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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. Welcome Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
5. Presentations
6. Information/Reports
6.A. Financial Reports - Information Only
6.A.1. Check Register - June
6.A.2. Cash Activity Report - June
6.A.3. Monthly/Quarterly Investment Report - June
6.B. Emergency Medical Equipment Procedure
7. Board Items
7.A. Consider approval of Compensation Plan for the 2015-2016 School Year
7.A.1. 2015-2016 Pay Scales
7.A.2. 2015-2016 Extra Performance and Stipend Scales
7.B. Consider Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Endorsement for Board of Directors 
7.C. Consider contract with the ESC-Region 19 for Liaison for Curriculum and Instruction
7.D. Consider approval of a new District Vision, Mission and Motto
7.E. Repeal of all previously adopted policies and adoption of (Local) policies as recommended and prepared by TASB Policy Service
7.F. Consider, review, discuss, and approval of the following policies:
7.F.1. DC (Local) Employment Practices
7.F.2. FNF (Local) Students Rights and Responsibilities Interrogations and Searches
7.F.3. DHE (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct Search and Alcohol / Drug Testing
7.G. Consider contract with Banes for high school classrooms and science lab project
7.H. Consider contract with TASB for SHAR / Medical Billing Services  
7.I. Consider approval of Job Description for the following position(s): 
7.I.1. Physical Education Aide
7.I.2. In School Suspension Aide
7.J. Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds; establishing procedures and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of the bonds; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
7.K. Consider Letter of Engagement with Lawrence Financial Consulting LLC for financial advisory services
7.L. Fund Balance Commitment- Athletic Fund
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Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)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 Tornillo ISD 2015-16 TASB Risk Management Fund Auto and Unemployment Compensation Renewal Proposal
8.E. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD 2015-2016 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
8.F. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD 2015-2016 Substitute Handbook
8.G. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD 2015-2016 Athletic Handbook
8.H. Consider approval of Health Special Risk for Student Athletic Insurance
8.I. Consider disposal of technology equipment
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. Reclassification of Technology Manager to Executive Director of Technology
9.B. Reclassification of Business Manager to Executive Director of Finance
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: August 26, 2015
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 29, 2015 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. Welcome Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
5. Presentations
Subject:
6. Information/Reports
Subject:
6.A. Financial Reports - Information Only
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Business Manager
Subject:
6.A.1. Check Register - June
Subject:
6.A.2. Cash Activity Report - June
Subject:
6.A.3. Monthly/Quarterly Investment Report - June
Subject:
6.B. Emergency Medical Equipment Procedure
Presenter:
Ms. Linda Rivero, Nurse
Subject:
7. Board Items
Subject:
7.A. Consider approval of Compensation Plan for the 2015-2016 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Business Manager
Subject:
7.A.1. 2015-2016 Pay Scales
Subject:
7.A.2. 2015-2016 Extra Performance and Stipend Scales
Subject:
7.B. Consider Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Endorsement for Board of Directors 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
7.C. Consider contract with the ESC-Region 19 for Liaison for Curriculum and Instruction
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
7.D. Consider approval of a new District Vision, Mission and Motto
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
7.E. Repeal of all previously adopted policies and adoption of (Local) policies as recommended and prepared by TASB Policy Service
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
7.F. Consider, review, discuss, and approval of the following policies:
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
7.F.1. DC (Local) Employment Practices
Subject:
7.F.2. FNF (Local) Students Rights and Responsibilities Interrogations and Searches
Subject:
7.F.3. DHE (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct Search and Alcohol / Drug Testing
Subject:
7.G. Consider contract with Banes for high school classrooms and science lab project
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Director
Subject:
7.H. Consider contract with TASB for SHAR / Medical Billing Services  
Presenter:
Mr. Kelly Ball, Special Education Coordinator / Diagnostician
Subject:
7.I. Consider approval of Job Description for the following position(s): 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
7.I.1. Physical Education Aide
Subject:
7.I.2. In School Suspension Aide
Subject:
7.J. Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds; establishing procedures and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of the bonds; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
Presenter:
Mr. Tom Lawrence, Financial Advisor
Subject:
7.K. Consider Letter of Engagement with Lawrence Financial Consulting LLC for financial advisory services
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Business Manager
Subject:
7.L. Fund Balance Commitment- Athletic Fund
Presenter:
Mr. Burris, Athletic Director
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 Tornillo ISD 2015-16 TASB Risk Management Fund Auto and Unemployment Compensation Renewal Proposal
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Business Manager
Subject:
8.E. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD 2015-2016 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
8.F. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD 2015-2016 Substitute Handbook
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
8.G. Consider approval of Tornillo ISD 2015-2016 Athletic Handbook
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
8.H. Consider approval of Health Special Risk for Student Athletic Insurance
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
8.I. Consider disposal of technology equipment
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Technology Manager
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. Reclassification of Technology Manager to Executive Director of Technology
Subject:
9.B. Reclassification of Business Manager to Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: August 26, 2015

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