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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Recognition
II.A. Public Relations/KTRI Department receives accolades from State and National Organizations
III. Consent Agenda Items
III.A. Minutes
III.A.1. June 25, 2015
III.A.2. June 30, 2015
III.B. Finance
III.B.1. Functional Budget Amendments
III.B.2. Bids, contracts and/or proposals to be awarded
III.B.2.a. Award Request for Proposals for Day Care Services/$200,000.00
III.B.2.b. Award bids for Charter Bus Services
III.B.2.c. Rescind & Re-award football Equipment & Supplies on items # 53, 54, 56, 57 and 66/$3,529.80
III.B.2.d. Authorization to proceed with the renewal purchase of GradPoint Core plus electives and AP Concurrent Licenses for all high schools/$98,236.00
III.B.2.e. Award bids for toilet tissue and dispensers for Central Supply Warehouse/$106,124.80
III.B.2.f. Authorization to proceed with the Region One Education Service Center Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative Membership for the 2015-16 school year
III.B.2.g. Award Catalog Bids on the following:
III.B.2.g.(1) Calculators, Graphic Calculators, Batteries, Battery Chargers, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$144,945.90
III.B.2.g.(2) Commercial Kitchen and Cafeteria Equipment, Services and Supplies/$161,051.00
III.B.2.g.(3) Computer and Printer Equipment, Services and Supplies/$515,097.00
III.B.2.g.(4) Computer Software, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$439,230.00
III.B.2.g.(5) Instructional Materials and Office Equipment, Services and Supplies/$5,170,935.00
III.B.2.g.(6) Library Books, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$4,451,196.75
III.B.2.g.(7) Magazine & Periodicals, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$739,370.50
III.B.2.g.(8) Maintenance Department Equipment, Installation, Repair Services and Supplies/$1,798,646.30
III.B.2.g.(9) Miscellaneous Tools, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$389,450.60
III.B.2.g.(10) Nurses Equipment, Services and Supplies/$145,970.00
III.B.2.g.(11) Paperback Books, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$1,398,947.55
III.B.2.g.(12) Physical Education, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$88,511.50
III.B.2.g.(13) Playground & Outdoor Equipment, Services and Supplies/$184,476.60
III.B.2.g.(14) Printing, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$109,273.10
III.B.2.g.(15) School & Office Furniture Equipment, Services and Supplies/$2,028,473.94
III.B.2.g.(16) Science, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$96,630.60
III.B.2.g.(17) Sheet Music, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$140,113.60
III.B.2.g.(18) Small Appliances, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$26,620.00
III.B.2.g.(19) Special Education Equipment, Services and Supplies/$363,496.10
III.B.2.g.(20) Staple Groceries & Grocers' Miscellaneous Items, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$585,640.00
III.B.2.g.(21) Student & Staff Incentives, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$387,327.05
III.B.2.g.(22) Support Services, Security and Technology Uniforms, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$136,892.80
III.B.2.g.(23) T-Shirts, Screen Printing and Embroidery, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$161,051.00
III.B.2.g.(24) Textbooks, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$121,000.00
III.B.2.g.(25) Theatrical, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$48,315.30
III.B.2.g.(26) Toner and Ink Cartridges for Printers, Equipment, Services and Supplies
III.B.2.g.(27) Transportation Department - Automotive, Equipment, Parts, Services and Supplies/$674,151.50
III.B.2.g.(28) Trophies, Plaques and Medals, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$161,051.00
III.B.2.g.(29) Two Way Radios, Equipment, Parts, Services and Supplies/$102,487.00
III.B.2.g.(30) Uniforms and Accessories for Band, Choir and Orchestra, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$42,751.50
III.B.2.g.(31) Uniforms and Accessories for cheerleaders, Color Guards, Folkloric Dance, Drill Teams and Flag Corps, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$64,713.00
III.B.2.h. Contract Extension - Fire Alarm Inspections
III.B.2.i. Contract Extension - Fire Alarm Installation & Repair Services
III.B.3. Use of facilities for Hidalgo County Constitutional Amendment Election on November 3, 2015
III.C. Construction
III.C.1. Written Progress Reports on new construction projects, construction change directives and change orders
III.C.1.a. ROFA Architects
III.C.1.a.(1) New Palmer Elementary School
III.C.1.a.(2) Demolition of the old Farias Elementary School
III.C.1.a.(3) Weight Rooms at PSJA Early College High School and PSJA Memorial Early College High School
III.C.1.a.(4) Re-Roofing of College, Career and Technology Academy & Napper Elementary School
III.C.1.a.(5) PSJA Stadium Phase II
III.C.1.a.(6) Demolition of the old Garza-Pena/Trevino Elementary School
III.C.1.b. Gignac Architects
III.C.1.b.(1) New Alamo Middle School
III.C.1.b.(2) New Austin Middle School
III.C.1.b.(3) Yzaguirre Middle School
III.C.1.c. Milnet Architects
III.C.1.c.(1) New Ramirez Elementary School
III.D. Human Resources
III.D.1. Employment of Instructional and non-Teaching Professional Personnel
III.D.2. School Board Policies Update 102 - Second Reading
III.D.3. Request for Professional Leave for the 2015-16 school year
III.D.4. Amend District's Salary Policy Manual for 2014-15 school year
III.E. Reports
III.E.1. Tax Collector's Report for the month of June 2015
III.E.2. Disbursements for the month of June 2015
III.F. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
IV. Notice of Public Participation
IV.A. The purpose of this portion of the meeting is to permit public comment on the following item:
IV.A.1. Application for Optional Flexible School Day Program
V. Curriculum & Instruction
V.A. Application for Optional Flexible School Day Program
VI. Finance
VI.A. Award Request for Proposals for Employee Group Life/AD & D Insurance
VII. Superintendent of Schools
VII.A. Endorse Candidate to serve as Region I, Position A Director for the Texas Association of School Boards
VIII. Construction
VIII.A. Termination of Contract between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Texas Descon construction, LP. for contractor services on Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid# 12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid # 12-13-085).
VIII.B. Approval to submit request to Descon Construction, LP. Sureties: (Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland; Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company) to assume Descon Construction LP Obligations on the construction contracts for Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid #12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-085). 
IX. Executive Session
IX.A. Consultation with Attorney - Gov't Code 551.071 through 551.084
IX.A.1. Termination of Contract between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Texas Descon Construction, LP. for contractor services on Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid #12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-085).
IX.A.2. Approval to submit request to Descon Construction, LP. Sureties:  (Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland; Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company) to assume Descon Construction LP obligations on the Construction Contracts for Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid # 12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-085).
X. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. Recognition
Subject:
II.A. Public Relations/KTRI Department receives accolades from State and National Organizations
Subject:
III. Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
III.A. Minutes
Subject:
III.A.1. June 25, 2015
Subject:
III.A.2. June 30, 2015
Subject:
III.B. Finance
Subject:
III.B.1. Functional Budget Amendments
Subject:
III.B.2. Bids, contracts and/or proposals to be awarded
Subject:
III.B.2.a. Award Request for Proposals for Day Care Services/$200,000.00
Subject:
III.B.2.b. Award bids for Charter Bus Services
Subject:
III.B.2.c. Rescind & Re-award football Equipment & Supplies on items # 53, 54, 56, 57 and 66/$3,529.80
Subject:
III.B.2.d. Authorization to proceed with the renewal purchase of GradPoint Core plus electives and AP Concurrent Licenses for all high schools/$98,236.00
Subject:
III.B.2.e. Award bids for toilet tissue and dispensers for Central Supply Warehouse/$106,124.80
Subject:
III.B.2.f. Authorization to proceed with the Region One Education Service Center Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative Membership for the 2015-16 school year
Subject:
III.B.2.g. Award Catalog Bids on the following:
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(1) Calculators, Graphic Calculators, Batteries, Battery Chargers, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$144,945.90
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(2) Commercial Kitchen and Cafeteria Equipment, Services and Supplies/$161,051.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(3) Computer and Printer Equipment, Services and Supplies/$515,097.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(4) Computer Software, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$439,230.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(5) Instructional Materials and Office Equipment, Services and Supplies/$5,170,935.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(6) Library Books, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$4,451,196.75
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(7) Magazine & Periodicals, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$739,370.50
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(8) Maintenance Department Equipment, Installation, Repair Services and Supplies/$1,798,646.30
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(9) Miscellaneous Tools, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$389,450.60
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(10) Nurses Equipment, Services and Supplies/$145,970.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(11) Paperback Books, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$1,398,947.55
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(12) Physical Education, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$88,511.50
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(13) Playground & Outdoor Equipment, Services and Supplies/$184,476.60
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(14) Printing, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$109,273.10
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(15) School & Office Furniture Equipment, Services and Supplies/$2,028,473.94
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(16) Science, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$96,630.60
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(17) Sheet Music, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$140,113.60
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(18) Small Appliances, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$26,620.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(19) Special Education Equipment, Services and Supplies/$363,496.10
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(20) Staple Groceries & Grocers' Miscellaneous Items, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$585,640.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(21) Student & Staff Incentives, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$387,327.05
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(22) Support Services, Security and Technology Uniforms, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$136,892.80
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(23) T-Shirts, Screen Printing and Embroidery, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$161,051.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(24) Textbooks, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$121,000.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(25) Theatrical, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$48,315.30
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(26) Toner and Ink Cartridges for Printers, Equipment, Services and Supplies
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(27) Transportation Department - Automotive, Equipment, Parts, Services and Supplies/$674,151.50
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(28) Trophies, Plaques and Medals, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$161,051.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(29) Two Way Radios, Equipment, Parts, Services and Supplies/$102,487.00
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(30) Uniforms and Accessories for Band, Choir and Orchestra, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$42,751.50
Subject:
III.B.2.g.(31) Uniforms and Accessories for cheerleaders, Color Guards, Folkloric Dance, Drill Teams and Flag Corps, Equipment, Services and Supplies/$64,713.00
Subject:
III.B.2.h. Contract Extension - Fire Alarm Inspections
Subject:
III.B.2.i. Contract Extension - Fire Alarm Installation & Repair Services
Subject:
III.B.3. Use of facilities for Hidalgo County Constitutional Amendment Election on November 3, 2015
Subject:
III.C. Construction
Subject:
III.C.1. Written Progress Reports on new construction projects, construction change directives and change orders
Subject:
III.C.1.a. ROFA Architects
Subject:
III.C.1.a.(1) New Palmer Elementary School
Subject:
III.C.1.a.(2) Demolition of the old Farias Elementary School
Subject:
III.C.1.a.(3) Weight Rooms at PSJA Early College High School and PSJA Memorial Early College High School
Subject:
III.C.1.a.(4) Re-Roofing of College, Career and Technology Academy & Napper Elementary School
Subject:
III.C.1.a.(5) PSJA Stadium Phase II
Subject:
III.C.1.a.(6) Demolition of the old Garza-Pena/Trevino Elementary School
Subject:
III.C.1.b. Gignac Architects
Subject:
III.C.1.b.(1) New Alamo Middle School
Subject:
III.C.1.b.(2) New Austin Middle School
Subject:
III.C.1.b.(3) Yzaguirre Middle School
Subject:
III.C.1.c. Milnet Architects
Subject:
III.C.1.c.(1) New Ramirez Elementary School
Subject:
III.D. Human Resources
Subject:
III.D.1. Employment of Instructional and non-Teaching Professional Personnel
Subject:
III.D.2. School Board Policies Update 102 - Second Reading
Subject:
III.D.3. Request for Professional Leave for the 2015-16 school year
Subject:
III.D.4. Amend District's Salary Policy Manual for 2014-15 school year
Subject:
III.E. Reports
Subject:
III.E.1. Tax Collector's Report for the month of June 2015
Subject:
III.E.2. Disbursements for the month of June 2015
Subject:
III.F. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
IV. Notice of Public Participation
Subject:
IV.A. The purpose of this portion of the meeting is to permit public comment on the following item:
Subject:
IV.A.1. Application for Optional Flexible School Day Program
Subject:
V. Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
V.A. Application for Optional Flexible School Day Program
Subject:
VI. Finance
Subject:
VI.A. Award Request for Proposals for Employee Group Life/AD & D Insurance
Subject:
VII. Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
VII.A. Endorse Candidate to serve as Region I, Position A Director for the Texas Association of School Boards
Subject:
VIII. Construction
Subject:
VIII.A. Termination of Contract between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Texas Descon construction, LP. for contractor services on Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid# 12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid # 12-13-085).
Subject:
VIII.B. Approval to submit request to Descon Construction, LP. Sureties: (Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland; Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company) to assume Descon Construction LP Obligations on the construction contracts for Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid #12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-085). 
Subject:
IX. Executive Session
Subject:
IX.A. Consultation with Attorney - Gov't Code 551.071 through 551.084
Subject:
IX.A.1. Termination of Contract between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Texas Descon Construction, LP. for contractor services on Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid #12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-085).
Subject:
IX.A.2. Approval to submit request to Descon Construction, LP. Sureties:  (Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland; Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company) to assume Descon Construction LP obligations on the Construction Contracts for Palmer Elementary School (Bid #13-14-003); Alamo Middle School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-038); San Juan Middle School Replacement (Bid # 12-13-040); and Ramirez Elementary School Additions and Renovations (Bid #12-13-085).
Subject:
X. Adjourn

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