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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. Athletic Recognitions 
4.A.1. High School Softball
4.A.2. High School Baseball
4.A.3. High School Track 
4.B. Special Olympics Recognition
4.C. Tornillo ISD Campus Paraprofessionals of The Year
4.C.1. Elementary School  - Ms. Brittany Ibarra
4.C.2. Intermediate School – Ms. Fanny Gallardo
4.C.3. Junior High School – Ms. Julie Barrera 
4.C.4. High School – Ms. Rocio Portillo 
4.C.5. Central Office – Ms. Joanna Hernandez 
4.D. Tornillo ISD Teachers of The Year 
4.D.1. District Elementary Teacher of The Year – Ms. Cristina Bustillos
4.D.2. District Secondary District Teacher of The Year – Ms. Claudia Herrera-Soto
5. Information/Reports
5.A. Superintendent's Report
5.B. Special Olympics - Tornillo ISD Participation
5.C. Financial Reports-Information Only
5.C.1. Check Register-April
5.C.2. Cash Activity Report-April
5.C.3. Monthly Investment Report-April
5.C.4. Quarterly Investment Report
5.D. Update on Athletic Fund Balance Purchases
6. Presentations
6.A. Third Party Administrator Provider - Benefits
6.A.1. Financial Benefit Services
6.A.2. First Financial Services
7. 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Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)
7.A. Approve minutes from previous meetings
7.A.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes 4-19-16
7.A.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes 4-27-16
7.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
7.C. Purchases > $10,000 threshold - Authorization
7.C.1. Consider approval of pay authorization for Career and Technical Services with the El Paso Independent School District
7.D. Consider approval of the 1st reading for the following policies:  
7.D.1. Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Teachers DNA (Local)
7.D.2. Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Other Professional Employees DNB (Local)
7.D.3. Academic Achievement Grading / Progress Reports to Parents EIA (Local)
7.D.4. Wellness and Health Services Medical Treatment FFAC (Local)
7.E. Consider approval of amendment to PSP Contract
7.E.1. Tornillo Elementary School (Formerly Improvement Required) 
7.F. Consider approval of new PE / Health Teacher for High School 
7.G. Consider approval of 2016-2017 ESC Region 19 Head Start MOU
7.H. Consider approval of ESC Region 19 Head Start Birth to Four Early Education Program/Public School Transition Collaborative Agreement 2016-2017 MOU
7.I. Consider approval of Data Sharing Collaborative MOU between Tornillo ISD, El Paso Community College, The University of Texas at El Paso and the Education Service Center Region 19 
7.J. Consider approval of the Letter of Agreement Eduphoria Aware / TEKSbank with ESC Region 19
7.K. Consider approval of After School Feeding Program
7.L. Consider approval of amendment to the Principal Job Descriptions   
7.M. Consider approval of amendment to Special Education Diagnostician Coordinator Job Description 
8. Board Items
8.A. Consider adoption of an Order Canvassing Bond Election Returns
8.B. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of 2016 Bond Projects
8.C. Report on steps for issuance of bonds, and design and construction of bond projects
8.D. Authorize Administration to publish Requests for Qualifications for designers and architects  for bond projects
8.E. Consider the selection of a delegate to represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB's Delegate Assembly on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Houston, Texas 
8.F. Consider the submission of a resolution to be included in the 2016-18 Advocacy Agenda  
8.G. Consider approval of the revised final Pay Application / High School Construction  
8.H. Consider approval of Insco Distributing, Inc. for Window Units at the Intermediate School 
8.I. Consider approval of the Softball Field Renovation
8.J. Consider approval of Third Party Administrator Provider - Benefits for Tornillo ISD
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 corrected approval of the Diagnostician / Special Education Coordinator
9.B. Discussion on the next meeting tentative date for June Board of Trustees Meeting 
9.C. Consider extension of Superintendent's Employment Contract and modification of employment terms 
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: June 29, 2016
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 18, 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. Athletic Recognitions 
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
4.A.1. High School Softball
Subject:
4.A.2. High School Baseball
Subject:
4.A.3. High School Track 
Subject:
4.B. Special Olympics Recognition
Presenter:
Ms. Michelle Burris, Special Education Teacher
Subject:
4.C. Tornillo ISD Campus Paraprofessionals of The Year
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
4.C.1. Elementary School  - Ms. Brittany Ibarra
Subject:
4.C.2. Intermediate School – Ms. Fanny Gallardo
Subject:
4.C.3. Junior High School – Ms. Julie Barrera 
Subject:
4.C.4. High School – Ms. Rocio Portillo 
Subject:
4.C.5. Central Office – Ms. Joanna Hernandez 
Subject:
4.D. Tornillo ISD Teachers of The Year 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
4.D.1. District Elementary Teacher of The Year – Ms. Cristina Bustillos
Subject:
4.D.2. District Secondary District Teacher of The Year – Ms. Claudia Herrera-Soto
Subject:
5. Information/Reports
Subject:
5.A. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
5.B. Special Olympics - Tornillo ISD Participation
Presenter:
Ms. Michelle Burris, Special Education Teacher
Subject:
5.C. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
5.C.1. Check Register-April
Subject:
5.C.2. Cash Activity Report-April
Subject:
5.C.3. Monthly Investment Report-April
Subject:
5.C.4. Quarterly Investment Report
Subject:
5.D. Update on Athletic Fund Balance Purchases
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
6. Presentations
Subject:
6.A. Third Party Administrator Provider - Benefits
Subject:
6.A.1. Financial Benefit Services
Presenter:
Mr. David Morales FBS Benefit Consultant
Subject:
6.A.2. First Financial Services
Presenter:
Mr. Frank Martinez, Senior Account Administrator
Subject:
7. 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:
7.A. Approve minutes from previous meetings
Subject:
7.A.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes 4-19-16
Subject:
7.A.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes 4-27-16
Subject:
7.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.C. Purchases > $10,000 threshold - Authorization
Subject:
7.C.1. Consider approval of pay authorization for Career and Technical Services with the El Paso Independent School District
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.D. Consider approval of the 1st reading for the following policies:  
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
Subject:
7.D.1. Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Teachers DNA (Local)
Subject:
7.D.2. Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Other Professional Employees DNB (Local)
Subject:
7.D.3. Academic Achievement Grading / Progress Reports to Parents EIA (Local)
Subject:
7.D.4. Wellness and Health Services Medical Treatment FFAC (Local)
Presenter:
Nurse Rivero, District-wide Nurse
Subject:
7.E. Consider approval of amendment to PSP Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.E.1. Tornillo Elementary School (Formerly Improvement Required) 
Subject:
7.F. Consider approval of new PE / Health Teacher for High School 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.G. Consider approval of 2016-2017 ESC Region 19 Head Start MOU
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.H. Consider approval of ESC Region 19 Head Start Birth to Four Early Education Program/Public School Transition Collaborative Agreement 2016-2017 MOU
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.I. Consider approval of Data Sharing Collaborative MOU between Tornillo ISD, El Paso Community College, The University of Texas at El Paso and the Education Service Center Region 19 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.J. Consider approval of the Letter of Agreement Eduphoria Aware / TEKSbank with ESC Region 19
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Executive Director of Technology
Subject:
7.K. Consider approval of After School Feeding Program
Presenter:
Ms. Sonia Gomez, Food District Manager
Subject:
7.L. Consider approval of amendment to the Principal Job Descriptions   
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
7.M. Consider approval of amendment to Special Education Diagnostician Coordinator Job Description 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
8. Board Items
Subject:
8.A. Consider adoption of an Order Canvassing Bond Election Returns
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent and Mr. Larry Baskind, Legal Counsel
Subject:
8.B. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of 2016 Bond Projects
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent and Mr. Larry Baskind, Legal Counsel
Subject:
8.C. Report on steps for issuance of bonds, and design and construction of bond projects
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent and Mr. Larry Baskind, Legal Counsel
Subject:
8.D. Authorize Administration to publish Requests for Qualifications for designers and architects  for bond projects
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent and Mr. Larry Baskind, Legal Counsel
Subject:
8.E. Consider the selection of a delegate to represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB's Delegate Assembly on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Houston, Texas 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.F. Consider the submission of a resolution to be included in the 2016-18 Advocacy Agenda  
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.G. Consider approval of the revised final Pay Application / High School Construction  
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Manager
Subject:
8.H. Consider approval of Insco Distributing, Inc. for Window Units at the Intermediate School 
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Manager
Subject:
8.I. Consider approval of the Softball Field Renovation
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
8.J. Consider approval of Third Party Administrator Provider - Benefits for Tornillo ISD
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources 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. Consider corrected approval of the Diagnostician / Special Education Coordinator
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
9.B. Discussion on the next meeting tentative date for June Board of Trustees Meeting 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
9.C. Consider extension of Superintendent's Employment Contract and modification of employment terms 
Subject:
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: June 29, 2016

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