentrated by the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules limit where schools can be built.

For these reasons, this board item is requesting that the Board of Education approve the termination of efforts of opening the proposed Cluster #2 grades 1-8 campus and corresponding Prek 3-4K site in the Humble, TX area.

ve the termination of efforts of opening the proposed Northeast Cluster #2 grades 1-8 campus and corresponding PreK 3-4/K site in the Humble, TX, area. 
 

Description:  The Mortgage-Readiness for Home Pilot is intended to align with and support activities under the current Master Subgrant Agreement for Housing Counseling services for FY 2023-2024 and UnidosUS HOME initiative to advance systemic change to create 4 million new Latino homeowners by 2030.
By agreeing participate in the Mortgage-Readiness Pilot, Tejano Center for Community Concerns agrees to the following Scope of Work:

• 65 clients will complete Homebuyer Orientation (HBO) 1 - 1.5 hours
• 65 clients will complete Pre-purchase
• 65 clients will complete Homebuyer Education (HBE)

Clients will be billed on a Tier I ($125) and Tier II ($350) on a quarterly basis until grant amount is depleted.
 

Description: 

Tejano Center Housing Department submitted a NOFA to become a Texas Homeowners Assistance (HAF) Intake Center in December 2022. Tejano Center was approved by TDHCA Board on February 9, 2023. 

Texas HAF provides financial assistance to qualified Texas homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage, utility payments and related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tejano Center’s Intake Center ceased operations on July 14, 2023, due to the state reaching 90% spent and decommissioning all the intake centers in Texas, including Tejano Center. Part of the grant funding earmarked for Mortgage Default counseling was also decommissioned. A total of $50,044.50 has been de-obligated for foreclosure housing counseling activities, leaving a minimal amount to continue with the program until March 7, 2024.

Description: 

Tejano Center applied to Wells Fargo for Blue Skies home repair.

Tejano Center has agreed to use the resources for the purposes in which the grant is intended - track the number of households served by this grant and agree to provide a summary report with-in 90 days of receipt or as requested by the funder.

Description: 

Hermida services has been working with the Tejano Center Housing Department since 2017 conducting home repair services. It is anticipated that the accrual of various contracts with Hermida Services will exceed $50,000. An average home repair contract is $9,000; depending on project needs and available funding.

Description:  Food Service Enrollment Vendor payments for FY 23-24 for Yummy, Hiland Dairy Foods, Hardie’s Fresh Foods, Gold Star Foods, Gordon Food, Gordon Non-Food, and Gordon Food Smart Snacks a total of $1,038,778. 

Description: 

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Description: 

Southwest remodeling has been working with the Tejano Center Housing Department since 2017; they conduct home repair services. It is anticipated that the accrual of various contracts with Southwest Remodeling etc will exceed $50,000. An average home repair contract is $9,000 - depending on project needs and available funding.

Description: 

Tejano Center for Community Concerns created its 5-year Strategic Plan in 2019 as COVID-19 was developing.  The impacts of the pandemic delayed some intended timelines, but the organization has made strides, nonetheless.  It continues to expand the impact it has on communities across the Greater Houston area and Brownsville.  The leadership maintains a close pulse on the progress of strategies, and the Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer works closely with internal and external partners to upkeep the Strategic Plan based on current trends and opportunities for the organization.

In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the organization will establish and maintain a cadence for monthly check points and board updates, on the amended TCCC 2019-2025 Strategic Plan.

Description:  In order to keep the board informed about Tejano Center’s GRADcafe Program, the attached GRADcafe Program Monthly Status Report is provided. The report reflects the status update of the program and updated data since the last board meeting.
 

Description:  Housing department provides homebuyer education, one-on-one individual counseling to both, homeowners and homebuyers, and home repairs to eligible homeowners.

                                          Homebuyer Education Workshops: Eight-Hour Homebuyer Education classes held twice per month in English & Spanish.  

Homebuyer Counseling: Individual Housing Counseling to assess mortgage readiness and/or obstacles/barriers in order to apply & qualify for a mortgage loan, identify program eligibility and close on a home.

Homeowner Counseling: Individual Housing Counseling for existing homeowners. Services can assist with applying for property tax discounts, understanding escrow analysis, and weatherization program, to name a few. This is also the entry point for homeowners requesting home repairs to their primary home.
 

Description:  La Tiendita is a holistic food access program that incorporates case management, resource navigation, and nutrition and health education classes. The aim of La Tiendita is to empower individuals to improve their health and move towards more secure lives.
In order to keep the board informed about La Tiendita’s Program initiatives, events, and activities, the La Tiendita Report is attached.
The report reflects the following topics:

• Families, individuals, and children served
• Pounds of food distributed to our community
• Referrals Completed (Internal Programs & External Organizations)
• Activities

 

Description:  In order to keep the board informed about Tejano Center’s Resolve Program, the attached Resolve Program Report is provided. The report reflects the status update of the Resolve program and updated data since the last board meeting.

Description: 

In order to keep the board informed about Tejano Center’s Child Placing Agency (CPA) initiatives, events, and activities, the attached report to the board is provided.  The report covers activities that took place since the last board meeting. The report covers the following topics:             

• Updates

• Activities

• Coming events

• Staff/Foster parent training

• Families and children served