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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
V. 1ST BUDGET WORKSHOP
V.1) Review Fund Budgets
V.2) Review Estimated M & O Fund Balance
V.3) Presentation of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan.
V.4) Review Projections of State Revenues and Impact of Tax Rate on State Revenues.
V.5) Review and discuss the District property values and the Funding Lag
V.6) Review Budget Assumptions
V.7) Proposed Budget Workshop Schedule
V.8) Review Additional Requests
V.9) Other Budgetary Issues
V.10) Review Fund Budgets
V.11) Review Estimated M & O Fund Balance
V.12) Presentation of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan.
V.13) Review Projections of State Revenues and Impact of Tax Rate on State Revenues.
V.14) Review and discuss the District property values and the Funding Lag
V.15) Review Budget Assumptions
V.16) Proposed Budget Workshop Schedule
V.17) Review Additional Requests
V.18) Other Budgetary Issues
VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
VI.1) Financial Report
VI.2) Utility Report
VI.3) Tax Collection Report
VI.4) Report on management fees for state purchase contracts, interlocal agreements and purchasing cooperatives.
VI.5) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended May 31, 2023. 
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass ISD and Southwest Texas Junior College for the 2022-2023 school year to provide the EPHS and CCWHS Health Science students the opportunity to obtain a certification and Dual Credit in these courses: Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medical Technician and Phlebotomy/Electrocardiography Technician.
VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Dual Credit Agreement between Southwest Texas Junior College and Eagle Pass Independent School District for 2023-2024 school year.
VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass Independent School District and Southwest Texas Junior College serving grades 9-12 to academy year 2023-2024.
VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the waiver for the Teacher Data Portal  of the Texas Assessment Management System for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026 school years to the Texas Education Agency and the Board delegates the Superintendent of Designee the authority to make related amendments as per Board Policy.
VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the renewal of annual software support and maintenance agreement contracts for the 2023-2024 school year and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the consultant contract between Eagle Pass ISD and the City of Eagle Pass / Fire Dept. who will provide the EPHS and CCWHS Health Science students the opportunity to obtain a certification as an emergency medical technician.
VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Dual Credit Partnership between Sul Ross University and Eagle Pass Independent School District for 2023-2024 school year.
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve and adjustment to pricing in the adult/visitors meals for school year 2023-2024.
VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a cooperative working agreement between Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) and Eagle Pass ISD.
VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Policy Update 121 as received from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).
VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Education Service Center Region 20 Participation Commitments for the 2023-24 school year and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH). 
VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240206 for Janitorial Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240506 for Tortillas and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240606 for Non-Carbonated Beverages and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240706 for Restaurant Branded Food Delivery and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240806 for Speech and Related Services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.10) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241106 for Stop-Loss Reinsurance Only for Health Benefit Program and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.11) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award sealed proposal No. 241306 on concrete and related materials and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.12) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241406 for Manual Labor Services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
VIII.13) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to declare the attached list of items as surplus property and authorize its disposal.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
IX.1) The Board will hear the request to approve personnel contracts as presented. TGC 551.074
IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire personel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074
IX.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Seguin Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
IX.4) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Glass Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
IX.5) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Graves Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
IX.6) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Eagle Pass Jr. High subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. TGC 551.074
IX.7) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2023-2024 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget. TGC 551.071
IX.8)  The Board will discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract.  TGC 551.074
X. OPEN SESSION
X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve personnel contracts as presented.
X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
X.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Seguin Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
X.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Glass Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
X.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Graves Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
X.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Eagle Pass Jr. High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
X.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2023-2024 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget. TGC 551.071
X.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's evaluation and contract. TGC 551.074
XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: July 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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
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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 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.
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V. 1ST BUDGET WORKSHOP
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V.1) Review Fund Budgets
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V.2) Review Estimated M & O Fund Balance
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V.3) Presentation of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan.
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V.4) Review Projections of State Revenues and Impact of Tax Rate on State Revenues.
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V.5) Review and discuss the District property values and the Funding Lag
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V.6) Review Budget Assumptions
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V.7) Proposed Budget Workshop Schedule
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V.8) Review Additional Requests
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V.9) Other Budgetary Issues
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V.10) Review Fund Budgets
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V.11) Review Estimated M & O Fund Balance
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V.12) Presentation of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan.
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V.13) Review Projections of State Revenues and Impact of Tax Rate on State Revenues.
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V.14) Review and discuss the District property values and the Funding Lag
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V.15) Review Budget Assumptions
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V.16) Proposed Budget Workshop Schedule
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V.17) Review Additional Requests
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V.18) Other Budgetary Issues
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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) Report on management fees for state purchase contracts, interlocal agreements and purchasing cooperatives.
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VI.5) Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended May 31, 2023. 
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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Subject:
VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass ISD and Southwest Texas Junior College for the 2022-2023 school year to provide the EPHS and CCWHS Health Science students the opportunity to obtain a certification and Dual Credit in these courses: Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medical Technician and Phlebotomy/Electrocardiography Technician.
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Dual Credit Agreement between Southwest Texas Junior College and Eagle Pass Independent School District for 2023-2024 school year.
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VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle Pass Independent School District and Southwest Texas Junior College serving grades 9-12 to academy year 2023-2024.
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Subject:
VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the waiver for the Teacher Data Portal  of the Texas Assessment Management System for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026 school years to the Texas Education Agency and the Board delegates the Superintendent of Designee the authority to make related amendments as per Board Policy.
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VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the renewal of annual software support and maintenance agreement contracts for the 2023-2024 school year and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH).
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VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the consultant contract between Eagle Pass ISD and the City of Eagle Pass / Fire Dept. who will provide the EPHS and CCWHS Health Science students the opportunity to obtain a certification as an emergency medical technician.
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VII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Dual Credit Partnership between Sul Ross University and Eagle Pass Independent School District for 2023-2024 school year.
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VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve and adjustment to pricing in the adult/visitors meals for school year 2023-2024.
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VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a cooperative working agreement between Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) and Eagle Pass ISD.
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Policy Update 121 as received from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).
Attachments:
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VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Education Service Center Region 20 Participation Commitments for the 2023-24 school year and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy (CH). 
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VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240206 for Janitorial Supplies and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240506 for Tortillas and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240606 for Non-Carbonated Beverages and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240706 for Restaurant Branded Food Delivery and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 240806 for Speech and Related Services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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Subject:
VIII.10) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241106 for Stop-Loss Reinsurance Only for Health Benefit Program and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.11) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award sealed proposal No. 241306 on concrete and related materials and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.12) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241406 for Manual Labor Services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VIII.13) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to declare the attached list of items as surplus property and authorize its disposal.
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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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Subject:
IX.1) The Board will hear the request to approve personnel contracts as presented. TGC 551.074
Subject:
IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire personel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074
Subject:
IX.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Seguin Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
IX.4) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Glass Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
IX.5) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Graves Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
IX.6) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Eagle Pass Jr. High subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. TGC 551.074
Subject:
IX.7) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2023-2024 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget. TGC 551.071
Subject:
IX.8)  The Board will discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract.  TGC 551.074
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:
Subject:
X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve personnel contracts as presented.
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Subject:
X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:
X.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Seguin Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
X.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Glass Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
X.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Graves Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
X.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer at Eagle Pass Jr. High School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Subject:
X.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2023-2024 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget. TGC 551.071
Attachments:
Subject:
X.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's evaluation and contract. TGC 551.074
Subject:
XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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