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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. High School Girls Basketball
4.B. High School Boys Basketball
4.C. Counselor Introductions
4.C.1. Ms. Sandra Sanchez – High School 
4.C.2. Ms. Elizabeth Otero – Jr. High /Intermediate Schools
4.C.3. Ms. Bertha Pedregon – Elementary School 
4.D. Campus Teachers of The Year 
5. Presentations
6. Information/Reports
6.A. Superintendent's Report
6.B. Financial Reports-Information Only
6.B.1. Check Register-February 
6.B.2. Cash Activity Report-February
6.B.3. Monthly Investment Report-February
6.C. TEA 2015-2016 Accreditation Status 
6.D. Reminder of Special Board Meeting scheduled on March 31, 2016 to conduct Superintendent's Evaluation
6.E. Team of Eight Training-June 29, 2016
6.F. Upcoming TASB Training and Events  
7. Board Items
7.A. TASB Policy Update 104 (1st Reading)
7.B. Consider establishing a date for the Budget Workshop Special Board Meeting
8. 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Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)
8.A. Approve minutes from previous meetings
8.B. Budget Amendments
8.C. Purchases > $10,000 threshold - Authorization
8.D. Consider approval of FFA (Local)- Student Welfare Wellness and Health Services
8.E. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Tech University Health Science Center at El Paso  for Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant 
8.F. Consider approval of letter of support for the 2016-2017 Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 9, Year 1
8.G. Consider Approval of 2016 Polling Place Agreement Between El Paso County and Tornillo Independent School District
8.H. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD Contract for Election Services for May Election 
8.I. Consider the Approval of the Amended Interlocal Cooperative Contract between The University of Texas Austin and Tornillo ISD for the Texas Literacy Initiative (TLI) Continuation 
8.J. Consider Approval of Engagement Letter to Auditors
8.K. Consider the approval of the yearly amendment to the commodity agreement between Tornillo ISD and the Texas Department of Agriculture
8.L. Consider the approval of the Health Career and Technical Education, Math and Science Potential Affiliation Agreement 
8.M. Consider approval of donation of fundraiser starter items from Sam's Club.
8.N. Consider approval of Pay Application #6 for the period of January 7, 2016-February 12, 2016 from Banes General Contractors for the High School Science lab and classroom Project.
9. 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.A. Consider possible settlement on El Paso Electric rate increase request.
9.B. Update on implementation of salary revisions based on TASB Salary Review
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: April 19, 2016
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 22, 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. High School Girls Basketball
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
4.B. High School Boys Basketball
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
4.C. Counselor Introductions
Presenter:
Dr. Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
4.C.1. Ms. Sandra Sanchez – High School 
Subject:
4.C.2. Ms. Elizabeth Otero – Jr. High /Intermediate Schools
Subject:
4.C.3. Ms. Bertha Pedregon – Elementary School 
Subject:
4.D. Campus Teachers of The Year 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
5. Presentations
Subject:
6. Information/Reports
Subject:
6.A. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.B. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.B.1. Check Register-February 
Subject:
6.B.2. Cash Activity Report-February
Subject:
6.B.3. Monthly Investment Report-February
Subject:
6.C. TEA 2015-2016 Accreditation Status 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.D. Reminder of Special Board Meeting scheduled on March 31, 2016 to conduct Superintendent's Evaluation
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.E. Team of Eight Training-June 29, 2016
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.F. Upcoming TASB Training and Events  
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7. Board Items
Subject:
7.A. TASB Policy Update 104 (1st Reading)
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.B. Consider establishing a date for the Budget Workshop Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Dr. Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8. 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:
8.A. Approve minutes from previous meetings
Subject:
8.B. Budget Amendments
Subject:
8.C. Purchases > $10,000 threshold - Authorization
Subject:
8.D. Consider approval of FFA (Local)- Student Welfare Wellness and Health Services
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.E. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Tech University Health Science Center at El Paso  for Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.F. Consider approval of letter of support for the 2016-2017 Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 9, Year 1
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.G. Consider Approval of 2016 Polling Place Agreement Between El Paso County and Tornillo Independent School District
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.H. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD Contract for Election Services for May Election 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.I. Consider the Approval of the Amended Interlocal Cooperative Contract between The University of Texas Austin and Tornillo ISD for the Texas Literacy Initiative (TLI) Continuation 
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
8.J. Consider Approval of Engagement Letter to Auditors
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
8.K. Consider the approval of the yearly amendment to the commodity agreement between Tornillo ISD and the Texas Department of Agriculture
Presenter:
Ms. Sonia Gomez, Food Service Manager
Subject:
8.L. Consider the approval of the Health Career and Technical Education, Math and Science Potential Affiliation Agreement 
Presenter:
Ms. Linda Rivero, Nurse
Subject:
8.M. Consider approval of donation of fundraiser starter items from Sam's Club.
Presenter:
Mr. Daniel Arenas, CIS Coordinator
Subject:
8.N. Consider approval of Pay Application #6 for the period of January 7, 2016-February 12, 2016 from Banes General Contractors for the High School Science lab and classroom Project.
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Director
Subject:
9. 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.A. Consider possible settlement on El Paso Electric rate increase request.
Presenter:
Mr. Larry Baskind, Legal Counsel
Subject:
9.B. Update on implementation of salary revisions based on TASB Salary Review
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: April 19, 2016

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