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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
3.B. District Initiatives/Events
4. BOARD HONORS
4.A. SISD students will be recognized for advancing to state in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition
4.B. SISD students will be recognized for being named Texas Music Educators Association All-State Musicians
4.C. SISD student-athletes will be recognized for qualifying and competing at the 2024 UIL State Wrestling Meet
4.D. The Americas High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams will be recognized for winning 2023-2024 UIL basketball championships
4.E. SISD High School Mariachi Groups will be recognized for qualifying for and competing at the 2024 UIL State Competition
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.A. The SISD Purchasing Department will be recognized for earning the Texas Association of School Business Officials Award of Merit for Purchasing & Operations
5.B. The SISD Financial Services Department will be recognized for earning the TASBO Award of Excellence in Financial Management
5.C. The SISD Public Relations Department will be recognized for winning Texas School Public Relations Association Awards
6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
6.A. Consider approval of School Library Month Proclamation, April 2024
6.B. Consider approval of Month of the Military Child Proclamation
7. OPEN FORUM
8. DISTRICT REPORTS
8.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
8.B. Facilities Report
8.C. Socorro ISD Employee Health Clinic
8.D. Strategic Plan - Priority 2
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
9.A.1. February 21, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
9.A.2. March 5, 2024 Special Board Meeting
9.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
9.B.1. Amendments for March 20, 2024
9.C. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
9.C.1. Medical Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2422
9.D. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
9.D.1. Alcohol and Drug Testing Services - RFP No. E2253
9.D.2. CTE Curriculum, Equipment, Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2122
9.D.3. Dairy Products - RFP No. E2357
9.D.4. Fire Alarm Upgrades, Maintenance and Services - RFP No. E2355
9.D.5. Identification System Equipment and Supplies - RFP No. E2351
9.D.6. Internet Services - RFP No. E2027
9.D.7. Kitchen Exhaust Vent/Hood Cleaning - RFP No. E2201
9.D.8. Letter Jackets - RFP No. E2242
9.D.9. Sewage and Grease Trap Services - RFP No. E2302
9.D.10. Student and Finance Software System - RFP No. E2339
9.D.11. System Software for Child Nutrition Services - RFP No. E2231
9.E. Consider approval of Request for Extension and Increase
9.E.1. Special Education Instructional Materials and Services - RFP No. E2245
9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
9.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - A+ Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
9.F.2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Amendment with The University of Texas of Austin (UT Austin)
9.F.3. Purchasing Cooperative - Texas DIR Contract DIR-CPO-4839, Student Laptops Lease (9th Grade)
9.G. Consider approval of purchase over $100,000
9.G.1. ESC Region 19 - Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract #21-7403, Beck Total Office Interiors
9.H. Consider approval of Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District - Easement Agreement for Access
9.I. Consider approval of W. Wellfield Company - Permanent Easement Agreement
9.J. Consider approval of Listing of Items for Auction
9.K. Consider approval of 2024-2025 Provision of Instructional Materials TEKS Certification Form and Survey
9.L. Consider approval of Proclamation 2024 Textbook Adoption Results
9.M. Consider approval of revisions to local policy
9.M.1. TASB Update 122
9.M.1.a. FFAC (Local) - Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment
9.M.2. Local Policy
9.M.2.a. DNA (Local) - Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Teachers
9.M.2.b. EIE (Local) - Academic Achievement Retention and Promotion
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A. Consider approval of Teacher Employment Contract and additional Administration Recommendations for the 2024-2025 School Year
10.B. Consider approval of Resolution for Assignment of Fund Balance
10.C. Consider approval of Seventh Amendment Lease with Freight Exchange
10.D. Discussion and possible action regarding Proposals for Superintendent Search Services
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding forensic audit report #2 and to receive advice regarding findings in report; and to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074 and 551.076.
12. CLOSED SESSION TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE FILED BY N. BALLARD
12.A. A closed meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held to consider and hear the Level Three Appeal in the grievance filed by N. Ballard under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
12.B. Executive Session: A closed meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held to consider the grievance appeal of N. Ballard under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071.
13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
13.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Level 3 Grievance Appeal filed by N. Ballard
14. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Subject:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Subject:
3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
Subject:
3.B. District Initiatives/Events
Subject:
4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Subject:
4.A. SISD students will be recognized for advancing to state in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition
Subject:
4.B. SISD students will be recognized for being named Texas Music Educators Association All-State Musicians
Subject:
4.C. SISD student-athletes will be recognized for qualifying and competing at the 2024 UIL State Wrestling Meet
Subject:
4.D. The Americas High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams will be recognized for winning 2023-2024 UIL basketball championships
Subject:
4.E. SISD High School Mariachi Groups will be recognized for qualifying for and competing at the 2024 UIL State Competition
Subject:
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Subject:
5.A. The SISD Purchasing Department will be recognized for earning the Texas Association of School Business Officials Award of Merit for Purchasing & Operations
Subject:
5.B. The SISD Financial Services Department will be recognized for earning the TASBO Award of Excellence in Financial Management
Subject:
5.C. The SISD Public Relations Department will be recognized for winning Texas School Public Relations Association Awards
Subject:
6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. Consider approval of School Library Month Proclamation, April 2024
Presenter:
Presenter: Marcy Sparks
Description:
INFO: **This April, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will observe the 30th Anniversary of School Library Month (SLM). School Library Month is celebrated in conjunction with National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024.
Subject:
6.B. Consider approval of Month of the Military Child Proclamation
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham
Description:
INFO: **The Proclamation recognizes the month of April as "Month of the Military Child" and April 17, 2024, will be "Purple-Up Day" recognizing all sacrifices our military-connected parents and their children have made.
Subject:
7. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
8. DISTRICT REPORTS
Subject:
8.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Presenter: Ronald Livermore
Description:
INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.
Subject:
8.B. Facilities Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the 2017 Bond Program and other non-bond projects will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
Subject:
8.C. Socorro ISD Employee Health Clinic
Presenter:
Presenter: James Vasquez
Description:
INFO: **Presentation to inform and update the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, SISD Employees, and stakeholders of the operations and benefits of the Socorro ISD Employee Health Clinic. Presentation will include both the pharmacy data and benefits as well as the clinic schedules, data, and benefits.
Subject:
8.D. Strategic Plan - Priority 2
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Angela Gonzalez
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
9.A.1. February 21, 2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Subject:
9.A.2. March 5, 2024 Special Board Meeting
Subject:
9.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
9.B.1. Amendments for March 20, 2024
Subject:
9.C. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
Subject:
9.C.1. Medical Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2422
Description:
INFO: To purchase medical supplies and services as needed district-wide. (Maximum $375,000.00-General Fund and Federal Fund Budget)
Subject:
9.D. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Subject:
9.D.1. Alcohol and Drug Testing Services - RFP No. E2253
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $49,000.00-General Fund Budget)
Subject:
9.D.2. CTE Curriculum, Equipment, Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2122
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 20, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $1,500,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.D.3. Dairy Products - RFP No. E2357
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $2,300,000.00-National School Lunch Program Funds)
Subject:
9.D.4. Fire Alarm Upgrades, Maintenance and Services - RFP No. E2355
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 18, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $345,000.00-General Funds)
Subject:
9.D.5. Identification System Equipment and Supplies - RFP No. E2351
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $350,000.00-General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.D.6. Internet Services - RFP No. E2027
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the second and final possible extension. (Maximum $87,888.00 and any applicable surcharge fees-General Fund Budget/E-rate Schools and Libraries Division Reimbursement)
Subject:
9.D.7. Kitchen Exhaust Vent/Hood Cleaning - RFP No. E2201
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the third and final possible extension. (Maximum $45,000.00-Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.D.8. Letter Jackets - RFP No. E2242
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through April 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00-General Fund Budget)
Subject:
9.D.9. Sewage and Grease Trap Services - RFP No. E2302
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 8, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $220,000.00-Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.D.10. Student and Finance Software System - RFP No. E2339
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through March 1, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $1,477,861.00 Second Year - General Funds)
Subject:
9.D.11. System Software for Child Nutrition Services - RFP No. E2231
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 31, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00-National School Breakfast and Lunch Program)
Subject:
9.E. Consider approval of Request for Extension and Increase
Subject:
9.E.1. Special Education Instructional Materials and Services - RFP No. E2245
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 22, 2025, which is the first possible extension. Increase of $50,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $400,000.00, for this current term and any remaining extended terms. This bid is used district-wide by campuses and the department to purchase instructional materials for special education. (General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
Subject:
9.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - A+ Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Description:
INFO: **This agreement continues the terms and conditions under which students of A+ Texas Teachers of Tomorrow may participate in field experiences and complete teacher preparation requirements in SISD Schools.
Subject:
9.F.2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Amendment with The University of Texas of Austin (UT Austin)
Description:
INFO: **First Amendment to the ongoing Interlocal Agreement on behalf of its OnRamps program. The program continues to offer eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses while attending high school and receive simultaneous academic credits from UT Austin and their SISD High School. (Maximum $0 for FAST eligible students, all other costs to remain the same, Socorro ISD estimated cost is $24,000.00-2023/24 General Fund)
Subject:
9.F.3. Purchasing Cooperative - Texas DIR Contract DIR-CPO-4839, Student Laptops Lease (9th Grade)
Description:
INFO: **To lease 4,000 laptops in the total amount of $3,039,516.00. The lease will be through DIR, Lenovo Financial Services for four (4) years for the DHA 1:1 HS Program (9th grade). (Maximum $3,039,516.00-General Funds)
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of purchase over $100,000
Subject:
9.G.1. ESC Region 19 - Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract #21-7403, Beck Total Office Interiors
Description:
INFO: **Utilization of a Purchasing Cooperative for the inside furniture for the Student Activities Complex II in the amount of $521,812.87, Bond Funds.
Subject:
9.H. Consider approval of Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District - Easement Agreement for Access
Description:
INFO: **The 30-foot proposed access easement is for ingress and egress purposes to HRMUD Well Site No. 4 located adjacent to SISD property.
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of W. Wellfield Company - Permanent Easement Agreement
Description:
INFO: **Easement to improve the existing arroyo that crosses Rojas Dr. into SISD property.
Subject:
9.J. Consider approval of Listing of Items for Auction
Description:
INFO: **Administration is requesting authorization to auction district vehicles.
Subject:
9.K. Consider approval of 2024-2025 Provision of Instructional Materials TEKS Certification Form and Survey
Description:
INFO: **School districts and charter schools are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum other than physical education, students have access to instructional materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It is important to note that districts and charters will be unable to order instructional materials through EMAT until the certification has been received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Subject:
9.L. Consider approval of Proclamation 2024 Textbook Adoption Results
Description:

INFO: **The State Board of Education issued Proclamation 2024 to call for instructional materials related to K-12 Science, High School Personal Financial Literacy & Economics, and multiple CTE courses. The SBOE-adopted and/or district-adopted materials to support the TEKS of the included courses are then scheduled for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year. The SISD instructional materials adoption process followed procedures outlined in Administrative Regulation EFA. Textbooks serve as resources that are funded by the Instructional Material Allotment provided by the state.

Subject:
9.M. Consider approval of revisions to local policy
Subject:
9.M.1. TASB Update 122
Subject:
9.M.1.a. FFAC (Local) - Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment
Subject:
9.M.2. Local Policy
Subject:
9.M.2.a. DNA (Local) - Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Teachers
Subject:
9.M.2.b. EIE (Local) - Academic Achievement Retention and Promotion
Subject:
10. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of Teacher Employment Contract and additional Administration Recommendations for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Angela Gonzalez
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the contract recommendations for teachers, additional administrative contracts, librarians, nurses, counselors, speech therapists and education diagnosticians as presented.
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of Resolution for Assignment of Fund Balance
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Resolution to unassign $3,260,947 and amount be reflected in the total of unassigned fund balance at the end of the year on June 30, 2024.
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of Seventh Amendment Lease with Freight Exchange
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Administration is requesting approval to extend the lease. Lessor and Lessee agree to extend the term of this lease through February 28, 2024 ("Extended Term"). In addition to the extended term, Lessee shall have the option to request an extension and renewal of the Lease for an additional agreed to term. The option to renew the lease shall exist for a period of six (6) months from August 31, 2024 through February 28, 2025 (the "Option Period").
Subject:
10.D. Discussion and possible action regarding Proposals for Superintendent Search Services
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
Subject:
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding forensic audit report #2 and to receive advice regarding findings in report; and to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074 and 551.076.
Subject:
12. CLOSED SESSION TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE FILED BY N. BALLARD
Subject:
12.A. A closed meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held to consider and hear the Level Three Appeal in the grievance filed by N. Ballard under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
Subject:
12.B. Executive Session: A closed meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held to consider the grievance appeal of N. Ballard under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071.
Subject:
13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Subject:
13.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Level 3 Grievance Appeal filed by N. Ballard
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
Subject:
14. ADJOURN

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