Projector: October 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular

Meeting Agenda

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS)

V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS

V.1) Presentation of Certificate to EPHS Student James Bunting for being selected as a National Hispanic Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS

VI.1) Financial Report

VI.2) Utility Report

VI.3) Tax Collection Report

VI.4) Report on Eagle Pass ISD "School First" Rating (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas)

VI.5) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report of Investment Transactions for all Funds for the Quarter ended August 31, 2013.

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Resolution 2013/2014-04 to approve the annual review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).

VII.2) Consideration and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2013/14-05 to nominate candidates to serve a Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).

VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve contracts for programs and staff development for administrators, teachers, and other classified staff for school year 2013-2014

VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action to approve the purchase of Renaissance Learning Program.

VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Sole Source purchase request for the annual Parent Conference since the aggregate amount exceeds $10,000 as per Board Policy CH.

VII.6) Consider and take action to adopt a Resolution 2013/2014-06 confirming that Members of the Board of Trustees are not "controlling persons" with regard to the District's Pep Program as Defined by Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.002 (18).

VIII. CONSENT ITEMS

VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2013 (Workshop), August 20, 2013 (Workshop), September 10, 2013 (Regular) and September 25, 2013 (Special) Board Meetings.

VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the list of additional 2013-2014 Teacher Appraisers.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

IX.1) Discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.

IX.2) Discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal for Eagle Pass High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. (TGC 551.071)

IX.3) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding potential legal issues in connection with the Language Development Center. TGC 551.071

X. OPEN SESSION

X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.

X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal for Eagle Pass High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

X.3) Discussion and consideration to authorize the District's attorney to take appropriate action in connection with the Language Development Center.

XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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Meeting:	October 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:	I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Attachments: CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL MEETING TO ORDER 10/2/2013 at 3:26 PM
Subject:	II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attachments: ALLEGIANCE ALLEGIANCE 10/2/2013 at 3:26 PM
Subject:	III. ROLL CALL
Description: Mr. Ignacio J. Saucedo, President / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Vice-President / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Secretary,/ Mr. Ramon Ramirez, Trustee / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Trustee / Mr. Benjamin Rodriguez III, Trustee / Ms. Hilda Martinez, Trustee / Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
Attachments: ROLL CALL ROLL CALL 10/2/2013 at 3:27 PM
Subject:	IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS)
Attachments: PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING 10/2/2013 at 3:30 PM Pages from 2 Public Hearing Pages from 2 Public Hearing 10/3/2013 at 10:55 AM
Subject:	V. 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.
Attachments: CITIZENS CITIZENS 10/2/2013 at 3:31 PM
Subject:	V.1) Presentation of Certificate to EPHS Student James Bunting for being selected as a National Hispanic Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Attachments: Recognition Recognition 10/2/2013 at 3:48 PM
Subject:	VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
Attachments: DISTRICT REPORTS DISTRICT REPORTS 10/2/2013 at 4:35 PM
Subject:	VI.1) Financial Report
Attachments: FINANCIAL FINANCIAL 10/2/2013 at 4:32 PM Fin Rpt for Sept Fin Rpt for Sept 10/2/2013 at 4:33 PM
Subject:	VI.2) Utility Report
Attachments: UTILITY UTILITY 10/2/2013 at 4:33 PM Utility Rpt for July Utility Rpt for July 10/2/2013 at 4:33 PM
Subject:	VI.3) Tax Collection Report
Attachments: TAX TAX 10/2/2013 at 4:33 PM Tax Rpt Sept Tax Rpt Sept 10/2/2013 at 4:34 PM
Subject:	VI.4) Report on Eagle Pass ISD "School First" Rating (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas)
Attachments: Report 4 item Report 4 item 10/2/2013 at 3:54 PM Report 4 Report 4 10/2/2013 at 3:55 PM
Subject:	VI.5) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report of Investment Transactions for all Funds for the Quarter ended August 31, 2013.
Attachments: Report 5 Report 5 10/2/2013 at 3:57 PM
Subject:	VII. ACTION ITEMS
Attachments: ACTION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 10/2/2013 at 4:09 PM
Subject:	VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Resolution 2013/2014-04 to approve the annual review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).
Attachments: Action 1 Action 1 10/2/2013 at 4:10 PM
Subject:	VII.2) Consideration and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2013/14-05 to nominate candidates to serve a Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).
Attachments: Action 2 Action 2 10/2/2013 at 4:11 PM
Subject:	VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve contracts for programs and staff development for administrators, teachers, and other classified staff for school year 2013-2014
Attachments: Action 3 Action 3 10/3/2013 at 9:12 AM
Subject:	VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action to approve the purchase of Renaissance Learning Program.
Attachments: Action 4 Action 4 10/3/2013 at 9:12 AM
Subject:	VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Sole Source purchase request for the annual Parent Conference since the aggregate amount exceeds $10,000 as per Board Policy CH.
Attachments: Action 5 Action 5 10/2/2013 at 4:15 PM
Subject:	VII.6) Consider and take action to adopt a Resolution 2013/2014-06 confirming that Members of the Board of Trustees are not "controlling persons" with regard to the District's Pep Program as Defined by Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.002 (18).
Attachments: Action 6 Action 6 10/4/2013 at 3:03 PM
Subject:	VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
Attachments: CONSENT CONSENT 10/2/2013 at 4:18 PM
Subject:	VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2013 (Workshop), August 20, 2013 (Workshop), September 10, 2013 (Regular) and September 25, 2013 (Special) Board Meetings.
Attachments: Consent 1 Consent 1 10/2/2013 at 4:20 PM
Subject:	VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the list of additional 2013-2014 Teacher Appraisers.
Attachments: Consent 2 Consent 2 10/2/2013 at 4:21 PM list of appraisers list of appraisers 10/3/2013 at 9:22 AM
Subject:	IX. 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 Government 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:
Attachments: CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 10/2/2013 at 4:24 PM
Subject:	IX.1) Discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:	IX.2) Discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal for Eagle Pass High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. (TGC 551.071)
Subject:	IX.3) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding potential legal issues in connection with the Language Development Center. TGC 551.071
Subject:	X. 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.
Attachments: OPEN SESSION OPEN SESSION 10/2/2013 at 4:25 PM
Subject:	X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Attachments: Closed 1 Closed 1 10/2/2013 at 4:26 PM
Subject:	X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Assistant Principal for Eagle Pass High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Attachments: Closed 2 Closed 2 10/2/2013 at 4:27 PM
Subject:	X.3) Discussion and consideration to authorize the District's attorney to take appropriate action in connection with the Language Development Center.
Attachments: CLOSED 3 CLOSED 3 10/2/2013 at 4:29 PM
Subject:	XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE 10/2/2013 at 4:36 PM
Subject:	XII. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments: ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT 10/2/2013 at 4:36 PM

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