Reports Student Outcomes Report on Refining Practices in the Inclusive Classroom (To provide an overview of co-teaching practices in Special Education)
Update on School Facility Planning and Construction - 2016 Bond Program Update (To provide the Board a 2016 Bond Program Update)
Action Items Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Memorandum of Understanding Between El Paso Independent School District and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation Relating to the Donation, Construction and Equipment of an Outdoor Culinary Kitchen and Classroom (To provide Bowie High School students the opportunity to implement the next stage of the culinary arts program by creating an outdoor culinary kitchen and classroom)
Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on 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 Jefferson High School, Project No. 17.624, by EMJ Corporation, Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code)
Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on EPISD's COVID-19 Prevention Protocols (To discuss the District's COVID-19 Prevention Protocols)
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. October 18, 2021, Policy Committee Meeting 2. November 15, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 3. November 16, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 4. November 16, 2021, Board of Trustees Meeting 5. December 6, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 6. December 8, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting B. Approval of Budget Amendments 1. Approval of Budget Amendment for Alignment of Department Personnel & Operational Costs and to Allocate Funds for Technology Related Costs and Temporary Personnel Services (General Operating Fund - $356,892.00) (Amendment will provide adequate funding for District operations) C. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Approval of Proposed Adoption and Revisions to Board Policies (District Policies may be found at www.episd.org under the EPISD Board tab) 1. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy CFD (Local): Accounting - Activity Funds Management (To include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 2. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy CQB (Local): Technology Resources - Cybersecurity (To include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 3. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy DFE (Local): Termination of Employment - Resignation (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 4. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy DP (Local): Personnel Positions (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 5. Adoption of Board Policy EHAA (Local): Basic Instructional Program - Required Instruction (All Levels) (Recommended as part of TASB Update 118 recommendations) 6. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy EHBC (Local): Special Programs - Compensatory/Accelerated Services (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 7. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy EIE (Local): Academic Achievement - Retention and Promotion (To Include TASB Update 118 and Department recommendations) 8. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FDE (Local): Admissions - School Safety Transfers (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 9. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FEA (Local): Attendance - Compulsory Attendance (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 10. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FEC (Local): Attendance - Attendance for Credit (To include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 11. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FFG (Local): Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 12. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FL (Local): Student Records (To Include TASB Update 118 and Department recommendations) D. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Extra Performance Pay (To provide compensation for EPISD employees) E. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Miscellaneous Pay Rates (To provide compensation for EPISD employees) F. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Bus Driver Pay Rates (To provide compensation for EPISD employees) H. Approval of Notice of Grant Award for the 2021-2024 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) (Texas Education Agency - $1,500,000.00) (To provide support and capacity to teacher residents) I. Approval of First Amendment of Subaward between El Paso Independent School District and American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS and Mesita Elementary School (To strengthen the Mandarin program with the exchange teacher at Mesita Elementary) J. El Paso Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement - Consent to Multiple Representation (Board of Trustees approval is required for consent to legal representation of multiple parties by Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle & Robinson P.C. regarding the Shared Services Arrangement for the El Paso Regional Day School Program for the Deaf) K. Approval of Revisions to Attendance Zones Based on Board Approved 2016 Bond Closures and Consolidations of Selected Campuses (To take appropriate action regarding the revision of attendance zones due to previously approved campus consolidations and/or closures as part of the 2016 Bond) L. Award of Mesita Elementary Foundation Repairs, Project No. 21.674, to Noble General Contractors, Utilizing Region 19 Allied States Cooperative, RFP #21-7411, Job Order Contracting & Facilities Construction Services (Operating Fund - $254,249.38) (Approval required for the installation of helical piles at Mesita Elementary School) M. Purchases Requiring Board Approval 1. Approval of Contract and Expenditures to K-12 Insight LLC, Utilizing Omnia Contract #R170401 (Budgeted Local Funds - $125,000.00) (To continue to enhance the District's quality of customer service provided to all stakeholders) 3. Approval to Extend Internet Service Providers for E-Rate Funding Year 2022 (2022-2023) RFP #20-007 (Second Option to Extend) (Administration Recommendation: ENA Services, LLC) Budgeted Various Funds-$223,500.00 - with E-Rate Discounting this Amount by 80%) (To provide high-speed internet service to all campuses and administrative offices) 4. Approval to Extend Category 1 WAN Services for E-Rate Funding Year 2022 (2022-2023) RFP #19-031 (Third Option to Extend) (Administration Recommendation: Conterra Broadband Services, LLC) (Budgeted Various Funds: $1,227,996.00 - with E-Rate Discounting this Amount by 80%) (To provide high-speed fiber optic data services to all campuses and administrative offices)
Approval of Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Planning and Implementation Grant from Texas Education Agency (TEA Grant Funding - $14,000.00) (To establish a pathway to careers in emergency medical care for students at Irvin High School)
2. Approval of Expenditures for Goods and Services from Vendors That Have Exceeded the $100,000 Procurement Threshold (Budgeted Federal, State, Local, Bond, and Grant Funds - Not to Exceed $460,000.00) (To approve pending requisitions for various items from awarded cooperative contract vendors) 8. Adjournment
Dec 14, 2021 Board of Trustees
Reports Student Outcomes Report on Refining Practices in the Inclusive Classroom (To provide an overview of co-teaching practices in Special Education)
Update on School Facility Planning and Construction - 2016 Bond Program Update (To provide the Board a 2016 Bond Program Update)
Action Items Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Memorandum of Understanding Between El Paso Independent School District and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation Relating to the Donation, Construction and Equipment of an Outdoor Culinary Kitchen and Classroom (To provide Bowie High School students the opportunity to implement the next stage of the culinary arts program by creating an outdoor culinary kitchen and classroom)
Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on 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 Jefferson High School, Project No. 17.624, by EMJ Corporation, Subcontractor T-Dyne Contractors, LLC (To comply with requirements of Section 2258.052 of the Government Code)
Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on EPISD's COVID-19 Prevention Protocols (To discuss the District's COVID-19 Prevention Protocols)
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. October 18, 2021, Policy Committee Meeting 2. November 15, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 3. November 16, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 4. November 16, 2021, Board of Trustees Meeting 5. December 6, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting 6. December 8, 2021, Special Board of Trustees Meeting B. Approval of Budget Amendments 1. Approval of Budget Amendment for Alignment of Department Personnel & Operational Costs and to Allocate Funds for Technology Related Costs and Temporary Personnel Services (General Operating Fund - $356,892.00) (Amendment will provide adequate funding for District operations) C. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Approval of Proposed Adoption and Revisions to Board Policies (District Policies may be found at www.episd.org under the EPISD Board tab) 1. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy CFD (Local): Accounting - Activity Funds Management (To include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 2. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy CQB (Local): Technology Resources - Cybersecurity (To include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 3. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy DFE (Local): Termination of Employment - Resignation (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 4. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy DP (Local): Personnel Positions (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 5. Adoption of Board Policy EHAA (Local): Basic Instructional Program - Required Instruction (All Levels) (Recommended as part of TASB Update 118 recommendations) 6. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy EHBC (Local): Special Programs - Compensatory/Accelerated Services (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 7. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy EIE (Local): Academic Achievement - Retention and Promotion (To Include TASB Update 118 and Department recommendations) 8. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FDE (Local): Admissions - School Safety Transfers (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 9. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FEA (Local): Attendance - Compulsory Attendance (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 10. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FEC (Local): Attendance - Attendance for Credit (To include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 11. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FFG (Local): Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect (To Include TASB Update 118 recommendations) 12. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Board Policy FL (Local): Student Records (To Include TASB Update 118 and Department recommendations) D. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Extra Performance Pay (To provide compensation for EPISD employees) E. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Miscellaneous Pay Rates (To provide compensation for EPISD employees) F. Approval of Revisions to 2021-2022 Bus Driver Pay Rates (To provide compensation for EPISD employees) H. Approval of Notice of Grant Award for the 2021-2024 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) (Texas Education Agency - $1,500,000.00) (To provide support and capacity to teacher residents) I. Approval of First Amendment of Subaward between El Paso Independent School District and American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS and Mesita Elementary School (To strengthen the Mandarin program with the exchange teacher at Mesita Elementary) J. El Paso Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement - Consent to Multiple Representation (Board of Trustees approval is required for consent to legal representation of multiple parties by Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle & Robinson P.C. regarding the Shared Services Arrangement for the El Paso Regional Day School Program for the Deaf) K. Approval of Revisions to Attendance Zones Based on Board Approved 2016 Bond Closures and Consolidations of Selected Campuses (To take appropriate action regarding the revision of attendance zones due to previously approved campus consolidations and/or closures as part of the 2016 Bond) L. Award of Mesita Elementary Foundation Repairs, Project No. 21.674, to Noble General Contractors, Utilizing Region 19 Allied States Cooperative, RFP #21-7411, Job Order Contracting & Facilities Construction Services (Operating Fund - $254,249.38) (Approval required for the installation of helical piles at Mesita Elementary School) M. Purchases Requiring Board Approval 1. Approval of Contract and Expenditures to K-12 Insight LLC, Utilizing Omnia Contract #R170401 (Budgeted Local Funds - $125,000.00) (To continue to enhance the District's quality of customer service provided to all stakeholders) 3. Approval to Extend Internet Service Providers for E-Rate Funding Year 2022 (2022-2023) RFP #20-007 (Second Option to Extend) (Administration Recommendation: ENA Services, LLC) Budgeted Various Funds-$223,500.00 - with E-Rate Discounting this Amount by 80%) (To provide high-speed internet service to all campuses and administrative offices) 4. Approval to Extend Category 1 WAN Services for E-Rate Funding Year 2022 (2022-2023) RFP #19-031 (Third Option to Extend) (Administration Recommendation: Conterra Broadband Services, LLC) (Budgeted Various Funds: $1,227,996.00 - with E-Rate Discounting this Amount by 80%) (To provide high-speed fiber optic data services to all campuses and administrative offices)
Approval of Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Planning and Implementation Grant from Texas Education Agency (TEA Grant Funding - $14,000.00) (To establish a pathway to careers in emergency medical care for students at Irvin High School)
2. Approval of Expenditures for Goods and Services from Vendors That Have Exceeded the $100,000 Procurement Threshold (Budgeted Federal, State, Local, Bond, and Grant Funds - Not to Exceed $460,000.00) (To approve pending requisitions for various items from awarded cooperative contract vendors) 8. Adjournment