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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EAGLE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016-2017 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
V.1) Students, Administration, Staff and Superintendent of the Eagle Pass Independent School District recognize the School Board in accordance with the School Board Recognition Month.
V.2) Recognition of Perfecto Mancha Elementary for being selected as the most clean and maintained campus for the month of December 2017.
V.3) Recognition of Seco Mines Elementary for being selected as the most clean and maintained campus for the month of January 2018.
V.4) Recognition of CC Winn High School for the highest energy conservation savings for the month of October 2017.
V.5) Recognition of Benavides Elementary Bulldog Cheer Team for Placing 1st at the 16th Annual City Cheer Competition.
V.6) Recognition of Benavides Elementary Bulldog Volleyball Team for their outstanding season.
VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
VI.1) Financial Report
VI.2) Utility Report
VI.3) Tax Collection Report
VI.4) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended November 30, 2017.
VI.5) Presentation on the Eagle Pass Independent School District 2016-2017 Texas Academic Performance Report
VI.6) Delinquent collection activities for October - December 2017.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to enter a resolution to designate and authorize the conveyance of Title to the highest bidder per section 34.05(i) of the Texas Property Tax Code for foreclosed properties struck off in trust to the taxing authorities.
VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Budgets.
VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Change Order Number One (1) on Sealed Proposal 181610 on Austin Center Parking Lot as per Board Policy CV and State Guidelines.
VII.4) Consideration and possible approval of adult meal price for breakfast and lunches served by the Eagle Pass ISD School Cafeterias as per the Texas Department of Agriculture Adult Meal Calculator Worksheet.
VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action regarding seat belts on buses pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 693.
VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the filing of an application for a Regional Solid Waste Grants Program with the Middle Rio Grande Development Council.
VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to submit a low attendance days waiver for Eagle Pass ISD to the Texas Education Agency.
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2017 (Special) and December 12, 2017 (Regular) Board Meetings.
VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on there request to approve Policy Update 109 as received from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).
VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the revised list of 2017-2018 Teacher Appraisers.
VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Kids Are First, Inc. and the Eagle Pass Independent School District.
VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund Budget.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
IX.1) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the platting of District facilities. TGC 551.071
IX.2) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues to entering into an Energy Savings Performance Contract. TGC 551.071
IX.3) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the status of the construction of the road adjacent to Cerna Elementary.  TGC 551.071
IX.4) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding construction of the new wing at Sam Houston Elementary.  TGC 551.071
X. OPEN SESSION
X.1) Consideration and possible action on the platting of District facilities.
X.2) Consideration and possible action to approve entering into an Energy Savings Performance Contract.
X.3) Consideration and possible action regarding the construction of a road adjacent to Cerna Elementary.
X.4) Consideration and possible action on the construction of the new wing at Sam Houston Elementary.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: February 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Ms. Lupita Fuentes, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary,/ Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Mr. Rudy Bowles, Trustee / Mr. Jorge Barrera, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EAGLE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016-2017 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
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V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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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.1) Students, Administration, Staff and Superintendent of the Eagle Pass Independent School District recognize the School Board in accordance with the School Board Recognition Month.
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V.2) Recognition of Perfecto Mancha Elementary for being selected as the most clean and maintained campus for the month of December 2017.
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V.3) Recognition of Seco Mines Elementary for being selected as the most clean and maintained campus for the month of January 2018.
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V.4) Recognition of CC Winn High School for the highest energy conservation savings for the month of October 2017.
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V.5) Recognition of Benavides Elementary Bulldog Cheer Team for Placing 1st at the 16th Annual City Cheer Competition.
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V.6) Recognition of Benavides Elementary Bulldog Volleyball Team for their outstanding season.
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VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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VI.1) Financial Report
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VI.2) Utility Report
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VI.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI.4) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended November 30, 2017.
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VI.5) Presentation on the Eagle Pass Independent School District 2016-2017 Texas Academic Performance Report
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VI.6) Delinquent collection activities for October - December 2017.
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to enter a resolution to designate and authorize the conveyance of Title to the highest bidder per section 34.05(i) of the Texas Property Tax Code for foreclosed properties struck off in trust to the taxing authorities.
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Budgets.
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VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Change Order Number One (1) on Sealed Proposal 181610 on Austin Center Parking Lot as per Board Policy CV and State Guidelines.
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VII.4) Consideration and possible approval of adult meal price for breakfast and lunches served by the Eagle Pass ISD School Cafeterias as per the Texas Department of Agriculture Adult Meal Calculator Worksheet.
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VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action regarding seat belts on buses pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 693.
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VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the filing of an application for a Regional Solid Waste Grants Program with the Middle Rio Grande Development Council.
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VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to submit a low attendance days waiver for Eagle Pass ISD to the Texas Education Agency.
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VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2017 (Special) and December 12, 2017 (Regular) Board Meetings.
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VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on there request to approve Policy Update 109 as received from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).
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VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the revised list of 2017-2018 Teacher Appraisers.
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VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Kids Are First, Inc. and the Eagle Pass Independent School District.
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VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund Budget.
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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:
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IX.1) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the platting of District facilities. TGC 551.071
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IX.2) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues to entering into an Energy Savings Performance Contract. TGC 551.071
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IX.3) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the status of the construction of the road adjacent to Cerna Elementary.  TGC 551.071
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IX.4) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding construction of the new wing at Sam Houston Elementary.  TGC 551.071
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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.
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X.1) Consideration and possible action on the platting of District facilities.
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X.2) Consideration and possible action to approve entering into an Energy Savings Performance Contract.
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X.3) Consideration and possible action regarding the construction of a road adjacent to Cerna Elementary.
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X.4) Consideration and possible action on the construction of the new wing at Sam Houston Elementary.
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XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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