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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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4.A. Report and Announcement of Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
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5. OPEN FORUM
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6. DISTRICT REPORTS
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6.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
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6.B. Student Achievement Highlight
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. March 26, 2025 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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7.A.2. April 3, 2025 Special Board Meeting
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7.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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7.B.1. Amendments for April 16, 2025
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7.C. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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7.C.1. Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items - RFP No. E2250
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7.C.2. Charter Bus Services - RFP No. E2430
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7.C.3. CTE Curriculum, Equipment, Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2122
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7.C.4. Depository for District Funds - RFP No. E2124
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7.C.5. District Projectors, Supplies, and Services - RFP No. E2369
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7.C.6. Electrical Installations and Services - RFP No. E2373
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7.C.7. Garbage Disposal Services - RFP No. E2362
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7.C.8. Learning Management System - RFP No. E2016
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7.C.9. Math Instructional Resources - RFP No. E2234
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7.C.10. Miscellaneous Professional Services District Wide - RFQ No. E2368
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7.C.11. Sewage and Grease Trap Services - RFP No. E2302
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7.C.12. Staffing Services - RFP No. E2360
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7.D. Consider approval of Request for Extension and Increase
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7.D.1. Pharmaceutical - RFP No. E2262
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7.E. Consider approval of Contracts
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7.E.1. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
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7.E.1.a. Department of The Navy - Junior Reserve Officers' Corps (JROTC)
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7.E.1.b. Midwestern State University - Clinical Mental Health Counselor Interns
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7.F. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
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7.F.1. COOP DIR Contract - Student Technology Laptops and Licenses
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7.G. Consider approval of Financial Report for February 2025 and Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2024
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7.H. Consider approval of revisions to the following local policy
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7.H.1. Local Policy - TASB Update 124
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7.H.1.a. CAA (LOCAL) - Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics
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7.H.1.b. CY (LOCAL) - Intellectual Property
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7.H.1.c. DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conducts
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7.H.1.d. EHB (LOCAL) - Curriculum Design: Special Programs
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7.H.1.e. EHBB (LOCAL) - Special Programs: Gifted and Talented Students
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7.H.1.f. FFG (LOCAL) - Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect
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7.H.1.g. GKA (LOCAL) - Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises
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7.H.2. Local Policy
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7.H.2.a. FMH (LOCAL) - Student Activities: Commencement
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7.H.2.b. FNG (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Resposibilities: Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances
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7.I. Consider approval of TEA Low Attendance Waivers
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7.I.1. District - 1/8/2025 for weather-related event
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7.I.2. El Dorado High School - 1/10/2025 for weather-related event
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7.I.3. Robert R. Rojas Elementary School - 1/10/2025 for weather-related event
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7.I.4. O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy - 1/10/2025 for weather-related event
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7.J. Consider approval of Revisions to Job Description for CTE College and Career At-Risk Instructional Aide
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7.K. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Provision of Instructional Materials TEKS Certification Form and Survey
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Consider approval of updates to 2025-2026 District Calendar
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8.B. Consider approval of Administrator Employment Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
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8.C. Consider approval of Teacher Employment Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
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8.D. Presentation, discussion and possible action to approve initial Letter of Interest to participate in the Texas Business Solar Program provided by El Paso Electric Company
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for a District campus; and to discuss personnel and real estate matters under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. CLOSED SESSION TO HEAR APPEAL OF LEVEL 3 GRIEVANCE
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10.A. A closed meeting to hear the appeal of the Level 3 (Policy FNG) decision in the parent complaint of Y.G. under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071.
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11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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11.A. Discussion and possible action to address the parent complaint of Y.G. under Policy FNG
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12. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
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4.A. Report and Announcement of Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
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Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
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Description:
INFO: **As required by the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61.1, Board President, Michael Najera, will announce the completed, deficient and exceeding Board training continuing education hours for each Trustee.
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5. OPEN FORUM
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6. DISTRICT REPORTS
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6.A. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
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Presenter: Ronald Livermore
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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.
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6.B. Student Achievement Highlight
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Presenters: Marcy Sparks and Dr. George Thomas
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Description:
INFO: **A presentation on student achievement will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. March 26, 2025 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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7.A.2. April 3, 2025 Special Board Meeting
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7.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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7.B.1. Amendments for April 16, 2025
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7.C. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
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Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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7.C.1. Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items - RFP No. E2250
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $550,000.00 - General and Federal Funds)
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7.C.2. Charter Bus Services - RFP No. E2430
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 19, 2026, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $600,000.00 - General and Federal Funds)
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7.C.3. CTE Curriculum, Equipment, Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2122
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 20, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $1,500,000.00 - General and Federal Funds)
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7.C.4. Depository for District Funds - RFP No. E2124
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 - General Funds)
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7.C.5. District Projectors, Supplies, and Services - RFP No. E2369
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through Jun 21, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $1,500,000.00 - General and Federal Funds)
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7.C.6. Electrical Installations and Services - RFP No. E2373
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 24, 2026, which is the second and last possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00 - General Funds)
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7.C.7. Garbage Disposal Services - RFP No. E2362
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $430,000.00 - General Funds)
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7.C.8. Learning Management System - RFP No. E2016
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $225,000.00 - General and Federal Funds)
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7.C.9. Math Instructional Resources - RFP No. E2234
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $500,000.00 - General and Federal Funds)
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7.C.10. Miscellaneous Professional Services District Wide - RFQ No. E2368
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 26, 2026, which is the first possible extension. (Cost to be determined as needed - General Funds, Committed Funds, Federal Funds and/or Bond Funds)
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7.C.11. Sewage and Grease Trap Services - RFP No. E2302
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 8, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $220,000.00 - General Fund and National School Lunch Program Funds)
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7.C.12. Staffing Services - RFP No. E2360
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Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $5,100,000.00 General and Federal Funds)
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7.D. Consider approval of Request for Extension and Increase
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7.D.1. Pharmaceutical - RFP No. E2262
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Description:
INFO: **Extend for an additional 1-year, through June 30, 2026, which is the third possible extension; and an increase in the amount of $25,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $175,000.00 for this current term and the remaning extended term. (Maximum $175,000.00 - General Funds)
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7.E. Consider approval of Contracts
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7.E.1. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
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7.E.1.a. Department of The Navy - Junior Reserve Officers' Corps (JROTC)
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Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States (including an introduction to service opportunities in military, national, and public service), personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. For establishment at Americas High School, Socorro High School and El Dorado High School.
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7.E.1.b. Midwestern State University - Clinical Mental Health Counselor Interns
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Description:
INFO: **The purpose is to approve interns to be placed on Socorro ISD campuses under the supervisions of a certified school counselor with at least three years of experience.
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7.F. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
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7.F.1. COOP DIR Contract - Student Technology Laptops and Licenses
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Description:
INFO: **The Digital Nurturing Academics Program for Socorro ISD is undergoing a paradigm shift in response to evolving needs and budget constrains. (Maximum $1,757,914.00 - General Funds [711] and Title 1 Funds)
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7.G. Consider approval of Financial Report for February 2025 and Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2024
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Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position. Each quarter, an investment report is prepared to present the Board of Trustees with a summary of all investment transactions for funds governed by the Public Funds Investment Act.
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7.H. Consider approval of revisions to the following local policy
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7.H.1. Local Policy - TASB Update 124
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7.H.1.a. CAA (LOCAL) - Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics
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7.H.1.b. CY (LOCAL) - Intellectual Property
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7.H.1.c. DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conducts
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7.H.1.d. EHB (LOCAL) - Curriculum Design: Special Programs
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7.H.1.e. EHBB (LOCAL) - Special Programs: Gifted and Talented Students
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7.H.1.f. FFG (LOCAL) - Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect
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7.H.1.g. GKA (LOCAL) - Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises
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7.H.2. Local Policy
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7.H.2.a. FMH (LOCAL) - Student Activities: Commencement
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7.H.2.b. FNG (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Resposibilities: Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances
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7.I. Consider approval of TEA Low Attendance Waivers
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7.I.1. District - 1/8/2025 for weather-related event
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7.I.2. El Dorado High School - 1/10/2025 for weather-related event
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7.I.3. Robert R. Rojas Elementary School - 1/10/2025 for weather-related event
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7.I.4. O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy - 1/10/2025 for weather-related event
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7.J. Consider approval of Revisions to Job Description for CTE College and Career At-Risk Instructional Aide
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Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose of this position is to provide targeted instructional support and interventions to at-risk students who are enrolled in dual credit programs.
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7.K. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Provision of Instructional Materials TEKS Certification Form and Survey
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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). |
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Consider approval of updates to 2025-2026 District Calendar
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Presenter: Dr. Adam Starke
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Description:
INFO: **The Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 district calendar modification for two additional professional development days in June 2024, and administration recommends that this practice continue in the 2025-2026 school year. Administration also recommends a district-wide closure during the week of March 16-20, 2026, with the majority of affected employees favoring the change through survey data and a possibility for additional cost savings both factoring into this recommendation. |
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8.B. Consider approval of Administrator Employment Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
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Presenter: Celina Stiles
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Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented.
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8.C. Consider approval of Teacher Employment Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
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Presenter: Celina Stiles
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Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented.
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8.D. Presentation, discussion and possible action to approve initial Letter of Interest to participate in the Texas Business Solar Program provided by El Paso Electric Company
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel; to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for a District campus; and to discuss personnel and real estate matters under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. CLOSED SESSION TO HEAR APPEAL OF LEVEL 3 GRIEVANCE
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10.A. A closed meeting to hear the appeal of the Level 3 (Policy FNG) decision in the parent complaint of Y.G. under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071.
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11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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11.A. Discussion and possible action to address the parent complaint of Y.G. under Policy FNG
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Presenter: Legal Counsel
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12. ADJOURN
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