Projector: October 13, 2015 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) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School for being selected in Newsweek's 2015 "Beating the Odds" List.

V.2) Recognition of Principals during October as Proclaimed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

V.3) Recognition of the Eagle Pass Independent School District Human Resources Department in celebration of Texas Education Human Resources Day - October 14, 2015.

VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS

VI.1) Report on Eagle Pass I.S.D. "School First" Rating (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas)

VI.2) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report on Investment Transactions for all Funds for the Quarter ended August 31, 2015.

VI.3) Financial Report

VI.4) Utility Report

VI.5) Tax Report

VI.6) Presentation of the Eagle Pass ISD Police Department

VI.7) Presentation of 2015 Accountability Awards

VI.8) The Board will hear presentations from Public Accounting Firms seeking to provide auditing services to the District in accordance with Request for Qualifications No. 163309 for District Salary Scale Audit.

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Request for Qualifications No. 163309 for District Salary Scale Audit and Amend the M & O Budget accordingly.

VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Resolution 2015/2016-04 to approve the annual review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).

VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2015/2016-05 to nominate candidates to serve as Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).

VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Capital Projects Budget.

VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve consultant contract for Special Education Services 2015-2016 school year.

VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Eagle Pass Independent School District and the City of Eagle Pass for Services and Equipment.

VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Eagle Pass Independent School District and the City of Eagle Pass - Golf Course.

VII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Proclamation with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitive proclaiming October as "Disability Employment Awareness Month.

VIII. CONSENT ITEMS

VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of August 13, 2015 (Workshop), August 18, 2015 (Workshop) and September 1, 2015 (Special) Board Meetings.

VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept school supplies donation from PIzza Hut Restaurant.

VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the revised list of 2015-2016 Teacher Appraisers.

VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to declare the attached list of items as surplus property and authorize its disposal.

VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a cooperative working agreement between EPISD and the Rural Intervention (RBI) Program of Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. for the 2015-2016.

VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass ISD and TMC (Teaching & Mentoring Communities).

VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the 2015-2016 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement between the Eagle Pass Independent School District and Southwest Texas Junior College.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

IX.1) The Board will discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.

IX.2) The Board will discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Risk Management Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

IX.3) The Board will discuss the request to approve developmental leave. TGC 551.074

IX.4) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Maria Ramos.

IX.5) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Carlos Santos.

IX.6) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Hector Perez.

IX.7) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding the request to grant an easement on District property located adjacent to Cerna Elementary to accommodate telephone lines. TGC 551.071

X. OPEN SESSION

X.1) Consider and take 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 Risk Management Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

X.3) Consider and take action on the request to approve development leave.

X.4) The Board will take action on the Level III Grievance of Maria Ramos.

X.5) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Carlos Santos.

X.6) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Hector Perez.

X.7) Discussion and action on the request to grant an easement on District property located adjacent to Cerna Elementary to accommodate telephone lines.

XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda Item

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Meeting:	October 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:	I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Attachments: CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL MEETING TO ORDER 10/5/2015 at 2:40 PM
Subject:	II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attachments: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10/5/2015 at 2:40 PM
Subject:	III. ROLL CALL
Description: Ms. Lupita Fuentes, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary,/ Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Mr. Ignacio J. Saucedo, Trustee / Mr. Humberto Torralba II, Trustee / Mr. Rudy Bowles, Trustee / Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
Attachments: ROLL CALL ROLL CALL 10/5/2015 at 2:40 PM
Subject:	IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS)
Attachments: Public Hearing Public Hearing 10/10/2015 at 8:51 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 10/9/2015 at 9:49 AM
Subject:	V.1) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School for being selected in Newsweek's 2015 "Beating the Odds" List.
Attachments: Recog 1 Recog 1 10/9/2015 at 10:02 AM
Subject:	V.2) Recognition of Principals during October as Proclaimed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Attachments: Recog 2 Recog 2 10/9/2015 at 10:17 AM
Subject:	V.3) Recognition of the Eagle Pass Independent School District Human Resources Department in celebration of Texas Education Human Resources Day - October 14, 2015.
Attachments: Recog 3 Recog 3 10/9/2015 at 10:19 AM
Subject:	VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
Attachments: DISTRICT REPORT DISTRICT REPORT 10/9/2015 at 10:19 AM
Subject:	VI.1) Report on Eagle Pass I.S.D. "School First" Rating (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas)
Attachments: Report 1 Report 1 10/9/2015 at 10:22 AM
Subject:	VI.2) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report on Investment Transactions for all Funds for the Quarter ended August 31, 2015.
Attachments: Report 2 Report 2 10/9/2015 at 10:26 AM
Subject:	VI.3) Financial Report
Attachments: Report 3 Report 3 10/9/2015 at 10:28 AM
Subject:	VI.4) Utility Report
Attachments: Report 4 Report 4 10/9/2015 at 10:31 AM
Subject:	VI.5) Tax Report
Attachments: Report 5 Report 5 10/9/2015 at 10:35 AM
Subject:	VI.6) Presentation of the Eagle Pass ISD Police Department
Attachments: Report 6 Report 6 10/9/2015 at 10:37 AM
Subject:	VI.7) Presentation of 2015 Accountability Awards
Attachments: Report 7 Report 7 10/9/2015 at 10:38 AM
Subject:	VI.8) The Board will hear presentations from Public Accounting Firms seeking to provide auditing services to the District in accordance with Request for Qualifications No. 163309 for District Salary Scale Audit.
Attachments: Report 8 Report 8 10/9/2015 at 10:38 AM
Subject:	VII. ACTION ITEMS
Attachments: ACTION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 10/9/2015 at 10:45 AM
Subject:	VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Request for Qualifications No. 163309 for District Salary Scale Audit and Amend the M & O Budget accordingly.
Attachments: Action 1 Action 1 10/10/2015 at 8:42 AM
Subject:	VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Resolution 2015/2016-04 to approve the annual review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).
Attachments: Action 2 Action 2 10/9/2015 at 11:04 AM
Subject:	VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2015/2016-05 to nominate candidates to serve as Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).
Attachments: Action 3 Action 3 10/9/2015 at 11:05 AM
Subject:	VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Capital Projects Budget.
Attachments: Action 4 Action 4 10/9/2015 at 11:06 AM
Subject:	VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve consultant contract for Special Education Services 2015-2016 school year.
Attachments: Action 5 Action 5 10/9/2015 at 1:18 PM
Subject:	VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Eagle Pass Independent School District and the City of Eagle Pass for Services and Equipment.
Attachments: Action 6 Action 6 10/9/2015 at 1:20 PM
Subject:	VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Eagle Pass Independent School District and the City of Eagle Pass - Golf Course.
Attachments: Action 7 Action 7 10/9/2015 at 1:26 PM
Subject:	VII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Proclamation with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitive proclaiming October as "Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Attachments: Action 8 Action 8 10/9/2015 at 1:28 PM
Subject:	VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
Attachments: CONSENT ITEMS CONSENT ITEMS 10/9/2015 at 1:27 PM
Subject:	VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of August 13, 2015 (Workshop), August 18, 2015 (Workshop) and September 1, 2015 (Special) Board Meetings.
Attachments: complete minutes complete minutes 10/12/2015 at 1:27 PM
Subject:	VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept school supplies donation from PIzza Hut Restaurant.
Attachments: Consent 2 Consent 2 10/9/2015 at 2:16 PM
Subject:	VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the revised list of 2015-2016 Teacher Appraisers.
Attachments: Consent 3 Consent 3 10/9/2015 at 2:17 PM
Subject:	VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to declare the attached list of items as surplus property and authorize its disposal.
Attachments: Consent 4 Consent 4 10/9/2015 at 2:42 PM
Subject:	VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a cooperative working agreement between EPISD and the Rural Intervention (RBI) Program of Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. for the 2015-2016.
Attachments: Consent 5 Consent 5 10/9/2015 at 2:47 PM
Subject:	VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass ISD and TMC (Teaching & Mentoring Communities).
Attachments: Consent 6 Consent 6 10/9/2015 at 3:00 PM
Subject:	VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the 2015-2016 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement between the Eagle Pass Independent School District and Southwest Texas Junior College.
Attachments: Consent 7 Consent 7 10/9/2015 at 3:07 PM
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 CLOSED 10/12/2015 at 10:54 AM
Subject:	IX.1) The Board will discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Attachments: Personnel Personnel 10/5/2015 at 2:40 PM
Subject:	IX.2) The Board will discuss the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Risk Management Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Attachments: Closed 2 Closed 2 10/9/2015 at 3:10 PM
Subject:	IX.3) The Board will discuss the request to approve developmental leave. TGC 551.074
Attachments: Closed 3 Closed 3 10/11/2015 at 2:47 PM
Subject:	IX.4) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Maria Ramos.
Attachments: Closed 4 Closed 4 10/9/2015 at 3:17 PM
Subject:	IX.5) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Carlos Santos.
Attachments: Closed 5 Closed 5 10/9/2015 at 3:21 PM
Subject:	IX.6) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Hector Perez.
Attachments: Closed 6 Closed 6 10/9/2015 at 3:24 PM
Subject:	IX.7) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding the request to grant an easement on District property located adjacent to Cerna Elementary to accommodate telephone lines. TGC 551.071
Attachments: Closed 7 Closed 7 10/9/2015 at 3:24 PM
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 OPEN 10/9/2015 at 3:25 PM
Subject:	X.1) Consider and take action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:	X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Risk Management Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:	X.3) Consider and take action on the request to approve development leave.
Subject:	X.4) The Board will take action on the Level III Grievance of Maria Ramos.
Subject:	X.5) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Carlos Santos.
Subject:	X.6) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Hector Perez.
Subject:	X.7) Discussion and action on the request to grant an easement on District property located adjacent to Cerna Elementary to accommodate telephone lines.
Subject:	XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE 10/9/2015 at 3:25 PM
Subject:	XII. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments: ADJOURNMENT(sp) ADJOURNMENT(sp) 10/9/2015 at 3:25 PM

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