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Policy and Services Administrator for the City of San Antonio Rebecca Flores presented the Pre- K 4 SA initiative. After discussion, Mr. Alcoser motioned to adopt the Pre-K 4 SA resolution and Mr. Uresti seconded. Mr. Abundis made a substitute motion to go into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel regarding possible action on the resolution and Ms. Ybarra seconded. After discussion, all members present voted in favor of the substitute motion and the board convened in Closed Session at 7:50 PM. At 8:07 PM, the board reconvened in Open Session. Mr. Uresti pulled his previous motion and made an alternate motion to adopt the Pre-K 4 resolution as drafted by the school district and Ms. Ybarra seconded. After discussion, Messrs. Abundis, Alaniz, Alcoser, Cerna, Mendoza, Ms. Ybarra voted in favor of the alternate motion; Mr. Uresti abstained and the motion carried. The board took a break at this time. Closed Session: After the break, Mr. Uresti motioned to move into Closed Session and Mr. Alcoser seconded, to discuss agenda items A. Regular personnel report B. Harford Fire Insurance Co. v. Molina Architects, Inc., vs. Harlandale ISD, in US District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, Cause No. 5:11-CV- 00153 OLG C. Employment of Cassandra Rios, McCollum HS. The following speakers spoke on behalf of Cassandra Rios: Jessica Nieto, Col. of Dance Team; Jasmine Lopez, McCollum HS graduate; Linda Beldon, parent. All members present voted in favor and the motion carried. The board convened in Closed Session at 8:34 pm. Open Session: At 9:47 PM, the board reconvened in Open Session. Mr. Uresti motioned to approve the regular personnel report as discussed in Closed Session and Mr. Alaniz seconded. All members present voted in favor and the motion carried. Agenda item 9B – Mr. Uresti motioned to proceed as discussed in Closed Session and Mr. Alaniz seconded. All members present voted in favor and the motion carried. Agenda item 9C – Mr. Tony Resendez, attorney, stated that no action would be taken at this time. He also stated that this item was still in front of the administration and they would be working to resolve it. Information and/or discussion only: Ms. Samantha Gallegos, Secondary Director, presented the update on the School Improvement Plan (SIP) progress of Harlandale Middle School and Fenley Transition Middle School. Ms. Katherine Pena, principal of Harlandale MS and Elizabeth Stewart, assistant principal, completed the presentation. A question and answer period from board members followed and board members thank them for working hard every day to achieve this progress. Mr. Richard Hernandez presented the District Superior Achievement Rating report and stated that this is the 10 th consecutive year the district has been awarded this rating. This year the district received 68 points out of a possible 70. Board members thanked him and his department 9890 Oct. 22, 2012
for their hard work and stated that Mr. Hernandez’s late nights working is a big reason that the district was turned around financially. Mr. Madrigal reported the gifts accepted on behalf of the board – $1,853 monetary and $ 150 non-monetary for a total of $2,003. Mr. Uresti motioned to table item 7A – Sept. 17, 2012 board minutes to the next meeting and Mr. Abundis seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Alcoser, Cerna, Mendoza, Uresti, Ms. Ybarra voted in favor; Mr. Alaniz voted against. The motion carried. Consent: Mr. Alaniz pulled item 7D, 7H and Mr. Uresti 7I for further discussion. Mr. Abundis motioned to approve by consent items 7B, C, E, G, J and Mr. Cerna seconded: B. renewal of the contract/agreement for the 2012-13 school year for radKIDS C. submission of the following grants: Toyota Foundation (Gillette); H-E-B Healthy Campus (Terrell Wells); 2012-2013 Student Success Initiative Grants to Schools; 2012-2013 NCLB Title 1 School Improvement Grant (TWMS) E. budget amendments to the General Fund and General Fund’s sub-fund for the 2012-13 fiscal year G. renew RFP 110902 for work and safety footwear J. renew RFP 120901 for pumping and hydro jetting of grease traps service All members present voted in favor and the motion carried. D. Mr. Abundis motion to approve the submission of a State Waiver Request for maximum Class Size Exception and Mr. Cerna seconded. After discussion, Messrs. Abundis, Alcoser, Cerna, Mendoza, Uresti voted in favor; Mr. Alaniz voted against; Ms. Ybarra abstained, and the motion carried. F. Mr. Abundis motioned to approve organizations meeting the guidelines of board Policy GE (Local) Relations with Parents or Parents’ Organizations for 2012-13 and Mr. Uresti seconded. After discussion, all members present voted in favor and the motion carried. H. Mr. Abundis motioned to renew the RFP 110903 for refuse disposal service and Mr. Cerna seconded. During discussion, board members asked staff to have a discussion with waste management regarding the driveways after their trucks uses them. Messrs. Abundis, Alaniz, Alcoser, Mendoza, Uresti, Ms. Ybarra voted in favor; Mr. Cerna was not present during the Vote; the motion carried. I. Mr. Abundis motioned to renew RFP 111016 for charter bus service and Mr. Cerna seconded. After discussion, all members present voted in favor and the motion carried. 8A. Ms. Ybarra motioned to file a complaint and call for an investigation involving the release of the superintendent’s evaluation and Mr. Alaniz seconded. During discussion, Mr. Uresti made a substitute motion to convene in Closed Session for legal advice and Mr. Alcoser seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Alcoser, Cerna, Mendoza, Uresti voted in favor of the substitute motion; Mr. Alaniz and Ms. Ybarra voted against. The motion carried and the board convened in Closed Session at 10:54 PM. 9891 Oct. 22, 2012
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