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Socorro Independent School DistrictBoard of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 6:00 PM

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Board of TrusteesSocorro Independent School District

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Socorro Independent School District willbe held December 13, 2005, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Americas High School, BandRoom, 12101 Pellicano, El Paso, Texas 79936.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be takenare as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meetingnotice.

All items on the consent agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separatediscussion, unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individualconsideration. Any Board member can request an item to be withdrawn for individualconsideration.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. BOARD HONORS 8Presenter: Jose Andazola and Veronica GallegosA. Chilo Madrid from Aliviane will be recognized for his

countless contributions to the District.B. Ernesto Serna School 8th grader James Alegre won Second

Best of Show for Mixed Media at the Kermezaar Art Show.8th graders Denise Lopez, Armando Mancinas, IrasemaRamirez and Esmeralda Terrazas received “HonorableMention” awards. Their teacher is Marisela Quintana.

C. Jane A. Hambric School 5th grader Stephanie Flores won the3rd-5th grade division of the district’s annual Winter HolidayArt Contest.

D. Jane A. Hambric School 8th grader Deseree Pina won themiddle school division of the district’s annual Winter HolidayArt Contest. She also took the middle school division firstplace award at the El Paso Community College ArtCompetition for her piece “Mother Nature’s Creatures.” Theirart teacher is Joan Jameson.

E. Lujan-Chavez Elementary kindergartner Sandra Palma wonthe K-2nd division of the district’s annual Winter Holiday ArtContest. Her teacher is Lori Moreno.

F. Col. John O. Ensor Middle 5th grader Dominique Favela wonfirst place in her division at the El Paso Community CollegeArt Competition. Her art teacher is Stephanie Romero.

G. At the El Paso County Fair Sept. 24, Socorro Middle 8thgrader Guy Deragisch won first place in the culinary arts forhis peanut butter fudge pound cake which auctioned off for$60. He also won second place for his “Beet of a DifferentDrum” layer cake.

H. Socorro Middle teacher Jan Deragisch won two first placeadult division awards for two cakes made with Mountain Dewand Dr. Pepper.

I. Socorro Middle 6th grader Ivan Juarez won first place at theKermezaar Art Show. His lino-block print called “CreepyLittle Creatures” was on display at the El Paso Civic Center onOct. 29-30. 6th grader Yaritza Marentes and 8th grader JaimeOchoa took “Outstanding Awards” for their stain glass. 8thgraders James Barraza, Carina Castillo and Cathy Diaz andVanessa Lugo received “Honorable Mention” awards forprintmaking. Socorro Middle 8th grader Mariela Iglesias wonHonorable Mention at the El Paso Community College ArtShow. Her art work was purchased by college president Dr.Rhodes. Their teacher is Jan Deragisch.

J. The following William D. Slider Middle teachers helped earnthe school 2005 Gold Performance Ratings in Writing andComparable Reading. Reading teachers Julie Reyes, PaulaMonroe, Michelle Romero, Christina Lorusso, AnthonyArchuletta, Mary Martinez and Betsy Whetstone. Englishteachers Ramona Smith, Manny Vega, Melissa Nunn, TommieKimsey, Margaret Sierra, Bretta Louise Curlee and MacArthurJones.

K. The Americas High School boys swim team finished third atthe Cathedral/Loretto Invitational, the first swimming trophyever for the school. Four students medaled in the invitational:Fernando Martinez in the 200 Medley Relay, 100 Freestyle &200 Free Relay; Humberto Olivas in the 200 medley relay and200 free relay; Ruben Pinedo in the 200 medley relay, 100butterfly and 200 free relay; and Edgar Blanco in the 200medley relay and 200 free relay. Other members of the teamare: Robert Ordonez, Hector Diaz, Alex Hecht, OscarGonzalez, Alex Gamez, Luis Loera, Antonio Vidana, LuisRamirez, Juan Martinez, Mario Bollain, Eduardo Reyes,Eduardo Garcia, Sergio Pinedo and Isaiah Ingram. Their coachis Raquel Garcia.

L. Six officers of the Americas High School National HonorSociety competed in Young Scholars Bowl in WashingtonD.C. from Nov. 11-13. They were the only representatives forall of West Texas and made it to the semi-finals. Thecompetition was broadcast on Channel One. The officers areJennifer Rea, Fredrick Rojas, Andrew Benitez, MichaelPelech, Samantha Carreon and Gabriel Mendoza. Theirsponsor is Denise Robles.

M. Americas High School junior Gabriel Mendoza won the highschool division of the district’s annual Winter Holiday ArtContest. His teacher is Karmela Falcon-Comstock.

N. The following El Dorado High School Varsity Cheerleaderswere chosen for the El Paso Varsity All-City CheerleadingSquad. They are: Perla Vargas, Mandy Mendoza, MiryamTerrazas and Crystal Manqueros. Their coach is ClaudiaOrnelas.

O. Christina Munoz of Montwood High won the individualchampionship of the Far West Cross-Country Championshipsfor the second time in a row. She also finished second at theRegion 1 championships Nov. 5 and ran at the statechampionships for the 4th year in a row. Her coach is DeanCardon.

P. The Socorro High cross country Boys team went undefeated indistrict, finished third in the regional competition and 12th inthe state tournament. Five of the runners were named to theAll-City team. The team includes Mark Fuentes, JesusRodriguez, Gama Mendez, Ramon Acosta, Rodney Snyder,Rodrigo Molina, & Pedro Candelaria. They are coached byJeff Barros.

Q. The Socorro High School varsity soccer team received theirBi-District championship trophy in November. Jesus Guevarawas named best forward in the city and Edgar Retana wasnamed best goalkeeper in the city. The rest of thechampionship team included Jose Bustamante, Edgar Guevara,Esteban Loya, Alberto Lopez, Moises Martinez, EliazarPonce, Mario Rubio, Luis Villanueva, Fernando Martinez,Richard Bernal, Javier Reyes, Bernabe Jara, Ramon Tarango,Gabriel Tarango, Nainn Morga, Angel Valencia, Joe Ramosand Luis Zamudio. Their coaches are Alex Delgado & ErnieEspinoza.

R. The Socorro High School Naval JROTC marched in theannual Thanksgiving Sun Bowl Parade. For the thirdconsecutive year and fourth of the last 5 years, the unit wasjudged as the best JROTC marching unit. The unit will receivea trophy at the Sun Bowl Parade Banquet in January and willhave the honor of being the first unit in the parade line up nextyear. Accepting the award for the unit are Color GuardCommander Cadet Commander Roy Saldana, Armed DrillTeam Commander Cadet Ensign Nelson Gallegos andUnarmed Drill Team Commander Cadet LieutenantCommander Susana Breceda. Their naval instructor isLieutenant Commander Gerald C. Mangrum.

S. The Montwood High Girls and Socorro High Boys won theteam titles of the Far West Cross-Country Championships.SISD won four of the six team titles. The Montwood Girlsteam is coached by Dean Cardon and the Socorro High Boysteam is coached by Jeff Barros.

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 11Presenter: Minerva BaumannA. Representative Norma Chavez will present a resolution to the

Communications Department for receiving numerous awardsat the Texas School Public Relations Association convention.

B. The Executive Director of the Texas Association of SecondarySchool Principals, Archie McAffee, will present an award toDr. Armando Aguirre for the Middle School Principal of theYear at the state level.

C. Mr. Bruce Truesdale, President of the SISD Foundation Boardof Directors, will give special recognition Geronimo Garciafrom Geronimo Design for the donation of his services in thedesign of the logo for the SISD Foundation for Excellence inEducation.

D. Sue Thompson, District Librarian, will recognize HD HilleyLibrary Media Specialist, Neysa Hardin, for her attainment ofa national board certification.

E. Albert Trujillo, Clarice Jones, Mary Ross, Miyesser Collins,Feliz Neri and Laura Hinojo will be honored for their 30+years of service to Socorro ISD.

F. A total of 24 Socorro ISD schools received 2005 GoldPerformance Ratings from the Texas Education Agency due tothe high percentage of students reaching CommendedPerformance levels on the TAKS. In addition, the district as awhole received the ratings in both Advance Course/DualEnrollment and Recommended High School Program.

5. OPEN FORUM

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTSA. Construction Report 13

Presenter: Mr. Tom EyeingtonB. Curriculum and Instruction Report 14

Presenter: Dr. Debra LivingstonC. Healthy Children, Healthy Schools Report 15

Presenter: Armando BustamanteD. Report from attorney regarding reimbursement of certain

funds paid on behalf of staff members to Plan ComplianceGroup for 403(b) contributions

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Presenter: Mr. Larry BaskindE. Property Tax Report 17

Presenter: Mrs. Mary Benham

7. CONSENT AGENDAA. Consider approval of minutes 25

1. November 15, 2005 Regular meeting2. November 22, 2005 Special meeting

B. Consider approval of the payment of bills 33C. Consider approval of budget amendments 35D. Consider approval of employment of personnel 48E. Consider awarding of bids 49

1. Local Telephone Services CSP No. 199-1207-60082. Long Distance Services CSP No. 199-1207-60093. Internet Services CSP No. 199-1207-60134. PBX Maintenance Option 11C CSP No. 199-1207-60115. PBX Maintenance Option 81 CSP No. 199-1207-60106. PBX Maintenance for Avaya CSP No. 199-1207-6012

F. Consider approval of submission of grants 50G. Ratify previous decision to authorize issuance of Job Order

Contract to Basic Industries through the Texas CooperativePurchasing Network for installation of water line to DruganSchool

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H. Consider approval of Contract Agreement with the El PasoCenter for Children

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8. NEW BUSINESSA. Board discussion regarding the possible revision of Local

Policy CW New Facilities (Naming of Schools)FOR DISCUSSION ONLY

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B. Consider approval of Auditor's 2004-2005 report 58Presenter: Mr. Craig Gibson

C. Consider approval of Resolution from the City of El Pasoregarding delinquent tax collections

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Presenter: Ms. Carmen Perez

D. Consider approval of Proclamation to change the name of the"Lower Valley to "Mission Valley"

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Presenter: Ms. Vicki IcardE. Consider approval of 2005-2006 Campus Improvement Plans 64

Presenter: Dr. Maria AriasF. Consider approval of Design/Build as the Delivery Method

and to authorize the solicitation for proposals for a newTransportation Service Facility

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Presenter: Mr. Tom EyeingtonG. Consider approval of Professional Services - Architects &

Engineers for Socorro High School Phase II - HVACUpgrades

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Presenter: Mr. Tom EyeingtonH. Consider approval of Professional Services - Architects &

Engineers for Socorro High School - Re-roofing project67

Presenter: Mr. Tom EyeingtonI. Consider approval of District Employee Assistance Program

(EAP)68

Presenter: Ms. Iris OrnelasJ. Consider approval of "No Kidding Around, Straight Talk for

Teen Parents" grant70

Presenter: Allen Long

9. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe meeting is to be closed for consultation with school district'sattorney, to discuss real estate, and to discuss personnel issues underTexas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074.

Office of the SuperintendentEducation Center

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TO: Members of the Board of Trustees

FROM: Dr. Robert J. Durón, Superintendent

SUBJECT: Board Honors

DATE: December 7, 2005

Jose Andazola, Socorro Middle School Teacher of the Year and Veronica Gallegos, CampestreElementary Teacher of the Year will present the following Board Honors:

Listen carefully and please come forward when I call your name to receive your certificate andthe congratulations of our Board Trustees.

Ernesto Serna School 8th grader James Alegre won Second Best of Show for Mixed Media at theKermezaar Art Show. 8th graders Denise Lopez, Armando Mancinas, Irasema Ramirez andEsmeralda Terrazas received “Honorable Mention” awards. Their teacher is Marisela Quintana.

Jane A. Hambric School 5th grader Stephanie Flores won the 3rd-5th grade division of thedistrict’s annual Winter Holiday Art Contest.

Jane A. Hambric School 8th grader Deseree Pina won the middle school division of the district’sannual Winter Holiday Art Contest. She also took the middle school division first place award atthe El Paso Community College Art Competition for her piece “Mother Nature’s Creatures.”Their art teacher is Joan Jameson.

Lujan-Chavez Elementary kindergartner Sandra Palma won the K-2nd division of the district’sannual Winter Holiday Art Contest. Her teacher is Lori Moreno.

Col. John O. Ensor Middle 5th grader Dominique Favela won first place in her division at the ElPaso Community College Art Competition. Her art teacher is Stephanie Romero.

At the El Paso County Fair Sept. 24, Socorro Middle 8th grader Guy Deragisch won first place inthe culinary arts for his peanut butter fudge pound cake which auctioned off for $60. He alsowon second place for his “Beet of a Different Drum” layer cake.

Socorro Middle teacher Jan Deragisch won two first place adult division awards for two cakesmade with Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper.

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Page TwoBoard Honors

Socorro Middle 6th grader Ivan Juarez won first place at the Kermezaar Art Show. His lino-blockprint called “Creepy Little Creatures” was on display at the El Paso Civic Center on Oct. 29-30.6th grader Yaritza Marentes and 8th grader Jaime Ochoa took “Outstanding Awards” for theirstain glass. 8th graders James Barraza, Carina Castillo and Cathy Diaz and Vanessa Lugoreceived “Honorable Mention” awards for printmaking. Socorro Middle 8th grader MarielaIglesias won Honorable Mention at the El Paso Community College Art Show. Her art work waspurchased by college president Dr. Rhodes. Their teacher is Jan Deragisch.

The following William D. Slider Middle teachers helped earn the school 2005 Gold PerformanceRatings in Writing and Comparable Reading. Reading teachers Julie Reyes, Paula Monroe,Michelle Romero, Christina Lorusso, Anthony Archuletta, Mary Martinez and Betsy Whetstone.English teachers Ramona Smith, Manny Vega, Melissa Nunn, Tommie Kimsey, Margaret Sierra,Bretta Louise Curlee and MacArthur Jones.

The Americas High School boys swim team finished third at the Cathedral/Loretto Invitational,the first swimming trophy ever for the school. Four students medaled in the invitational:Fernando Martinez in the 200 Medley Relay, 100 Freestyle & 200 Free Relay; Humberto Olivasin the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay; Ruben Pinedo in the 200 medley relay, 100 butterflyand 200 free relay; and Edgar Blanco in the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay. Other membersof the team are: Robert Ordonez, Hector Diaz, Alex Hecht, Oscar Gonzalez, Alex Gamez, LuisLoera, Antonio Vidana, Luis Ramirez, Juan Martinez, Mario Bollain, Eduardo Reyes, EduardoGarcia, Sergio Pinedo and Isaiah Ingram. Their coach is Raquel Garcia.

Six officers of the Americas High School National Honor Society competed in Young ScholarsBowl in Washington D.C. from Nov. 11-13. They were the only representatives for all of WestTexas and made it to the semi-finals. The competition was broadcast on Channel One. Theofficers are Jennifer Rea, Fredrick Rojas, Andrew Benitez, Michael Pelech, Samantha Carreonand Gabriel Mendoza. Their sponsor is Denise Robles.

Americas High School junior Gabriel Mendoza won the high school division of the district’sannual Winter Holiday Art Contest. His teacher is Karmela Falcon-Comstock.

The following El Dorado High School Varsity Cheerleaders were chosen for the El Paso VarsityAll-City Cheerleading Squad. They are: Perla Vargas, Mandy Mendoza, Miryam Terrazas andCrystal Manqueros. Their coach is Claudia Ornelas.

Christina Munoz of Montwood High won the individual championship of the Far West Cross-Country Championships for the second time in a row. She also finished second at the Region 1championships Nov. 5 and ran at the state championships for the 4th year in a row. Her coach isDean Cardon.

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Page ThreeBoard Honors

The Socorro High cross country Boys team went undefeated in district, finished third in theregional competition and 12th in the state tournament. Five of the runners were named to the All-City team. The team includes Mark Fuentes, Jesus Rodriguez, Gama Mendez, Ramon Acosta,Rodney Snyder, Rodrigo Molina, & Pedro Candelaria. They are coached by Jeff Barros.

The Socorro High School varsity soccer team received their Bi-District championship trophy inNovember. Jesus Guevara was named best forward in the city and Edgar Retana was named bestgoalkeeper in the city. The rest of the championship team included Jose Bustamante, EdgarGuevara, Esteban Loya, Alberto Lopez, Moises Martinez, Eliazar Ponce, Mario Rubio, LuisVillanueva, Fernando Martinez, Richard Bernal, Javier Reyes, Bernabe Jara, Ramon Tarango,Gabriel Tarango, Nainn Morga, Angel Valencia, Joe Ramos and Luis Zamudio. Their coachesare Alex Delgado & Ernie Espinoza.

The Socorro High School Naval JROTC marched in the annual Thanksgiving Sun Bowl Parade.For the third consecutive year and fourth of the last 5 years, the unit was judged as the bestJROTC marching unit. The unit will receive a trophy at the Sun Bowl Parade Banquet in Januaryand will have the honor of being the first unit in the parade line up next year. Accepting theaward for the unit are Color Guard Commander Cadet Commander Roy Saldana, Armed DrillTeam Commander Cadet Ensign Nelson Gallegos and Unarmed Drill Team Commander CadetLieutenant Commander Susana Breceda. Their naval instructor is Lieutenant Commander GeraldC. Mangrum.

The Montwood High Girls and Socorro High Boys won the team titles of the Far West Cross-Country Championships. SISD won four of the six team titles. The Montwood Girls team iscoached by Dean Cardon and the Socorro High Boys team is coached by Jeff Barros.

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SUBJECT: Special Presentations


Minerva Baumann, Director of Communications, will announce the following specialpresentations:

1. Representative Norma Chavez will present a resolution to the CommunicationsDepartment for receiving numerous awards at the Texas School Public RelationsAssociation convention.

2. The Executive Director of the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, ArchieMcAffee, will present an award to Dr. Armando Aguirre for the Middle School Principalof the Year at the Sate level.

3. Special recognition will be given to Geronimo Garcia from Geronimo Design for thedonation of his services in the design of the logo for the SISD Foundation for Excellencein Education.

4. Sue Thompson, District Librarian, will recognize HD Hilley Library Media Specialist,Neysa Hardin, for her attainment of a national board certification.

5. Albert Trujillo, Clarice Jones, Mary Ross, Miyesser Collins, Feliz Neri and Laura Hinojowill be honored for their 30+ years of service to Socorro ISD.

6. A total of 24 Socorro ISD schools received 2005 Gold Performance Ratings from theTexas Education Agency due to the high percentage of students reaching CommendedPerformance levels on the TAKS. In addition, the district as a whole received the ratingsin both Advance Course/Dual Enrollment and Recommended High School Program.

Three high schools received Gold Performance Ratings. Socorro received the rating forAttendance and the Recommended High School Program. Americas received the ratingfor Advanced Course Completion and the Recommended High School Program.Montwood received the rating for the Recommended High School Program.

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Six middle schools received Gold Performance Ratings. Socorro Middle received therating for Attendance, Writing and Comparable Reading and Math. Salvador H. Sanchezreceived the rating for Attendance and Comparable Math. William D. Slider received therating for Reading, Writing and Comparable Reading. Capt. Walter E. Clarke receivedthe rating for Attendance and Comparable Math. Montwood Middle received the ratingfor Attendance and Writing. And Sun Ridge received the rating for Attendance, SocialStudies and Comparable Reading.

Fifteen elementary schools received Gold Performance Ratings. H.D. Hilley received therating for Writing. O-Shea Keleher received the rating for Comparable Reading andComparable Math. Vista Del Sol received the rating for Attendance, Reading, Math,Writing and Science. Hueco received the rating for Science and Comparable Reading.Myrtle Cooper received the rating for Attendance, Reading and Comparable Reading.Escontrias Elementary received the rating for Attendance. Benito Martinez received therating for Attendance and Reading. Sierra Vista received the rating for Attendance andReading. Helen Ball received the rating for Attendance. Elfida P. Chavez received therating for Writing and Comparable Math. Lujan-Chavez received the rating forAttendance, Reading and Comparable Math. Desert Wind received the rating forAttendance, Reading, Math, Writing and Comparable Reading. Loma Verde received therating for Attendance and Reading. Bill Sybert received the rating for Attendance andWriting. Robert R. Rojas received the rating for Comparable Math.

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SUBJECT: Construction Report


Thomas Eyeington, Assistant Superintendent of Operational Services, will provide the Boardwith an overview of the District’s current construction projects. A comprehensive report will beforwarded to you in the Friday packet.

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SUBJECT: Curriculum and Instruction Report


Dr. Debra Livingston, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will provide the Boardwith a report regarding the High School Completion Grant.

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SUBJECT: Healthy Children, Healthy Schools Report


Armando Bustamante, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, will provide theBoard with a report about the dramatic increase in overweight children in Texas schools. TheTexas Education Agency, the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department ofState Health Services have joined forces to bring a special message to school boards and schooladministrators. A 7-minute video titled Healthy Children, Healthy Schools, will be shown.

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SUBJECT: Plan Compliance Report


Larry Baskind, School District Attorney, will provide the Board with a report regarding thereimbursement of certain funds paid on behalf of staff members to Plan Compliance Group for403(b) contributions.

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SUBJECT: Property Tax Report


Mary Benham will present the attached property tax collection analysis for the month of October2005. The collections in October for the current year total $606,408.74 with the year to datetotaling $606,408.74. The prior year taxes collected in the month were $158,512.64 and the yearto date prior year was $393,132.77. The tax collection in October was at 1.47 percent and the taxcollection at the same time last year was 1.72 percent.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe minutes as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Minutes – Consent Agenda


Please find attached drafts of the November 15 and 22, 2005 Board of Trustees meetings foryour consideration under the Consent Agenda.

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MINUTESREGULAR BOARD MEETINGSOCORRO ISDEDUCATION CENTER – BOARD ROOMNOVEMBER 15, 2005 | 6:00 PM

MEMBERS PRESENTGuillermo Gandara, President; Charles E. Garcia, Vice President; Craig A. Patton, Secretary; Brenda L.Castañeda; Barbara Perez-Peña; Raymundo Rodriguez; and Dr. Robert Durón, Superintendent

MEMBERS ABSENTKaren Blaine

CALL TO ORDERThe meeting was called to order 6:04 pm by President Guillermo Gandara. All members were presentexcept Karen Blaine. A quorum was present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jan Deragisch. A moment of silence was observed for RamonRendon and Dolores Serna-Batres who both recently passed away.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONSSuperintendent, Robert Durón, presented Susan Hill with the Superintendent’s Coin of Excellence andcommended Ms. Hill for her outstanding service to the District.

Carmen Gutierrez Imai was recognized for being the Rising Star Teacher of the Year for Region 19 Giftedand Talented.

Vicki Miller, the President of the Club de España, made a special presentation commemorating the 400th

celebration of the publishing of Don Quijote de la Mancha.

The Slider Middle School Starlets were recognized for their participation in the city cheerleadingcompetition and took first place in the eight grade division and third in the seventh grade division. This istheir seventh straight year to take this title.

OPEN FORUMLizett Shaw, representing the English Department from El Dorado High School, expressed concernsregarding benchmark testing. The administration was asked to look into Ms. Shaw’s concerns.

Jan Deragisch reported that it is American Education Week. Ms. Deragisch asked the Board to considerlowering the insurance premiums paid by District employees.

Glenda Hawthorne, President of SEA, updated the Board regarding Pontiac vs. Spellings. She alsoreported that in the last two weeks, twelve teams of people from NEA, and TSTA made visits to threeschool districts in EP. They were able to gather over 6,000 signatures – to be forwarded to a congressionaldelegation. Ms. Hawthorne thanked the Board for their support in this initiative.

Ron Thompson addressed the building program of the district and stated his belief that the District doesn’tneed a new design for every new school the district builds.

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CONSTRUCTION REPORTTom Eyeington, Assistant Superintendent of Operational Services, provided the board with an update onthe District’s construction projects.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION REPORTDr. Debra Livingston, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, provided the Board with a reportregarding benchmark assessments.

FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION REPORTBruce Truesdale, President of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Excellence in Education,provided the Board with an update on the activities of the Foundation for Excellence in Education.

CONSENT AGENDAA motion was made by Barbara Perez-Peña and seconded by Charles Garcia to approve the ConsentAgenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Items approved under the Consent Agenda are: Minutes of the October 18 and 25, 2005 Board of Trusteesmeetings, budget amendments, the employment of personnel, the payment of bills, the submission ofgrants and awarding of the following bids: Supplemental Education Services, Americas High School andMontwood Middle School parking lot improvements, Audio visual equipment, Pest control services, Fireextinguishers inspections and maintenance, and Office and teaching supplies.

EL PASO CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORSCraig Patton asked for the Board’s endorsement for himself and Vicente Ordoñez to be reappointed to theEl Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

A motion was made by Charles Garcia and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to recommend theappointment of Mr. Patton and Mr. Ordoñez to the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.The motion carried unanimously.

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE INEDUCATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSVicki Icard, Director of Special Projects, presented a request to accept the resignation of Mr. Jake Brisbenfrom the Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors.

A motion was made by Craig Patton and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to accept the resignation aspresented. The motion carried unanimously.

NOMINATION TO FILL VACANCY ON THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE INEDUCATION BO0ARD OF DIRECTORSVicki Icard presented a nomination to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Jake Brisben on the Foundation forExcellence in Education Board of Directors with Mr. George Carrillo.

A motion was made by Raymundo Rodriguez and seconded by Craig Patton to approve the nomination ofGeorge Carrillo as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

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NEW POSITION – GRANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTBarry Edwards, Director of Personnel Services, presented a request to approve a new position, GrantProfessional Development Specialist.

A motion was made by Charles Garcia and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to approve the new positionas presented. The motion carried with Charles Garcia, Barbara Perez-Peña, Brenda Castañeda, RaymundoRodriguez and Craig Patton voting aye and Guillermo Gandara voting no.

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICTMary Benham presented a request for the acceptance of donations received by the District during the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Donations totaled $75,331.

A motion was made by Barbara Perez-Peña and seconded by Raymundo Rodriguez to accept the donationsas presented. The motion carried unanimously.

REQUESTS FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIESArmando Bustamante, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, presented a request forapproval for use of school facilities from the City of El Paso and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mr. Bustamantereported that the request from the Mission Trail Association was withdrawn from the agenda.

A motion was made by Raymundo Rodriguez and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to approve the requestsfor use of school facilities as presented. The motion carried unanimously.Mission trail withdrawn from agenda

TASB LOCALIZED POLICY UPDATE 76, EI (LOCAL) AND FMG (LOCAL)Vicki Icard presented a request for approval of TASB Localized Policy Update 76, The administrationrecommended approval of all of the following local policy revisions: CAA (Local), FD (Local), FDB(Local), FDD (Local), EI (Local), and FMG (Local).

A motion was made by Brenda Castañeda and seconded by Raymundo Rodriguez to approve the policyrevisions as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

DISTRICT EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – CSP NO. 199-0915-0660Iris Ornelas, Director of Employee Benefits, recommended awarding of CSP No. 199-0915-0660 toComPsych. Gary Larcenaire, representing Sun City Behavioral Health Care signed up to speak to thisagenda item should there be any questions.

After the Administration’s recommendation and discussion, no motion was made to approve awarding thebid. No action was taken by the Board.

ARCHITECT CONTRACTSTom Eyeington presented recommendations for approval of the following Architect Contracts: SMS/IDEAArchitects for new Education Center, Mijares-Mora Architects for New High School, Carl DanielsArchitects for additions to Hueco School, and Wright and Dalbin Architects for Alternative School/Schoolof Choice.

A motion was made by Raymundo Rodriguez and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to approve theArchitect Contracts as presented. The motion carried unanimously (Charles Garcia was not present for thevote).

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTSTom Eyeington presented a request for approval of the following construction contracts: CF Jordan forNew Education Center, Banes General Contractors for New High School, and Arrow Building Corporationfor the Alternative School/School of Choice.

A motion was made by Raymundo Rodriguez and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to approve theconstruction contracts as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

RIGHT OF WAYTom Eyeington presented a request for granting Right-of-Way (ROW) to the County of El Paso forEastlake Drive and Rojas Drive.

A motion was made by Raymundo Rodriguez and seconded by Barbara Perez-Peña to approve the ROWas presented. The motion carried unanimously.

GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICETom Eyeington presented a request for approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $3,679,500from FT James Construction for the initial phase or base bid for the Montwood High School Addition andHVAC Upgrades.

A motion was made by Craig Patton and seconded by Charles Garcia to approve the GMP as presented.The motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe meeting was closed at 8:15 pm for consultation with the school district’s attorney regarding personneland a possible claim against a vendor, to hear a recommendation for Director of Personnel Services, and todiscus real estate.

The meeting reopened at 9:30 pm

REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12380 PINE SPRINGSLarry Baskind reported that no action was necessary regarding this agenda item. No action was taken bythe Board.

JOB ORDER CONTRACT (ADDENDUM AGENDA ITEM)Tom Eyeington presented a request for the issuance of a Job Order Contract to Basic Industries through theTexas Cooperative Purchasing Network for installation of a water line to Drugan School.

A motion was made by Barbara Perez-Peña and seconded by Raymundo Rodriguez to approve the JobOrder Contract as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

RECOMMENDATION FOR DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICESDr. Duron recommended Dr. Priscilla Terrazas for the position of Director of Personnel Services. Amotion was made by Craig Patton and seconded by Brenda Castañeda to approve the recommendation aspresented. The motion carried unanimously.

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ADJOURNMENTThe meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm

Guillermo Gandara, Board President

Craig A. Patton, Board Secretary

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MINUTESSPECIAL BOARD MEETINGSOCORRO ISDEDUCATION CENTER – BOARD ROOMNOVEMBER 22, 2005 | 11:30 AM

MEMBERS PRESENTGuillermo Gandara, President; Charles E. Garcia, Vice President; Craig A. Patton, Secretary; Brenda L.Castañeda; Raymundo Rodriguez; Karen Blaine; and Dr. Robert Durón, Superintendent

MEMBERS ABSENTBarbara Perez-Peña

CALL TO ORDERThe meeting was called to order at 11:43 am by Guillermo Gandara. All members were present exceptBarbara Perez-Peña. A quorum was present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brenda Castañeda.

REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS PAID ON BEHALF OF STAFF MEMBERS TO PLANCOMPLIANCE GROUP FOR 403(b) CONTRIBUTIONSMary Benham, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, reported that some of the annuities withheldfrom some employee’s checks and forwarded on to Plan Compliance have not been sent to the employee’sannuity companies. Mrs. Benham stated the administration’s recommendation for the District to pay theannuity companies and continue to work to collect the money that is due from Plan Compliance.

Larry Baskind, School District Attorney, reported that after contacting the Texas Education Agency andspeaking with the District’s auditors, it is appropriate, in this circumstance only, to expend public funds toreimburse employees for their October 2005 annuity payment only.

Craig Patton, Board Secretary, and other Board members commented on a letter the Board received fromcommunity member, Ron Thompson, who raised concerns about having this issue considered at a specialboard meeting that is conducted in the middle of the day.

A motion was made by Craig Patton and seconded by Charles Garcia to postpone the agenda item until thenext regular Board meeting scheduled for December 13, 2005. Discussion took place regarding this item.The motion failed with Craig Patton and Charles Garcia voting aye and Karen Blaine, Guillermo Gandara,Raymundo Rodriguez and Brenda Castañeda voting no.

A motion was made by Craig Patton and seconded by Brenda Castañeda to reimburse staff for funds paidas recommended. The motion carried unanimously.

CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODTom Eyeington, Assistant Superintendent of Operational Services, recommended that construction projectsless than $200,000 that the delivery method would be either; competitive sealed proposals, competitivebidding or Job Order Contracting (solicited separately or through a cooperative agreement alreadyestablished). The method selected would be determined by the administration.

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A motion was made by Raymundo Rodriguez and seconded by Craig Patton to approve the ConstructionDelivery Method as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENTThe meeting adjourned at 12:07 pm.

Guillermo Gandara, Board President

Craig A. Patton, Board Secretary

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe payment of bills as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Payment of Bills – Consent Agenda


Attached please find the summary of payments as of November 30, 2005. Total payments madein the month of October totaled $8,467,109 and payments made in the month of Novembertotaled $9,454,511. A detailed listing of payments is enclosed under separate cover.

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Socorro Independent School District

VENDOR FUND SUMMARY REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 06Fund Title 2 3 Total

1996 GENERAL FUND 2,677,426.04 3,843,038.72 6,520,464.76

2046 ESEA IV-SAFE & DRUG FREE 8,404.07 8,404.07

2116 ESEA TITLE I-PART A 130,859.78 248,296.35 379,156.13

2126 ESEA I-C MIGRANT 1,430.19 1,072.44 2,502.63

2136 ESEA I-B EVEN START 584.73 10,049.12 10,633.85

2205 ADULT BASIC ED-FEDERAL 38,958.35 38,958.35

2206 ADULT BASIC ED-FEDERAL 33,203.38 2,341.51 35,544.89

2246 IDEA-PART B-FORMULA 62,203.53 153,151.60 215,355.13

2406 NAT'L SCH BR & LUNCH PROG 1,150,797.28 794,997.03 1,945,794.31

2446 VOC ED BASIC GRANT 2,525.38 5,187.16 7,712.54

2556 TITLE VI-CLASS SIZE REDUC 8,763.03 3,469.40 12,232.43

2806 BILINGUAL ED COMPREHENSIV 3,880.00 3,880.00

2836 MATH & SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP 2,917.06 2,917.06

2886 LITERACY AND SCHOOL LIBRARY 41.65 41.65

3946 PEP PROGRAM 798.80 738.01 1,536.81

3976 ADVANCED PLACEMENT INCENTIV 650.00 650.00

4046 STATE SPEC REV-ACCEL READ 195.00 195.00

4096 TX HIGH SCH & COMPL & SUC 228.46 158.00 386.46

4116 TECHNOLOGY ALLOTMENT 96,983.47 66,733.01 163,716.48

4186 COMPENSATION SUPPLEMENT 16,409.07 16,409.07

5996 DEBT SERVICE 2,045.00 300.00 2,345.00

6976 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 10,000.00 199,225.12 209,225.12

6986 CAP PROJ FUND-NEW ISSUE 2,113,220.01 2,251,665.49 4,364,885.50

6996 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 2,098,709.70 1,828,470.85 3,927,180.55

7146 COMMUNITY EDUCATION 389.10 389.10

7196 AQUATICS ENTERPRISE 15,412.67 16,818.12 32,230.79

7526 PRINT SHOP 2,941.07 2,161.16 5,102.23

7546 HEALTH CARE-ACCESS 13,769.53 13,769.53

$8,467,108.65 $9,454,510.79 $17,921,619.44

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe budget amendments as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Budget Amendments – Consent Agenda


There are fourteen budget amendments for your consideration under the Consent Agenda.Amendments 1, 2, 4 - 9 and 11 - 14 set up 2005 - 2006 budgets for various grants and programs.Amendment 3 reallocates funds to areas of need. Amendment 10 is a carry over of funds fromthe prior fiscal year. Additionally, there are twenty-two budget transfers.

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Budget Amendments for December 2005

Increase Decrease Current New Approp Approp Approp Approp

or Decrease or Increase or Estimated or Estimated Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue

The following amendments require board approval:

1 Accelerated Reading Instruction Program (ARI/AMI)

4046-11-041-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 10,372.00 - 10,372.00

4046-11-041-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 24,202.00 - 24,202.00

4046-11-042-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 11,925.00 - 11,925.00

4046-11-042-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 27,825.00 - 27,825.00

4046-11-043-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 12,735.00 - 12,735.00

4046-11-043-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 29,715.00 - 29,715.00

4046-11-044-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 12,060.00 - 12,060.00

4046-11-044-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 28,140.00 - 28,140.00

4046-11-045-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 10,710.00 - 10,710.00

4046-11-045-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 24,990.00 - 24,990.00

4046-11-046-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 15,425.00 - 15,425.00

4046-11-046-24-00-000 6399 General Supplies 1,000.00 - 1,000.00

4046-11-046-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 15,425.00 - 15,425.00




4046-11-101-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 7,740.00 - 7,740.00

4046-11-101-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 18,060.00 - 18,060.00

4046-11-102-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 13,140.00 - 13,140.00

4046-11-102-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 30,660.00 - 30,660.00

4046-11-103-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 5,000.00 - 5,000.00

4046-11-103-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 2,500.00 - 2,500.00

4046-11-103-24-00-000 6329 Reading Materials 1,500.00 - 1,500.00


4046-11-103-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 15,179.00 - 15,179.00

4046-11-103-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 5,000.00 - 5,000.00



4046-13-104-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 7,600.00 - 7,600.00


4046-11-105-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 12,487.00 - 12,487.00

4046-11-105-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 24,000.00 - 24,000.00


4046-11-106-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 6,000.00 - 6,000.00


4046-11-106-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 6,000.00 - 6,000.00


4046-13-107-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 3,300.00 - 3,300.00

4046-11-107-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 3,367.00 - 3,367.00


4046-13-107-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 4,924.00 - 4,924.00

4046-11-107-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 10,633.00 - 10,633.00


4046-11-109-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 5,000.00 - 5,000.00


4046-11-109-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 5,000.00 - 5,000.00


4046-11-110-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 5,310.00 - 5,310.00

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4046-11-110-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 12,390.00 - 12,390.00

4046-11-111-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 9,900.00 - 9,900.00

4046-11-111-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 23,100.00 - 23,100.00

4046-11-112-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 8,482.00 - 8,482.00

4046-11-112-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 19,792.00 - 19,792.00

4046-11-113-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 1,235.20 - 1,235.20

4046-13-113-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 1,235.20 - 1,235.20

4046-11-113-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 2,470.40 - 2,470.40


4046-13-113-24-00-000 6411 Employee Travel 2,470.40 - 2,470.40

4046-11-113-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 2,882.20 - 2,882.20

4046-13-113-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 2,882.20 - 2,882.20

4046-11-113-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 5,764.40 - 5,764.40


4046-13-113-24-03-000 6411 Employee Travel 5,764.40 - 5,764.40

4046-11-114-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 8,820.00 - 8,820.00

4046-11-114-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 20,580.00 - 20,580.00

4046-13-115-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 2,000.00 - 2,000.00

4046-11-115-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 2,000.00 - 2,000.00


4046-11-115-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 6,000.00 - 6,000.00


4046-13-115-24-03-000 6411 Employee Travel 5,815.00 - 5,815.00

4046-11-116-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 3,557.00 - 3,557.00

4046-11-116-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 3,500.00 - 3,500.00


4046-11-116-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 3,567.00 - 3,567.00

4046-13-116-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 300.00 - 300.00

4046-11-116-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 3,500.00 - 3,500.00


4046-11-117-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 6,075.00 - 6,075.00

4046-11-117-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 10,200.00 - 10,200.00

4046-11-117-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 6,075.00 - 6,075.00

4046-11-117-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 10,200.00 - 10,200.00

4046-13-119-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 6,300.00 - 6,300.00



4046-11-120-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 6,557.00 - 6,557.00



4046-11-120-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 22,869.00 - 22,869.00


4046-11-121-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 7,037.00 - 7,037.00


4046-11-121-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 15,363.00 - 15,363.00


4046-11-122-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 13,805.00 - 13,805.00


4046-11-122-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 25,909.00 - 25,909.00


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4046-11-123-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 16,312.00 - 16,312.00

4046-11-123-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 38,062.00 - 38,062.00

4046-11-124-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 4,860.00 - 4,860.00

4046-11-124-24-03-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 11,340.00 - 11,340.00

4046-11-125-24-00-000 6112 Substitutes 6,000.00 - 6,000.00


4046-11-125-24-03-000 6112 Substitutes 12,000.00 - 12,000.00


4046-11-999-24-00-840 6112 Substitutes 8,769.00 - 8,769.00

4046-11-999-24-00-840 6118 Extra Duty Pay 356,146.00 - 356,146.00

4046-13-999-24-00-840 6219 Professional Services 1,000.00 - 1,000.00

4046-13-999-24-00-840 6299 Miscellaneous Contracted Services 20,000.00 - 20,000.00


4046-13-999-24-00-840 6411 Employee Travel 4,000.00 - 4,000.00

4046-11-999-24-00-840 6649 Equipment under $5,000 10,000.00 - 10,000.00

4046-11-999-24-03-840 6112 Substitutes 8,770.00 - 8,770.00

4046-13-999-24-03-840 6118 Extra Duty Pay 80,000.00 - 80,000.00




4046-13-999-24-03-840 6411 Employee Travel 4,000.00 - 4,000.00

4046-11-999-24-03-840 6649 Equipment under $5,000 5,000.00 - 5,000.00

4046-00-000-00-00-000 5829 Revenue 1,757,123.00 - 1,757,123.00

To set up ARI/AMI budget for FY 05-06

2 Career & Technology


3946-11-999-22-00-850 6411 Employee Travel 2,549.00 - 2,549.00

3946-00-000-00-00-000 5812 Revenue 62,549.00 - 62,549.00

To set up budget for Life Skills Grant for FY 05-06

3 Child Nutrition Services

2406-35-999-99-00-970 6139 Employee Allowances 1,760.00 8,400.00 10,160.00

2406-35-999-99-00-970 6299 Miscellaneous Contracted Services 1,350.00 12,608.00 13,958.00

2406-35-999-99-01-970 6649 Equipment under $5,000 1,855.00 99,850.00 101,705.00

2406 3600 Fund Balance 4,965.00 4,965.00 -

To reallocate to areas of need

4 Community Services

2136-11-999-24-13-670 6119 Professional Salaries 14,850.00 - 14,850.00

2136-61-999-24-13-670 6129 Salaries / Wages for Support Personnel 40,600.00 - 40,600.00

2136-11-999-24-13-670 6112 Substitutes 1,300.00 - 1,300.00

2136-13-999-24-13-670 6112 Substitutes 200.00 - 200.00

2136-11-999-24-13-670 6118 Extra Duty Pay 4,000.00 - 4,000.00

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2136-61-999-24-13-670 6129 Salaries / Wages for Support Personnel 800.00 - 800.00




2136-11-999-24-13-670 6339 Testing Materials 2,000.00 - 2,000.00


2136-13-999-24-13-670 6411 Employee Travel 12,920.00 - 12,920.00

2136-61-999-24-13-670 6419 Non - Employee Travel Subsistence 2,000.00 - 2,000.00

2136-61-999-24-13-670 6494 Student Transportation 1,080.00 - 1,080.00

2136-61-999-24-13-670 6499 Miscellaneous Operating Expense 5,000.00 - 5,000.00

2136-11-999-24-13-670 6649 Equipment under $5,000 10,790.00 - 10,790.00

2136-00-000-00-00-000 5929 Revenue 150,000.00 - 150,000.00

To set up Even Start Family Literacy budget for FY 05-06



2206-13-999-24-41-670 6118 Extra Duty Pay 6,000.00 - 6,000.00



2206-13-999-99-41-670 6411 Employee Travel 2,700.00 - 2,700.00

2206-61-999-99-41-670 6649 Equipment under $5,000 2,000.00 - 2,000.00


2206-00-000-00-41-000 5929 Revenue 89,057.85 - 89,057.85

To set up English Literacy Civics budget for FY 05-06


2206-13-999-24-44-670 6118 Extra Duty Pay 5,000.00 - 5,000.00


2206-13-999-24-44-670 6121 Overtime - Support Personnel 1,000.00 - 1,000.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6125 Part-Time Workers 3,500.00 - 3,500.00



2206-13-999-24-44-670 6229 Tuition & Transfer Payments 4,000.00 - 4,000.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6249 Contracted Maintenance & Repair 500.00 - 500.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6269 Rentals - Operating Leases 4,400.00 - 4,400.00


2206-13-999-24-44-670 6310 Maintenance &/or Operations Supplies & Materials 100.00 - 100.00


2206-13-999-24-44-670 6339 Testing Materials 500.00 - 500.00


2206-13-999-24-44-670 6411 Employee Travel 11,200.00 - 11,200.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6413 Non - Employee Stipend 36,150.00 - 36,150.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6419 Non - Employee Travel Subsistence 500.00 - 500.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6649 Equipment under $5,000 12,195.00 - 12,195.00

2206-13-999-24-44-670 6669 Library Books & Media 500.00 - 500.00


2206-00-000-00-44-000 5929 Revenue 384,000.00 - 384,000.00

To set up GREAT Center budget for FY 05-06

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2236-13-999-99-00-670 6112 Substitutes 330.00 - 330.00


2236-11-999-24-00-670 6321 Textbooks 5,273.00 - 5,273.00

2236-13-999-24-00-670 6411 Employee Travel 5,920.00 - 5,920.00

2236-61-999-24-00-670 6499 Miscellaneous Operating Expense 400.00 - 400.00

2236-11-999-24-00-670 6649 Equipment under $5,000 940.00 - 940.00


2236-00-000-00-00-000 5929 Revenue 46,161.00 - 46,161.00

To set up State TANF budget for FY 05-06



3816-11-999-24-81-670 6118 Extra Duty Pay 17,387.00 - 17,387.00

3816-13-999-24-81-670 6112 Substitutes 500.00 - 500.00

3816-13-999-24-81-670 6411 Employee Travel 500.00 - 500.00

3816-00-000-00-81-000 5829 Revenue 53,382.00 - 53,382.00

To set up State Literacy budget for FY 05-06



3826-11-999-24-00-670 6399 General Supplies 500.00 - 500.00

3826-11-999-24-00-670 6321 Textbooks 615.00 - 615.00

3826-00-000-00-00-000 5829 Revenue 24,302.00 - 24,302.00

To set up State TANF budget for FY 05-06



7146-13-999-99-44-670 6399 General Supplies 300.00 - 300.00

7146-13-999-99-44-670 6411 Employee Travel 300.00 - 300.00

7146-00-000-00-44-000 5739 Revenue 3,635.21 - 3,635.21

To rollover account balances from FY 04-05 to FY 05-06

11 Reading First Budget

2616-13-101-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-101-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-102-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-102-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-104-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-104-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-107-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-107-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33

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2616-13-111-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-111-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-115-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-115-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-119-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-119-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-121-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.55 - 8,216.55

2616-11-121-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.33 - 43,333.33



2616-13-122-24-00-000 6112 Student Travel 8,216.60 - 8,216.60

2616-11-122-24-00-000 6118 Extra Duty Pay 43,333.36 - 43,333.36



2616-11-999-24-00-840 6112 Student Travel 50,000.00 - 50,000.00

2616-13-999-24-00-840 6118 Extra Duty Pay 90,000.00 - 90,000.00



2616-11-999-24-00-840 6399 General Supplies 1,306,326.00 - 1,306,326.00

2616-13-999-24-00-840 6411 Employee Travel 60,000.00 - 60,000.00


2616-11-999-24-00-840 6649 Equipment under $5,000 45,000.00 - 45,000.00


2616-00-000-00-00-000 5929 Revenue 2,773,379.00 - 2,773,379.00

To set up Reading First budget for FY 05-06

12 Student Services




1996-31-003-99-91-910 6649 Equipment under $5,000 10,000.00 - 10,000.00

1996-00-000-00-00-000 5829.91 Revenue 76,299.61 - 76,299.61

To set up budget for Rider 36 Grant for FY 05-06

13 Student Services






2046-31-999-99-00-910 6411 Employee Travel 29,393.13 - 29,393.13

2046-31-999-99-00-910 6412 Student Travel/Subsistence 20,261.00 - 20,261.00

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2046-31-999-99-00-910 6649 Equipment under $5,000 5,000.00 - 5,000.00

2046-00-000-00-00-000 5929 Revenue 224,865.58 - 224,865.58

To set up budget for the Safe & Drug Free grant for FY 05-06

14 Title III

2636-11-999-25-00-690 6118 Extra Duty Pay 372,705.00 - 372,705.00



2636-13-999-25-00-690 6411 Employee Travel 50,000.00 - 50,000.00

2636-21-999-25-00-690 6411 Employee Travel 134,382.00 - 134,382.00

2636-11-999-25-00-690 6649 Equipment under $5,000 196,000.00 - 196,000.00

2636-11-999-25-01-690 6118 Extra Duty Pay 30,000.00 - 30,000.00

2636-13-999-25-01-690 6112 Substitutes 20,000.00 - 20,000.00




2636-11-999-25-01-690 6649 Equipment under $5,000 35,000.00 - 35,000.00

2636-00-000-00-00-000 5929 Revenue 1,033,668.00 - 1,033,668.00

To set up budget for LEP & Immigrant grant for FY05-06

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Budget Transfers for December 2005



The following are budget transfers:

1 Americas High School

1996-11-004-11-01-000 6649 Basic Equipment under $5,000 6,451.00 54,595.32 48,144.32

1996-11-004-11-00-000 6399 Basic General Supplies 2,000.00 84,324.72 86,324.72


1996-36-004-99-01-000 6649 Co Curr/Extra Curr Equipment under $5,000 1,130.00 1,000.00 2,130.00

1996-36-004-99-00-000 6649 Co Curr/Extra Curr Equipment under $5,000 321.00 2,000.00 2,321.00

1996-23-004-99-00-000 6399 Administrative General Supplies 6,504.00 35,059.96 28,555.96

1996-23-004-99-00-000 6639 Administrative Equipment over $5,000 1,000.00 1,000.00 -

1996-23-004-99-00-000 6329 Administrative Reading Materials 504.00 - 504.00

1996-23-004-99-00-000 6649 Administrative Equipment under $5,000 7,000.00 - 7,000.00


2 Bill Sybert PK-8 School

1996-36-122-99-00-000 6299 Co Curr/Extra Curr Miscellaneous Contracted Services 525.00 1,000.00 475.00

1996-36-122-99-32-000 6118 Co Curr/Extra Curr Extra Duty Pay 500.00 - 500.00

1996-36-122-99-00-000 6411 Co Curr/Extra Curr Employee Travel 25.00 500.00 525.00

4116-11-122-11-00-000 6399 Technology General Supplies 350.00 9,386.00 9,036.00

4116-13-122-99-00-000 6499 Technology Miscellaneous Operating Expense 350.00 - 350.00


3 Desert Wind Elementary School

2116-11-120-24-00-000 6399 Title I General Supplies 17,028.00 19,556.00 2,528.00

2116-11-120-24-00-000 6119 Title I Professional Salaries 17,028.00 57,334.34 74,362.34


4 El Dorado High School

1996-11-005-11-09-000 6399 Basic General Supplies 680.00 4,000.00 3,320.00

1996-11-005-11-00-000 6649 Basic Equipment under $5,000 680.00 4,055.18 4,735.18

1996-23-005-99-00-000 6269 Administrative Rentals - Operating Leases 3,000.00 15,000.00

1996-11-005-11-00-000 6269 Basic Rentals - Operating Leases 3,000.00 15,000.00

1996-36-005-91-02-000 6399 Co Curr/Extra Curr General Supplies 2,950.00 39,955.00 37,005.00

1996-36-005-91-02-000 6649 Co Curr/Extra Curr Equipment under $5,000 3,000.00 3,000.00 -

1996-36-005-91-02-000 6639 Co Curr/Extra Equipment over $5,000 5,950.00 - 5,950.00

2116-13-005-24-00-000 6411 Title I Employee Travel 1,500.00 6,500.00 5,000.00


2116-11-005-24-00-000 6299 Title I Miscellaneous Contracted Services 8,500.00 14,500.00 23,000.00

2116-11-005-24-00-000 6649 Title I Equipment under $5,000 110.00 - 110.00

2116-11-005-24-00-000 6329 Title I Reading Materials 2,600.00 6,000.00 8,600.00


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5 Ernesto Serna Elementary School

2116-11-117-24-00-000 6399 Title I General Supplies 3954.49 19,738.00 15,783.51

2116-11-117-24-00-000 6329 Title I Reading Materials 819.49 1,000.00 1,819.49

2116-11-117-24-00-000 6649 Title I Equipment under $5,000 3,135.00 1,000.00 4,135.00


6 Escontrias Elementary School

1996-13-110-99-00-000 6299 Staff Development Miscellaneous Contracted Services 500.00 500.00 -

1996-13-110-99-00-000 6118 Staff Development Extra Duty Pay 500.00 - 500.00


7 Helen Ball Elementary School

1996-11-114-23-02-000 6399 Special Ed General Supplies 1,000.00 2,300.00 1,300.00

1996-11-114-23-00-000 6118 Special Ed Extra Duty Pay 1,000.00 - 1,000.00


8 Hueco Elementary School

1996-11-107-11-00-000 6269 Basic Rentals - Operating Leases 1,050.00 5,000.00 3,950.00

1996-11-107-11-00-000 6249 Basic Contract Maintenance & Repair 1,050.00 - 1,050.00


9 Jane Hambric Elementary School

1996-13-116-99-00-000 6499 Staff Development Miscellaneous Operating Expense 2,500.00 2,500.00 -

1996-13-116-99-00-000 6329 Staff Development Reading Materials 5,000.00 5,000.00 -

1996-13-116-99-00-000 6411 Staff Development Employee Travel 7,500.00 15,760.00 23,260.00


10 John O. Ensor Middle School

2116-13-046-24-00-000 6112 Title I Substitutes 5,370.00 5,370.00 -

2116-12-046-24-00-000 6669 Title I Library Books & Media 4,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00

2116-11-046-24-00-000 6118 Title I Extra Duty Pay 9,370.00 12,000.00 21,370.00

2116-32-046-24-00-000 6299 Title I Miscellaneous Contracted Services 18,228.78 18,228.78 -

2116-32-046-24-00-000 6119 Title I Professional Salaries 18,228.78 - 18,228.78


11 Lujan-Chavez Elementary School

1996-11-119-25-00-000 6399 Bilingual General Supplies 1,200.00 6,000.00 4,800.00

1996-11-119-25-00-000 6649 Bilingual Equipment under $5,000 1,200.00 11,000.00 12,200.00


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12 Montwood Middle School


2116-11-045-24-00-000 6125 Title I Part-Time Workers 4,320.00 - 4,320.00


13 O'Shea Keleher Elementary School


1996-11-103-11-00-000 6249 Basic Contract Maintenance & Repair 134.00 1,525.00 1,659.00

1996-36-103-99-00-000 6499 Co Curr/Extra Curr Miscellaneous Operating Expense 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00

1996-11-103-25-00-000 6399 Bilingual General Supplies 1,000.00 6,577.51 5,577.51

1996-11-103-25-00-000 6121 Bilingual Overtime-Support Personnel 1,000.00 - 1,000.00

1996-11-103-23-02-000 6399 Special Ed General Supplies 392.00 2,700.00 2,308.00

1996-11-103-23-02-000 6649 Special Ed Equipment under $5,000 392.00 1,000.00 1,392.00

1996-13-103-99-00-000 6399 Staff Development General Supplies 2,000.00 8,449.00 6,449.00

1996-13-103-99-00-000 6499 Staff Development Miscellaneous Operating Expense 2,000.00 1,600.00 3,600.00

4116-13-103-99-00-000 6411 Technology Employee Travel 2,274.00 2,274.00 -

4116-11-103-11-00-000 6649 Technology Equipment under $5,000 2,274.00 10,699.98 12,973.98


14 Sierra Vista Elementary School

1996-11-113-11-00-000 6499 Basic Miscellaneous Operating Expense 1,150.00 4,150.00 3,000.00

1996-13-113-99-00-000 6299 Staff Development Miscellaneous Contracted Services 496.00 496.00 -

1996-13-113-99-00-000 6411 Staff Development Employee Travel 1,646.00 15,000.00 16,646.00


15 Socorro High School

1996-23-001-99-00-000 6121 Administrative Overtime-Support Personnel 5,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00

1996-23-001-99-00-000 6649 Administrative Equipment under $5,000 8,800.00 25,000.00 16,200.00

1996-11-001-11-99-000 6119 Basic Professional Salaries 13,800.00 - 13,800.00



1996-13-001-30-00-000 6411 Staff Employee Travel 1,476.00 34,710.00 33,234.00

1996-13-001-30-00-000 6112 Staff Development Substitutes 1,476.00 - 1,476.00

1996-36-001-99-00-000 6499 Co Curr/Extra Curr Miscellaneous Operating Expense 4,101.00 27,600.00 23,499.00

1996-36-001-99-00-000 6411 Co Curr/Extra Curr Employee Travel 500.00 2,500.00 3,000.00

1996-36-001-99-00-000 6412 Co Curr/Extra Curr Student Travel 3,601.00 27,500.00 31,101.00


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16 Walter E. Clarke Middle School


2116-13-044-24-00-000 6411 Title I Employee Travel 12,000.00 7,000.00 19,000.00


17 Athletics

1996-36-999-91-00-920 6219 Professional Services 500.00 108,362.00 107,862.00

1996-36-999-91-00-920 6329 Reading Materials 500.00 722.97 1,222.97


18 Bilingual Department

1996-21-999-25-00-690 6649 Equipment under $5,000 5,000.00 5,000.00 -

1996-21-999-99-01-690 6649 Equipment under $5,000 3,000.00 - 3,000.00

1996-21-999-99-00-690 6649 Equipment under $5,000 2,000.00 - 2,000.00


19 Fine Arts

1996-36-999-99-00-750 6399 General Supplies 4,000.00 287,976.83 283,976.83

1996-36-999-99-00-750 6649 Equipment under $5,000 4,000.00 6,371.00 10,371.00


20 Secondary Education

1996-13-999-99-01-815 6219 Professional Services 1,200.00 76,000.00 74,800.00

1996-13-999-99-01-815 6649 Equipment under $5,000 1,200.00 - 1,200.00


21 Special Education


1996-31-999-23-00-830 6339 Testing Materials 300.00 1,000.00 700.00

1996-36-999-23-00-830 6499 Miscellaneous Operating Expense 500.00 3,500.00 3,000.00

1996-41-999-23-00-830 6399 General Supplies 250.00 500.00 250.00

1996-11-999-23-22-830 6269 Rentals - Operating Leases 200.00 5,000.00 4,800.00


1996-11-999-99-22-830 6399 General Supplies 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00

1996-21-999-99-22-830 6399 General Supplies 500.00 3,000.00 2,500.00

1996-33-999-23-22-830 6219 Professional Services 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00

1996-61-999-23-22-830 6399 General Supplies 250.00 500.00 250.00

1996-11-999-11-01-830 6118 Extra Duty Pay 5,000.00 - 5,000.00

2246-11-999-23-00-830 6299 Miscellaneous Contracted Services 6,000.00 99,200.00 93,200.00

2246-13-999-23-00-830 6219 Professional Services 6,000.00 36,319.02 42,319.02


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22 Special Programs

1996-21-999-99-00-790 6411 Employee Travel 606.00 3,456.00 2,850.00


2116-11-999-24-77-790 6118 Title I Extra Duty Pay 14,400.00 439,720.00 425,320.00

2116-21-999-24-00-790 6329 Title I Reading Materials 1,400.00 1,000.00 2,400.00


2116-33-999-24-55-790 6219 Title I Professional Services 1,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00

2116-33-999-24-55-790 6399 Title I General Supplies 1,000.00 - 1,000.00


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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe employment of personnel as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Employment of Personnel – Consent Agenda


The following are submitted for your consideration under the Consent Agenda:

Elementary Education

Nicholls, Anna Hilley Elementary T.S.A. Curriculum Coach

Remy, Luz Hueco Elementary Special Education Teacher

Truong, Elvia Hilley Elementary 4th monolingual teacher

Secondary Education

Garcia, Adrian Ernesto Serna School Physical Ed. Teacher

Haddox, Madeline Community Ed. ABE-Part-Time Instructor

Nohe, Jason Sun Ridge Middle School Assistant Band Dir.

Narro, Luis Ensor Middle School Science Teacher

Ramirez, Adeliz Montwood High School Science Teacher

Professional Staff

Muñoz, Danny Special Programs Staff Accountant

Torres, Elva S. Special Programs T.S.A. State Comp. Education

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe awarding of bids as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Awarding of Bids – Consent Agenda


Recommendation for award of the following bids will be forwarded to you on Friday, December9, 2005:

Local Telephone Services .................................CSP No. 199-1207-6008Long Distance Services.....................................CSP No. 199-1207-6009Internet Services................................................CSP No. 199-1207-6013PBX Maintenance Option 11C .........................CSP No. 199-1207-6011PBX Maintenance Option 81............................CSP No. 199-1207-6010PBX Maintenance for Avaya ............................CSP No. 199-1207-6012

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe submission of grants as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Submission of Grants – Consent Agenda


The following grants are submitted for your consideration under the Consent Agenda:

1. El Dorado High School has applied for the Texas High School Redesign and RestructureGrant from TEA. The purpose of the grant is to provide high school campuses ratedAcademically Unacceptable under the Texas accountability rating system with the resourcesto build capacity for implementing innovative, school wide initiatives designed to improvestudent performance on the campus. El Dorado is seeking to make improvements across thespectrum of instruction, to provide for staff development opportunities and to acquire up-to-date technology to assist student learning strategies. This grant will award $300,000 to beused to pay for the required technical assistance provider, on-line tutorials, staff training,substitutes, SMART Boards, and required travel. No matching funds are required.

2. The Department of Special Education has submitted a proposal to receive funds from TEAfor Year Two of the Texas Effectiveness Study Mini-Grant Program. This money willenable the continued collection and analysis of post-school outcome data. Data collected willbe used to improve results for students served under special education and general education.Funding in the amount of $6,960 has been requested and will be applied toward extra-dutypay (personnel to contact former students), and supplies.

3. Campestre Elementary is applying for a grant from Dollar General Community Grants.Activities associated with this request will center on furthering the efforts of the EarlyLiteracy Program that was established through another small grant. The program is a parenttraining program to encourage parents to read to their children newborn to 5 years old. The$3,000 requested will pay for additional books and training materials to teach parents how toencourage their child’s reading habits as well as small incentives to recognize parent effortsin completing the training.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthis item as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Ratify Issuance of Job Order Contract – Consent Agenda


This item was posted last month as an urgent public necessity with less than 72 hours notice.This is to ratify the previous decision to authorize issuance of Job Order Contract to basicindustries through the Texas Cooperative purchasing network for installation of water line toDrugan School. This ratification is to provide the full 72 hour notice in case anyone challengeswhether the matter was really an urgent public necessity.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe contract as presented under the Consent Agenda.



SUBJECT: Contract Agreement – Consent Agenda


The attached contract agreement with El Paso Center for Children to provide ComprehensiveFamily Literacy Parenting Program at Campestre, Desert Wind, Escontrias and Rojas for theamount of $42,302.46 is for your consideration under the Consent Agenda. The term of theagreement is through August 31, 2006 with the option to extend yearly on an as needed basis.

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Office of the Superintendent Education Center

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TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: Dr. Robert J. Durón, Superintendent SUBJECT: Policy CW (Local) Naming of Schools DATE: December 7, 2005 On November 18, 2005, in the Friday Packet, you received a memorandum regarding possible revisions to Policy CW from Mr. Craig Patton. Please find a copy of our current policy. Should you need another copy of the communication from Mr. Patton, please contact my office. This item has been placed on the agenda for discussion only.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe audit as presented.



SUBJECT: Auditor’s Report


Craig Gibson, CPA from Dunbar Broaddus Gibson LLP will present the 2004-2005 audit forSocorro ISD for your consideration.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe resolution as presented.



SUBJECT: Resolution


Carmen Perez, representing Delgado Acosta Spencer Linebarger Heard & Perez, LLP, willpresent the attached Resolution from the City of El Paso regarding delinquent tax collections foryour consideration.

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RESOLUTION

R E C I T A L S:

WHEREAS, Socorro Independent School District, through an Interlocal agreement, hasits taxes collected by the City of El Paso; and

WHEREAS, the City of El Paso has contracted with private legal counsel to enforcecollection of delinquent property taxes pursuant to TEX. TAX CODE § 6.30;

WHEREAS, such private legal counsel is entitled to 20% of the delinquent taxes,penalty and interest which are collection subject to the contract; and

WHEREAS, Socorro Independent School District wishes to defray its costs of collectionof delinquent taxes, as authorized by TEX. TAX CODE § 33.07, §33.08 and §33.11;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF

THE SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:

1. That the Recitals set forth hereinabove are correct.

2. That pursuant to Section 33.07 of the Code, an additional penalty on delinquenttaxes for tax years 2005 and subsequent years therefore is hereby approved andimposed in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the delinquent tax, penalty andinterest if that tax becomes delinquent on or after February 1 of a year but notlater than May 1 of that year and that remains delinquent on July 1 of the year inwhich that tax becomes delinquent.

3. That pursuant to Section 33.08 of the Code, an additional penalty on delinquenttaxes for tax years 2005 and subsequent years thereafter is hereby approved andimposed in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the delinquent tax, penalty andinterest if that tax becomes delinquent on or after June 1 under Section 26.07(f),26.15(e), 31.03, 31.031, 31.032, or 31.04 of the Code.

4. That pursuant to Section 33.11 of the Code, an additional penalty on delinquenttaxes imposed on tangible personal property for tax years 2005 and subsequentyears thereafter is hereby approved and imposed in the amount of twenty percent(20%) of the delinquent tax, penalty, and interest, if that tax becomes delinquenton or after February 1 of a year, the tax remains delinquent on or after the 60th dayafter the tax becomes delinquent, and the additional penalty is incurred beforeJuly 1 of the year in which said taxes become delinquent.

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PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day of 2005.

SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT

Guillermo GandaraBoard President

ATTEST:

Craig A. PattonBoard Secretary

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe proclamation as presented.



SUBJECT: Proclamation


Vicki Icard, Director of Special Projects, will present the attached Proclamation for yourconsideration. The El Paso City Council has unanimously agreed to change the name from“Lower Valley” to “Mission Valley.” We received a request from Sheldon Hall for SISD toadopt the Proclamation.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe campus improvement plans as presented.



SUBJECT: Campus Improvement Plans


Dr. Maria Arias will present the 2005-2006 Campus Improvement Plans for your consideration.

2005/06 Campus Improvement Plans(Each board member received either a CD or hard copy of the 35 campus plans during the weekof October 10 – 14, 2005 for review)

HistoryIt is a requirement of the state, that each campus develop, review, and revise annually, a campusimprovement plan for the purpose of improving the performance of all students. Due to thisrequirement, the Board approves campus performance objectives and ensures that the campusplans: (1) are mutually supportive to accomplish the identified objectives; and support the stategoals and objectives under Education Code 11.252(a), (b).

RationaleThe campus improvement plan is to guide campus personnel in the improvement of studentperformance for all student populations, including students in special education programs, withrespect to the academic excellence indicators and any other appropriate performance measuresfor special needs populations.

Administrative RecommendationBoard approval is required as campus improvement plans are both a state requirement anddistrict policy

Budget Impact (if applicable)No impact on budget

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthis item as presented.



SUBJECT: Design/Build as Delivery Method


Tom Eyeington will present a request for approval of Design/Build as the Delivery Method andto authorize the solicitation for proposals for a new Transportation Facility.

HISTORY:With the pending purchase of the 12460 Rojas (CFI Trucking Facility) service bays would beequired. Currently all District’s vehicles, including buses are serviced at the existingTransportation Facility located at 12300 Pine Springs.

RATIONALE:Design/Build is an approved delivery method for school district to procure constructioncontracts. The Design/Build allows a single entity to be contracted to provide both design andconstruction. The Design/Build team consists of builder, architect and engineer. TheDesign/Build contracts directly with the sub-contractors and is responsible for delivery of theproject. Selection is based on the proposal offering the best value in the District. If approvedDesign/Build delivery method will be used only for this project.

BUDGET:General funds are available for this project.

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SUBJECT: Professional Services – Architects and Engineers


Tom Eyeington will present a request for approval of Professional Services for Architects andEngineers for the Socorro High School Phase II – HVAC Upgrades.

History:At a Special Board Meeting on September 27th, Board of Trustees, authorization was given toAdministration to solicit qualifications for Professional Services. Proposals were received onDecember 2nd, from seven firms. On December 5th, the Administrative Review met andreviewed the proposals and evaluated each firm. On December 6th, at the ConstructionCommittee, Administration reviewed the evaluations to the Committee as a part of Step # 8 ofthe Procedure and Guidelines for Selection of Professional Services as adopted on March 2nd,2004.

Rationale:The Selection of Professional Services enables Administration to establish the Design Team forthe projects.

Administrative Recommendation:Administration recommendation for the Socorro High School / Phase II - HVAC Upgrades is inorder of preference:

Fluid Systems, IncRBM EngineeringRaba-Kistner ConsultantsBath Engineering Corporation

Budget Impact:Funds are available from the 2004 Bond Program for these projects.

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SUBJECT: Professional Services – Architects & Engineers


Tom Eyeington will present a request for approval of Professional Services for Architects &Engineers for the Socorro High School re-roofing project.

History:At a Special Board Meeting on September 27th, Board of Trustees, authorization was given toAdministration to solicit qualifications for Professional Services.

Proposals were received on December 2nd, from five firms.

On December 5th, the Administrative Review met and reviewed the proposals and evaluated eachfirm.

On December 6th, at the Construction Committee, Administration reviewed the evaluations to theCommittee as a part of Step # 8 of the Procedure and Guidelines for Selection of ProfessionalServices as adopted on March 2nd, 2004.

Rationale:The Selection of Professional Services enables Administration to establish the Design Team forthe projects.

Administrative Recommendation:Administration recommendation for the Socorro High School / Re-Roofing Project is in order ofpreference:

Raba-Kistner ConsultantsFokus ArchitectureMoore Nordell Kroeger

Budget Impact:Funds are available from the 2004 Bond Program for these projects.

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SUBJECT: Professional Services – Architects & Engineers


Iris Ornelas will present the District Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for yourconsideration. Please find attached the bid award recommendation letter from Mark Vechione.

RationaleAdministration reviewed contracts, charges and services from six different EAP companies andhas made a recommendation for your consideration.

Administrative RecommendationThe administration recommends approval of a one year contract and a one year renewable withCompsych Employee Assistance Company.

Budget Impact (if applicable)The selection committee recommends a three session plan with a budget impact ofapproximately $44,000 a year.

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval ofthe grant submission as presented.



SUBJECT: Grant Submission


Allen Long, Director of Career and Technology, will present a request for approval of a granttitled, “No Kidding Around, Straight Talk for Teen Parents.” The purpose of the program is toeducate young people on the rights, responsibilities, and realities of teen parenting throughinteractive presentations conducted by trained peer educators who are themselves teenageparents. Combining key elements of service-learning and experiential education, the programprovides ongoing support to a group of young fathers and mothers as they conduct compellingpresentations about what they wish they had been told before they had their children.

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