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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
3.A. District Initiatives/Events
4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
4.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Team Operating Procedures
4.B. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's Search dates and timelines
4.C. Consider and take action to elect and install Board Officers for the Board of Trustees
4.C.1. Board President
4.C.2. Board Vice President
4.C.3. Board Secretary
5. BOARD HONORS
5.A. A Socorro High School student and a Montwood High School student will be recognized for earning a 2024 Gates Scholarship
5.B. SISD high school students will be recognized for earning a 2024 Terry Traditional Scholarship
5.C. SISD students will be recognized for winning a state medal at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition
5.D. The Pebble Hills High School Flute Choir and Wind Ensemble will be recognized for being selected and performing at the National and International Music Conferences
5.E. The El Dorado High School Academic Decathlon Team will be recognized for winning the El Paso Regional Meet and advancing and competing to the State Academic Decathlon Meet
5.F. SISD students in Career and Technical Student Organizations will be recognized for winning top spots at state competitions and/or advancing to national competitions
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.A. The Americas High School Baseball Coach will be recognized for earning his 500th career win
7. OPEN FORUM
8. DISTRICT REPORTS
8.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
8.B. Facilities Report
8.C. Quarterly Investment Report
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
9.A.1. April 17, 2024 Regular Board of Trustee Meeting
9.A.2. April 24, 2024 Special Board Meeting
9.A.3. May 6, 2024 Board Workshop Meeting
9.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
9.C.1. Amendments for May 15, 2024
9.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
9.D.1. Charter Bus Services - RFP No. E2430
9.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
9.E.1. Athletic and Student Health Insurance - RFP No. E2252
9.E.2. Athletic Training Supplies - RFP No. E2258
9.E.3. Automotive Services - RFP No. E2361
9.E.4. Bond Counsel - RFQ No. E2363
9.E.5. Catering Services - RFP No. E2259
9.E.6. Legal Services - RFQ No. E2377
9.E.7. Pharmaceutical - RFP No. E2262
9.E.8. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
9.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Education Service Center Region 13
9.F.2. Purchasing Cooperative Utilizations
9.F.2.a. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance - Richardson ISD, Contract: Communities In Schools of El Paso CIS 2024-2025
9.F.2.b. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452, Age of Learning-My Math Academy
9.F.2.c. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7474, Solution Tree
9.F.2.d. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative, TEKSbank Letter of Agreement 2024-2025
9.F.2.e. Ysleta ISD 217031 RFP, BibiliU and Master Service Agreement
9.F.3. Western Governors University Clinical Experience Agreement
9.G. Consider approval of updates to Grant Project Coordinator of Guidance/Counseling Job Description
9.H. Consider approval of revisions to the following local policies

9.H.1. BBG (LOCAL) – BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

9.H.2. EHAC (LOCAL) – BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY)
9.H.3. EIC (LOCAL) – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: CLASS RANKING
9.H.4. FDA (LOCAL) – ADMISSIONS: INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
9.H.5. FDB (LOCAL) – ADMISSIONS: INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
9.H.6. FFAA (LOCAL) – WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES: PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
9.H.7. FM (LOCAL) – STUDENT ACTIVITIES
9.H.8. GE (LOCAL) – RELATIONS WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
9.I. Consider approval of TEA Waivers for Low Attendance
9.I.1. Sun Ridge Middle School due to safety related incident
9.I.2. Eastlake Middle School due to a weather related matter (solar eclipse day)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A. Consider approval of additional Teacher and Administration Employment Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year
10.B. Consider approval of Leased Cell Towers Agreement(s)
10.C. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the following local policy
10.C.1. CH (LOCAL) - PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION
10.C.2. CHE (LOCAL) - PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION/VENDOR DISCLOSURES AND CONTRACTS
10.C.3. CV (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
10.C.4. CVA (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE BIDDING
10.C.5. CVB (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding settlement demand and possible resolution of G. Sanders v. Socorro ISD; Cause No. 2022-DCV-3026, 205th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Texas; to receive and discuss the recommendation of administration to propose non-renewal and/or termination of the term contract of F. Alvarez, Counselor at Myrtle Cooper Elementary School; P. McLaughlin, Counselor at Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School; P. Rodriguez, SCEI Coach at Sun Ridge Middle School; A. Tucker, Coordinator of Sports Programs in Academic Services; pursuant to the specific contract terms under policy DFBB and as a result of the termination of ESSER and/or Grant funding; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings; and to discuss personnel and real estate matters under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
12. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
12.A. Discussion and possible action regarding settlement demand and possible resolution of G. Sanders v. Socorro ISD; Cause No. 2022-DCV-3026, 205th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Texas
12.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation of administration to propose non-renewal and/or termination of the term contract of F. Alvarez, Counselor at Myrtle Cooper E.S.; P. McLaughlin, Counselor at Elfida P. Chavez E.S.; P. Rodriguez, SCEI Coach at Sun Ridge M.S.; A. Tucker Coordinator of Sports Programs in Academic Services; pursuant to the specific contract terms under policy DFBB and as a result of the termination of ESSER and/or Grant funding for the position
13. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 15, 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. ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Subject:
3.A. District Initiatives/Events
Subject:
4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
Subject:
4.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Team Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
Subject:
4.B. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's Search dates and timelines
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. George Kazanas, TASB Executive Search Services
Subject:
4.C. Consider and take action to elect and install Board Officers for the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
Subject:
4.C.1. Board President
Subject:
4.C.2. Board Vice President
Subject:
4.C.3. Board Secretary
Subject:
5. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Subject:
5.A. A Socorro High School student and a Montwood High School student will be recognized for earning a 2024 Gates Scholarship
Subject:
5.B. SISD high school students will be recognized for earning a 2024 Terry Traditional Scholarship
Subject:
5.C. SISD students will be recognized for winning a state medal at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition
Subject:
5.D. The Pebble Hills High School Flute Choir and Wind Ensemble will be recognized for being selected and performing at the National and International Music Conferences
Subject:
5.E. The El Dorado High School Academic Decathlon Team will be recognized for winning the El Paso Regional Meet and advancing and competing to the State Academic Decathlon Meet
Subject:
5.F. SISD students in Career and Technical Student Organizations will be recognized for winning top spots at state competitions and/or advancing to national competitions
Subject:
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Subject:
6.A. The Americas High School Baseball Coach will be recognized for earning his 500th career win
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 ESC Region 19. 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. Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Rene Vargas
Description:
INFO: **A presentation of the quarterly investment report will be provided for the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Local) and the Public Fund Investment Act (PFIA).
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
9.A.1. April 17, 2024 Regular Board of Trustee Meeting
Subject:
9.A.2. April 24, 2024 Special Board Meeting
Subject:
9.A.3. May 6, 2024 Board Workshop Meeting
Subject:
9.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
Subject:
9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
9.C.1. Amendments for May 15, 2024
Subject:
9.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
Subject:
9.D.1. Charter Bus Services - RFP No. E2430
Description:
INFO: **To provide the Socorro Independent School District with charter bus services on an as needed basis district wide. (Maximum $600,000.00-General Fund Budget and Federal Fund Budget)
Subject:
9.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Subject:
9.E.1. Athletic and Student Health Insurance - RFP No. E2252
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 26, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $95,000.00 per year - General and Federal Fund Budget)
Subject:
9.E.2. Athletic Training Supplies - RFP No. E2258
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 23, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $125,000.00 per year - General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.3. Automotive Services - RFP No. E2361
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 31, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $320,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.4. Bond Counsel - RFQ No. E2363
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through May 18, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $25,000.00 per year - Bond Funds and General Funds)
Subject:
9.E.5. Catering Services - RFP No. E2259
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 19, 2025, which is the final possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00 per year - General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.6. Legal Services - RFQ No. E2377
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 25, 2025, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $300,000.00 per year - General Funds)
Subject:
9.E.7. Pharmaceutical - RFP No. E2262
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2025, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 per year - General Fund Budget)
Subject:
9.E.8. Special Education Professional Specialist/Services - RFP No. E2367
Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through July 31, 2025, which is the first possible extention. (Maximum $575,000.00 per year - General Funds, Federal Funds, and Special Funds)
Subject:
9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
Subject:
9.F.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Education Service Center Region 13
Description:
INFO: **This agreement establishes a framework under which Socorro ISD (SISD) and Region 13 Education Service Center will work cooperatively to coordinate required pre-service observations of classroom instruction by certified teachers for Region 13 Educator Certification Program candidates.
Subject:
9.F.2. Purchasing Cooperative Utilizations
Subject:
9.F.2.a. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance - Richardson ISD, Contract: Communities In Schools of El Paso CIS 2024-2025
Description:
INFO: **Ongoing agreement to provide services to include supportive guidance, educational enhancement, health and human services, parental involvement, and employment/pre-employment enrichment for Socorro ISD students in the 2024-2025 school year. The term begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. The total cost for the 37 participating campuses is $1,470,000.00; payment under the agreement shall be divided into 12 equal monthly installments. (Federal Funds, State Compensation Education Funds)
Subject:
9.F.2.b. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #23-7452, Age of Learning-My Math Academy
Description:
INFO: **For PK-1st Grade to math instructional adaptive curriculum and assessment in the amount of $183,715.50 for subscription. (General Funds-Early Education Allotment)
Subject:
9.F.2.c. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7474, Solution Tree
Description:
INFO: **To provide a speaker to perform onsite professional development services for RTI at Work Coaching Academy ($281,250.00) and for National Professional Learning Communities Cohort training ($96,387.00), in the amount of $377,637.00. (Federal Funds-Title II)
Subject:
9.F.2.d. ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative, TEKSbank Letter of Agreement 2024-2025
Description:
INFO: **Online assessment platform allows teachers to measure student learning by providing them with the ability and resources to create assessments from a "bank" of test items that can be selected based on content that has been taught. This assessment platform is a tool to further that goal at TEKS-aligned standards. (Maximum $50,869.10-Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.F.2.e. Ysleta ISD 217031 RFP, BibiliU and Master Service Agreement
Description:
INFO: **For e-books and courseware for dual credit courses in the amount of $343,200.00 for a two-year term. (General Funds)
Subject:
9.F.3. Western Governors University Clinical Experience Agreement
Description:
INFO: **For the purpose of establishing a partnership between both entities to place WGU students in SISD schools as part of their student teaching/practicum requirements.
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of updates to Grant Project Coordinator of Guidance/Counseling Job Description
Subject:
9.H. Consider approval of revisions to the following local policies
Subject:

9.H.1. BBG (LOCAL) – BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

Subject:
9.H.2. EHAC (LOCAL) – BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY)
Subject:
9.H.3. EIC (LOCAL) – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: CLASS RANKING
Subject:
9.H.4. FDA (LOCAL) – ADMISSIONS: INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
Subject:
9.H.5. FDB (LOCAL) – ADMISSIONS: INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Subject:
9.H.6. FFAA (LOCAL) – WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES: PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
Subject:
9.H.7. FM (LOCAL) – STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Subject:
9.H.8. GE (LOCAL) – RELATIONS WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of TEA Waivers for Low Attendance
Subject:
9.I.1. Sun Ridge Middle School due to safety related incident
Subject:
9.I.2. Eastlake Middle School due to a weather related matter (solar eclipse day)
Subject:
10. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of additional Teacher and Administration Employment Contracts 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 Leased Cell Towers Agreement(s)
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Description:
INFO: **Administration is providing additional information on the leased cell towers.
Subject:
10.C. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the following local policy
Presenter:
Presenter: Vicki Perez
Subject:
10.C.1. CH (LOCAL) - PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION
Subject:
10.C.2. CHE (LOCAL) - PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION/VENDOR DISCLOSURES AND CONTRACTS
Subject:
10.C.3. CV (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
Subject:
10.C.4. CVA (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Subject:
10.C.5. CVB (LOCAL) - FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION/COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
Subject:
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding settlement demand and possible resolution of G. Sanders v. Socorro ISD; Cause No. 2022-DCV-3026, 205th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Texas; to receive and discuss the recommendation of administration to propose non-renewal and/or termination of the term contract of F. Alvarez, Counselor at Myrtle Cooper Elementary School; P. McLaughlin, Counselor at Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School; P. Rodriguez, SCEI Coach at Sun Ridge Middle School; A. Tucker, Coordinator of Sports Programs in Academic Services; pursuant to the specific contract terms under policy DFBB and as a result of the termination of ESSER and/or Grant funding; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings; and to discuss personnel and real estate matters under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074.
Subject:
12. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Subject:
12.A. Discussion and possible action regarding settlement demand and possible resolution of G. Sanders v. Socorro ISD; Cause No. 2022-DCV-3026, 205th Judicial District Court, El Paso County, Texas
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
Subject:
12.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation of administration to propose non-renewal and/or termination of the term contract of F. Alvarez, Counselor at Myrtle Cooper E.S.; P. McLaughlin, Counselor at Elfida P. Chavez E.S.; P. Rodriguez, SCEI Coach at Sun Ridge M.S.; A. Tucker Coordinator of Sports Programs in Academic Services; pursuant to the specific contract terms under policy DFBB and as a result of the termination of ESSER and/or Grant funding for the position
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
Subject:
13. ADJOURN

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