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I. BUDGET WORKSHOP  #2:
I.A. Somerset ISD will hold Budget Workshop #2 at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, July 13, 2015 for the purpose of discussing the school district's budget for the 2015-2016 school year.

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

II. Call Meeting to Order
III. Pledge of Allegience
IV. Invocation
V. COMMUNICATIONS:  Employee Recognitions, Students, partnership, Grants, Etc.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: 
(30 minute total time for this item.  Limit of five minutes per person.  Only one person from each delegation will be heard on the same subject.  No employee names can be mentioned)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)
VII.A. Approval of the June 01, 2015 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
VII.B. Approval of the District's Investment Policy, CDA (Local) and Resolution.
VII.C. Approval of the 2015-2016 Purchasing Cooperatives.
VII.D. Approval of the 2015-2016 Transfer Students.
VII.E. Approval of the Localized Policy Update 102.
VII.F. Approval of the policy EIC (LOCAL) - Academic Achievement:  Class Ranking.
VII.G. Approval of the 2015 Proclamation adoptions for Social Studies K-12, Mathematics 9-12, and Fine Arts K-12 Instructional Materials.
VII.H. Approval of the 2015-2017 Rural College Connection Program Agreement between Somerset ISD and Alamo Community College District.
VII.I. Approval of the 2015-2016 Employee Dress Code and Grooming Policy for Students.
VII.J. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Lytle ISD for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Program, for the 2015-2016 school year.
VII.K. Approval of the 2015-2016 Somerset ISD Student Handbook.
VII.L. Approval of the 2015-2016 Student Code of Conduct.
VII.M. Somerset ISD Investment Report
VII.N. Somerset ISD Financial Report
VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
VIII.A. Presentation of the House Bill 5 2015 School District Evaluation of Performance in Community and Student Engagement; Compliance.
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Budget Amendment #6 for 2014-2015 in the amount of $1,251,260.00.
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of one 53 passenger handicap bus with a lift  not to exceed the amount of $93,604.00.
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 15-007, Water Softener Equipment Services, to provide services by a licensed company for district-wide campus kitchens including the Culinary Arts kitchen for the 2015-2016 fiscal year not to exceed the amount of $12,500.00.
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 15-009, Wastewater Maintenance and Repair, to provide services by a licensed company for district plants for the  2015-2016 fiscal year not to exceed the total amount of $25,000.00. 
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 15-010, Physical Therapy Services, to provide services to the students of Somerset ISD for the 2015-2016 fiscal year not to exceed the total amount of $30,000.00.
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the  review and approval of the computer purchases for Savannah Heights Intermediate and Somerset Junior High School not to exceed the total amount of $75,600.00.
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the 2015-2016 Electronic Device Initiative for grades 3 and 4 not to exceed the total amount of $275,646.00.
VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the remodeling to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards for the life skills classroom at Somerset Elementary not to exceed the total amount of $90,000.00.
VIII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Istation software licensing and professional development not to exceed the total amount of $37,895.00.
VIII.K. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the College Board Readiness and Success System for Somerset High School and Somerset Junior High School not to exceed the total amount of $28,460.50.
VIII.L. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the expenditure of current funds to pay the remaining end of year balance for services to the Atascosa - McMullen Special Education Cooperative for the 2014-2015 School year in the amount of $5,500.00.
VIII.M. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the 2015 Somerset Abydos Summer Institute (SASI) not to exceed the total amount of $15,300.00.
VIII.N. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the District User License Agreement (DULA) for the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) TEKS Resource System not to exceed the total amount of $22,884.00.
VIII.O. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the Naviance college and career readiness platform not to exceed the total amount of $18,369.17.
VIII.P. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunner Reading Program not to exceed the total amount of $158,219.00.
VIII.Q. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the date of August 17, 2015, to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the 2015-2016 Legal Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
VIII.R. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the publication of the Notice of Public Hearing to discuss the Budget and proposed Tax Rate for the school year 2015-2016.
VIII.S. Discussion and possible action regarding appointing two Board of Trustees to be one Delegate and one Alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly.
VIII.T. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval to change the scheduled August 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting date to August 17, 2015.
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:
IX.A. Discussion regarding New Hires, Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.
IX.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Govt. Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding approval of Compromise Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release of all Claims concerning Frances Navarro v. Somerset Independent School District; No. 2013-CI-07595, 150th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas.
X. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
X.B. Consider and take possible action regarding Frances Navarro v. Somerset Independent School District; No. 2013-CI-07595, 150th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: July 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Budget Workshop #2 & Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. BUDGET WORKSHOP  #2:
Subject:
I.A. Somerset ISD will hold Budget Workshop #2 at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, July 13, 2015 for the purpose of discussing the school district's budget for the 2015-2016 school year.

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

Subject:
II. Call Meeting to Order
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegience
Subject:
IV. Invocation
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:  Employee Recognitions, Students, partnership, Grants, Etc.
Presenter:
Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: 
(30 minute total time for this item.  Limit of five minutes per person.  Only one person from each delegation will be heard on the same subject.  No employee names can be mentioned)
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of the June 01, 2015 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of the District's Investment Policy, CDA (Local) and Resolution.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of the 2015-2016 Purchasing Cooperatives.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.D. Approval of the 2015-2016 Transfer Students.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of the Localized Policy Update 102.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.F. Approval of the policy EIC (LOCAL) - Academic Achievement:  Class Ranking.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.G. Approval of the 2015 Proclamation adoptions for Social Studies K-12, Mathematics 9-12, and Fine Arts K-12 Instructional Materials.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.H. Approval of the 2015-2017 Rural College Connection Program Agreement between Somerset ISD and Alamo Community College District.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.I. Approval of the 2015-2016 Employee Dress Code and Grooming Policy for Students.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.J. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Lytle ISD for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Program, for the 2015-2016 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.K. Approval of the 2015-2016 Somerset ISD Student Handbook.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.L. Approval of the 2015-2016 Student Code of Conduct.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.M. Somerset ISD Investment Report
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.N. Somerset ISD Financial Report
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Presentation of the House Bill 5 2015 School District Evaluation of Performance in Community and Student Engagement; Compliance.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Budget Amendment #6 for 2014-2015 in the amount of $1,251,260.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of one 53 passenger handicap bus with a lift  not to exceed the amount of $93,604.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 15-007, Water Softener Equipment Services, to provide services by a licensed company for district-wide campus kitchens including the Culinary Arts kitchen for the 2015-2016 fiscal year not to exceed the amount of $12,500.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 15-009, Wastewater Maintenance and Repair, to provide services by a licensed company for district plants for the  2015-2016 fiscal year not to exceed the total amount of $25,000.00. 
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 15-010, Physical Therapy Services, to provide services to the students of Somerset ISD for the 2015-2016 fiscal year not to exceed the total amount of $30,000.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the  review and approval of the computer purchases for Savannah Heights Intermediate and Somerset Junior High School not to exceed the total amount of $75,600.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the 2015-2016 Electronic Device Initiative for grades 3 and 4 not to exceed the total amount of $275,646.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the remodeling to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards for the life skills classroom at Somerset Elementary not to exceed the total amount of $90,000.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Istation software licensing and professional development not to exceed the total amount of $37,895.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.K. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the College Board Readiness and Success System for Somerset High School and Somerset Junior High School not to exceed the total amount of $28,460.50.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.L. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the expenditure of current funds to pay the remaining end of year balance for services to the Atascosa - McMullen Special Education Cooperative for the 2014-2015 School year in the amount of $5,500.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.M. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the 2015 Somerset Abydos Summer Institute (SASI) not to exceed the total amount of $15,300.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.N. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the District User License Agreement (DULA) for the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) TEKS Resource System not to exceed the total amount of $22,884.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.O. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the Naviance college and career readiness platform not to exceed the total amount of $18,369.17.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.P. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunner Reading Program not to exceed the total amount of $158,219.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.Q. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the date of August 17, 2015, to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the 2015-2016 Legal Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.R. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the publication of the Notice of Public Hearing to discuss the Budget and proposed Tax Rate for the school year 2015-2016.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.S. Discussion and possible action regarding appointing two Board of Trustees to be one Delegate and one Alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly.
Presenter:
Dr. Omar Pachecano
Subject:
VIII.T. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval to change the scheduled August 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting date to August 17, 2015.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion regarding New Hires, Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Govt. Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding approval of Compromise Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release of all Claims concerning Frances Navarro v. Somerset Independent School District; No. 2013-CI-07595, 150th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
X. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
Subject:
X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
X.B. Consider and take possible action regarding Frances Navarro v. Somerset Independent School District; No. 2013-CI-07595, 150th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT

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