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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. El Paso County Tornillo Water Improvement District recognition of  Tornillo ISD Student-Vanessa Reyes-for the winning entry of the design to be painted on the new water storage tank
4.B. Athletic Recognitions  
4.B.1. High School Softball
4.B.2. High School Baseball All District Selections
4.B.3. High School Track Team Area and Regional Qualifiers
4.B.4. High School Tennis Regional Qualifier
4.C. Algebra I Class Recognition 
4.D. Latino Literacy Recognition of Parents  
4.E. Tornillo ISD Teachers of The Year 
4.E.1. District Elementary Teacher of the Year - Ms. Alicia Alvarado
4.E.2. District Secondary Teacher of The Year - Ms. Natalia Schwarz
4.F. CTE Teacher Recognitions
4.G. Employee Retirements 
4.G.1. Mr. Antonio "Tony" Garcia
4.G.2. Mr. Pablo Guerrero
4.H. Coaching Service Recognition 
4.H.1. Ms. Thelma Trevizo-Tennis 
4.H.2. Mr. Heriberto Reyes-Volleyball
4.I. El Paso Area Team Quest Finals 
5. Information / Presentations
5.A. Superintendent's Report
5.A.1. PowerPoint presentation of Monthly District / Campus Activities 
5.A.2. 2017 TELPAS Composite Rating District Overview 
5.A.3. Report results for safety and security audits under TEC §37.108(c) 
5.A.4. Parent Contact Process
5.A.5. New STAAR Student Report 
5.A.6. STAAR Assessment Results
5.A.7. County of El Paso TA Set-Aside Project Submission - OT Smith Road Hike & Bike Trail Construction
5.B. Board Training Information
5.B.1. Mission, Vision, and Goal Setting Training: June 3, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the High School 
5.B.2. ESC Region 19 Effective School Border Schools Conference: June 19-21, 2017 at the Head Start Multi-Purpose Center 
5.B.3. Leadership TASB Application Period May 1-July 1, 2017
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. Bond 2016 Financial Report
5.D. Scheduling, Fidelity, Observations, and Differentiation Training 
5.E. Facility Use Process 
5.F. Bond 2016 Items
5.F.1. Bond 2016 Contingency / Change Order Report 
5.G. Update on Athletic Fund Balance Projects
5.H. Donation of Bicycles for Tornillo Elementary School from UHAUL  
5.I. Donation of Laptops for CTE Teachers from Western Tech
5.J. Supper Program
5.K. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report 2016-2017
5.L. Annual Report of Student Screening Status for the 2016-2017 School Year
6. Board Items
6.A. Purchases > $10,000 threshold – Authorization
6.A.1. Consider approval of Pay Application #2 for the period to 5/3/2017 from Venegas Engineering Management and Construction for the Athletics and Accessibility Portion of the 2016 Bond Project. 
6.A.2. Consider approval for payment of invoice number 2016-18.06 from MNK Architects for Services rendered to the district for Tornillo ISD 2016 Bond Projects.  
6.A.3. Consider approval of pay authorization for Career and Technical Services with the El Paso Independent School District
6.B. Consider approval of Creative Kids Contract 
6.C. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TORNILLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BOND, SERIES 2017; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BOND; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BOND; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
6.D. Consider approval of 2017-2018 Extra Performance and Stipend Scales
6.E. Consider the selection of a delegate and an alternate to represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Dallas, Texas
6.F. Consider the submission of a resolution to be included in the 2016-2018 Advocacy Agenda 
6.G. Discussion on the BOT Summer Meeting dates for June and July
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 - April 26, 2017
7.A.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes - May 17, 2017
7.B. Budget Amendments
7.C. Consider approval of Contracted Career and Technical Education Annual Agreement 2017-2018 with El Paso ISD.
7.D. Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 108 (1st Reading) affecting the following
(LOCAL) Policies:
7.D.1. EF (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
7.D.2. EFA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
                                   INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
7.D.3. EFAA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
                                     SELECTION AND ADOPTION
7.D.4. EHDB (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT
                              CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITH PRIOR INSTRUCTION
7.D.5. EIF (LOCAL):  ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
                                GRADUATION
7.D.6. EL (LOCAL): CAMPUS CHARTERS
7.D.7. GKB (LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS
                                   ADVERTISING AND FUNDRAISING
7.E. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Local Entity Responsible for Managing Publicly Funded Preschool Programs between Tornillo ISD and ESC 19 Head Start for 2017-2018
8. Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and to consult with attorney under Sections 551.071 and 551.074, Texas Government Code.  The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action.
8.A. Personnel report to discuss hiring of specific positions and personnel
8.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendation for Employment of the following position: 
8.B.1. Facilities / Transportation Director 
8.C. Discussion regarding employee complaint.
8.D. Discussion and possible action regarding support for or intervention in El Paso County’s lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 4.
8.E. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's employment contract and possible amendments.
9. Continuation of Board of Trustees’ Items
9.A. Discussion and possible action regarding support for or intervention in El Paso County’s lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 4.
9.B. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's employment contract and possible amendments
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: June 28, 2017
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 31, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
3. Open Forum
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
4. Board Recognitions
Subject:
4.A. El Paso County Tornillo Water Improvement District recognition of  Tornillo ISD Student-Vanessa Reyes-for the winning entry of the design to be painted on the new water storage tank
Presenter:
El Paso County WID Personnel
Subject:
4.B. Athletic Recognitions  
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
4.B.1. High School Softball
Subject:
4.B.2. High School Baseball All District Selections
Subject:
4.B.3. High School Track Team Area and Regional Qualifiers
Subject:
4.B.4. High School Tennis Regional Qualifier
Subject:
4.C. Algebra I Class Recognition 
Presenter:
Mr. Marco Tristan, Junior High School Principal
Subject:
4.D. Latino Literacy Recognition of Parents  
Presenter:
Ms. Claudia Castro, Parent Liaison
Subject:
4.E. Tornillo ISD Teachers of The Year 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
4.E.1. District Elementary Teacher of the Year - Ms. Alicia Alvarado
Subject:
4.E.2. District Secondary Teacher of The Year - Ms. Natalia Schwarz
Subject:
4.F. CTE Teacher Recognitions
Presenter:
Ms. Sandra Sanchez, High School Counselor
Subject:
4.G. Employee Retirements 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
4.G.1. Mr. Antonio "Tony" Garcia
Subject:
4.G.2. Mr. Pablo Guerrero
Subject:
4.H. Coaching Service Recognition 
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
4.H.1. Ms. Thelma Trevizo-Tennis 
Subject:
4.H.2. Mr. Heriberto Reyes-Volleyball
Subject:
4.I. El Paso Area Team Quest Finals 
Presenter:
Ms. Jerusha Lang, GT Coordinator
Subject:
5. Information / Presentations
Subject:
5.A. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
5.A.1. PowerPoint presentation of Monthly District / Campus Activities 
Subject:
5.A.2. 2017 TELPAS Composite Rating District Overview 
Subject:
5.A.3. Report results for safety and security audits under TEC §37.108(c) 
Subject:
5.A.4. Parent Contact Process
Subject:
5.A.5. New STAAR Student Report 
Subject:
5.A.6. STAAR Assessment Results
Subject:
5.A.7. County of El Paso TA Set-Aside Project Submission - OT Smith Road Hike & Bike Trail Construction
Subject:
5.B. Board Training Information
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
5.B.1. Mission, Vision, and Goal Setting Training: June 3, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the High School 
Subject:
5.B.2. ESC Region 19 Effective School Border Schools Conference: June 19-21, 2017 at the Head Start Multi-Purpose Center 
Subject:
5.B.3. Leadership TASB Application Period May 1-July 1, 2017
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. Bond 2016 Financial Report
Subject:
5.D. Scheduling, Fidelity, Observations, and Differentiation Training 
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Castillo, Special Education Coordinator / Diagnostician
Subject:
5.E. Facility Use Process 
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Manager
Subject:
5.F. Bond 2016 Items
Subject:
5.F.1. Bond 2016 Contingency / Change Order Report 
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Manager
Subject:
5.G. Update on Athletic Fund Balance Projects
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Athletic Director
Subject:
5.H. Donation of Bicycles for Tornillo Elementary School from UHAUL  
Presenter:
Mr. Thomas Cervantes, Tornillo Elementary School
Subject:
5.I. Donation of Laptops for CTE Teachers from Western Tech
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Executive Director of Technology
Subject:
5.J. Supper Program
Presenter:
Ms. Sonia Gomez, District Food Service Manager
Subject:
5.K. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report 2016-2017
Presenter:
Ms. Linda Rivero, Nurse
Subject:
5.L. Annual Report of Student Screening Status for the 2016-2017 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. Linda Rivero, Nurse
Subject:
6. Board Items
Subject:
6.A. Purchases > $10,000 threshold – Authorization
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.A.1. Consider approval of Pay Application #2 for the period to 5/3/2017 from Venegas Engineering Management and Construction for the Athletics and Accessibility Portion of the 2016 Bond Project. 
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Director
Subject:
6.A.2. Consider approval for payment of invoice number 2016-18.06 from MNK Architects for Services rendered to the district for Tornillo ISD 2016 Bond Projects.  
Presenter:
Mr. Cody Burris, Interim Facilities Manager
Subject:
6.A.3. 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:
6.B. Consider approval of Creative Kids Contract 
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.C. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TORNILLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BOND, SERIES 2017; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BOND; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BOND; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
6.D. Consider approval of 2017-2018 Extra Performance and Stipend Scales
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
6.E. Consider the selection of a delegate and an alternate to represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Dallas, Texas
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, President
Subject:
6.F. Consider the submission of a resolution to be included in the 2016-2018 Advocacy Agenda 
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, President
Subject:
6.G. Discussion on the BOT Summer Meeting dates for June and July
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
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 - April 26, 2017
Subject:
7.A.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes - May 17, 2017
Subject:
7.B. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Executive Director of Finance
Subject:
7.C. Consider approval of Contracted Career and Technical Education Annual Agreement 2017-2018 with El Paso ISD.
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.D. Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 108 (1st Reading) affecting the following
(LOCAL) Policies:
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.D.1. EF (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Subject:
7.D.2. EFA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
                                   INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Subject:
7.D.3. EFAA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
                                     SELECTION AND ADOPTION
Subject:
7.D.4. EHDB (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT
                              CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITH PRIOR INSTRUCTION
Subject:
7.D.5. EIF (LOCAL):  ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
                                GRADUATION
Subject:
7.D.6. EL (LOCAL): CAMPUS CHARTERS
Subject:
7.D.7. GKB (LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS
                                   ADVERTISING AND FUNDRAISING
Subject:
7.E. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Local Entity Responsible for Managing Publicly Funded Preschool Programs between Tornillo ISD and ESC 19 Head Start for 2017-2018
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8. Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and to consult with attorney under Sections 551.071 and 551.074, Texas Government Code.  The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action.
Subject:
8.A. Personnel report to discuss hiring of specific positions and personnel
Presenter:
Ms. Elisa Davis, Human Resources Manager
Subject:
8.B. Consider approval of Administrative Recommendation for Employment of the following position: 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.B.1. Facilities / Transportation Director 
Subject:
8.C. Discussion regarding employee complaint.
Subject:
8.D. Discussion and possible action regarding support for or intervention in El Paso County’s lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 4.
Presenter:
E. Anthony Martinez, Assistant County Attorney – Civil Litigation Unit
Subject:
8.E. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's employment contract and possible amendments.
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, President
Subject:
9. Continuation of Board of Trustees’ Items
Subject:
9.A. Discussion and possible action regarding support for or intervention in El Paso County’s lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 4.
Subject:
9.B. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's employment contract and possible amendments
Subject:
10. Next Meeting Tentative Date: June 28, 2017

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