1. CALL TO ORDER 2. UNITED STATES AND TEXAS FLAGS PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
3. RECOGNITION OF JANUARY 2014 CUSTOMER SERVICE STARS OF THE MONTH (To recognize outstanding customer service in the District) 4. RECOGNITION OF ANDRESS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM (To recognize outstanding athletic achievement)
Revision and Adoption of District’s Vision Statement, Core Belief Statements, and Board Goals
Approval of the District’s Three-Year Technology Plan and Authorization to File the District’s Technology Plan with the Texas Education Agency
F. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Legal Services, Labor and Employment Law RFQ #14-005 (To obtain legal representation to protect the District’s interests) G. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Legal Services, Real Estate and Construction Law RFQ #14-006 (To obtain legal representation to protect the District’s interests)
A. Approval of Minutes 1. January 21, 2014, Curriculum & Instruction/Technology Services Committee Meeting 2. January 21, 2014, Finance/Budget/Human Resources Committee Meeting 3. January 21, 2014, Board of Managers Meeting 4. January 22, 2014, Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Tier II Training Session 5. January 23, 2014, Board of Managers and Members of Board of Trustees Meeting 6. February 4, 2014, Special Board of Managers Meeting 7. February 12, 2014, A/E Procurement and Facilities Management Committee Meeting B. Possible Cancellation of July 15, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers (Cancelling the regular Board Meeting of July 15, 2014, will provide the administration ample time for preparation of Board Meeting materials) E. Approval of Texas Literacy Initiative (TLI) Continuation Grant Award Cycle 3 from Texas Education Agency ($8,092,551.00), Allocation to Texas Literacy Initiative Leaders ($809,255.00) and Extension of Contract with AVANCE under RFP #12-130 ($556,034.00) (To improve school readiness and success in the areas of language and literacy for disadvantaged students) F. Purchases Requiring Board Approval 1. Award of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-008 (Budgeted Local Funds - $680,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase HVAC supplies as needed) 2. Award of Automotive Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-010 (Budgeted Local Funds - $490,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase automotive supplies as needed) 3. Award of Plumbing Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-015 (Budgeted Local Funds - $400,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase plumbing supplies as needed) 4. Award of Electrical Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-016 (Budgeted Local Funds - $290,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase electrical supplies as needed) 5. Award of Buildings & Grounds Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-017 (Budgeted Local Funds - $400,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase buildings and grounds supplies as needed) 6. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Wiggs Middle School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: Jean’s Restaurant Supply) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $161,944.92) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 7. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Brown Middle School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: Jean’s Restaurant Supply) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $163,490.63) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 8. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Guillen Middle School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: The Edu-Source Corporation) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $173,915.41) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 9. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Franklin High School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: The Edu-Source Corporation) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $199,818.22) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) H. Approval of 21st Century Learner Leader Stipend (Title IIA - $54,000 – Spring Semester 2014 Cost) (Stipends would be paid to certified teachers and librarians serving as 21st Century Learner Leaders for their role in increasing technology outreach) J. Approval of Proposed Parking Space License Agreement Between the El Paso Independent School District and Texas Tech University Health Science Center at El Paso (Approval of the agreement will make available 40 parking spaces to and promote continued cooperation with TTUHSC regarding Jefferson/Silva Health Magnet) K. Approval of January 2014 Personnel Report (Reporting on staff of new hires, resignations, retirees, leaves, deaths and terminations for the month of January 2014)
Annual Approval of 2013-14 Campus Improvement Plans Goals and Objectives and District Improvement Plan
Approval of Professional Services Contract, Districtwide Roofing Assessment, RFQ No. 13-123, Project No. 14.559
9. MEETING TO BE CLOSED UNDER SECTIONS 551.071, 551.074, 551.082, AND 551.0821 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AS FOLLOWS: A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Concerning Legal Issues Relating To: 1. Kelly Dickson, Charging Party v. El Paso Independent School District, Respondent; EEOC Charge No. 2303575; Before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 2. Robbie Tafoya, Petitioner v. El Paso Independent School District, Respondent; TEA Docket #034- R10-01-2014 3. Charles N. Taylor, Jr., Plaintiff vs. Dee Margo and Michael Williams, Defendants; In the County Court at Law Number 3, El Paso County, Texas; Cause No. 2013DCV2873 4. Inquiries/Investigations by Outside Agencies B. Appointment of Interim Director, Internal Audit C. Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement Appeal – T.H., Austin High School D. Grievance Hearing Appeal – Ruben Aguilar, Former Employee, Andress High School E. Mid-Year Board/Superintendent Conference Concerning Job and Evaluation Instrument 10. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 25, 2014 Board of Trustees
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. UNITED STATES AND TEXAS FLAGS PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
3. RECOGNITION OF JANUARY 2014 CUSTOMER SERVICE STARS OF THE MONTH (To recognize outstanding customer service in the District) 4. RECOGNITION OF ANDRESS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM (To recognize outstanding athletic achievement)
Revision and Adoption of District’s Vision Statement, Core Belief Statements, and Board Goals
Approval of the District’s Three-Year Technology Plan and Authorization to File the District’s Technology Plan with the Texas Education Agency
F. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Legal Services, Labor and Employment Law RFQ #14-005 (To obtain legal representation to protect the District’s interests) G. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Legal Services, Real Estate and Construction Law RFQ #14-006 (To obtain legal representation to protect the District’s interests)
A. Approval of Minutes 1. January 21, 2014, Curriculum & Instruction/Technology Services Committee Meeting 2. January 21, 2014, Finance/Budget/Human Resources Committee Meeting 3. January 21, 2014, Board of Managers Meeting 4. January 22, 2014, Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Tier II Training Session 5. January 23, 2014, Board of Managers and Members of Board of Trustees Meeting 6. February 4, 2014, Special Board of Managers Meeting 7. February 12, 2014, A/E Procurement and Facilities Management Committee Meeting B. Possible Cancellation of July 15, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers (Cancelling the regular Board Meeting of July 15, 2014, will provide the administration ample time for preparation of Board Meeting materials) E. Approval of Texas Literacy Initiative (TLI) Continuation Grant Award Cycle 3 from Texas Education Agency ($8,092,551.00), Allocation to Texas Literacy Initiative Leaders ($809,255.00) and Extension of Contract with AVANCE under RFP #12-130 ($556,034.00) (To improve school readiness and success in the areas of language and literacy for disadvantaged students) F. Purchases Requiring Board Approval 1. Award of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-008 (Budgeted Local Funds - $680,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase HVAC supplies as needed) 2. Award of Automotive Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-010 (Budgeted Local Funds - $490,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase automotive supplies as needed) 3. Award of Plumbing Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-015 (Budgeted Local Funds - $400,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase plumbing supplies as needed) 4. Award of Electrical Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-016 (Budgeted Local Funds - $290,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase electrical supplies as needed) 5. Award of Buildings & Grounds Supplies Catalog Discount CSP #14-017 (Budgeted Local Funds - $400,000.00) (To provide a tool to purchase buildings and grounds supplies as needed) 6. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Wiggs Middle School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: Jean’s Restaurant Supply) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $161,944.92) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 7. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Brown Middle School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: Jean’s Restaurant Supply) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $163,490.63) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 8. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Guillen Middle School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: The Edu-Source Corporation) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $173,915.41) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 9. Cafeteria Serving Area Furniture and Signage for Franklin High School, Utilizing Texas BuyBoard Contract #429-13 (Administration Recommendation: The Edu-Source Corporation) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $199,818.22) (To create a distinctive cafeteria for students to boost their participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) H. Approval of 21st Century Learner Leader Stipend (Title IIA - $54,000 – Spring Semester 2014 Cost) (Stipends would be paid to certified teachers and librarians serving as 21st Century Learner Leaders for their role in increasing technology outreach) J. Approval of Proposed Parking Space License Agreement Between the El Paso Independent School District and Texas Tech University Health Science Center at El Paso (Approval of the agreement will make available 40 parking spaces to and promote continued cooperation with TTUHSC regarding Jefferson/Silva Health Magnet) K. Approval of January 2014 Personnel Report (Reporting on staff of new hires, resignations, retirees, leaves, deaths and terminations for the month of January 2014)
Annual Approval of 2013-14 Campus Improvement Plans Goals and Objectives and District Improvement Plan
Approval of Professional Services Contract, Districtwide Roofing Assessment, RFQ No. 13-123, Project No. 14.559
9. MEETING TO BE CLOSED UNDER SECTIONS 551.071, 551.074, 551.082, AND 551.0821 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AS FOLLOWS: A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Concerning Legal Issues Relating To: 1. Kelly Dickson, Charging Party v. El Paso Independent School District, Respondent; EEOC Charge No. 2303575; Before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 2. Robbie Tafoya, Petitioner v. El Paso Independent School District, Respondent; TEA Docket #034- R10-01-2014 3. Charles N. Taylor, Jr., Plaintiff vs. Dee Margo and Michael Williams, Defendants; In the County Court at Law Number 3, El Paso County, Texas; Cause No. 2013DCV2873 4. Inquiries/Investigations by Outside Agencies B. Appointment of Interim Director, Internal Audit C. Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement Appeal – T.H., Austin High School D. Grievance Hearing Appeal – Ruben Aguilar, Former Employee, Andress High School E. Mid-Year Board/Superintendent Conference Concerning Job and Evaluation Instrument 10. ADJOURNMENT