| | | | | | | | | BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT November 15, 2022 5:00 PM EPISD Administration Building (1014 North Stanton Street, El Paso, Texas)
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A quorum of the Board of Trustees will be physically present at the EPISD Administration Building, 1014 North Stanton Street, El Paso, Texas 79902, and it is the intent to have a quorum of the Board present at that location. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.127 if a quorum of the Board is physically present at the designated location, other Trustees may attend and participate in this meeting via videoconference. | | | | | | | | | |
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Announcement of Meeting/Agenda As Directed Under the Provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., or Texas Government Code 418.183 (f), will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. Subject of Meeting | |
| | | | | | | | | | (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.) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1. | October 17, 2022, Special Board of Trustees Meeting | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. | October 17, 2022, Audit Committee Meeting | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. | October 18, 2022, Special Board of Trustees Meeting | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4. | October 18, 2022, Board of Trustees Meeting | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5. | November 2, 2022, Special Board of Trustees Meeting | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6. | November 2, 2022, Special Board of Trustees Meeting (Training Session) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | B. | Approval of Budget Amendment |
| | | | | | | | | | H. | Purchases Requiring Board Approval |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1. | Approval of Expenditures for KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from Advanced Network Management, Inc., Utilizing Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (ASC) RFP #21-7394, Technology, Hardware, Software, Services and Related (Supplemental) (Budgeted Local Funds - $62,920.00) | | | | | | (To continue security awareness training and phishing campaigns for insight into District vulnerabilities, as mandated by Texas Education Agency (TEA) and House Bill (HB) 3934) | | | | | 2. | Award of Office Supplies, RFP #23-027 (Administrative Recommendation: El Paso Office Products, LLC; Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; School Specialty, LLC; Spectrum Paper Co., Inc.; and Staples Business Advantage) (Budgeted Local and Federal Funds - $1,000,000.00) | | | | | | (To continue to provide the District with needed office supplies) | | | | | 3. | Approval of Expenditures for Goods and Services from Vendors that Have Exceeded the $100,000.00 Procurement Threshold (Budgeted Federal, State, Local, Bond, and Grant Funds - Not to Exceed $2,300,000.00) | | | | | | (To approve pending requisitions for various items from awarded cooperative contract vendors) | | | | | 4. | Approval to Use Federal ESSER Program Funds for Lease Payment of Apple iPad Devices, Software, Services, and Accessories for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Federal ESSER III Funds - $721,238.70) | | | | | | (To change the account number used to pay for Apple lease payment from Local Funds to Federal ESSER Funds) | | | | | 5. | Award of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Related Items, RFP #23-020 (Administrative Recommendation: BlackGreyGold Solutions; El Paso Office Products, LLC; Hand Safety, LLC; Malor & Company, Inc.; Moore Medical, LLC; Nashville Medical & EMS Products, Inc. (dba Nashville EMS Supply); Spectrum Paper Company, Inc.; and Texas Medical Technology, Inc.) (Budgeted Federal ESSER III Funds - $348,870.00) | | | | | | (To continue to provide the District with needed personal protective equipment [PPE]) | | | | | 6. | Approval to Award (ESSER) Technology Temporary Personnel Services, RFP #22-066 (Administration Recommendation: GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.) (Budgeted ESSER III Funds and Local Funds - $575,000.00) | | | | | | (To develop a contractual relationship with a temporary personnel agency for department assistance to uphold the District's Power Up 1:1 Initiative which has provided all students in PK-12 with an instructional device) | |
| | | | | | | | | | I. | Approval of Final Payment for Construction Contracts |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1. | Approval of Final Acceptance of Work and Partial Payment for Don Haskins PK-8, CSP No. 19-002, Project No. 17.614, to Urban Associates, Inc. (2016 Bond Funds - $1,494,451.19) | | | | | | (Approval is needed to proceed with final acceptance and partial payment for the project as per Board Policy) | | | | | 2. | Approval of Final Acceptance of Work and Partial Payment for Andress High School Additions and Renovations - Performing Arts Center, CSP No. 18-079, Project No. 17.626, to Urban Associates, Inc. (2016 Bond Funds - $748,354.75) | | | | | | (Approval is needed to proceed with final acceptance and partial payment for the project as per Board Policy) | |
| | | | | | | | | 9. | Items on Next Month's Agenda |
| | | | | | | | | If not adjourned beforehand, the meeting will recess at 11:00 p.m. or within a reasonable time frame thereafter. If there is any unfinished business, the meeting will be reconvened at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the following week to take up any such unfinished business.
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______________________________________________ Superintendent The District condemns and prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any employee on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI, VII, and IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District Compliance Officer, Rosa Ramos, at (915) 230-2031; 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Kelly Ball at (915) 230-2856. | |
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