Consent Agenda (Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a Consent Agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review.) A. Approval of Minutes 1. May 11, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 2. May 11, 2021, Board of Trustees Meeting 3. May 12, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 4. May 12, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting (5 p.m.) 5. May 27, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting B. Approval of Budget Amendments 1. Approval of Budget Amendment to Allocate Funds for Counseling Supplies & Materials and Personnel Costs (General Operating Fund - $4,236.00) (Amendment will provide adequate funding for District operations) 2. Approval of Budget Amendment to Record E-Rate Revenue and Technology Related Expenditures (General Operating Fund - $1,240,000.00) C. Approval of Proposed Adoption and Revisions to Board Policy (District Policies may be found at www.episd.org under the EPISD Board tab) 1. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy DNB (Local): Performance Appraisal, Evaluation of Campus Administrators (Proposed changes to the applicability of the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) to EPISD Assistant Principals) D. Approval of Waiver to Texas Education Agency for CPR Instructional Requirements for 2020-2021 Graduating Seniors (The El Paso Independent School District may submit a waiver for the CPR Instructional Requirement outlined in Texas Administrative Code due to COVID-19) E. Approval of General Waiver to Texas Education Agency for Homebound Student (The El Paso Independent School District may submit a general waiver to receive funding for a student receiving homebound instruction and virtual instruction) F. Request for Waiver of Board Policy GKD (Local) Community Relations: Non-School Use of School Facilities – El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYOs) (Operating Fund - $3,300.00) (Applicant has requested that facility use fees be waived for the use of Jefferson High School from September 24, 2021, through August 15, 2022) G. Approval of Certification of Instructional Materials and Expenditures for Proclamation 2021 State Instructional Materials Pre-Kindergarten Systems (Instructional Materials Allotment - $1,279,158.00) (The State Board of Education (SBOE) issued Proclamation 2021, which calls for the adoption and implementation of instructional materials in Pre-Kindergarten) H. Approval of School Age Programing Agreement between El Paso Independent School District and YWCA El Paso de Norte Region (To provide licensed after school care for children ages 4 to 12 at EPISD schools) I. Approval of Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Planning and Implementation Grant from Texas Education Agency (TEA Grant Funding - $136,000.00) (To establish a pathway to careers in emergency medical care for students at Irvin High School) J. Approval of Affiliation Agreement between El Paso County Hospital District, dba University Medical Center, and El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) for the Purpose of Work-Based Learning Experiences for Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Students (To facilitate the cooperation between the EPISD and University Medical Center of El Paso in providing P-TECH students with work-based learning experiences) K. Approval of License Agreement for Premises of El Paso Independent School District for a GECU Coronado High School Micro-Branch (To support a high quality educational program offering on-site credit union services tied directly to a course on financial literacy) L. Approval of Internship Affiliation Agreement between El Paso Independent School District and Grand Canyon University (To consider approval of Internship Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University to provide high-quality learning experiences for the University’s teacher and graduate level interns) M. Approval of Revisions to 2020-2021 Extra Performance Pay & Instructional Stipends (National Science Foundation Grant - $18,500.00 and General Operating Fund - $9,653.00) (Provide compensation for EPISD employees) N. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Miscellaneous Pay Rate Listing, Substitute Rate Listing, and Extra Performance Pay & Instructional Stipend Listing (Provide compensation for EPISD employees) O. Approval of Employee Conflict of Interest Report and Approval of Additional Employee Disclosure of Interest in a Business Entity Affidavits for 2020-2021 (To maintain compliance with District Policy DBD (Local) that requires disclosures be presented to the Board for approval) P. Approval of Third Quarter Financial and Travel Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (To inform the Board of the District's Financial Status at the end of the Third Quarter FY 20-21 ( January 1- March 31, 2021)) Q. Approval of Hazardous Transportation Route Areas for 2021-2022 School Year (Budgeted Local Funds - $753,872.40) (Board Policy CNA [Local] requires the Board to approve hazardous areas in order to provide transportation service to students residing in designated hazardous areas) R. Approval of Proposed Changes to 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Internal Audit Plans (To communicate to the Board for review and approval proposed significant changes to the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Internal Audit Plans, in accordance with Board Policy CFC [Exhibit]) S. Consider and Adopt an Order Authorizing the Remarketing of “El Paso Independent School District Variable Rate Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2020”; Prescribing the Form, Terms, and Conditions Related to the Remarketing of Such Notes, Including the Approval and Distribution of a Reoffering Memorandum, the Appointment of a Remarketing Agent, the Authorization of the Execution of a Remarketing Agreement and Delegating to Certain Authorized Officials of the District the Authority to Approve and Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Remarketing of the Notes; and Resolving Other Matters Incident Thereto (The remarketing of the Variable Rate Maintenance Tax Notes is required because the initial rate period of the Notes expires on July 31, 2021) T. Approval of El Paso Electric Underground Easement (DT054985) for Coach Wally Hartley, 6201 Hughey, El Paso, TX, Project No. 17.620 &17.621 (Approval of the underground easement will allow for electrical service in support of the Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 School construction) U. Approval of Service Agreement with American States Utility Services, Inc./Ft. Bliss Water Services Company (ASUS), to Furnish All Labor, Management, Permits, Equipment, Supplies, Materials, Transportation and any Other Incidental Services for Relocation of an Existing Water Line at Chapin High School (7000 Dyer), Located on Ft. Bliss Property (Local Operating Funds - $132,990.00) (Approval is needed to proceed with the Service Agreement, which will allow ASUS to remove and relocate the existing water line at Chapin High School, so a new track and field can be constructed) V. Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement between El Paso Independent School District and Covington Group, Inc. (ELP Zane 12, LLC) and Approval to Utilize 2016 Bond Interest in the Amount of $102,104.40 (Bond Interest Funds - $102,104.40) (Approval required to authorize the Interim Superintendent to enter into a lease agreement amendment for the warehouse space in support of the 2016 bond projects) W. Approval of Addendum No. 8 to Bond Program Management Services Contract, Project 17.510, to Jacobs Project Management Co., for COVID- 19 Delay Analysis from October 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021, for $40,000.00 and Approval to Use 2016 Bond Interest (689X Bond Interest - $40,000.00) (Approval required to proceed with Addendum No. 8 for Jacobs Project Management Co., to provide COVID-19 delay analysis for the period between October 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021, for $40,000.00) Y. Approval of Change Order No. 002 for General Douglas MacArthur PK-8 (MacArthur/Bonham Consolidation), CSP No. 19-023, Project No. 17.615, to Lloyd Hamilton Construction, Inc., for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Fifteen (15) Calendar Days (Approval required for a time extension of fifteen (15) calendar days to Lloyd Hamilton Construction, Inc. as per Board Policy CV (Local)) Z. Approval of Change Order No. 002 for Jefferson High School, CSP No. 19-049, Project No. 17.624, to EMJ Corporation, for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Thirty-Three (33) Calendar Days (Approval required for a time extension of thirty-three (33) calendar days to EMJ Corporation, as per Board Policy CV (Local)) AA. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Austin HS – Additions and Renovations, RFP/RFQ No. 18-036, Project No. 17.622, to Arrow Building Corp., for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Ninety-Four (94) Calendar Days (Potential Additional Construction Administration Services Fees in the Amount of $14,080.00) (Approval required for a time extension of ninety-four (94) Calendar Days as per Board Policy CV [Local]) AB. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Bobby Joe Hill PK-8, CSP No. 19-012, Project No. 17.617, to Arrow Building Corp., for a Non- Compensatory Time Extension of One Hundred Six (106) Calendar Days (Potential Additional Construction Administration Services Fees in the Amount of $27,680.00) (Approval required for a time extension of one hundred six (106) Calendar Days as per Board Policy CV [Local]) AC. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Irvin High School, RFQ/RFP No. 18-045, Project No. 17.628, to HB Construction, for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Sixty-Eight (68) Calendar Days (Potential Additional Construction Administration Services Fees in the Amount of $18,460.00) (Approval required for a time extension of sixty-eight (68) Calendar Days as per Board Policy CV [Local]) AD. Approval of Change Order No. 005 for Andress High School, CSP No. 18-079, Project No. 17-626, to Urban Associates, Inc., for Non- Compensatory Time Extension of Forty-Nine (49) Calendar Days (Approval required for a time extension of forty-nine (49) calendar days to Urban Associates, Inc., as per Board Policy CV (Local)) AO. Purchases Requiring Board Approval 9. Approval of Interlocal Agreements with Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 to Purchase 11. Approval to Purchase Inspire Literacy (iLit) Student Licenses and Professional Development Services from Savvas Learning Company LLC, Utilizing BuyBoard Cooperative-RFP #573-18, Instructional Materials and Classroom Teaching Supplies and Equipment (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $360,300.00) 13. Approval to Purchase Occupational and Speech Language Pathologist Services, Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #21-7387, Consulting, Contracted Services, Staff Development & Related (Supplemental) (Administration Recommendation: Rio Grande Therapy Group) (Budgeted Local Funds - $200,000.00) (To comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA], students must receive services as stipulated in their Individual Education Plan [IEP]) 14. Approval of Third Extension to Contact between El Paso Independent School District and Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc., dba BSN Sports, to Purchase Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items, Utilizing Socorro ISD (SISD) RFP #199-0120-E1701E, Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items, and BuyBoard #583-19, Athletic, P.E. & Gymnasium Supplies and Equipment, Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment and Related Accessories (Budgeted Local Funds - $1,200,000.00) (To purchase athletic uniforms from BSN Sports) 15. Approval to Purchase Student MacBook Air Devices, Accessories, Software, and Services, from Apple, Inc., Utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-TSO-3789 (Budgeted Local Funds - $3,475,367.20) (To expand Active Learning Environments to incoming 3rd graders) 16. Approval of Expenditures for Software Licenses, Support Services, and Maintenance for Frontline Recruiting, Hiring, Central, and Forecast5 Data Analytics from Frontline Technologies Group, LLC, dba Frontline Education, Utilizing ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #17-7247, Student and Finance Systems (Budgeted Local Funds - $172,379.38) (To provide software upgrades, and technical support, of TEAMS Recruiting, Hiring, Central, and Forecast5 data analytics) 17. Approval of First Annual Renewal Option for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing for Office, Server, and SQL from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., Utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #TSO-4092 (Budgeted Local Funds - $465,189.87) (To continue with the Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement entitling District users to the latest versions of Microsoft products) 18. Approval of Expenditures for Single Sign-On Subscription Licenses from Classlink, Inc., Utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #CPO-4493 (Budgeted Local Funds - $118,432.20) (To continue student access to District-approved instructional applications using a single sign-on application) 19. Approval of Expenditures (Third Amendment to Order Form) to Blackboard Inc., Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 8 The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #210101, Technology Solutions, Products and Services (Budgeted Local Funds - $189,848.81) (To continue to provide EPISD with the license software, support and services for mass notifications) 20. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Region 17 Education Service Center and El Paso Independent School District for Participation in the West Texas Food Service Cooperative Program for 2021-2022 School Year (To allow the District to utilize the commercial food purchasing, commodity processing, and full-service delivery contracts available through this cooperative contract) 21. Approval of Expenditures for Commodity Food Processing, Utilizing Region 17 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement (Budgeted Federal Funds - $1,740,056.00) (These expenditures are necessary to provide students with reimbursable meals for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 22. Approval to Purchase Annual Food and Supplies, Utilizing Region 17 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement (Administration Recommendation: Labatt Food Service) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $13,500,000.00) (Food and supplies are necessary to provide students with reimbursable meals for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 23. Award of Food Service Paper Products RFP #21-023 (Administration Recommendation: Daxwell, Interboro Packaging Corporation, Last Group Enterprises, Inc., Preferred Packaging Sales and Service, Serv-Pak Products, Southwestern Mill Distributors, Spectrum Paper Co., Inc., Sun Plastics, Inc., and Wallace Packaging) (Budgeted Local and Federal Funds - $1,000,000.00) (A request was received from Ms. Laura Duran, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain food service paper products needed to replenish warehouse stock for the Food and Nutrition Services Department) AP. Approval of Final Payment for Construction Contracts 1. Approval of Final Acceptance of Work and Final Payment for Coldwell, Zavala & Douglass Site Improvements, Utilizing Region XIX RFP #17-7261, Project No. 19.657A, to Keystone GC, LLC (Operating Funds - $52,390.09) (Approval is needed to proceed with final acceptance and final payment for the project as per Board Policy) 2. Approval of Final Acceptance of Work and Final Payment for Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting Services, RFQ No. 18-006, Project No. 17.653, to ABM Building Services, LLC (Retainage Funds - $956,205.50) (Approval is needed to proceed with final acceptance of work and final payment for the project as per Board Policy)
Approval of 2020-2021 Amendment to Align Budget Allocations in Various Functions (General Operating Fund - $1,845,000.00) (Amendment will provide proper funding for District operations)
4. Approval of Use of Fund Balance for Capital Replacement Plan Expenses (Student Technology Devices, Library Resources, Fine Arts Equipment and Transportation Vehicles) for the 2021-2022 School Year (Unrestricted Fund Balance - $3,502,159.00) (Amendment will provide adequate funding for District operations as discussed at the May 4, 2021, Budget Workshop) 5. Approval of Amendment to Align Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Allocations by Function (General Operating Fund - $3,535,968.00) (Amendment will provide proper funding for District operations)
Approval of Professional Services Contract – School Closure/Facilities Assessment/Deferred Maintenance Update/Facility Use/Capital Improvements Strategy Planning Consulting Services, RFQ No. 20-001 (Administration Recommendation: AECOM Technical Services, Inc.) (Operating Funds - $1,231,165.00) (Approval is needed to proceed with the project)
AE. Final Determination Associated with Prevailing Wage Rate Violation Additions and Renovation to Austin High School, Project No. 17.622 by Arrow Building Corp. Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (February 6, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether good cause exists to believe the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on February 6, 2020 [Suntech Mechanical Inc.]) AF. Final Determination Associated with Prevailing Wage Rate Violation Additions and Renovation to Austin High School, Project No. 17.622 by Arrow Building Corp. Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (June 16, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether good cause exists to believe the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on June 16, 2020 [Suntech Mechanical Inc.]) AG. Final Determination Associated with Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Austin High School, Project No. 17.622, by Arrow Building Corp., Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (September 30, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether good cause exists to believe the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on September 30, 2020 [Suntech Mechanical Inc.]) AH. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Irvin High School, Project No. 17.628, by Harrington Construction, LLC, dba HB Construction, Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC (February 6, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on February 6, 2020 [T-Dyne Contractors, LLC]) AI. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Irvin High School, Project No. 17.628, by Harrington Construction, LLC, dba HB Construction, Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC (June 16, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on June 16, 2020 [T-Dyne Contractors, LLC]) AJ. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Irvin High School, Project No. 17.628 by Harrington Construction, LLC dba HB Construction’s Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC. (October 1, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on October 1, 2020 [T-Dyne Contractors, LLC]) AK. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Coronado High School, Project No. 17.627, by Harrington Construction, LLC, dba HB Construction, Subcontractor The Garick Group, Inc. (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate.) AL. Approval of Administration’s Recommended Initial Determination as to Whether Good Cause Exists to Believe that a Violation of the Prevailing Wage Statute Occurred on the Additions and Renovations to Burges High School Project by Banes General Contractors, Inc. Subcontractor EP Wrap-it Insulation, LLC (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code) AM. Approval of Administration’s Recommended Initial Determination as to Whether Good Cause Exists to Believe that a Violation of the Prevailing Wage Statute Occurred on Additions and Renovations to Burges High School, Project No. 17.623, by Banes General Contractors, Inc., Subcontractor The Garick Group, Inc. (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code) AN. Approval of Administration's Recommended Initial Determination as to Whether Good Cause Exists to Believe that a Violation of the Prevailing Wage Statute Occurred on the Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary School Project by Aztec Contractors, Inc., Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code)
Reconsideration of Purchase Writing Curriculum Subscriptions and Professional Development from NoRedInk Corporation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, Utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP 200105, Technology Solutions, Products and Services (Budgeted Local Funds - Not to Exceed $111,690.00) (To improve student success in grammar and writing for students in grades 6-8)
Approval of Expenditures for Accelerated Reader Subscription Renewal from Renaissance Learning, Inc., Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract #19-7321, Consulting, Contracted Services, Staff Development and Related (Supplement) (Budgeted State Funds - $110,006.70) (To improve students’ reading fluency in Grades K-5; Need Addressed: District Improvement Plan, CNA Student Learning Summary of Need EPISD STAAR 2018-19 Performance. Need Addressed: District Improvement Plan, Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) Processes and Programs Summary of Need and Priorities)
Approval to Purchase MyOn Subscriptions and Professional Development from Renaissance Learning, Inc., Utilizing Region 19 Allied States Cooperative RFP #19-7321, Contracted Services, Consulting, Staff Development & Related (Budgeted Local Funds: $530,240.00) (To provide a digital library to increase student reading opportunities and improve students' reading fluency in Grades K-8)
Approval of Expenditures for Contracted Services from Ellevation, Inc. (Ellevation Platform-LPAC), Utilizing Educational Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract RFP #17-7240, Contracted Services, Consulting, Staff Development and Related Goods and Services (Budgeted Local Funds/Bilingual Allotment - $166,848.75) (To ensure Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) compliance through a digital platform and provide support for the District Limited English Proficient [LEP] program and ensure student success in school)
Approval to Purchase Instructional Strategies Subscriptions, Math Subscriptions, and Professional Development Services from Ellevation, Inc., Utilizing Educational Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract RFP #17-7240, Contracted Services, Consulting, Staff Development and Related Goods and Services (Budgeted Local Funds - $460,013.75) (To provide support for Limited English Proficient [LEP] students and ensure student success in school)
Approval of Expenditures for Instructional Resource Contracted Services from Edgenuity, Utilizing Socorro ISD RFP #E1901E, District Software (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $349,000.00) (To continue to improve student success at the secondary school levels in the core areas using digital resources for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, credit recovery courses, intervention support, and Texas Success Initiative Assessment [TSIA] college readiness support.)
Approval to Purchase Eduphoria Instructional Package Subscription (Aware, Strive and Forethought), Lead4ward Subscription, and Certica Navigate Item Bank Subscription, from Eduphoria! Inc., Utilizing Buyboard Contract #607-20, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cybersecurity Assessments and Related Products and Services (Budgeted Local and State Compensatory Education Funds - $265,961.25) (To continue utilizing the established platform in which all teacher evaluations are housed, all State and district data assessments are captured and analyzed and is integrated with other systems)
Approval to Purchase Online Licenses and Professional Development Services for Imagination Station, Inc., dba Istation, Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #20-7373, Classroom Curriculum, Supplies, Equipment and Related (Supplement) (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $653,159.00) (To provide a vetted program to improve students’ reading success at the elementary school levels using engaging and adaptive English and Spanish resources
Approval of Expenditures for Digital Instructional Resources from Accelerate Learning Inc. (STEMscopes Science, Math and Early Explorers), Utilizing Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Choice Partners Contract #19/038KC-01, STEM and CTE Materials (Budgeted State Compensatory Education and Local Funds - $427,889.75) (To improve PreK-12 students' success in the area of science, through engaging science and differentiation, as well as improve student success K-5 in the area of math through engaging math and differentiation)
Approval to Purchase Online Math Student Licenses and Professional Development Services from IXL Learning, Inc., Utilizing TIPSUSA Cooperative Contract #200105, Technology Solutions Products and Services (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $197,125.00) (To improve students' success in the areas of math in grades 6-10 - Need addressed include District Improvement Plan, CNA Student Learning Summary of Need EPISD STAAR 2018-19 Performance, and District Improvement Plan, CNA Processes and Programs Summary of Need and Priorities – Implement instructional resource programs that support well-rounded Tier 1 instruction)
Update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Funds (To present District progress on ESSER grant planning)
Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Order Canvassing Returns/Votes and Declaring Results of June 5, 2021, Board of Trustees Run-Off Election (To comply with Texas Election Code Sections 67.002, 67.003, 67.004, and 67.016)
Oath of Office to Newly Elected Member of the Board of Trustees, District 5 (To administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Trustee in District 5)
Election of Board Officers (To comply with requirements in Board Policy BDAA [Legal and Local])
D. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Convert Nurse’s Salary Scale to the Teacher/Librarian Pay Scale (Paying Nurses in line with Teachers and Librarians will stabilize their salary schedule, offer a more competitive salary, and help to recruit and retain quality health care workers for EPISD) 9. Adjournment
Jun 15, 2021 Board of Trustees
Consent Agenda (Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a Consent Agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review.) A. Approval of Minutes 1. May 11, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 2. May 11, 2021, Board of Trustees Meeting 3. May 12, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 4. May 12, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting (5 p.m.) 5. May 27, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting B. Approval of Budget Amendments 1. Approval of Budget Amendment to Allocate Funds for Counseling Supplies & Materials and Personnel Costs (General Operating Fund - $4,236.00) (Amendment will provide adequate funding for District operations) 2. Approval of Budget Amendment to Record E-Rate Revenue and Technology Related Expenditures (General Operating Fund - $1,240,000.00) C. Approval of Proposed Adoption and Revisions to Board Policy (District Policies may be found at www.episd.org under the EPISD Board tab) 1. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy DNB (Local): Performance Appraisal, Evaluation of Campus Administrators (Proposed changes to the applicability of the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) to EPISD Assistant Principals) D. Approval of Waiver to Texas Education Agency for CPR Instructional Requirements for 2020-2021 Graduating Seniors (The El Paso Independent School District may submit a waiver for the CPR Instructional Requirement outlined in Texas Administrative Code due to COVID-19) E. Approval of General Waiver to Texas Education Agency for Homebound Student (The El Paso Independent School District may submit a general waiver to receive funding for a student receiving homebound instruction and virtual instruction) F. Request for Waiver of Board Policy GKD (Local) Community Relations: Non-School Use of School Facilities – El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYOs) (Operating Fund - $3,300.00) (Applicant has requested that facility use fees be waived for the use of Jefferson High School from September 24, 2021, through August 15, 2022) G. Approval of Certification of Instructional Materials and Expenditures for Proclamation 2021 State Instructional Materials Pre-Kindergarten Systems (Instructional Materials Allotment - $1,279,158.00) (The State Board of Education (SBOE) issued Proclamation 2021, which calls for the adoption and implementation of instructional materials in Pre-Kindergarten) H. Approval of School Age Programing Agreement between El Paso Independent School District and YWCA El Paso de Norte Region (To provide licensed after school care for children ages 4 to 12 at EPISD schools) I. Approval of Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Planning and Implementation Grant from Texas Education Agency (TEA Grant Funding - $136,000.00) (To establish a pathway to careers in emergency medical care for students at Irvin High School) J. Approval of Affiliation Agreement between El Paso County Hospital District, dba University Medical Center, and El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) for the Purpose of Work-Based Learning Experiences for Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Students (To facilitate the cooperation between the EPISD and University Medical Center of El Paso in providing P-TECH students with work-based learning experiences) K. Approval of License Agreement for Premises of El Paso Independent School District for a GECU Coronado High School Micro-Branch (To support a high quality educational program offering on-site credit union services tied directly to a course on financial literacy) L. Approval of Internship Affiliation Agreement between El Paso Independent School District and Grand Canyon University (To consider approval of Internship Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University to provide high-quality learning experiences for the University’s teacher and graduate level interns) M. Approval of Revisions to 2020-2021 Extra Performance Pay & Instructional Stipends (National Science Foundation Grant - $18,500.00 and General Operating Fund - $9,653.00) (Provide compensation for EPISD employees) N. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Miscellaneous Pay Rate Listing, Substitute Rate Listing, and Extra Performance Pay & Instructional Stipend Listing (Provide compensation for EPISD employees) O. Approval of Employee Conflict of Interest Report and Approval of Additional Employee Disclosure of Interest in a Business Entity Affidavits for 2020-2021 (To maintain compliance with District Policy DBD (Local) that requires disclosures be presented to the Board for approval) P. Approval of Third Quarter Financial and Travel Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (To inform the Board of the District's Financial Status at the end of the Third Quarter FY 20-21 ( January 1- March 31, 2021)) Q. Approval of Hazardous Transportation Route Areas for 2021-2022 School Year (Budgeted Local Funds - $753,872.40) (Board Policy CNA [Local] requires the Board to approve hazardous areas in order to provide transportation service to students residing in designated hazardous areas) R. Approval of Proposed Changes to 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Internal Audit Plans (To communicate to the Board for review and approval proposed significant changes to the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Internal Audit Plans, in accordance with Board Policy CFC [Exhibit]) S. Consider and Adopt an Order Authorizing the Remarketing of “El Paso Independent School District Variable Rate Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2020”; Prescribing the Form, Terms, and Conditions Related to the Remarketing of Such Notes, Including the Approval and Distribution of a Reoffering Memorandum, the Appointment of a Remarketing Agent, the Authorization of the Execution of a Remarketing Agreement and Delegating to Certain Authorized Officials of the District the Authority to Approve and Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Remarketing of the Notes; and Resolving Other Matters Incident Thereto (The remarketing of the Variable Rate Maintenance Tax Notes is required because the initial rate period of the Notes expires on July 31, 2021) T. Approval of El Paso Electric Underground Easement (DT054985) for Coach Wally Hartley, 6201 Hughey, El Paso, TX, Project No. 17.620 &17.621 (Approval of the underground easement will allow for electrical service in support of the Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 School construction) U. Approval of Service Agreement with American States Utility Services, Inc./Ft. Bliss Water Services Company (ASUS), to Furnish All Labor, Management, Permits, Equipment, Supplies, Materials, Transportation and any Other Incidental Services for Relocation of an Existing Water Line at Chapin High School (7000 Dyer), Located on Ft. Bliss Property (Local Operating Funds - $132,990.00) (Approval is needed to proceed with the Service Agreement, which will allow ASUS to remove and relocate the existing water line at Chapin High School, so a new track and field can be constructed) V. Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement between El Paso Independent School District and Covington Group, Inc. (ELP Zane 12, LLC) and Approval to Utilize 2016 Bond Interest in the Amount of $102,104.40 (Bond Interest Funds - $102,104.40) (Approval required to authorize the Interim Superintendent to enter into a lease agreement amendment for the warehouse space in support of the 2016 bond projects) W. Approval of Addendum No. 8 to Bond Program Management Services Contract, Project 17.510, to Jacobs Project Management Co., for COVID- 19 Delay Analysis from October 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021, for $40,000.00 and Approval to Use 2016 Bond Interest (689X Bond Interest - $40,000.00) (Approval required to proceed with Addendum No. 8 for Jacobs Project Management Co., to provide COVID-19 delay analysis for the period between October 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021, for $40,000.00) Y. Approval of Change Order No. 002 for General Douglas MacArthur PK-8 (MacArthur/Bonham Consolidation), CSP No. 19-023, Project No. 17.615, to Lloyd Hamilton Construction, Inc., for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Fifteen (15) Calendar Days (Approval required for a time extension of fifteen (15) calendar days to Lloyd Hamilton Construction, Inc. as per Board Policy CV (Local)) Z. Approval of Change Order No. 002 for Jefferson High School, CSP No. 19-049, Project No. 17.624, to EMJ Corporation, for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Thirty-Three (33) Calendar Days (Approval required for a time extension of thirty-three (33) calendar days to EMJ Corporation, as per Board Policy CV (Local)) AA. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Austin HS – Additions and Renovations, RFP/RFQ No. 18-036, Project No. 17.622, to Arrow Building Corp., for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Ninety-Four (94) Calendar Days (Potential Additional Construction Administration Services Fees in the Amount of $14,080.00) (Approval required for a time extension of ninety-four (94) Calendar Days as per Board Policy CV [Local]) AB. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Bobby Joe Hill PK-8, CSP No. 19-012, Project No. 17.617, to Arrow Building Corp., for a Non- Compensatory Time Extension of One Hundred Six (106) Calendar Days (Potential Additional Construction Administration Services Fees in the Amount of $27,680.00) (Approval required for a time extension of one hundred six (106) Calendar Days as per Board Policy CV [Local]) AC. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Irvin High School, RFQ/RFP No. 18-045, Project No. 17.628, to HB Construction, for a Non-Compensatory Time Extension of Sixty-Eight (68) Calendar Days (Potential Additional Construction Administration Services Fees in the Amount of $18,460.00) (Approval required for a time extension of sixty-eight (68) Calendar Days as per Board Policy CV [Local]) AD. Approval of Change Order No. 005 for Andress High School, CSP No. 18-079, Project No. 17-626, to Urban Associates, Inc., for Non- Compensatory Time Extension of Forty-Nine (49) Calendar Days (Approval required for a time extension of forty-nine (49) calendar days to Urban Associates, Inc., as per Board Policy CV (Local)) AO. Purchases Requiring Board Approval 9. Approval of Interlocal Agreements with Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 to Purchase 11. Approval to Purchase Inspire Literacy (iLit) Student Licenses and Professional Development Services from Savvas Learning Company LLC, Utilizing BuyBoard Cooperative-RFP #573-18, Instructional Materials and Classroom Teaching Supplies and Equipment (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $360,300.00) 13. Approval to Purchase Occupational and Speech Language Pathologist Services, Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #21-7387, Consulting, Contracted Services, Staff Development & Related (Supplemental) (Administration Recommendation: Rio Grande Therapy Group) (Budgeted Local Funds - $200,000.00) (To comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA], students must receive services as stipulated in their Individual Education Plan [IEP]) 14. Approval of Third Extension to Contact between El Paso Independent School District and Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc., dba BSN Sports, to Purchase Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items, Utilizing Socorro ISD (SISD) RFP #199-0120-E1701E, Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items, and BuyBoard #583-19, Athletic, P.E. & Gymnasium Supplies and Equipment, Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment and Related Accessories (Budgeted Local Funds - $1,200,000.00) (To purchase athletic uniforms from BSN Sports) 15. Approval to Purchase Student MacBook Air Devices, Accessories, Software, and Services, from Apple, Inc., Utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-TSO-3789 (Budgeted Local Funds - $3,475,367.20) (To expand Active Learning Environments to incoming 3rd graders) 16. Approval of Expenditures for Software Licenses, Support Services, and Maintenance for Frontline Recruiting, Hiring, Central, and Forecast5 Data Analytics from Frontline Technologies Group, LLC, dba Frontline Education, Utilizing ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #17-7247, Student and Finance Systems (Budgeted Local Funds - $172,379.38) (To provide software upgrades, and technical support, of TEAMS Recruiting, Hiring, Central, and Forecast5 data analytics) 17. Approval of First Annual Renewal Option for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing for Office, Server, and SQL from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., Utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #TSO-4092 (Budgeted Local Funds - $465,189.87) (To continue with the Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement entitling District users to the latest versions of Microsoft products) 18. Approval of Expenditures for Single Sign-On Subscription Licenses from Classlink, Inc., Utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #CPO-4493 (Budgeted Local Funds - $118,432.20) (To continue student access to District-approved instructional applications using a single sign-on application) 19. Approval of Expenditures (Third Amendment to Order Form) to Blackboard Inc., Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 8 The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #210101, Technology Solutions, Products and Services (Budgeted Local Funds - $189,848.81) (To continue to provide EPISD with the license software, support and services for mass notifications) 20. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Region 17 Education Service Center and El Paso Independent School District for Participation in the West Texas Food Service Cooperative Program for 2021-2022 School Year (To allow the District to utilize the commercial food purchasing, commodity processing, and full-service delivery contracts available through this cooperative contract) 21. Approval of Expenditures for Commodity Food Processing, Utilizing Region 17 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement (Budgeted Federal Funds - $1,740,056.00) (These expenditures are necessary to provide students with reimbursable meals for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 22. Approval to Purchase Annual Food and Supplies, Utilizing Region 17 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement (Administration Recommendation: Labatt Food Service) (Budgeted Federal Funds - $13,500,000.00) (Food and supplies are necessary to provide students with reimbursable meals for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program) 23. Award of Food Service Paper Products RFP #21-023 (Administration Recommendation: Daxwell, Interboro Packaging Corporation, Last Group Enterprises, Inc., Preferred Packaging Sales and Service, Serv-Pak Products, Southwestern Mill Distributors, Spectrum Paper Co., Inc., Sun Plastics, Inc., and Wallace Packaging) (Budgeted Local and Federal Funds - $1,000,000.00) (A request was received from Ms. Laura Duran, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain food service paper products needed to replenish warehouse stock for the Food and Nutrition Services Department) AP. Approval of Final Payment for Construction Contracts 1. Approval of Final Acceptance of Work and Final Payment for Coldwell, Zavala & Douglass Site Improvements, Utilizing Region XIX RFP #17-7261, Project No. 19.657A, to Keystone GC, LLC (Operating Funds - $52,390.09) (Approval is needed to proceed with final acceptance and final payment for the project as per Board Policy) 2. Approval of Final Acceptance of Work and Final Payment for Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting Services, RFQ No. 18-006, Project No. 17.653, to ABM Building Services, LLC (Retainage Funds - $956,205.50) (Approval is needed to proceed with final acceptance of work and final payment for the project as per Board Policy)
Approval of 2020-2021 Amendment to Align Budget Allocations in Various Functions (General Operating Fund - $1,845,000.00) (Amendment will provide proper funding for District operations)
4. Approval of Use of Fund Balance for Capital Replacement Plan Expenses (Student Technology Devices, Library Resources, Fine Arts Equipment and Transportation Vehicles) for the 2021-2022 School Year (Unrestricted Fund Balance - $3,502,159.00) (Amendment will provide adequate funding for District operations as discussed at the May 4, 2021, Budget Workshop) 5. Approval of Amendment to Align Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Allocations by Function (General Operating Fund - $3,535,968.00) (Amendment will provide proper funding for District operations)
Approval of Professional Services Contract – School Closure/Facilities Assessment/Deferred Maintenance Update/Facility Use/Capital Improvements Strategy Planning Consulting Services, RFQ No. 20-001 (Administration Recommendation: AECOM Technical Services, Inc.) (Operating Funds - $1,231,165.00) (Approval is needed to proceed with the project)
AE. Final Determination Associated with Prevailing Wage Rate Violation Additions and Renovation to Austin High School, Project No. 17.622 by Arrow Building Corp. Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (February 6, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether good cause exists to believe the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on February 6, 2020 [Suntech Mechanical Inc.]) AF. Final Determination Associated with Prevailing Wage Rate Violation Additions and Renovation to Austin High School, Project No. 17.622 by Arrow Building Corp. Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (June 16, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether good cause exists to believe the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on June 16, 2020 [Suntech Mechanical Inc.]) AG. Final Determination Associated with Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Austin High School, Project No. 17.622, by Arrow Building Corp., Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (September 30, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether good cause exists to believe the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on September 30, 2020 [Suntech Mechanical Inc.]) AH. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Irvin High School, Project No. 17.628, by Harrington Construction, LLC, dba HB Construction, Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC (February 6, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on February 6, 2020 [T-Dyne Contractors, LLC]) AI. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Irvin High School, Project No. 17.628, by Harrington Construction, LLC, dba HB Construction, Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC (June 16, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on June 16, 2020 [T-Dyne Contractors, LLC]) AJ. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Additions and Renovation to Irvin High School, Project No. 17.628 by Harrington Construction, LLC dba HB Construction’s Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC. (October 1, 2020) (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate in response to a Third Party Complaint from Torres Consulting & Law Group on October 1, 2020 [T-Dyne Contractors, LLC]) AK. Final Determination and Assessment of Statutory Penalty Fees Regarding Alleged Prevailing Wage Rate Violation for Coronado High School, Project No. 17.627, by Harrington Construction, LLC, dba HB Construction, Subcontractor The Garick Group, Inc. (The Board shall make a final determination whether the contractor failed to pay the District’s Prevailing Wage Rate.) AL. Approval of Administration’s Recommended Initial Determination as to Whether Good Cause Exists to Believe that a Violation of the Prevailing Wage Statute Occurred on the Additions and Renovations to Burges High School Project by Banes General Contractors, Inc. Subcontractor EP Wrap-it Insulation, LLC (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code) AM. Approval of Administration’s Recommended Initial Determination as to Whether Good Cause Exists to Believe that a Violation of the Prevailing Wage Statute Occurred on Additions and Renovations to Burges High School, Project No. 17.623, by Banes General Contractors, Inc., Subcontractor The Garick Group, Inc. (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code) AN. Approval of Administration's Recommended Initial Determination as to Whether Good Cause Exists to Believe that a Violation of the Prevailing Wage Statute Occurred on the Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary School Project by Aztec Contractors, Inc., Subcontractor Suntech Mechanical, Inc. (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code)
Reconsideration of Purchase Writing Curriculum Subscriptions and Professional Development from NoRedInk Corporation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, Utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP 200105, Technology Solutions, Products and Services (Budgeted Local Funds - Not to Exceed $111,690.00) (To improve student success in grammar and writing for students in grades 6-8)
Approval of Expenditures for Accelerated Reader Subscription Renewal from Renaissance Learning, Inc., Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract #19-7321, Consulting, Contracted Services, Staff Development and Related (Supplement) (Budgeted State Funds - $110,006.70) (To improve students’ reading fluency in Grades K-5; Need Addressed: District Improvement Plan, CNA Student Learning Summary of Need EPISD STAAR 2018-19 Performance. Need Addressed: District Improvement Plan, Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) Processes and Programs Summary of Need and Priorities)
Approval to Purchase MyOn Subscriptions and Professional Development from Renaissance Learning, Inc., Utilizing Region 19 Allied States Cooperative RFP #19-7321, Contracted Services, Consulting, Staff Development & Related (Budgeted Local Funds: $530,240.00) (To provide a digital library to increase student reading opportunities and improve students' reading fluency in Grades K-8)
Approval of Expenditures for Contracted Services from Ellevation, Inc. (Ellevation Platform-LPAC), Utilizing Educational Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract RFP #17-7240, Contracted Services, Consulting, Staff Development and Related Goods and Services (Budgeted Local Funds/Bilingual Allotment - $166,848.75) (To ensure Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) compliance through a digital platform and provide support for the District Limited English Proficient [LEP] program and ensure student success in school)
Approval to Purchase Instructional Strategies Subscriptions, Math Subscriptions, and Professional Development Services from Ellevation, Inc., Utilizing Educational Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) Contract RFP #17-7240, Contracted Services, Consulting, Staff Development and Related Goods and Services (Budgeted Local Funds - $460,013.75) (To provide support for Limited English Proficient [LEP] students and ensure student success in school)
Approval of Expenditures for Instructional Resource Contracted Services from Edgenuity, Utilizing Socorro ISD RFP #E1901E, District Software (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $349,000.00) (To continue to improve student success at the secondary school levels in the core areas using digital resources for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, credit recovery courses, intervention support, and Texas Success Initiative Assessment [TSIA] college readiness support.)
Approval to Purchase Eduphoria Instructional Package Subscription (Aware, Strive and Forethought), Lead4ward Subscription, and Certica Navigate Item Bank Subscription, from Eduphoria! Inc., Utilizing Buyboard Contract #607-20, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cybersecurity Assessments and Related Products and Services (Budgeted Local and State Compensatory Education Funds - $265,961.25) (To continue utilizing the established platform in which all teacher evaluations are housed, all State and district data assessments are captured and analyzed and is integrated with other systems)
Approval to Purchase Online Licenses and Professional Development Services for Imagination Station, Inc., dba Istation, Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #20-7373, Classroom Curriculum, Supplies, Equipment and Related (Supplement) (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $653,159.00) (To provide a vetted program to improve students’ reading success at the elementary school levels using engaging and adaptive English and Spanish resources
Approval of Expenditures for Digital Instructional Resources from Accelerate Learning Inc. (STEMscopes Science, Math and Early Explorers), Utilizing Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Choice Partners Contract #19/038KC-01, STEM and CTE Materials (Budgeted State Compensatory Education and Local Funds - $427,889.75) (To improve PreK-12 students' success in the area of science, through engaging science and differentiation, as well as improve student success K-5 in the area of math through engaging math and differentiation)
Approval to Purchase Online Math Student Licenses and Professional Development Services from IXL Learning, Inc., Utilizing TIPSUSA Cooperative Contract #200105, Technology Solutions Products and Services (Budgeted State Compensatory Education Funds - $197,125.00) (To improve students' success in the areas of math in grades 6-10 - Need addressed include District Improvement Plan, CNA Student Learning Summary of Need EPISD STAAR 2018-19 Performance, and District Improvement Plan, CNA Processes and Programs Summary of Need and Priorities – Implement instructional resource programs that support well-rounded Tier 1 instruction)
Update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Funds (To present District progress on ESSER grant planning)
Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Order Canvassing Returns/Votes and Declaring Results of June 5, 2021, Board of Trustees Run-Off Election (To comply with Texas Election Code Sections 67.002, 67.003, 67.004, and 67.016)
Oath of Office to Newly Elected Member of the Board of Trustees, District 5 (To administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Trustee in District 5)
Election of Board Officers (To comply with requirements in Board Policy BDAA [Legal and Local])
D. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Convert Nurse’s Salary Scale to the Teacher/Librarian Pay Scale (Paying Nurses in line with Teachers and Librarians will stabilize their salary schedule, offer a more competitive salary, and help to recruit and retain quality health care workers for EPISD) 9. Adjournment