AGENDA LISD Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Thursday, 2003 6:30 p.m. LISD Board Room 1620 Houston St. Laredo, Texas 78040 I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Forum V. Superintendent s Report Superintendent s Priority Goals Dr. R. Jerry Barber Legislative Session Dr. R. Jerry Barber State Testing Initiatives Dr. R. Jerry Barber TEA 2002-2003 Distinguished Performance Award Marco Alvarado School Board Recognition Month Marco Alvarado CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes Regular Board Meeting December 12, 2002 2. Approval of Disbursements 3. Approval of Donations and Investments 4. Approval of Tax Collection Report 5. Approval of Tax Refunds Falcon International Bank ~ $1,654.94 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ~ $986.36 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ~ $2,416.12
Rodolfo Garza ~ $611.72 6. Discussion and possible action to accept as final completion and release of retainage on the following subprojects: Presenter: Jorge Cabello Project Contractor Retainage Amount Comments Farias Elementary School Metroplex Control Systems, Inc. $2,600.00 Fire/Burglar Alarm System for the new replacement school. Dovalina Elementary School Metroplex Control Systems, Inc. $ 1,150.00 Fire/Burglar Alarm System for the entire school (new addition & existing construction). Sanchez Ochoa Elementary School Metroplex Control Systems, Inc. $ 2,600.00 Fire/Burglar Alarm System for the new replacement school. A. T. Dovalina Elementary School Advanced Communications & Cabling, Inc. $ 1,156.75 Intercom System for the new replacement school. 7. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of the following real properties located in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for Ligarde Elementary parking lot: 1. N ½ of Lot 4, Block 1754, Eastern Division (2909 Palo Blanco Diana E. Hernandez, Jose A. Hinojosa); 2. N ½ of Lot 5 and S ½ of Lot 5, Block 1754, Eastern Division (2920 Thurman Raul Sanchez, Sr.); and, 3. S ½ of Lot 4, Block 1754, Eastern Division (2804 S. Canada Aurora Navarro, Bruna A. Martinez). Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.072. 8. Consideration and approval of a resolution by the Laredo Independent School District supplementing a Maintenance and Operation Tax Election Order; making certain nonsubstantive polling site revisions as requested by the Webb County Election Office; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA 9. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize new campus positions. 2
Campus Position Number Nixon High Teacher/Class Size 1 Reduction Zachry Elementary Teacher/Class Size 1 Reduction Christen Middle Teacher Aide/Sp.Ed. 1 Student Services Juvenile Court Coor. 1 Human Resources Custodian 1 REGULAR AGENDA 10. Discussion and possible action on Family Night Resolution. Presenter: Representative Richard Raymond 11. Approval of Budget Amendments Budget Amendment BA-0203-13 ~ Amending the 2002-2003 General Operating Fund in the amount of $47,573 as a result of transfers between functions and authorizing the Superintendent to implement said budget. (This is a transfer with no effect on fund balance). Budget Amendment BA-0203-14 ~ Amending the 2002-2003 General Operating Fund in the amount of $528,180 for additional positions due to increased enrollment and changes in state audit requirements and authorizing the Superintendent to implement said budget. Budget Amendment BA-0203-15 ~ Amending the 2002-2003 General Operating Fund in the amount of $13,812 to allocate funds for the lease of office space at 1811 Victoria St. for the Communications and authorizing the Superintendent to implement said budget. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 12. Recommend awarding the following bids/proposals/quotations: Opening Date Description Recommendation Time Period Available Amount Dec. 12, 2002 Proposal No. 055-02 E-Rate Round 6 (Network and Infrastructure) Instruction Technology Recommendation will be presented at the Finance Committee Meeting 2004 Funding is available in WADA Dec. 10, 2002 Combination Proposal No. 045-02; 048-02; and 057-02 New Replacement for Bruni, MacDonell and Recommendation is pending evaluation 3
Alma Pierce Elementary School Construction Dec. 19, 2002 RFQ No. 02-003 Construction Manager- At-Risk For Cigarroa High, Christen Middle, Cigarroa Middle and Memorial Middle Schools Construction Recommendation is pending evaluation Sole Source 1 st and 2 nd Grade Reading Intervention Proposal Curriculum and Instruction Expanded Learning Voyager in the amount of $300,000 2004 in Accelerated Reading Intervention Funds is $300,000 QIS Vendor Unicenter Software Proposal Instructional Technology Computer Associates in the amount of $83,100 for the first year; $139,720 for the second year; and $139,720 for the third year. Total expenditure will be a total of $362,540 2006 in Title I in the amount of $362,540 QIS Vendor AVVID IP Telephony Design System Instructional Technology SBC Southwestern Bell in the amount of $236,954.49 2003 in WADA in the amount of $236,955 QIS Vendor E-Rate Round 6 File Servers and Peripherals Instructional Technology Dell in the amount of $2,743,950.50 2003 in WADA Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing Purchasing HGAC (Houston Galveston Area Council) Sole Source Struggling Reader Intervention System Curriculum and Instruction Voyager Expanded Learning in the amount of $115,260 2004 Funding available in Reading Materials is $475,760 and General Supplies is $42,056 4
Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 13. Presentation regarding current status of student assessment state mandate, including state law requirements, student achievement prognosis and issues related to research surrounding high stakes testing. Presenter: Sylvia Bruni 14. Discussion and possible action on approving the 2003-2004 School Calendar and requesting waiver days for the promotion of reading and math for staff development. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 15. Discussion and possible action on amending DEA (LOCAL) to provide for the implementation of electronic payment of salaries for all employees of LISD and authorize the Superintendent to adjust pay structure and reclassification of individual employees and report any adjustments to the Board of Trustees. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 16. Discussion and possible action to adopt policy CFB (LOCAL) ACCOUNTING FOR INVENTORIES. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 17. Discussion and possible action to amend policy BE (LOCAL) BOARD MEETINGS. Presenter: John Kazen 18. Discussion and possible action on the approval of the annual audit report and the FIRST report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2002. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 19. Discussion and possible action to approve the Administrative recommendation for a return to work plan policy, DEC (M). In this policy, the Superintendent is charged with promulgating rules and procedures in support of the program. These procedures follow for your information. Presenters: Dr. Neida Estringel/Dr. Don Schulte 20. Discussion and possible action to approve the continuation of sign-on incentives, for student teachers and certified teachers for 2003-2004. Presenters: Dr. Neida Estringel/Dr. Don Schulte 21. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation to hire the following Professional Positions. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074. Presenters: Dr. Neida Estringel/Dr. Don P. Schulte Internal Auditor Director for Procurement Curriculum Specialist (Memorial Middle) Health Services Coordinator 5
22. Update on pending investigation of personnel matters. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074. Presenter: Dr. R. Jerry Barber 23. Discussion and possible action regarding pending and contemplated litigation. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Presenter: John Kazen 24. Discussion and possible action on the disposal of surplus AC units. Presenter: Jesus Amezcua 25. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution to apply for a grant with the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission dealing with enforcing underage drinking laws. Presenter: Rolando Gallegos 26. Communications 27. Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Tex. Gov t Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and E. It is the policy of the Laredo Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, limited English proficiency, or handicapping condition in its programs. DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact Noemi Bernal-Garcia at (956) 795-3406 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible parking spaces are located at LISD Board Room, 900 Main. 6