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Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegience
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:  Employee Recognitions, Students, partnership, Grants, Etc.
V. 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)
VI. 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)
VI.A. Approval of the August 01, 2016 Budget Workshop #2 & Special Board Meeting Minutes, August 08, 2016 Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting Minutes & August 15, 2016 Special Board Meeting Minutes.
VI.B. Approval of the cancellation of the November 08, 2016, Somerset ISD Board of Trustee Election for Single-Member Districts 4, 5, & 6 due to an uncontested race.
VI.C. Approval of the 2016-2017 Transfer Students.
VI.D. Approval of the Texas A&M AGRILIFE Bexar County Extension Adjunct Faculty.
VI.E. Approval of the 2016-2017 Unemployment Compensation renewal with the TASB Risk Management Fund Agreement.
VI.F. Approval of the systemic mathematics support for all campuses during the 2016-2017 academic year.
VI.G. Approval of the Atascosa County Alternative Education Program Memorandum of Understanding for the 2016-2017 academic year.
VI.H. Approval of the 2016-2017 Memorandums of Understanding for the ChemBridge and MathBridge Dual Credit Programs.
VI.I. Approval of the Early College High School Memorandum of Understanding between Alamo Community College District and Somerset Independent School District.
VI.J. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Early College High School between Somerset, Poteet, and Lytle ISDs for the 2016-2017 academic year.
VI.K. Approval of the Revised Administrator Performance Appraisal Calendar and Certified TAP Appraisers for 2016-2017 academic year.
VI.L. Approval of the TASB Policy Update 105, affecting local policies:  BJCF (Local): Superintendent Nonrenewal, BQ (Local):  Planning and Decision-Making Process, CLB (Local):  Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management - Maintenance, CLE (Local):  Buildings, Grounds and Equipment Management - Flag Displays, CPC (Local): Office Management - Records Management, DBA (Local):  Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records, DFBB (Local):  Term Contracts - Nonrenewal, DFFA (Local):  Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency, DFFB (Local):  Reduction in Force - Program Change, EHBD (Local):  Special Programs- Federal Tittle I, FDC (Local):  Admissions - Homeless Students.
VI.M. Approval of moving the New Year's Day Paid Holiday on the 255 day calendar from January 02, 2017 to December 30, 2016.
VI.N. Approval of the 2016-2017 Somerset ISD District Improvement Plan.
VI.O. Approval of Board Member travel to the National Association of Latino Education 12th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education held in Washington, D.C. 
VI.P. Approval to continue retainer with Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle, P.C. Attorneys at Law as the District's Law Firm for the 2016-2017 academic year.
VII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
VII.A. Presentation of the Somerset ISD Education Foundation Quarterly Report.
VII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the acceptance of designated funds for Innovative Teaching Grants to Somerset ISD from the Somerset Education Foundation.
VII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the new Board Policy DEC (LOCAL).
VII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Finance Purchase of 10 new Thomas buses.
VII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of the BenchMill 6000 Bundle for the Computer Integrated Manufacturing course not to exceed the total amount of $21,248.00.
VII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of classroom computers for CTE Computer Integrated Manufacturing course at Somerset High School not to exceed the total amount of $16,300.00.
VII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Somerset ISD Open Enrollment Local Policy for inter-district transfers to replace current FDA (Local) Policy
VII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the sale of the property located on 7465 S. Loop 1604 W., CB 4230P-13B, Non Adjacent, Blk 0, Lot 133, neighborhood is City of Somerset located in Bexar County.
VII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of allowing children of staff members to ride district buses between campuses.
VII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Quarterly Investment Reports for January 2016 to March 2016 and April 2016 to June 2016.
VII.K. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Monthly Somerset ISD Financial Report.
VIII. 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:
VIII.A. Discussion regarding New Hires, Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.
VIII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.0821, deliberation and consultation with school attorney regarding possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with a disability.
IX. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
IX.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
IX.B. Consideration and possible action concerning possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with a disability.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call Meeting to Order
Subject:
II. Invocation
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegience
Subject:
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:  Employee Recognitions, Students, partnership, Grants, Etc.
Subject:
V. 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:
VI. 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:
VI.A. Approval of the August 01, 2016 Budget Workshop #2 & Special Board Meeting Minutes, August 08, 2016 Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting Minutes & August 15, 2016 Special Board Meeting Minutes.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.B. Approval of the cancellation of the November 08, 2016, Somerset ISD Board of Trustee Election for Single-Member Districts 4, 5, & 6 due to an uncontested race.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.C. Approval of the 2016-2017 Transfer Students.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.D. Approval of the Texas A&M AGRILIFE Bexar County Extension Adjunct Faculty.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.E. Approval of the 2016-2017 Unemployment Compensation renewal with the TASB Risk Management Fund Agreement.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.F. Approval of the systemic mathematics support for all campuses during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.G. Approval of the Atascosa County Alternative Education Program Memorandum of Understanding for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.H. Approval of the 2016-2017 Memorandums of Understanding for the ChemBridge and MathBridge Dual Credit Programs.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.I. Approval of the Early College High School Memorandum of Understanding between Alamo Community College District and Somerset Independent School District.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.J. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Early College High School between Somerset, Poteet, and Lytle ISDs for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.K. Approval of the Revised Administrator Performance Appraisal Calendar and Certified TAP Appraisers for 2016-2017 academic year.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.L. Approval of the TASB Policy Update 105, affecting local policies:  BJCF (Local): Superintendent Nonrenewal, BQ (Local):  Planning and Decision-Making Process, CLB (Local):  Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management - Maintenance, CLE (Local):  Buildings, Grounds and Equipment Management - Flag Displays, CPC (Local): Office Management - Records Management, DBA (Local):  Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records, DFBB (Local):  Term Contracts - Nonrenewal, DFFA (Local):  Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency, DFFB (Local):  Reduction in Force - Program Change, EHBD (Local):  Special Programs- Federal Tittle I, FDC (Local):  Admissions - Homeless Students.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.M. Approval of moving the New Year's Day Paid Holiday on the 255 day calendar from January 02, 2017 to December 30, 2016.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.N. Approval of the 2016-2017 Somerset ISD District Improvement Plan.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI.O. Approval of Board Member travel to the National Association of Latino Education 12th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education held in Washington, D.C. 
Presenter:
Dr. Omar Pachecano
Subject:
VI.P. Approval to continue retainer with Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle, P.C. Attorneys at Law as the District's Law Firm for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Presenter:
Dr. Omar Pachecano
Subject:
VII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Presentation of the Somerset ISD Education Foundation Quarterly Report.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the acceptance of designated funds for Innovative Teaching Grants to Somerset ISD from the Somerset Education Foundation.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the new Board Policy DEC (LOCAL).
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Finance Purchase of 10 new Thomas buses.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of the BenchMill 6000 Bundle for the Computer Integrated Manufacturing course not to exceed the total amount of $21,248.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of classroom computers for CTE Computer Integrated Manufacturing course at Somerset High School not to exceed the total amount of $16,300.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Somerset ISD Open Enrollment Local Policy for inter-district transfers to replace current FDA (Local) Policy
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the sale of the property located on 7465 S. Loop 1604 W., CB 4230P-13B, Non Adjacent, Blk 0, Lot 133, neighborhood is City of Somerset located in Bexar County.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of allowing children of staff members to ride district buses between campuses.
Presenter:
Mrs. Elizabeth Hansen
Subject:
VII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Quarterly Investment Reports for January 2016 to March 2016 and April 2016 to June 2016.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.K. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Monthly Somerset ISD Financial Report.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII. 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:
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion regarding New Hires, Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.0821, deliberation and consultation with school attorney regarding possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with a disability.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX.B. Consideration and possible action concerning possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with a disability.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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