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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
V.1) Financial Report
V.2) Utility Report
V.3) Tax Collection Report
V.4) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended May 31, 2010.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
VI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the endorsement for the candidacy of Joshua Cerna, Board Vice-President of Harlandale ISD District 1, to fill a position on the TASB Board of Directors.
VI.2) The Board will consider and take action on granting a 15' wide x 360' long easement right of way to the Rio Grande Electric Company for installation and placement of electrical facilities to service Perfecto Mancha Elementary School.
VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Consultant Contract for a Color Guard Clinic and Workshop in preparation for  2010-2011 UIL Competitions.
VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Maintenance and Operations Fund Budget.
VI.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve contracts for staff development for administrators, teachers and other classified staff for school year 2010-2011.
VI.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept Grant Award Notification for Texas Clean School Bus Grant Program.
VI.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to create and authorize the method of a District Surplus Property Store for the disposal of surplus property.
VI.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100732REL for the roof repairs at Robert E. Lee Elementary and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VI.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100632TPARSLP for the Third Party Administrator/Reinsurer Stop Loss Portion of the District's Group Health and Dental Insurance for the initial one (1) year term with the District's option to renew the agreement for up to (4) additional one (1) year terms and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII. CONSENT ITEMS
VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Minutes of the May 11, 2010 (Regular), June 2, 2010 (Special), June 8, 2010 (Regular), June 17, 2010 (Special) and June 22, 2010 (Special) Board Meeting.
VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to declare the attached list of merchandise as surplus property and authorize its disposal.
VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution to participate in the PACE Purchasing Cooperative as administered by the Education Service Center Region 13 and Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative 2013 and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the purchase of fuel for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance to Board Policy (CH) and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the purchase of produce for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance to Board Policy (CH) and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Houston-Galveston Area Council Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) State Purchasing Cooperative and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.10) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Association of School Boards - Energy Cooperative and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases or goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.11) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Association of School Boards - Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and the board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.12) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Education Service Center Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.13) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100625 for Grease Trap Cleaning Services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.14) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100626 for juices and non-carbonated drinks and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.15) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100627 for tortillas and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.16) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100628 for Cafeteria Food and Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.17) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100629 for Computer and Printer Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.18) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100630 for Janitorial Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.19) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award  Sealed Proposal No. 100631 for Office and Teaching Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.20) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Opus Kane as the selected vendor for related products and services associated with the Texas Clean School Bus Grant Program.
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
VIII.1) Discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
VIII.2) Discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Dean of Instruction at CC Winn High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074
VIII.3) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Ofelia de la Peña pursuant TGC 551.071
IX. OPEN SESSION
IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Dean of Instruction at CC Winn High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074.
IX.3) The Board will take action on the Level III Grievance of Ofelia de la Peña.
X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: July 13, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
Description:
Mr. Rodolfo Lopez, President / Mr. Abel Sanchez, Vice-President / Mr. Ramon Ramirez, Secretary / Mr. David Riojas, Trustee / Ms. Beatriz A. Garza, Trustee / Mr. Mark Garcia, Trustee / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Mr. Jesus Sanchez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
Description:
According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 40 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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V.1) Financial Report
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V.2) Utility Report
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V.3) Tax Collection Report
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V.4) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended May 31, 2010.
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the endorsement for the candidacy of Joshua Cerna, Board Vice-President of Harlandale ISD District 1, to fill a position on the TASB Board of Directors.
Subject:
VI.2) The Board will consider and take action on granting a 15' wide x 360' long easement right of way to the Rio Grande Electric Company for installation and placement of electrical facilities to service Perfecto Mancha Elementary School.
Subject:
VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Consultant Contract for a Color Guard Clinic and Workshop in preparation for  2010-2011 UIL Competitions.
Subject:
VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Maintenance and Operations Fund Budget.
Subject:
VI.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve contracts for staff development for administrators, teachers and other classified staff for school year 2010-2011.
Subject:
VI.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept Grant Award Notification for Texas Clean School Bus Grant Program.
Subject:
VI.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to create and authorize the method of a District Surplus Property Store for the disposal of surplus property.
Subject:
VI.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100732REL for the roof repairs at Robert E. Lee Elementary and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VI.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100632TPARSLP for the Third Party Administrator/Reinsurer Stop Loss Portion of the District's Group Health and Dental Insurance for the initial one (1) year term with the District's option to renew the agreement for up to (4) additional one (1) year terms and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Minutes of the May 11, 2010 (Regular), June 2, 2010 (Special), June 8, 2010 (Regular), June 17, 2010 (Special) and June 22, 2010 (Special) Board Meeting.
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to declare the attached list of merchandise as surplus property and authorize its disposal.
Subject:
VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution to participate in the PACE Purchasing Cooperative as administered by the Education Service Center Region 13 and Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative 2013 and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the purchase of fuel for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance to Board Policy (CH) and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the purchase of produce for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance to Board Policy (CH) and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Houston-Galveston Area Council Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) State Purchasing Cooperative and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.10) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Association of School Boards - Energy Cooperative and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases or goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.11) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Texas Association of School Boards - Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and the board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.12) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve in accordance with Board Policy (CH) the Interlocal Agreement to participate in the Education Service Center Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.13) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100625 for Grease Trap Cleaning Services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.14) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100626 for juices and non-carbonated drinks and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.15) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100627 for tortillas and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.16) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100628 for Cafeteria Food and Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.17) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100629 for Computer and Printer Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.18) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 100630 for Janitorial Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.19) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award  Sealed Proposal No. 100631 for Office and Teaching Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
Subject:
VII.20) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Opus Kane as the selected vendor for related products and services associated with the Texas Clean School Bus Grant Program.
Subject:
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
Description:
Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Gonverment Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
Subject:
VIII.1) Discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:
VIII.2) Discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Dean of Instruction at CC Winn High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074
Subject:
VIII.3) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Ofelia de la Peña pursuant TGC 551.071
Subject:
IX. OPEN SESSION
Description:
To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
Subject:
IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:
IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Dean of Instruction at CC Winn High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:
IX.3) The Board will take action on the Level III Grievance of Ofelia de la Peña.
Subject:
X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT

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