Projector: April 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular

Meeting Agenda

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS

IV.1) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Elementary Teacher Ricardo Flores recipient of the Rebel Student Council Campus Hero Award.

IV.2) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Vanessa Gonzalez, Semi-Finalist of the 2015 Statewide H.E.B. Excellence in Education Award.

IV.3) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Principal Blanca Muzquiz, Semi-Finalist of the 2015 Statewide H.E.B. Excellence in Education Award.

IV.4) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Elementary Rebel Starlets Dance Team for placing First in the Youth Jazz Competition.

IV.5) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School Students Monica Ruiz, Monica Alvarez, and Shari Cardenas for placing 6th in the State Business Professional of America Competition.

IV.6) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School Drum Line and Color Guard for both finishing as runner-ups at the State Competition.

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 February 28, 2015.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Budgets.

VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 150303 on District-wide metal roof repairs and the Board delegates the Superintendent of Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.

VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve new courses for 2015-2016 school year.

VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the letter of agreement between Family Service Association and the Eagle Pass Independent School District.

VI.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Cooperative OnRamps Program Agreement between Eagle Pass ISD and UT Austin.

VI.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to certify all items listed on the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2015-2016.

VI.7) Consideration and possible action to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for an accounting firm to conduct an Independent Audit of District salaries to assure conformance with the current District Salary Scale.

VI.8) Consideration and possible action to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for Energy Savings Performance Contract Provider.

VI.9) Consideration of and possible action to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for a Law Firm to conduct a no cost assessment to determine if construction defects exist in District Facilities and if so to represent the District regarding same on a contingent fee basis.

VII. CONSENT ITEMS

VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2015 (Regular) Board Meetings.

VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund Budget.

VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the updated list of 2014-2015 Teacher Appraisers.

VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Wintergardens' Women's Shelter, Inc. and the Eagle Pass ISD.

VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the summer work schedule for the District Service Center Staff and the Campus Administrative Staff for the months of June, July and August.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION

VIII.1) Personnel Report

VIII.2) The Board will discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Chief of Police subject to possible reassignment by the Superintendent.

VIII.3) The Board will discuss the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.

IX. OPEN SESSION

IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a Professional Employee to serve as Chief of Police subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.

X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XI. ADJOURNMENT

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Meeting:	April 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:	I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Attachments: CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL MEETING TO ORDER 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attachments: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	III. ROLL CALL
Description: Mr. Ignacio J. Saucedo, President / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Vice-President / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Secretary,/ Dr. Hector Alvarez, Trustee / Ms. Hilda Martinez, Trustee / Mr. Humberto Torallba, Jr. Trustee / Mr. Rudy Bowles, Trustee / Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
Attachments: ROLL CALL ROLL CALL 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	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.
Attachments: CITIZENS CITIZENS 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	IV.1) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Elementary Teacher Ricardo Flores recipient of the Rebel Student Council Campus Hero Award.
Attachments: Recog 1 Recog 1 4/10/2015 at 10:06 AM
Subject:	IV.2) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Vanessa Gonzalez, Semi-Finalist of the 2015 Statewide H.E.B. Excellence in Education Award.
Attachments: Recog 2 Recog 2 4/10/2015 at 10:08 AM
Subject:	IV.3) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Principal Blanca Muzquiz, Semi-Finalist of the 2015 Statewide H.E.B. Excellence in Education Award.
Attachments: Recog 3 Recog 3 4/10/2015 at 10:10 AM
Subject:	IV.4) Recognition of Robert E. Lee Elementary Rebel Starlets Dance Team for placing First in the Youth Jazz Competition.
Attachments: Recog 4 Recog 4 4/10/2015 at 10:13 AM
Subject:	IV.5) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School Students Monica Ruiz, Monica Alvarez, and Shari Cardenas for placing 6th in the State Business Professional of America Competition.
Attachments: Recog 5 Recog 5 4/10/2015 at 10:15 AM
Subject:	IV.6) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School Drum Line and Color Guard for both finishing as runner-ups at the State Competition.
Attachments: Recog 6 Recog 6 4/10/2015 at 10:16 AM
Subject:	V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
Attachments: DISTRICT REPORT DISTRICT REPORT 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	V.1) Financial Report
Attachments: FINANCIAL FINANCIAL 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM Fin Rpt for March-1 Fin Rpt for March-1 4/10/2015 at 10:18 AM
Subject:	V.2) Utility Report
Attachments: UTILITY UTILITY 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM Utility Rpr for Feb-1 Utility Rpr for Feb-1 4/10/2015 at 10:18 AM
Subject:	V.3) Tax Collection Report
Attachments: TAX TAX 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM Tax Rpt for March-1 Tax Rpt for March-1 4/10/2015 at 10:18 AM
Subject:	V.4) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the Quarter ended February 28, 2015.
Attachments: Report 4 Report 4 4/10/2015 at 10:29 AM
Subject:	VI. ACTION ITEMS
Attachments: ACTION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	VI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Budgets.
Attachments: Action 1 Action 1 4/10/2015 at 10:52 AM
Subject:	VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 150303 on District-wide metal roof repairs and the Board delegates the Superintendent of Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
Attachments: Action 2 Action 2 4/10/2015 at 10:52 AM
Subject:	VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve new courses for 2015-2016 school year.
Attachments: Action 3 Action 3 4/10/2015 at 10:53 AM Backup Action 3 Backup Action 3 4/10/2015 at 12:58 PM
Subject:	VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the letter of agreement between Family Service Association and the Eagle Pass Independent School District.
Attachments: Action 4 Action 4 4/10/2015 at 1:03 PM
Subject:	VI.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Cooperative OnRamps Program Agreement between Eagle Pass ISD and UT Austin.
Attachments: Action 5 Action 5 4/10/2015 at 1:17 PM
Subject:	VI.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to certify all items listed on the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2015-2016.
Attachments: Action 6 Action 6 4/10/2015 at 1:18 PM
Subject:	VI.7) Consideration and possible action to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for an accounting firm to conduct an Independent Audit of District salaries to assure conformance with the current District Salary Scale.
Attachments: Action 7 Action 7 4/10/2015 at 1:38 PM
Subject:	VI.8) Consideration and possible action to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for Energy Savings Performance Contract Provider.
Attachments: energy savings energy savings 4/10/2015 at 1:32 PM
Subject:	VI.9) Consideration of and possible action to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for a Law Firm to conduct a no cost assessment to determine if construction defects exist in District Facilities and if so to represent the District regarding same on a contingent fee basis.
Attachments: Action 9 Action 9 4/10/2015 at 1:23 PM
Subject:	VII. CONSENT ITEMS
Attachments: CONSENT ITEMS CONSENT ITEMS 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2015 (Regular) Board Meetings.
Attachments: MINUTES MINUTES 4/10/2015 at 4:40 PM Minutes Minutes 4/10/2015 at 6:21 PM
Subject:	VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund Budget.
Attachments: Consent 2 Consent 2 4/10/2015 at 1:46 PM
Subject:	VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the updated list of 2014-2015 Teacher Appraisers.
Attachments: Consent 3 Consent 3 4/10/2015 at 1:47 PM
Subject:	VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Wintergardens' Women's Shelter, Inc. and the Eagle Pass ISD.
Attachments: Consent 4 Consent 4 4/10/2015 at 1:50 PM
Subject:	VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the summer work schedule for the District Service Center Staff and the Campus Administrative Staff for the months of June, July and August.
Attachments: Consent 5 Consent 5 4/10/2015 at 1:50 PM
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 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 CLOSED 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	VIII.1) Personnel Report
Subject:	VIII.2) The Board will discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Chief of Police subject to possible reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:	VIII.3) The Board will discuss the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
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.
Attachments: OPEN OPEN 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a Professional Employee to serve as Chief of Police subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:	IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
Subject:	X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM
Subject:	XI. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments: ADJOURNMENT(sp) ADJOURNMENT(sp) 4/7/2015 at 2:04 PM

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