Projector: October 10, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting

Meeting Agenda

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST' RATING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABLITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS)

V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS

V.1) Recognition and in memory of Ms. Eva Mireles, EPHS Graduate, for her heroic actions and dedication to the students of Robb Elementary from Uvalde CISD.

V.2) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Diamond Dance Team Seniors Ilse Ninette Fernandez, Alyson Morales, Lorelei Crocker, Ivanna Riojas, Tracie Leos and Farah Mendoza for earning All American Awards for being recognized at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Home Camp.

V.3) Recognition of twenty-three CC Winn High School students for being awarded the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) or The National Rural & Small Town Award (NRSTA) or both awards by the College Board.

V.4) Recognition of Carlos Longoria for his outstanding performance on the College Board Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2022 and for being selected to participate in the STARS Fly-in Program at Columbia University.

V.5) Recognition of Sergio Long for being selected as semifinalist in the 2024 Merit Scholarship Program and for being awarded the 2023 Horatio Alger State Scholarship Award.

V.6) Recognition of Gracie Garcia for being selected into the Fly-in Program to visit Brown University.

VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS

VI.1) Financial Report

VI.2) Utility Report

VI.3) Tax Collection Report

VI.4) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended August 31, 2023.

VI.5) Delinquent Annual Collection activities for September 2022-August 2023.

VI.6) Presentation on Year Two Savings Report

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241610 for EPHS Counseling Office remodel 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.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2023/2024-04 to nominate candidates to serve as Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).

VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Liberty Elementary attendance zone for the 2023-2024 school year.

VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to revise Board Policy CH Local Purchasing and Acquisition as per TASB.

VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to revise Board Policy CV Local Facilities Construction as per TASB.

VIII. CONSENT ITEMS

VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2023 (Special) and the September 21, 2023 (Regular) Board Meetings.

VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241909 on concrete 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.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2023/2024-03 to approve the Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).

VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Resolution 2023/2024-05 of the Board regarding designating nonbusiness days under the Public Information Act for 2023 calendar year.

VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2023/2024-06 recognizing the Maverick County Texas 4-H Organization as extracurricular activity.

VIII.6) Consider and take action on the request to revise Board Policy DEC Local Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences as per TASB.

VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a cooperative working agreement between Eagle Pass ISD and the Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. Family & Youth Success (FAYS) Program.

VIII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to accept a donation from Donors Choose for Sam Houston Elementary teachers, Mrs. Annette Gomez, Mrs. Michelle Chavez, and Mrs. Diana Centeno for their classroom projects.

VIII.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an engineering service contract between EPISD and Wheaton Engineering and Environmental Science, LLC to provide mechanical drawings and installation diagrams for HVAC upgrades for Memorial Jr. High School classrooms.

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 a professional employee to serve as an instructional officer subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. TGC 551.074

IX.3) Consultation with Attorney regarding Senate Bill 763. TGC 551.071

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 a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.

XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda Item

Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting:	October 10, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:	I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Attachments: CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL MEETING TO ORDER 10/9/2023 at 9:36 AM
Subject:	II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attachments: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10/9/2023 at 9:36 AM
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
Attachments: ROLL CALL ROLL CALL 10/9/2023 at 4:17 PM
Subject:	IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST' RATING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABLITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS)
Attachments: 1. Report School First Public Hearing 1. Report School First Public Hearing 10/9/2023 at 9:37 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 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 10/9/2023 at 9:37 AM
Subject:	V.1) Recognition and in memory of Ms. Eva Mireles, EPHS Graduate, for her heroic actions and dedication to the students of Robb Elementary from Uvalde CISD.
Attachments: Recog 1 Recog 1 10/9/2023 at 9:56 AM
Subject:	V.2) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Diamond Dance Team Seniors Ilse Ninette Fernandez, Alyson Morales, Lorelei Crocker, Ivanna Riojas, Tracie Leos and Farah Mendoza for earning All American Awards for being recognized at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Home Camp.
Attachments: Recog 2 Recog 2 10/9/2023 at 9:58 AM
Subject:	V.3) Recognition of twenty-three CC Winn High School students for being awarded the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) or The National Rural & Small Town Award (NRSTA) or both awards by the College Board.
Attachments: Recog 3 Recog 3 10/9/2023 at 10:00 AM
Subject:	V.4) Recognition of Carlos Longoria for his outstanding performance on the College Board Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2022 and for being selected to participate in the STARS Fly-in Program at Columbia University.
Attachments: Recog 4 Recog 4 10/9/2023 at 10:01 AM
Subject:	V.5) Recognition of Sergio Long for being selected as semifinalist in the 2024 Merit Scholarship Program and for being awarded the 2023 Horatio Alger State Scholarship Award.
Attachments: Recog 5 Recog 5 10/9/2023 at 10:15 AM
Subject:	V.6) Recognition of Gracie Garcia for being selected into the Fly-in Program to visit Brown University.
Attachments: Recog 6 Recog 6 10/9/2023 at 10:17 AM
Subject:	VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
Attachments: DISTRICT REPORT DISTRICT REPORT 10/9/2023 at 11:09 AM
Subject:	VI.1) Financial Report
Attachments: FINANCIAL FINANCIAL 10/9/2023 at 11:09 AM 2. Report Fin Rpt Sept 2. Report Fin Rpt Sept 10/9/2023 at 11:09 AM
Subject:	VI.2) Utility Report
Attachments: UTILITY UTILITY 10/9/2023 at 11:09 AM 3. Report Utility Rpt July 3. Report Utility Rpt July 10/9/2023 at 11:10 AM
Subject:	VI.3) Tax Collection Report
Attachments: TAX TAX 10/9/2023 at 11:10 AM 4. Report Tax Rpt Sept 4. Report Tax Rpt Sept 10/9/2023 at 11:10 AM
Subject:	VI.4) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended August 31, 2023.
Attachments: 5.Report Annual Investment Board Report 5.Report Annual Investment Board Report 10/9/2023 at 11:11 AM
Subject:	VI.5) Delinquent Annual Collection activities for September 2022-August 2023.
Attachments: 6. Report Delinquent Annual Tax Report 6. Report Delinquent Annual Tax Report 10/9/2023 at 11:12 AM
Subject:	VI.6) Presentation on Year Two Savings Report
Attachments: Report 6 Report 6 10/9/2023 at 1:11 PM
Subject:	VII. ACTION ITEMS
Attachments: ACTION ACTION 10/9/2023 at 1:11 PM
Subject:	VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241610 for EPHS Counseling Office remodel and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
Attachments: 241610 - Agenda Item - Final Action 1 241610 - Agenda Item - Final Action 1 10/9/2023 at 4:42 PM
Subject:	VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2023/2024-04 to nominate candidates to serve as Board of Directors of the Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD).
Attachments: 7. Action Nomination CAD BOD 7. Action Nomination CAD BOD 10/9/2023 at 1:48 PM
Subject:	VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Liberty Elementary attendance zone for the 2023-2024 school year.
Attachments: Action 3 Action 3 10/9/2023 at 4:50 PM
Subject:	VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to revise Board Policy CH Local Purchasing and Acquisition as per TASB.
Attachments: Action 4 Action 4 10/9/2023 at 1:53 PM
Subject:	VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to revise Board Policy CV Local Facilities Construction as per TASB.
Attachments: Action 5 Action 5 10/9/2023 at 1:54 PM
Subject:	VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
Attachments: CONSENT ITEMS CONSENT ITEMS 10/9/2023 at 1:54 PM
Subject:	VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2023 (Special) and the September 21, 2023 (Regular) Board Meetings.
Attachments: Consent 1 Consent 1 10/9/2023 at 1:56 PM
Subject:	VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 241909 on concrete 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.
Attachments: 10. Consent- Agenda item Concrete 10. Consent- Agenda item Concrete 10/9/2023 at 1:57 PM
Subject:	VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2023/2024-03 to approve the Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal).
Attachments: 8. Consent Annual Investment Policy Agenda 8. Consent Annual Investment Policy Agenda 10/9/2023 at 1:57 PM
Subject:	VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Resolution 2023/2024-05 of the Board regarding designating nonbusiness days under the Public Information Act for 2023 calendar year.
Attachments: Consent 4 Consent 4 10/9/2023 at 2:03 PM
Subject:	VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt Resolution 2023/2024-06 recognizing the Maverick County Texas 4-H Organization as extracurricular activity.
Attachments: Consent 5 Consent 5 10/9/2023 at 2:07 PM
Subject:	VIII.6) Consider and take action on the request to revise Board Policy DEC Local Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences as per TASB.
Attachments: consent 6 consent 6 10/9/2023 at 2:09 PM
Subject:	VIII.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a cooperative working agreement between Eagle Pass ISD and the Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. Family & Youth Success (FAYS) Program.
Attachments: Consent 7 Consent 7 10/9/2023 at 2:13 PM
Subject:	VIII.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to accept a donation from Donors Choose for Sam Houston Elementary teachers, Mrs. Annette Gomez, Mrs. Michelle Chavez, and Mrs. Diana Centeno for their classroom projects.
Attachments: Consent 8 Consent 8 10/9/2023 at 2:23 PM
Subject:	VIII.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an engineering service contract between EPISD and Wheaton Engineering and Environmental Science, LLC to provide mechanical drawings and installation diagrams for HVAC upgrades for Memorial Jr. High School classrooms.
Attachments: Consent 9 Consent 9 10/9/2023 at 2:30 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 10/9/2023 at 2:30 PM
Subject:	IX.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Subject:	IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to serve as an instructional officer subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent. TGC 551.074
Subject:	IX.3) Consultation with Attorney regarding Senate Bill 763. TGC 551.071
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 10/9/2023 at 2:30 PM
Subject:	X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
Attachments: Closed 1 Closed 1 10/9/2023 at 2:36 PM
Subject:	X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to serve as Instructional Officer subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
Attachments: Closed 2 Closed 2 10/9/2023 at 2:37 PM
Subject:	XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE 10/9/2023 at 2:37 PM
Subject:	XII. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments: ADJOURNMENT(sp) ADJOURNMENT(sp) 10/9/2023 at 2:37 PM

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