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Meeting Agenda
1. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Forum
4. Board Recognitions
4.A. Recognition for Registration: Ms.Imelda Garcia
4.B. Acceptance into the Leadership Texas Association of School Boards Program: Marlene Bullard 
4.C. Introduction of New Tornillo ISD Staff 
5. Information/Reports/Presentations
5.A. Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Rate for 2016-2017 School Year
5.B. Financial Reports-Information Only
5.B.1. Federally Funded Positions for 2016-2017
5.B.2. Annual Notices
5.B.3. Check Register-July
5.B.4. Cash Activity Report-July
5.B.5. Monthly Investment Report-June/July
5.B.6. Quarterly Investment Report-June
5.B.7. Fundraiser Recap 2015-2016
5.C. Superintendent's Report
5.C.1. Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2016 Accountability Ratings as of August 15, 2016
5.C.1.a. Tornillo ISD - Met Standard
5.C.1.b. Tornillo High School - Met Standard
5.C.1.c. Tornillo Junior High School - Met Standard
5.C.1.d. Tornillo Intermediate School - Met Standard
5.C.1.e. Tornillo Elementary School - Met Standard
5.D. Board Training 
5.D.1. Team of Eight Training by ESC Region 19 
Special Board Meeting in TISD Administration Building 
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in Tornillo, Texas 
5.D.2. TASA / TASB Convention 
September 23-25, 2017 in Houston, Texas 
5.E. Communication - Tornillo ISD Events Outlook Calendar 
6. Consent Agenda
(All items on the Consent Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)
6.A. Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Updates (1st Reading)
6.A.1. Policy Manual Update 105 (1st Reading), affecting the following (LOCAL) Policies:
6.A.1.a. BJCF (LOCAL) Superintendent Nonrenewal 
6.A.1.b. BQ (LOCAL) Planning and Decision-Making Process
6.A.1.c. CLB (LOCAL) Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management
6.A.1.d. CLE (LOCAL) Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management  Flag Displays
6.A.1.e. CPC (LOCAL) Office Management Records Management 
6.A.1.f. DBA (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions Credentials and Records 
6.A.1.g. DFBB (LOCAL) Term Contracts Nonrenewal 
6.A.1.h. DFFA (LOCAL) Reduction in Force Financial Exigency 
6.A.1.i. DFFB (Local) Reduction in Force Program Change 
6.A.1.j. EHBD (LOCAL) Special Programs Federal Title I 
6.A.1.k. FDC (LOCAL) Admissions Homeless Students 
6.A.2. Policy Manual Update 106 (1st Reading), affecting the following (LOCAL) Policies:
6.A.2.a. EHBAF (LOCAL) Special Education Video/Audio Monitoring 
6.B. Approve minutes from previous meetings
6.B.1. 7/19/2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
6.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
6.D. Consider approval of Property and Casualty Insurance for the 2016-2017 School Year
6.E. Consider approval of Unemployment Insurance Renewal 2016-2017
6.F. Consider approval of 2016-2017 Organizational Chart 
6.G. Consider Joint Election Services Contract with County of El Paso for conduct of November 8, 2016 Board of Trustees Election. 
6.H. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Service Provider(s)
6.H.1. Authorization to proceed with Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Service Provider(s) 
6.H.1.a. Tornillo Intermediate School
6.H.1.b. Tornillo Junior High School
6.H.2. Authorization to Modify Hours as Needed
6.I. Consider approval of Professional Services Contract for Speech-Language Pathologist. 
6.J. Consider approval of SuccessED contract. 
6.K. Consider approval of ESC Region 19 Contract (Meals for Children in Head Start Program)
6.L. Consider approval of ESC Region 19 Contract (Meals for Adults in Head Start Program) 
6.M. Consider approval of Class Size Waiver Resolution
7. Board Items
7.A. Consider approval of Budget for 2016-2017 School Year  
7.B. Consider approval of Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate for the 2016-2017 School Year
7.C. Bank Merge-First National and WestStar Bank
7.C.1. Authorized Users
7.C.2. Automated Clearing House Origination Agreement 
7.C.3. Telephone/Funds (Wire) Transfer Agreement 
7.D. Authorize Administration to open a new bank account for construction purposes
7.E. Amendment to Fund Balance Commitment Resolution
7.F. Consider approval of Board of Trustees Calendar of Meeting Dates for 2016-2017
8. Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, to consult with attorney, to discuss real estate matters, to consider recommendations or hiring personnel or termination of personnel and other personnel matters under Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074, Texas Government Code.  The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action.
9. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 28, 2016
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Open Forum
Subject:
4. Board Recognitions
Subject:
4.A. Recognition for Registration: Ms.Imelda Garcia
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
4.B. Acceptance into the Leadership Texas Association of School Boards Program: Marlene Bullard 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
4.C. Introduction of New Tornillo ISD Staff 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, HR Manager
Subject:
5. Information/Reports/Presentations
Subject:
5.A. Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Rate for 2016-2017 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
5.B. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
5.B.1. Federally Funded Positions for 2016-2017
Subject:
5.B.2. Annual Notices
Subject:
5.B.3. Check Register-July
Subject:
5.B.4. Cash Activity Report-July
Subject:
5.B.5. Monthly Investment Report-June/July
Subject:
5.B.6. Quarterly Investment Report-June
Subject:
5.B.7. Fundraiser Recap 2015-2016
Subject:
5.C. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
5.C.1. Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2016 Accountability Ratings as of August 15, 2016
Subject:
5.C.1.a. Tornillo ISD - Met Standard
Subject:
5.C.1.b. Tornillo High School - Met Standard
Subject:
5.C.1.c. Tornillo Junior High School - Met Standard
Subject:
5.C.1.d. Tornillo Intermediate School - Met Standard
Subject:
5.C.1.e. Tornillo Elementary School - Met Standard
Subject:
5.D. Board Training 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
5.D.1. Team of Eight Training by ESC Region 19 
Special Board Meeting in TISD Administration Building 
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in Tornillo, Texas 
Subject:
5.D.2. TASA / TASB Convention 
September 23-25, 2017 in Houston, Texas 
Subject:
5.E. Communication - Tornillo ISD Events Outlook Calendar 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent and Mr. Carlos Garcia, Executive Director of Technology
Subject:
6. Consent Agenda
(All items on the Consent Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)
Subject:
6.A. Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Updates (1st Reading)
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.A.1. Policy Manual Update 105 (1st Reading), affecting the following (LOCAL) Policies:
Subject:
6.A.1.a. BJCF (LOCAL) Superintendent Nonrenewal 
Subject:
6.A.1.b. BQ (LOCAL) Planning and Decision-Making Process
Subject:
6.A.1.c. CLB (LOCAL) Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management
Subject:
6.A.1.d. CLE (LOCAL) Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management  Flag Displays
Subject:
6.A.1.e. CPC (LOCAL) Office Management Records Management 
Subject:
6.A.1.f. DBA (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions Credentials and Records 
Subject:
6.A.1.g. DFBB (LOCAL) Term Contracts Nonrenewal 
Subject:
6.A.1.h. DFFA (LOCAL) Reduction in Force Financial Exigency 
Subject:
6.A.1.i. DFFB (Local) Reduction in Force Program Change 
Subject:
6.A.1.j. EHBD (LOCAL) Special Programs Federal Title I 
Subject:
6.A.1.k. FDC (LOCAL) Admissions Homeless Students 
Subject:
6.A.2. Policy Manual Update 106 (1st Reading), affecting the following (LOCAL) Policies:
Subject:
6.A.2.a. EHBAF (LOCAL) Special Education Video/Audio Monitoring 
Subject:
6.B. Approve minutes from previous meetings
Subject:
6.B.1. 7/19/2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
6.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.D. Consider approval of Property and Casualty Insurance for the 2016-2017 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.E. Consider approval of Unemployment Insurance Renewal 2016-2017
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.F. Consider approval of 2016-2017 Organizational Chart 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.G. Consider Joint Election Services Contract with County of El Paso for conduct of November 8, 2016 Board of Trustees Election. 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent and Mr. Larry Baskind, Legal Counsel
Subject:
6.H. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Service Provider(s)
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Supeirntendent
Subject:
6.H.1. Authorization to proceed with Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Service Provider(s) 
Subject:
6.H.1.a. Tornillo Intermediate School
Subject:
6.H.1.b. Tornillo Junior High School
Subject:
6.H.2. Authorization to Modify Hours as Needed
Subject:
6.I. Consider approval of Professional Services Contract for Speech-Language Pathologist. 
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Castillo, Special Education Coordinator/Diagnostician
Subject:
6.J. Consider approval of SuccessED contract. 
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Castillo, Special Education Coordinator/Diagnostician
Subject:
6.K. Consider approval of ESC Region 19 Contract (Meals for Children in Head Start Program)
Presenter:
Ms. Sonia Gomez, District Food Service Manager
Subject:
6.L. Consider approval of ESC Region 19 Contract (Meals for Adults in Head Start Program) 
Presenter:
Ms. Sonia Gomez, District Food Services Manager
Subject:
6.M. Consider approval of Class Size Waiver Resolution
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7. Board Items
Subject:
7.A. Consider approval of Budget for 2016-2017 School Year  
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.B. Consider approval of Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate for the 2016-2017 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.C. Bank Merge-First National and WestStar Bank
Subject:
7.C.1. Authorized Users
Subject:
7.C.2. Automated Clearing House Origination Agreement 
Subject:
7.C.3. Telephone/Funds (Wire) Transfer Agreement 
Subject:
7.D. Authorize Administration to open a new bank account for construction purposes
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.E. Amendment to Fund Balance Commitment Resolution
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.F. Consider approval of Board of Trustees Calendar of Meeting Dates for 2016-2017
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8. Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, to consult with attorney, to discuss real estate matters, to consider recommendations or hiring personnel or termination of personnel and other personnel matters under Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074, Texas Government Code.  The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action.
Subject:
9. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 28, 2016

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