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Meeting Agenda
1. (OTHER) First Order of Business 
1.A. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
2. (OTHER) Superintendent's Report
3. (OTHER) Open Forum
4. (OTHER) Information / Reports / Presentations
4.A. Financial Reports-Information Only
4.B. Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Rate for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
5. (STRUCTURE) Board Items
5.A. Purchases > $10,000 threshold - Authorization
5.A.1. Consider approval of the Property, Casualty and Auto Liability Insurance for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
5.A.2. Consider approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement by and between the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas
5.A.3. Consider approval of the multi-year Interlocal Addendum by and between the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas
5.B. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding Board's Quarterly Progress Tracker from May 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020
5.C. Discussion and possible action to  approve Certificate of Unopposed Candidates for the General Election on November 3, 2020
5.D. Discussion and possible action to cancel the election for Place Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees should candidates remain unopposed by Friday, August 21, 2020
5.E. Consider approval of Budget for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
5.F. Consider approval of Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
6. (STRUCTURE) 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Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)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. Approve minutes from previous meetings:
6.A.1. Virtual Regular Board Meeting Minutes - 7/29/2020
6.A.2. Virtual Special Board Meeting Minutes - 8/3/2020
6.A.3. Board Training Minutes - 8/13/2020
6.A.4. Board Training Minutes - 08/18/2020
6.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
6.C. Consider approval of Unemployment Insurance Renewal 2020-2021
6.D. Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 115 (1st Reading) affecting the following (LOCAL) Policies:
6.D.1. BF(LOCAL) BOARD POLICIES
6.D.2. DED(LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
6.D.3. DIA(LOCAL) EMPLOYEE WELFARE: FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION 
6.D.4. DMD(LOCAL) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND VISITATIONS
6.D.5. EI(LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
6.D.6. FB(LOCAL) EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 
6.D.7. FD(LOCAL) ADMISSIONS
6.D.8. FEB(LOCAL) ATTENDANCE: ATTENDANCE ACCOUNTING
6.D.9. FFG(LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
6.D.10. FFH(LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
6.D.11. FMF(LOCAL) STUDENT ACTIVITIES: CONTESTS AND COMPETITION 
6.D.12. FNG(LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
6.D.13. GF(LOCAL) PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
6.E. Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of El Paso County Juvenile Alternative Education Programs Pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
6.F. Consider approval of Contracts for Providers of Special Education Related Services            
6.G. Consider approval of 2020-2021 Substitute Teacher Handbook
6.H. Consider approval of Board Constraints Progress Measures #2 – The board shall not make decisions based upon adult conveniences over student needs.
6.I. Consider approval to add authorized representatives for Lone Star Investment Pool
6.J. Consider approval to delete authorized representative from Lone Star Investment Pool
7. (OTHER) Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, 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.
7.A. Discussion regarding Administration’s recommendation for the Director of Finance position
7.B. Discussion on Employee / Board / Superintendent Communication
8. (STRUCTURE) Continuation of Board Items in Open Session
8.A. Discussion and possible action to approve Administration’s recommendation for the Director of Finance position
9. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 30, 2020
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 26, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular - Video Conference
Subject:
1. (OTHER) First Order of Business 
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
1.A. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
Subject:
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
Subject:
2. (OTHER) Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Mrs. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
Subject:
3. (OTHER) Open Forum
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
4. (OTHER) Information / Reports / Presentations
Subject:
4.A. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Subject:
4.B. Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Rate for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
5. (STRUCTURE) Board Items
Subject:
5.A. Purchases > $10,000 threshold - Authorization
Subject:
5.A.1. Consider approval of the Property, Casualty and Auto Liability Insurance for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A.2. Consider approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement by and between the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Subject:
5.A.3. Consider approval of the multi-year Interlocal Addendum by and between the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Subject:
5.B. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding Board's Quarterly Progress Tracker from May 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020
Presenter:
Ms. Monica Jaloma, LSG Coach
Subject:
5.C. Discussion and possible action to  approve Certificate of Unopposed Candidates for the General Election on November 3, 2020
Presenter:
Ms. Priscilla Mata, Legal Counsel
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. Discussion and possible action to cancel the election for Place Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees should candidates remain unopposed by Friday, August 21, 2020
Presenter:
Ms. Priscilla Mata, Legal Counsel
Attachments:
Subject:
5.E. Consider approval of Budget for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
5.F. Consider approval of Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
6. (STRUCTURE) 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. Approve minutes from previous meetings:
Subject:
6.A.1. Virtual Regular Board Meeting Minutes - 7/29/2020
Subject:
6.A.2. Virtual Special Board Meeting Minutes - 8/3/2020
Subject:
6.A.3. Board Training Minutes - 8/13/2020
Subject:
6.A.4. Board Training Minutes - 08/18/2020
Subject:
6.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Subject:
6.C. Consider approval of Unemployment Insurance Renewal 2020-2021
Presenter:
Ms. Lizeth Carroll, HR/Compliance Director
Subject:
6.D. Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 115 (1st Reading) affecting the following (LOCAL) Policies:
Presenter:
Mrs. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D.1. BF(LOCAL) BOARD POLICIES
Subject:
6.D.2. DED(LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
Subject:
6.D.3. DIA(LOCAL) EMPLOYEE WELFARE: FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION 
Subject:
6.D.4. DMD(LOCAL) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND VISITATIONS
Subject:
6.D.5. EI(LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Subject:
6.D.6. FB(LOCAL) EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 
Subject:
6.D.7. FD(LOCAL) ADMISSIONS
Subject:
6.D.8. FEB(LOCAL) ATTENDANCE: ATTENDANCE ACCOUNTING
Subject:
6.D.9. FFG(LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Subject:
6.D.10. FFH(LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
Subject:
6.D.11. FMF(LOCAL) STUDENT ACTIVITIES: CONTESTS AND COMPETITION 
Subject:
6.D.12. FNG(LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
Subject:
6.D.13. GF(LOCAL) PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Subject:
6.E. Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of El Paso County Juvenile Alternative Education Programs Pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
Presenter:
Mr. Rodrigo Portillo, Assistant Superintendent
Subject:
6.F. Consider approval of Contracts for Providers of Special Education Related Services            
Presenter:
Ms. Georgina Miramontes, Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator
Subject:
6.G. Consider approval of 2020-2021 Substitute Teacher Handbook
Presenter:
Ms. Lizeth Carroll, HR/Compliance Director
Subject:
6.H. Consider approval of Board Constraints Progress Measures #2 – The board shall not make decisions based upon adult conveniences over student needs.
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
6.I. Consider approval to add authorized representatives for Lone Star Investment Pool
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Subject:
6.J. Consider approval to delete authorized representative from Lone Star Investment Pool
Presenter:
Mr. David C. Solis, Director of Finance
Subject:
7. (OTHER) Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, 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:
7.A. Discussion regarding Administration’s recommendation for the Director of Finance position
Subject:
7.B. Discussion on Employee / Board / Superintendent Communication
Subject:
8. (STRUCTURE) Continuation of Board Items in Open Session
Subject:
8.A. Discussion and possible action to approve Administration’s recommendation for the Director of Finance position
Presenter:
Ms. Lizeth Carroll, HR/Compliance Director
Subject:
9. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 30, 2020

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