Projector: June 13, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting

Meeting Agenda

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EAGLE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: PROPOSED ESSA FEDERAL GRANT ENTITLEMENTS

V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS

V.1) Recognition of the Seco Mines GEMS Dance Team for winning the Eagle Pass City Dance Championship and 1st Place Pom Pom Junior Division under the direction of sponsors Maribel Ramirez and Crystal Jacquez.

V.2) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary Stallions Division II Girls Softball Team for their undefeated season and winning the 2022-23 Youth Girls Softball League Division II Championship under the coaching of Joel Cantu, Yazmin Cantu and Lino Melchor.

V.3) Recognition of the Liberty Elementary Eagle Cheer Team for being named the City of Eagle Pass City Cheer Champs under the direction of Ms. Maribel Garcia.

V.4) Recognition of Liberty Elementary Eagle Division III Softball team for their championship victory under the direction of Coaches Ms. Melissa Chavez and Mr. Eduardo Chavez.

V.5) Recognition of Jose Jimenez, FFA Student, for his accomplishments in the FFA program and placing in several of the Livestock Shows throughout the State of Texas.

V.6) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball Team for their hard work and dedication for the 2022-2023 school year.

V.7) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team for their hard work and dedication under the direction of Coach Reynol Mendoza and advancing to the 4th Round of State Playoffs.

V.8) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Eagles Track and Field Team for their hard work and dedication for the 2022-2023 school year.

V.9) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Might Eagle Band Concert Bands for being awarded a 1st Division 'Superior" Rating in Concert, "Superior" rating in Sigh-Reading, making them, "Sweepstakes Band", and the Color Guard were awarded 1st Place at the TECA Finals in Hidalgo making them State Champions.

V.10) Recognition of the EPHS National Archery in the Schools Program Team for qualifying for Nationals.

VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS

VI.1) Financial Report

VI.2) Utility Report

VI.3) Tax Collection Report

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to grant and easement and right of way to AEP - Texas to provide electrical power to the Transportation dispatch building addition.

VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the purchase of athletic surfaces, appurtenances and minor scratches from Hellas Construction, Inc. pursuant to 1GPA Contract 23-01-DP-03 for Eagle Pass Junior High Tennis Courts.

VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a donation of a playground set to Kennedy Hall Elementary from the Kenndy Hall PTO with an estimated value of $9,916.77.

VII.4) 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 May 9, 2023 (Regular) Board Meeting.

VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Board Resolution to extend the 2023-25 Bank Depository Contract for an additional two (2) year term in accordance with the Texas Education Code Section 45.205.

VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS track relocation in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB and State Guidelines.

VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS counseling office remodel in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.

VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method or competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS and CC Winn High School multi-purposed building in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelilnes.

VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS and CCWHS cross country trails in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelilnes.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

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

IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire professional employees to serve as Principal subject to possible future assignment by the Superintendent.

IX.3) The Board will hear the findings of the Districtwide Intruder Audit Report.

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 professional employees to serve as Principal subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting:	June 13, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:	I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Attachments: CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6/12/2023 at 1:03 PM
Subject:	II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attachments: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6/12/2023 at 1:03 PM
Subject:	III. ROLL CALL
Description: Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
Subject:	IV. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EAGLE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: PROPOSED ESSA FEDERAL GRANT ENTITLEMENTS
Attachments: Publice Hearing Publice Hearing 6/12/2023 at 1:04 PM
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 20 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 6/12/2023 at 1:04 PM
Subject:	V.1) Recognition of the Seco Mines GEMS Dance Team for winning the Eagle Pass City Dance Championship and 1st Place Pom Pom Junior Division under the direction of sponsors Maribel Ramirez and Crystal Jacquez.
Attachments: Recog 1 Recog 1 6/12/2023 at 1:08 PM
Subject:	V.2) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary Stallions Division II Girls Softball Team for their undefeated season and winning the 2022-23 Youth Girls Softball League Division II Championship under the coaching of Joel Cantu, Yazmin Cantu and Lino Melchor.
Attachments: Recog 2 Recog 2 6/12/2023 at 1:08 PM
Subject:	V.3) Recognition of the Liberty Elementary Eagle Cheer Team for being named the City of Eagle Pass City Cheer Champs under the direction of Ms. Maribel Garcia.
Attachments: Recog 3 Recog 3 6/12/2023 at 1:09 PM
Subject:	V.4) Recognition of Liberty Elementary Eagle Division III Softball team for their championship victory under the direction of Coaches Ms. Melissa Chavez and Mr. Eduardo Chavez.
Attachments: Recog 4 Recog 4 6/12/2023 at 1:10 PM
Subject:	V.5) Recognition of Jose Jimenez, FFA Student, for his accomplishments in the FFA program and placing in several of the Livestock Shows throughout the State of Texas.
Attachments: RECOG 5 RECOG 5 6/12/2023 at 1:18 PM Recog 5 Recog 5 6/12/2023 at 1:18 PM
Subject:	V.6) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball Team for their hard work and dedication for the 2022-2023 school year.
Attachments: Recog 6 Recog 6 6/12/2023 at 1:19 PM
Subject:	V.7) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team for their hard work and dedication under the direction of Coach Reynol Mendoza and advancing to the 4th Round of State Playoffs.
Attachments: Recog 7 Recog 7 6/12/2023 at 1:21 PM
Subject:	V.8) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Eagles Track and Field Team for their hard work and dedication for the 2022-2023 school year.
Attachments: Recog 8 Recog 8 6/12/2023 at 1:22 PM
Subject:	V.9) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Might Eagle Band Concert Bands for being awarded a 1st Division 'Superior" Rating in Concert, "Superior" rating in Sigh-Reading, making them, "Sweepstakes Band", and the Color Guard were awarded 1st Place at the TECA Finals in Hidalgo making them State Champions.
Attachments: Recog 9 Recog 9 6/12/2023 at 1:24 PM
Subject:	V.10) Recognition of the EPHS National Archery in the Schools Program Team for qualifying for Nationals.
Attachments: Recog 10 Recog 10 6/12/2023 at 1:24 PM
Subject:	VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
Attachments: DISTRICT REPORT DISTRICT REPORT 6/12/2023 at 1:25 PM
Subject:	VI.1) Financial Report
Attachments: FINANCIAL FINANCIAL 6/12/2023 at 1:25 PM 1. Report Fin Rpt May 1. Report Fin Rpt May 6/12/2023 at 1:27 PM
Subject:	VI.2) Utility Report
Attachments: UTILITY UTILITY 6/12/2023 at 1:27 PM 2. Report Utiity Rpt March 2. Report Utiity Rpt March 6/12/2023 at 1:28 PM
Subject:	VI.3) Tax Collection Report
Attachments: TAX TAX 6/12/2023 at 1:27 PM 3. Report Tax Rpt May 3. Report Tax Rpt May 6/12/2023 at 1:27 PM
Subject:	VII. ACTION ITEMS
Attachments: ACTION ACTION 6/12/2023 at 1:28 PM
Subject:	VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to grant and easement and right of way to AEP - Texas to provide electrical power to the Transportation dispatch building addition.
Attachments: Action 1 Action 1 6/12/2023 at 1:31 PM
Subject:	VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the purchase of athletic surfaces, appurtenances and minor scratches from Hellas Construction, Inc. pursuant to 1GPA Contract 23-01-DP-03 for Eagle Pass Junior High Tennis Courts.
Attachments: Action 2 Action 2 6/12/2023 at 1:34 PM
Subject:	VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a donation of a playground set to Kennedy Hall Elementary from the Kenndy Hall PTO with an estimated value of $9,916.77.
Attachments: Action 3 Action 3 6/12/2023 at 1:36 PM
Subject:	VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to submit a low attendance days waiver for Eagle Pass ISD to the Texas Education Agency.
Attachments: Action 4 Action 4 6/12/2023 at 1:37 PM
Subject:	VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
Attachments: CONSENT ITEMS CONSENT ITEMS 6/12/2023 at 1:37 PM
Subject:	VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 (Regular) Board Meeting.
Attachments: Consent 1 Consent 1 6/12/2023 at 1:39 PM
Subject:	VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Board Resolution to extend the 2023-25 Bank Depository Contract for an additional two (2) year term in accordance with the Texas Education Code Section 45.205.
Attachments: Consent 2 Consent 2 6/12/2023 at 1:40 PM
Subject:	VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS track relocation in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB and State Guidelines.
Attachments: Consent 3 Consent 3 6/12/2023 at 1:45 PM
Subject:	VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS counseling office remodel in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.
Attachments: Consent 4 Consent 4 6/12/2023 at 1:46 PM
Subject:	VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method or competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS and CC Winn High School multi-purposed building in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelilnes.
Attachments: Consent 5 Consent 5 6/12/2023 at 1:47 PM
Subject:	VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for EPHS and CCWHS cross country trails in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelilnes.
Attachments: Consent 6 Consent 6 6/12/2023 at 1:50 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 6/12/2023 at 1:50 PM
Subject:	IX.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Attachments: Closed Items Closed Items 6/12/2023 at 1:53 PM
Subject:	IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire professional employees to serve as Principal subject to possible future assignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:	IX.3) The Board will hear the findings of the Districtwide Intruder Audit Report.
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 6/12/2023 at 1:53 PM
Subject:	X.1) Consider and take appropriate 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 professional employees to serve as Principal subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:	XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE 6/12/2023 at 1:53 PM
Subject:	XII. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments: ADJOURNMENT(sp) ADJOURNMENT(sp) 6/12/2023 at 1:53 PM

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