Roma ISD Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees July 20,2025

001We're about to start this meeting. It is now 6:04 p.m. and I call this regular monthly meeting of the Roman School District Board of Trustees being held this Wednesday, July the 30th, 2025 to order. Let the record show that this meeting is duly posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Agenda item number one is roll call. Board vice president, Mrs. Yadira Aera, >> here. >> Board secretary, Mrs. Mary Lou Cruz, >> here. >> Board member, Mr. Jamecoart, Senior, >> present. >> Board member, Mr. Eie Garca, Jr. >> here. >> Board member, Mrs. Karina Mascoro, >> here. >> Board member, Mr. Jesus Rios, Jr. >> here. >> And myself, board president, Mr. Ricardo Ez. Let the record show we have a quorum in attendance at this regular monthly meeting. We'll

002move on to agenda items number two and three which are our invocation and pledge of allegiance. This evening the invocation will be delivered by trustee Mr. Edie Gara Jr. and the pledge will be led by trustee Mrs. Karina Mascoro. Would everyone please stand? Bow our heads. Heavenly Father, we thank you for bringing us together this evening. Guide our hearts and minds as we make decisions that will benefit our students, teachers, and community. Grant us wisdom, unity, and clarity in all we do. Amen. >> Amen. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated. >> We'll move on to agenda item number four, which are public comments. Presenter superintendent, Mr. Carlos

003Gonzalez, Jr. >> Mr. Pettis, nobody signed up for public comments. >> Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez. Then we'll move on to agenda item number five, which is the consent agenda. Items 5A through 5. presenters will available will be uh to answer any questions trustees may have will be district executive director of business and finance Mr. Pedro Alanise and also district tech and pam's director Mr. Manuel Garcia Any specific questions for Mr. Alanise? I just have a question on the restricted restricted fund balance repair and replacement. Um the 103,6 189.29 that is the balance of all the projects that needed to be done. >> That's the remaining uh >> uh >> we have u reserve for for women arts and BME and this is a we can use for many other project >> for any other project.

004Now have all the projects already been finished? >> Yes. Uh we have we have a $1.2 million for the pack for any repair who might need the pack >> and 1,100,000 for the VM. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions for Mr. Lennis? If not, thank you, Mr. Lennis. Appreciate it. If any of you have any uh specific questions uh regarding enrollment for Mr. Garcia, he is available to you. >> Yes, we did not include a report enrollment report for this new year. We finalized our roll over to a new school year today, this afternoon. So, we'll be collecting uh the new enrollies uh the counts and we'll share with Mr. Gonzalez. He can then forward it to with the trustees as we move on. But if you have questions regarding >> Well,

005okay. Well, I'm looking forward to that uh report then. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you. >> All right. If there are no other questions, then uh is I'll entertain a motion to uh approve the consent agenda items 5A through 5. >> I shall move that we approve the consent agenda items A through I as being presented. Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> If no further discussion, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Mary, Mrs. Mary Luke Cruz and seconded by Trustee Mrs. Adida to approve agenda item number five as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> And I abstain from agenda B. I and I abstain from Star Molding LLC, Garceno Builder Supply and Flowers Baking Company.

006Noted. All right. Then uh we have seven in favor of approval and none opposed with two abstensions as noted by trustees Baretta and Moscow. Motion carries. Thank you. We'll move on to agenda item number six, consideration, possible action on approving the 2025 2026 appraisal calendar and TESS and TESS appraisers. Our presenter will be our district executive director for HR, Mr. Edgar Gara. Mr. GarcA. >> Uh, good evening, Mr. Perez, members of the board. Second time, Mr. Gonzalez. I'm here to see if you consider approving the 2025 2026 appraisal calendar along with the TESS and TESS appraisers for the year. They've all already completed all the required the the staff members the appraisers their required certifications. Uh so they're all ready to to go. >> Any questions for Mr. Garza? >> Thank you sir. All right.

007At this time, I'll entertain a motion to u approve uh the agenda item number six as presented. >> I so move. >> Is there a second? >> I second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Escoar and seconded by Trustee Rios to approve agenda item number six as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. I. I. We have uh five trustees in favor. No, excuse me, six trustees in favor. Um and one uh one trustee has stepped out during this agenda item and none opposed. So motion carries. Okay, we'll move on to agenda item number seven, consideration and possible action to approve the 2025 2026 student code of conduct. Our presenter will be our district deputy superintendent, Mr. Luis E.

008Garca. Mr. Garcia, you've got the podium, sir. >> Good evening, trustees, superintendent Gonzalez, and members of the audience. I respectfully ask for the board to approve the 2025 2026 code of conduct. The 2025 202 2016 code of conduct uh has been updated based on task models code of conduct and reflects the new Texas laws. Input was gathered from a committee of secondary principles, the DAT principle, elementary principles, and the superintendent. I recommend the board approve the code of as presented. I'm happy to go over any of the updates, especially the section on personal communication devices. Two copies of the proposed consequences for student for student use of personal devices during the school day, which is bell to bell, have been placed on your desk for you uh for your review and approval. One copy was

009submitted by the elementary principles and the other copy by the secondary principles. Are there any questions? Not further changes, Mr. Gasa, but I do have a question um that I tried to look for it in in what was given to us and I couldn't find it. Uh the question is what is the I guess protocol maybe or or the policy that we have um whenever there's a student that needs to be taken to juvenile uh in regards to contacting the parents. the principal um or the campus coordinator should call the parents immediately as soon as the individual is taken to the county or the individual is arrested. >> They need to call the parent to notify them that uh at the consequences and that the child has been transported uh to juvenile. >> And if

010the parent does not answer, does the child is the child still taken to the >> Yes. the the principles have the responsibility of continuing calling, continuing um through several means trying to communicate with the with the with the parent. Uh they're obligated in doing that. But of course, in some occasions, the parents might not pick up the phone. Uh we have different ways of communicating with the parents, not just uh uh through a text or through a phone. Uh but they have different ways of communicating with them. But responsibilities to to let him know. >> All right. Thank you, >> Mr. This is uh you're addressing the uh >> Yes. And it includes the uh the cell phone usage for this year. >> Yes. >> Um so we're going to possibly recommend to accept them

011to bring them to school with certain uh guidelines. >> Uh Mr. Sco, it's a new law and the law basically states the following. They give two options to the district for them to decide. One option is the following where the board of trustees will say we don't want for the students to bring phones to the campuses. And I'm not using I'm not saying just phone. I'm talking about any telecommunication devices. Could be tablets, could be phones, could be eyewashes. Okay? >> Um to the school district period. >> That's option number one. Okay. >> What does that mean? If you decide to go that route that means that the individuals will not be allowed to bring any of those type of devices to the school district period. >> The other option is where the trustees will

012say we will allow for the individuals to bring those type of devices but they cannot use they should not have those uh devices on during the school time. Now define school time. I've dealt with several administ I mean several attorneys and The interpretation of the law is as follows. It's from bell to bail. What does that mean? It means that let's say let's use high schools in town. Let's assume that the high school uh uh the bell is going to ring at 8:30. And let's assume that it's going to end at 4:00. During that time, from 8:30 to 4:00, the individuals, the students, excuse me, are not supposed to use those devices. They're not supposed to have them on. Okay. [Music] Can they bring them? Yes, but those devices have to be off and they

013cannot be using those devices during that time. Of course, there are some exceptions. >> You say, well, what what are some of the exceptions? I can give you one or two exceptions. One of them uh either 504 or special ed through a committee decides that uh they need to use those tablets, they need to use those devices, >> then they will be allowed to do that. Even though you all decide not to use them during the school day but there are some exceptions another exception that I can give you is the following and I have some medical um personnel here uh as trustees if an individual let's say have diabetes >> um can that individual have might have a monitor might have that device which is a phone monitoring the sugar level then they will

014be allowed to use those phones but with a medical excuse there are some exceptions What I did because I do value the opinion of all the principles. I took a survey of every single principle and everyone with the exception of one individual. They stated we will allow for the individuals to bring the phones but with certain conditions. The condition says that yes you can bring the phones. The phones have to be off. They have to be located in a particular location. Um and they cannot be turned on. They cannot be exposed. They cannot visible. Okay. Uh, one principal took the poll and stated, "No, we want we we don't want phones at all." >> And that's why in my introduction, I stated that I had input from all the principles, including Mr. Gonzalez, the superintendent.

015He stated that it should be uniform. So even though one principal decided not to bring the phones, that we will allow for everyone to bring the phones, but for those phones not to be utilized. And when I say phones, again, I'm just using I'm talking about eight communication devices. >> Um so at this point based on based on those recommendations >> um asking for the trust to approve >> uh now we had a meeting with the with the the school attorneys >> and that was one of the items that I that I wanted for for them to address >> and of course I had already read the the code of conduct. had uh been in communications with the task attorneys and they stated the following. You need to be very specific as to the consequences

016in case a student is going to cross that line and is going to use that phone during the school time. >> Okay? Now, you cannot be very general. You have to be very specific. So, what I did, I met with the principles. Uh one of the one of one of the questions that I asked the attorneys is because The secondary principles were saying well after after a student um disobys the usage of the phone uh we will place him let's say in ISS >> even to the point that we can send them to the DAP >> that that's at the very very very bottom as you can see that of course the elementaryaries they don't have ISS they don't have we don't send them to >> so in communications with the with the superintendent I

017mean excuse me with the attorney >> the question I addressed was can we place in the student code of conduct different consequences one for the elementary and one for the secondary and he stated yes you may do that so after meeting with those principles I met with elementary secondaries I decided to divide those individuals and that's why we have consequences for elementary >> and we also have consequences for >> secondary >> so if you agree with those consequences then I will be obligated to those consequences in the student code of conduct in case a parent or not take it back. In case a student um uses the phone during the school time and it is a first offense and let's assume that that student is at the high school or middle school then if you

018approve those consequences then the administrators will follow those consequences. We had to be very specific that is a recommendation of the of our school >> Mr. So the only concern I have is bell to bell like in secondary high school could be it brings first period and it brings again to any >> and then while they the hallways they won't be allowed while they're out between classes. >> No sir who's going to be enforcing that during hallways because I'm I'm sure they're going to be tentative to pull it out as soon as the they're in the hallway. >> Yeah, it is it is possible and and those are very legit questions. I address those questions to the to the uh to the attorneys and uh the law states again from bell to belt and yes

019I do agree with you that you might say well belto bell what does that mean first period is starts at 8:30 and it finishes let's say at 9:30 does that mean that they can use it during the passing period right >> uh that's a good question I address that question our uh recommendation will be not using the phones at all uh again bell to bell meaning from the to the very end, >> the students will be informed. Again, if you approve this, the students will be informed. Uh they will be told uh that they're not supposed to use the phones. Um th those are the recommendations uh of the administration and also the the uh >> lunch time 35 minutes, 45 minutes. They're not allowed to use it in the cafeteria. is the >> now

020question that I asked the attorneys was okay let's assume that the individual is riding the bus can that individual use the phone and the answer is yes because what the law states is >> in school property now you might say well a bus is a school property you might say that but that's not the way they interpret the policy the policy is uh you're in the school property in in that particular setting the school setting that is the interpretation several attorneys. Uh meaning that after the the bell rings and let's assume that they're going to go to a basketball game, to a football game, can they use those phones during that time? The answer is yes, >> but not during the school time. >> So pretty much while they're on the campus to bill on

021campus. >> Yeah. Because the concern was when they're in class. Yes. >> That's when they were using phone. They weren't paying attention to the instruction. They were maybe using it for something else. So the concern is during class time. It's not during the halls or it's not before or after. Unfortunately, I do agree with you to a certain degree, Mr. Scott, and you know quite well that there has been occasions where >> in some occasions have gone into fights >> and they record and then they pass it out to other people. Uh that we have seen that you have seen that in social media, not only in this school but in other school districts. >> Um elementary principles, they made it very clear that they don't have those issues at the elementary level. That is

022>> uh I don't want to rare, but there are very few kiddos that bring uh phones to the elementary and they don't use those phones during that time. >> But they stated, "Yes, we prefer for them to bring the phones." Um, but again, at the elementary, it's easier for you to um pick up those phones at the beginning because there's only one teacher that is teaching those. um at the at the secondary discussing this with the principal, discussing this of the superintendent and discussing this with the attorneys. They highly recommend for for the individuals to keep this these phones in a safe place, let's say a backpack, uh maybe a purse. Now, I'm pretty sure you know about technology, the phone can be on and you can be getting those texts to uh now please

023do not shoot the messenger. >> I'm just providing what the law states. You might not agree with me, but this is the I think what I'm if if you saw me shake my head is that I foresee that this problem is not going to be alleviated. that were regardless if you're going to put the responsibility on the student to turn off the phone, put it put it in his or her backpack, >> come on. Kids are kids and they are they're going to challenge that envelope and take it to the edge as much as they can. >> Uh I thought that when I first heard about this law that okay, I see them walking into a classroom And there's a place for them to place the phone there. >> Exactly. >> Uh and there was

024actually some >> you use a thing where you put your shoes deposit to deposit the phone. It was and then >> uh the bell rings and they exit the classroom, they pick up their phone. >> Yes. >> But if we're going to depend >> Yes. If we're going to depend on the kid at the secondary level to turn off that phone and put it away in his or her backpack and and uh Kings X, you like come on >> Mr. I mean you were >> and I'm not shooting although maybe >> you were a secondary uh administrator, Mr. Sco was the secondary administrator. So I was a secondary administrator. So we know we know the kiddos. We we know that and I address that with principles and uh I even addressed one with one principal

025and discussing this with this individual say no no no in my campus I can guarantee it's not going to happen and I said I can almost assure you that there are going to be some kiddos that are going to either by mistake they're going to they're going to take it out and they're going to use that phone. Uh it is going to happen. I totally agree with you and that's why that is the reason as the attorney stated uh this afternoon the consequences have to be in the student code of conduct and you cannot be very general it has to be very specific because then they're going to be parents coming in and say hold on I mean how come you're doing this to my child this is the second or this is the third

026time that the child is bringing the phone and this principal is punishing this child this way let's say at the middle school Well, these are the middle school principles punishing this skill. These are the way. >> But couldn't we couldn't we go a step further and have and to try to avoid or avoid that temptation as much as possible? I I I see the uh scenario where the students come in, they're already trained, they know what consequences are. They come into the classroom, they place their device uh in in a specific slot for them uh that the teacher has selected um and uh they go to their and and they do what they're going to do. They're going to be in in a classroom and they're going to learn and the teacher's going to teach.

027not not having to place an additional onus on the teachers >> to be uh you know beando for something like that and be v be vigil for uh you know that they did I see somebody take a phone out or something of this nature >> this way it seems to me and I mean this is just my opinion but it seems to me if they come in I know I'm going to place my phone it's over there and it's going to be there the entire bellto bell period bell rings Then teachers dismiss the class and I go pick up my device. >> Mr. Pettis, >> that's a that's a very good point. And and believe it or not, one of the attorneys basically stated that that is possible. >> That individual, that TASBY attorney, you

028know, I had long conversation with the individual and she had a video for all the the individuals that wanted to enroll in that workshop. Uh she stated that attorney was was a teacher. Uh I believe it was at the middle school or high school. And she gave the example that when she was in school, individuals were allowed to go and pick up the calculator from a specific slot from a particular device. And she said, "You can do that." Also, if you want to say this is the device, this is the the pocket that we're going to have these phones. >> You can do that. Uh they don't have to have it in the backpack. The idea came across uh let's keep those phones in the backpack. Some individuals might say, "I don't bring a backpack.

029I don't take it back factor. >> Well, that's what I'm saying, sir, that we would need to be specific as a school district and this be the policy so that everyone follows it. Not when this teacher allows me to put it in my pocket or put it in my backpack. >> Backpack, right? Or a purse. I if we decide if the board decides that we will have a particular location where this devices will be placed at the beginning of the period and then at the end of the period you'll pick them up. That it is possible to I can tell you I can tell you coaches do this already >> during their they're in during their practice periods they >> they will not allow it if anybody's strict about that or or is the and

030extra all extracurriculars I'm I'm sure Miss Lod when when you had your band practices as well you they they knew very well or much better than to pull out a phone. So I'm saying that that this might be I'm telling my fellow trustees here I think that this is something to think about as far as making it policy >> and Mr. Perez and Mr. Scovat that is one option that was provided by one of the task attorneys that it is possible for you to have a spe a specific location where the individuals could place that particular phone in that particular device in that particular either pocket or uh Elementary might be a little bit different. They might say, "I have three kiddos that are ringing phones. I want to pick up those phones. Place them

031in a safe place." Even at the secondary, the teacher >> Well, if they have some sort of a medical excuse, that's understood. >> Yeah. But what I was saying, what I was trying to say is that at the at the high school or the middle school, the teachers have to be also extremely careful where they locate these phones because it would be very easy for another kid to pick up a phone that might not that individual could be stolen quite well that this phones right now they cost over what >> and when everybody walks out to class at the same time they're going to sell >> that's an issue honestly however I'm sorry however we do it whether we do it with the pockets whether they keep it in their backpack or however way we

032do it the kids that are defiant they're going to be defiant with whatever method we choose and those are the ones that are going to keep the disruption in the classroom and it's going to take the teacher 5 10 minutes to settle that kid down or >> you know take care of that problem. >> Uh you used to be a high school. So you know we we we know I was a high school teacher also an administrator and we know that we are going to have that >> might want to challenge the teacher. It's going to be easy for them to do that. We discussed different options and the option that after going over several options that was one that Mr. Pettis is discussing we discussed another one about a pouch and locking them in

033the pouch throughout the whole day. Another option is not letting them bring them at all to school. Uh but a lot of school kids are in extracurricular activities and they would need that phone after school to call parents to come pick them up. this this is the what the principles agreed to do and let and we said let's see how it goes now if we're having problems with it then we'll come back and change it uh being a high school teacher I never have problems with kids taking out devices in the class >> no >> if you have good discipline >> it ain't going to happen but of course you have that one or two students that's going to create a problem >> there's there's ways to deal with the But if you're fair with

034the kids, they'll listen. I don't I don't foresee it being a big problem because we have great students in Romed and when a middle school principal says he doesn't have that problem, I believe him. We don't have a lot of discipline problems. Uh will there be kids that want to challenge it? Of course. It is what it is. It's what happens. But we have to start off with something. This is the law. They have it put away out of sight and off throughout the school day. That's what the rule is. Put it away, out of sight. You can't use it. And and that's kind of the easiest thing to do without having to purchase uh those whatever pockets for every classroom in the district. Uh well, especially at secondary level. Elementary is not going to

035be very many kids. or purchasing pouches for every school and locking them in the pouch. There's different things. This is this doesn't really cost as much. Uh but this is a policy we want to put in place and this is something that the principles had agreed on. Let's try it this way and and that's why Mr. Luis uh Mr. GarcA is bringing the this recommendation to you. It was discussed by him the principles. I got in as much as I could, but we're respecting what what they feel is doable in their campuses. >> Well, this is of course we understand that fully. >> Uh but this is giving the trustees an opportunity to to uh weigh in on on that super that uh particular uh decision. Uh any other questions for Mr. Garson? >> When

036do we decide that? No, >> it's an agenda >> unless you table it. >> Yes, we have to accept the code we have to accept the um >> the code of conduct. So that's part of agenda item number seven. >> But the consequences are not here in this. >> Yeah, the consequences. >> No, because I the consequences are what I presented to you there. I'll give you an opportunity to just >> one of them is for the one of them is for the secondary, the other one is for the elementary. I did ask that specific question because Mr. Gonzalez asked well uniform be uniform and I agreed to him but I still >> as the experiment uh they came in and the question is since we don't have let's say ISS in elementary uh and

037we want to be uniform is it possible for us to have consequences for elementary and all the elementaryaries will be uniform >> and then have consequences for secondary and be uniform within the secondary and he stated yes you can and that's why after meeting yeah it makes sense after meeting with the with the principles uh I discussed what I just said to you we discussed this I pull aside the elementaryaries and I and I go this is what I'm asking for you to do get together give me a proposal as far as the consequences and then I did the same thing with the secondary principles and I explained the same thing we spent some time and then they provided me with the consequences at the elementary and the consequences of the secondary. >> So, Mr.

038Garza, getting back to getting back to the the question, if if we take on agenda item number seven, consideration possible action to approve the student code of conduct for this coming year. that will also if we approve it if upon approval that approves also the recommendations for consequences okay >> because those those consequences have to be included in the student code >> that's fine >> there is a section that we have to okay this >> I have a question so we will move forward with the recommendations for the code of conduct for the phone's usage and maybe can we get a report I'm not maybe quarterly or monthly to see how many people fall into this and maybe needs to be revisited visited. >> That's a very good point, Mr. D. And one of the

039things that I discussed with the secondary principles being that there are more assistant principles at the secondary compared to the elementaryaries was that there has to be um a record has to be a record because you have let's say assistant principal a >> and given an opportunity for the mom to come or the dad to come and pick up the phone. But if you don't have let's say a form indicating that then maybe that individual that student might be seen by another assistant principal at a different day maybe the same week and if that assistant second assistant principal does not have a record >> that >> the other assistant principal saw him says they're going to he's going to think or she's going to think that he was the first the first so there has

040to be a record. Now, as far as bringing those records and reporting this to you, I don't see a problem. >> Would we would like to see that, sir? We would like to see a that as a a bullet point uh a result u any data that has been collected and we can quarterly sounds like a pretty good. So, a quarterly report would probably be best very much like >> or maybe at the beginning maybe the first two months and then move to quarterly. One of the things that I suggested uh to the president, we can have a great period where you're educating the students, you're educating the parents >> and the teachers too. >> And the teachers >> Yeah. because I mean obviously if if five students pull out their phone at once and

041there's one teacher by the time she does paperwork or >> one of the things Mr. I discussed today is that yes you can educate the teachers but remember some teachers sometimes and you're going to bring a subject you're going to bring let's say a teacher to take care of the class. They need to be educated out of sight >> because yes, you can educate all the students, but >> you know that you're going to have to you know that you're going to have a substitution. >> So what you're suggesting a little grace period to work with the kids to get them acclimated >> that that's what I suggested for them to be to educate the to educate the the students and the parents. What we'll do >> now the parents the parents if I may

042the the parents have to have this code of conduct. >> Yeah. >> Okay. At the beginning of the year I your parents they have to have this. Now if a parent if a parent asks for the student code of conduct as a hard copy then the principles have to provide that hard copy to that particular teacher. It is required that we have to have it on uh the web page. >> No >> for every single campus. But if an individual wants a hard copy, you need to do that. And the good thing is that CASBY also provides that code of conduct in Spanish. >> So it is in English and it's also in Spanish. >> What we'll do, we'll provide a report every board meeting. >> I mean, I'm not trying to get extra work

043just to get an idea how this is progressing with the law and what kind of issue >> for the first year. >> It shouldn't be hard to get that report >> as we can always change. question in regards to the consequences. Um, right here I can see that there are six, you know, the the first offense all the way to the sixth offense, but I don't see a fee. Will there be a fee collected every time? You can't charge. >> That's a very very good question. It used to be in the past last year that yes, you could charge a $15 administrative fee. The law uh >> deleted that. So, you cannot you cannot ask for that. Very good. Very good. >> Um Mr. Gara, this topic on the devices should be uh re required

044to be presented to the parents in parent meetings at every campus and making sure that this is presented. >> Yes. >> I I would ask those individuals that have uh parent meetings to to address this. >> We'll do it on meet the parent night. >> Good. and we'll also put it on our website >> parent square and I'm pretty sure Helen Scott will will publicize this also. >> Uh that's why if you look at that uh some some principles uh gave a recommendation for example if if I see that the individual is using the phone I'll pick it up and at the end of the day I'll give it back to to the individual. We decided not to go that route. We decided the committee decided the secondary principal decided we will give that phone

045but we will give it to the parent so that the parent will be aware is using the phone or use the phone that day. >> Okay. >> So they will be advised. >> Very good. >> And not give it to the student give it to give it to the give it to the parent. >> Okay. >> Thank you Mr. Any other questions >> regarding this item? >> Appreciate your report sir. Thank you so much. >> Thank you M. I'm going to stay here if you don't mind because the the following agenda item is also >> Okay. Okay. I'll take on at this time that is there a motion um to approve the 2526 student code of conduct? >> I shall move that we approve the 2025 2026 student code of conduct. >> Is there a

046second? >> I second. >> Thank you. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Kus and seconded by Trustee Rios to approve agenda item number seven as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> All those opposed, same sign, no abstensions. Motion carries. Seven with a 74 and none against. Thank you. We'll move on to agenda item number eight. The presenter again will be our district deputy superintendent, Mr. Lissi Gara. And the agenda item is consideration and possible action to approve eligibility and placement procedures for Roma ISD middle school advanced mathematics program grades six through 8. Mr. G. >> Thank you sir. For this uh agenda item, I respectfully ask the board to consider approving the eligibility and placement guidelines

047for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade advanced math at both middle schools. Mrs. Diana Selena and the curriculum department developed these guidelines and I left a little book that there uh the goal is to prepare allegible students to take high school algebra one in 8th grade. A flowchart was included in your package to show the structure of the program. Parents of qualifying students may opt out of the program and middle school principles will continue to monitor students progress in this advanced classes. At this time, I'll be happy to answer any questions to provide clarification. >> So, what you're saying, we're offering algebra in the eighth grade or what is exactly this? >> Okay, that that's a good question. Uh, Mr. collapse in January 29 January uh 2925 >> I came to the board and I presented

048several policies >> okay >> uh in the packet there's one policy that I placed as an attachment and I highlighted that it's supposed to well you might not you might not see it there it was sent in the packet uh last week >> okay but I'll give you an overview >> but the law states Mr. is that now by long we have to have a program an advanced program where the kiddos will have the opportunity of having algebra in 8th grade. So those individuals that score very high and the flowchart indicates you know what type of score you need to to have um they will qualify to take an advanced program in the sixth grade. We already started that this past year. So that group now they're going to be the seventh graders. The goal

049is that those individuals that are in that particular program will have the opportunity of having algebra in the eighth grade. Okay. Now in communications with with task or not task with the TA they recommended we need to have some guidelines and that's what the curriculum uh uh team created. Uh and that is that booklet there. You say, "Well, what is the difference if my son is going to go this route, the advanced route, versus someone that is not going to go the advanced route?" >> I give you the let me try to explain this uh in an overview. >> Individual that does not take this particular program will take let's say regular math in the sixth grade, regular math in the seventh grade, and regular math in the eighth grade. Those individuals that qualify based

050on the score that they score in the fifth grade, they will take an advanced curriculum >> in the sixth grade. Okay? >> When they get to the seventh grade, they're going to be covering part of the of the seventh grade and part of the eighth grade curriculum. That's why it's an advanced program because they're preparing those individuals when they get to the eighth grade that they'll be taking eighth grade math. Now, individuals that qualify for the program since the fifth grade, the recommendation, and that's one part of the the plan is that they we want for those individuals to continue scoring high in the sixth grade exams. And when I say exams, we're talking about the state exams. They need to meet uh masters and the other one is uh >> me. >> If they

051meet this, then they will qualify to continue in the program. Okay. But now let's assume that in the sixth grade when they take the test for whatever reason they didn't score the appropriate score will they be eligible to continue in the program? The answer is yes. The answer is yes. We cannot pull them out. Now if the administration looking at the scores they say we recommend for you at this point for the seventh grade to start in the regular program. Do not go in the advanced program because It's going to be very rapidly. It's going to be very I don't want to say I don't want to use the word difficult, but it's going to be a little bit more challenging >> because you're you're going to be covering cheeks from the seventh and takes

052from the eighth grade. >> Either parent. No, I want mito in the advanced program. >> I don't want that day when he when he took the test, it was a bad day. He was sick and he didn't score as high. So, I want for him to continue in that program. Then we cannot pull him out. That person has to in that program. Okay. But the administration, the content department will meet with those individuals to see uh we're not going to try and pull them out from the program. But we will guide those parents. Now, if the parent feels that this is too much for Mito, this is too much. He's all stressed out. Um they're so rapidly the the so rapidly that I prefer for to be in the regular program. They can pull him

053out. >> Good. >> Mr. When did this change? Um, I'm asking because when I was in eighth grade, I took algebra 1 and I started my ninth grade with geometry. >> So, when this change back, >> I'm glad that you're bringing that that out because someone stated this is the first time that we offer uh math in the eighth grade. And I said, when I was a high school principal, we used to offer u uh algebra in the eighth grade. This is not the first time. This is the first time that the law is telling us that we have to do it. There's a difference. At that time, it was optional. Uh, >> but was it still I'm sorry. Was it still optional like all this time before? >> Yeah, it's >> it was optional.

054It was optional because some some districts uh they already had this in place. So now they're telling us and that's why I decided to to provide you with a legal policy that we that I covered some time ago where it states now you shall have it. There's a difference between you may you shall have it. >> Okay. >> So, I'm I'm glad to hear that. I'm glad that for those individuals that are uh super bright in mathematics, I mean, why not have this program because this will give them an opportunity when they get to the high school, >> they're going to start with geometry as you did now. >> Uh or sometimes at that time maybe it was not for credit, but at least it was an advanced math. So, when you got to the

055uh to the ninth grade, >> you were a little bit more prepared. one that did not take that as a mathematical engagement >> and some schools opt out because of the star >> test. >> Now, Mr. Wonal is bringing a good point. Those individuals that take that particular course which is the offer in the eighth grade, the test that they're going to have from the state is going to be the state which is the end of course exam that is being offered in the ninth grade but they're going to take it in the eighth grade. It's the end of course exam. They're going to take it. They're going to take it in the in the eighth grade, but they will have the opportunity when they get to the high school to start with geometry. >>

056Okay. >> if they pass the EOC or the start. >> Well, there's there's We need to be careful on that one. >> You might get the credit. >> Here's where he's got the maybe I scored a 90 in both semesters. I do have the credit, but I was not able to pass the test for whatever reason. So, now I do have the credit. I don't have to the algebra again because I have the credit >> but I haven't been able to pass the test. Well, they're going to be remediation. So, you can take the test >> and the ninth grade. >> Yes. Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> So, you have the opportunity to take it on the eighth grade, they'll pass it and then take it on the ninth grade and continue

057with geometry and the nth grade. >> That is correct. Okay. Now, if if the individual wants to take the test, uh I don't know if it's allowed for them to take the test uh during the summer because he failed, maybe uh maybe wait until the ninth grade for >> when everybody else is taking it so they can take that particular test. So, in my opinion, in the opinion of the curriculum uh department, it is a good thing for you know to offer this particular courses. >> Very good. >> The eighth grade and of course those individuals will have an opportunity when they get to the high school. Now, I don't have to algebra. I can take another course. I can take an elective. I can take the other courses that uh >> that will instead

058of doubling up because right now if individuals want to take calculus in the senior year, they have to double up in geometry and also the children are sophomores. So now by doing this, they will give them the opportunity of not doubling up and in that particular grade. So um in the eyes of um of the curriculum department, my advice, my recommendation that I made I It's a good idea. >> Well, it's mandatory to happen. >> It seems to me we were already ahead of the game. >> We were already ahead of the game. >> Yes, we were. >> 40 years ago predicted it. >> That was many, many years ago when I was a high school. That's what we had. So, this is not the first time, but now it's required for us to have

059this. >> Very good. >> Thank you, Mr. appreciate your your report and and your recommendation. Sir, we'll uh at this time I'll accept um a motion to um approve u agenda item number eight as presented. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number eight as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Barrera and seconded by Trusty Mascora to approve agenda item number eight as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Move on to agenda item number nine. consideration possible action to renew learning.com technology curriculum for grades K through 8 as part of the state

060adopted instructional materials. The presenter will be our district executive director of business and finance, Mr. Pedro Alanise. >> Good evening. Uh we would like your permission to renew that learning.com for 2025 2026 school year. The program offers a comprehensive technology curriculum for students in grades K through eight, emphasizing essential digital literacy and computer science skills. It helps prepare students for success in both academics and future careers. Student will learn skills such as keyboarding, online safety, computational thinking, coding, and using productivity tools. The total cost for the 25 school year is 25,94464. What was it last year, sir? >> Um, it's the same. >> Okay, good. >> Any other questions for Mr. Lenise? Thank you, sir. U, is there a motion to approve agenda item number nine? >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item

061number nine as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Okay. Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by Trustee Mascoro, seconded by Trustee Garca to approve agenda item number nine as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 10, consideration possible action to renew the Carnegie Carnegie learning math curriculum for grades 6 through 7 as part of the state adopted instructional materials. Again, Mr. Alanise will be here for Sunday. >> Yes, we would like your permission to renew the Carnegie learning math curriculum for the 2025 school year. It is a fully tick align curriculum that supports accelerated math grades six through 8 and the

062algebra 1 pathway. It includes comprehensive resources such as teacher guides, daily lesson plans, and student workbooks. The total cost is 53,7694 and it's going to be funded with the EMAC. >> Any questions for Mr. Nice. >> This is already being used though also. >> Mhm. >> Is it also the same price from last year? >> Yeah, they're renewals. >> But no change in price. >> All right. Thank you, Mr. Anise. Is there a motion? >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number 10 as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I second. Jesse >> Jessie >> if none there's a mot excuse me any further discussion I'm getting ahead of myself if none there's a motion on the floor by trustee Baretta and seconded by trustee Rios to approve agenda

063item number 10 is presented all those in favor of the motion please indicate so by saying I >> I >> seven in favor none opposed motion carries thank you so much we'll move on to agenda item number 11 consideration poss possible action to renew Sharon Wells mathematics curriculum for grades 2 through 5 as part of the state adopted instructional materials. Mr. Alanise, take it away. Yes. Would like permission to renew the channel Wells mathematic curriculum for next school year. It's a fully text aligned program. It is organized into six six week units for each grade level from second to 5th. It emphasizes daily problem solving, fluency routines and concept development activities. The curriculum includes comprehensive teaching resources to instructional assessment materials as well as coaching videos to enhance implementation. The cost for next year is

064$43,250. It's a a renewal. We're using we have been using for the past >> for a long time, sir. >> Yes. >> It's a good curriculum. >> Any questions for Mr. Thank you, sir. I'll accept a motion for uh to approve agenda item number 11. At this time, >> I shall move that we approve uh to renew the Sharon Wells mathematic curriculum for grades two to through fifth grade. >> That's correct. Yes. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Thank you, sir. Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz and seconded by Trusty Garza to approve agenda item number 11 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you.

065We'll go to agenda item number 12. Consideration possible action to renew the DMAC solutions region 7 education service center DMAC software license agreement. Mr. Alanise. >> Yes sir. We want permission to renew the DMAC software license agreement. DMAC supports the district in organizing and reporting data from state assessments such as STAR and Deltas. It imports student performance data allowing for detailed analysis by student teacher and campus. It facilitates the development and administration of local assessments aligned with TICS. It manages readiness reading assessment for K23. Support the identification and monitoring of gifted and talented students to ensure compliance with state GP program requirements and enable the creation and tracking of individ individualized student learning plans. It also integrates leadforward strategies with DMAC reporting tools helping translate assessment data into meaningful instructional decisions while ensuring compliance with

066state and federal requirements. It's also a renewal from last year. The cost is $33,343. Any questions for Mr. Thank you, sir. Is there a motion? >> So move. >> Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Escor and seconded by Trustee Mascoro to approve agenda item number 12 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. I. >> Seven in favor, none oppose. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 13, consideration possible action to renew the time clock plus professional annual license and hardware support. Mr. Elanise. Yes, we're requesting permission to renew our annual time clock license for next school year. The license cost is $1486 per employee. A total of

06722,88440 plus 12,60740 for hardware and support maintenance. The renewal cost is 35,49180. Last year it was 34,318. It's about $1,000 more this year. >> This 10 clock is where they check in and check off. >> Yes, ma'am. >> What do they use to check in and check off? like a fingerprint or their badge or a code. >> A fingerprint. Okay. >> They don't have to type any code anymore. >> They put their employer and then the the the the fingers to make sure that it's that employee. >> Okay. Wasn't there or is this part of the same that they can uh clock in like through their phone, but they have to be within the >> There's some employees some employees that use their their uh phones to clock in like police officers. They have the

068option to clock in using their phones. But it's through the same program or >> Yes, it's the same program. It's the time clock track program. We can give access to employees. So they can if they want access with the phones, they can they can >> but that's limited. Am I correct? >> Yes. >> You have to be a certain range like uh from the device >> like a geo fence. Let's say if you work at FJ Scott, you need to be >> within some distance. >> Yes. >> Okay. And and this time clock is also used for when the teachers do tutorials, right? >> Yes, ma'am. Yes. It tracks it helps them a lot with it tracks extra pay UI all the different pay they have over time. >> They run reports on a weekly

069basis, monthly basis and and they submit to the to the business office for payroll. It helps >> it really helps us >> when an employee forgets to punch in >> or who who is assigned to edit those things. the campus secretary uh they're in charge of they check to make sure that they're clocking in and out. >> Okay. >> And if they don't clock in they they make sure that and they document >> and there's audit report somebody auditing these uh edits. >> Yes, we have a our in the business office we check in. >> Okay. Great. >> Okay. Thank you. Mr. Is there a motion? >> I shall move that we approve uh to renew the time club plus professional annual license and hardware support. Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll

070second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz and seconded by Trusty Gara to approve agenda item number 13 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 14, consideration, possible action to approve the final payment for the district's three-year contract with Final Site, the web hosting software provider, Mr. Anise. >> Yes. At this time, we're requesting your approval for the final payment of the three-year contract with Final Site. It's the cloud-based web hosting and content management platform designed for school district and education institutions. It provides professionally designed mobile responsive templates that are ADA compliant and and and user friendly. The platform streamlines website and content updates

071making it easy for nontechnical staff to manage. Uh we have been using it for the past two years. They're looking into maybe for next year changing to a different uh program but we're not sure. Our technology department is evaluating for next year but for this time around they hit the final payment for next year 35,794. So why does it say final payment? >> It's it was a three-year contract. So this is this payment is the new >> it was it was a yearly payment for Yes. >> And then after that if we decide to continue using them it's up for renegotiation. >> Yes. We need to get a new contract or or another provider >> or another provider. Got it. Thanks. >> Any other questions? Thank you. Mr. Is there a motion? >> I'll make

072a motion. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Gara, seconded by Trusty Escovat to approve agenda item number 14 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. I. I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. We'll go on to agenda item number 15. Consideration possible action to award RFP number 25-107 physical therapy services. Mr. Alanise. Yes, sir. We advertised for physical therapy services and received three proposals. Our special education department, they evaluated the proposals uh and they they're recommending ABC therapy services for next school year. >> Okay. Sir, >> is it the same that we're using now or is it a different >> It's a um Mr. Ramos Uh Jose Ramos,

073he he was doing it before. So he's uh he's not going to do it anymore. Now it's ABC, >> but he's still going to be the the one giving the therapy. >> He's just with a different company. >> Yeah, he's with a different company. >> Is it about the same amount? >> Yeah, we have that rate and it's very similar to what we were paying. >> Oh, okay. you have the rate by by evaluation by >> on the rates. Uh I did see the three different companies but uh APC does have a higher rate on line item number four five. How many of the line number four and five versus one and twos and threes are typically used? if you understand my question. >> Yeah, if you're talking about >> Yeah, because they're $25 and

074$20 for ABC, which is great. >> But then on the line item number four, five, they're $250 versus $87 from the other. >> True. And the reason we didn't go with the other ones, I think they were charging per hour. I think I remember looking at this one, let's say. >> Oh, it's pursued. >> It's a flat fee. >> Okay. >> I I didn't see that. If it was per Okay. >> They can say, "I took five hours to do the building. >> That's not fair." >> Okay. >> So, these are flat fees for ABC. Okay. Good. Perfect. >> Yes. >> No. Plus the the sessions it's cheaper and there's a lot more sessions than there is evaluations. There's only one evaluation per year and the re-evaluations might be every six months or every year

075as well >> because the evaluation is every year or every three years or so every three years, right? So the the re-evaluation is every year >> re the re-evaluation. >> Okay. And the evaluation is the first time, the first evaluation. >> Any other questions? >> Thank you, Mr. Lenise. Um, I'll entertain a motion. >> I'll make a motion to approve um approve the vendors presented. >> Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by Trusty Bara and seconded by Trusty Mascora to approve agenda item number 15 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 16, consideration possible action to award RFP

076number 25-108 LSSP services. Mr. Anise. And yes, we advertised for LSP services and received four proposals. Our special department uh they evaluated the proposals and they recommend Bright Minds Educational Consulting and Salasar School Psychology Psychological Services to be contracted on a national basis. Any questions for Mr. Alen? If not, I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number 16 as presented. >> So move. >> Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Esco and seconded by Trusty Kus to approve agenda item number 16 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. >> Thank you. Agenda item number 17, consideration possible action to award

077RFP number 25-109 for apparel, t-shirts, and uniforms to be purchased on an as needed basis. Mr. Alanise, uh, yes, sir. We received u 30 proposals u, and we recommend approving all of them. uh they're going to be uh used on a lasting basis and and once they're approved uh we're going to give it to the company so they they'll have the list of those vendors. >> Good. Very good. >> Any questions for Mr. Alanise? If none, I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number 17 as presented. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number 17 as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by Trusty Mascoro and seconded by Trusty Rios to approve agenda item

078number 17 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 18, consideration possible action to award RFP number 25-110 for instructional, educational, and curriculum consulting to be contracted on an as needed basis. Mr. Alanise, >> uh, yes, we advertise for for these services and and u received 45 proposals. >> Wow. >> We recommend approving all of them. uh and they're going to be used on a last needed basis based on our funding. Um once approved, we're going to send them the list to other campuses uh and departments. So we recommend all the 45 proposals. >> Very good. >> Any questions for Mr. Lenise? Thank you, sir. If none, I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda

079item number 18. >> I shall move that we approve item number 18 as presented. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> I second it. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz and seconded by Trusty Bara to approve agenda item number 18 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> All those opposed. Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 19, consideration possible action to award RFP number 25-11 for instructional office maintenance and general supplies to be purchased on an as needed basis. Mr. Alanise. >> Yes, sir. We advertised for all these supplies and received 168 proposals and at this time we're recommending all of the proposals as going to be on an

080as needed basis. >> Thank you, sir. Any questions? I'll entertain a motion to approve. I'll make a motion. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty GarcA and seconded by Trusty Barrera to approve agenda item number 19 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. I. I. >> I. And. And I abstain from Star Moldi LLC and Garceno Builder Supply. All right, seven in favor, none opposed, and abstensions uh noted by trustee Mascotto. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 20, consideration possible action to award RFP number 25-112 for HVAC refrigeration maintenance and repairs to be contracted on an asneeded basis. Mr. Alanise. >> Yes, sir. We received the eight proposals from different HVAC

081and refrigeration maintenance and repairs companies and we're recommending to approve all the the eight proposals to be used on a needed basis. >> Thank you sir. Any questions? I'll accept a motion to approve. >> I move to approve agenda number 20 as presented. >> Thank you sir. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Rios and seconded by Trusty Mascoro to approve agenda item number 20 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. >> We'll move on to agenda item number 21. Consideration possible action to award RFP number 25-113 for clinical medical assistant medical billing and coding course. Mr. Alanise. >> Yes

082sir. We we advertised for clinical medical assistant and and medical billing and coding course and we received three proposals. The CT department u uh reviewed the proposals and recommends approving RGB vocational services. They have been doing u we have been using them for the past four years and they're they're doing an excellent job at the CTE department. Uh the RGB vocational services proposes to provide instruction and workforce training leading to successful certification of RIT students in the following areas. Clinical medical assistant and medical coding specialist. The cost of the medical assistant service per student is $2,229 and it covers registration and tuition using a ROM instructor. It covers ebooks, two sets of uniforms, equipment, consumable supplies, and the national certification exam. The cost for the billing and coding specialist class for one semester is $1,169

083per student. It covers registration and tuition, ebooks, one polar shirt, and the the certification exam. The course is for approximately 60 60 medical assistant students at $123,340 and 15 medical billing including students at 17,535 and and funding will be funded at CT funds. >> Okay. So that's what I was going to ask. Is this career in technology? Yes, that's all it is. Sorry. >> Any questions for Mr. Lennon? >> So you're recommending achieving? >> Yes. Thank you. All right. I'll entertain a motion to approve. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number 21 as presented. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Thank you, sir. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Bara and seconded by Trusty GarcA to approve agenda item

084number 21 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 22, consideration possible action to renew the district's group health insurance plan for the 2526 school year. Mr. Alanise. >> Uh yes, sir. For for this u renewal, we have we received renewal from Lucal Duchield and um it came out at 29% increase. Um, so we decided uh since we're not going to be able to offer the free plan, we went back and and renegotiated with Blue Cross Blue Shield and and they were able to negotiate a free plan to employees. Um, raising the deductible from $1,000 to 5,000. Uh, we're able to provide that that plan, which is an HMO plan free to employees willing

085to take that free plan. They're willing to take that that plan. And of course, we we um added another new plan a PO 4000 um and it has an 80% co insurance and and $50 aid visits and copay for specialist the same and we we are um we have a PO 1000 um deductible with 60% co insurance and $50 a visits and and we're keeping the the PO $500 with with a 70% co insurance $35 off it visit, but we uh we're not going to be able to renew the the the high plan which was the PO250. So the PO $500 is going to repay the PO250 and and with this plan, we're able to u to offer a free health insurance to all employees. >> And if they want to to upgrade to one

086of those plans, they're able to >> they pay the difference, right? >> Yes. Very good. Any other questions for Mr. Thank you, sir. I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number 22. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number 22 as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I second the motion. >> Okay, I'm going to go over here. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Mascotro and seconded by Trustee Rios to approve agenda item number 22 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. We will now move on to agenda item number 23, I believe it is. As soon as I find a

087way to turn this page. consideration possible action to renew the district's auto property liability and workers compensation insurance for the 2526 school year. Mr. Alanise. >> Yes, sir. We we received a renewal for the 2526 school years and uh the total amount for all these insuranceances is $1,15,345. Last year we it was 1,128,000. So it's a a decrease of almost $15. U so it includes all our property, automobile, school liability, uh the privacy and information uh security and workers compensation. >> So we're renewing the same coverage but for less. >> Yes, ma'am. Yes. >> And same carrier refresh. >> Same carrier. Yes. >> Okay. >> It's two. Okay. Perfect. >> Very good. >> Okay. I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number 23. So move. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any

088further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Escobata and seconded by Trusty Gatsa to approve agenda item number 23 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 24, consideration of possible action to approve a resolution to selfcertify a $50,000 micro purchase threshold for federal fund expenditures. Mr. Alanise. >> Yes, sir. Uh we included a copy of the resolution in the port. This this resolution um is to approve the sales certifying of micro purchases from $10,000 to 5,000 when using federal funds. This help facilitate the purchasing process for other campuses and departments. We will continue to follow the purchasing guideline using purchasing co-ops and getting bids for all

089major purchases and presented to the board items over 25,000. This is the fourth year that we have u have presented this item. So it's been approved u it has been approved in the p we have to present every every year. >> Every year. >> Okay. Thank you sir. Any questions for Mr. Alanise regarding this item? If not, I'll uh entertain a motion to approve. >> I shall move that we approve the resolution to sell certify the 50 thou,000 micro purchase threshold for federal fund expenditures. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by Trustee Cruz and seconded by Trusty Bara to approve agenda. Item number 24 is presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by

090saying I. I. Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay, we will uh now move on to agenda item number 25. Consideration possible action to approve budget amendment number one. Mr. Anise. >> Uh yes, sir. Uh this budget amendment number one increases the the of course revenues and expenditures and it's made it for the TIA um uh grant that we received for this year. we have to add it to the budget and also other revenue increases that we had and of course increasing expenditure in several line items due to inflation uh and a transfer of u funds to the INS and construction funds. The beginning fund balance was $41 million and we're expecting for it to be at $34 million. Um this is for for this to close this

091school year. So we want to make sure that we have enough money uh in every function to to be in compliance with the audits. >> Thank you, sir. >> But you said a lot of it is from the TIA. We are going to get that money reimbured though. >> Yes. Yes. But but but we have to recognize the revenue and the expenditure and then we're going to pay out of the we're going to submit the payments and then we're going to get the money for the new teachers uh in September. They're going to reimburse us >> the TIA the state. But when it issues out, you said it was going to be in September. When it issues out, >> we're going to issue it August the 8th. >> Okay. So that that's part of this.

092>> Yes. >> And then and then the the when we get the money back, that's going to be part of the other the budget for this upcoming fiscal year, right? >> For Yes. Yes. >> Okay. >> And how much do you expect to be reimbured? Uh we're going to issue about 55 $5 million. It includes $2 million from the previous year and then 3 million 3.5 current employee that were awarded recognized. >> Okay. >> The master recognized >> designations. Okay. >> So they're going to get their money. >> Okay. Okay. >> I'll entertain a motion to uh approve agenda item number 25. So move. >> Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by trustee Escoad and seconded by Trusty Mascoro to approve

093agenda item number 25 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item number 26, consideration, possible action on public meeting date on budget and proposed tax rate for the 2526 school year. Mr. Alanise, >> yes, sir. Would like permission to uh have a meeting u to discuss the budget and the tax rate uh we're thinking on the last regular meeting in August. It's August the 27th at 6 p.m. It's on a Wednesday and there we're going to discuss and hopefully the budget is going to be approved that day. >> That will also be the uh regular meeting. >> Yes, sir. >> So, till August >> August >> for the I mean for the budget.

094>> Yes. To approve next year's budget and tax rate which is due September 1st. Yes. That has to be done before September. >> Yes. And so we're cutting it close. So that's okay. >> Is that okay? >> We're cutting it close. We're okay. >> Yes, that's going. Okay. >> Yeah. We're going to advertise and uh we're going to have another work budget workshop uh sometime this this this month and and then the final uh workshop can be that day. >> Thank you. All right. Uh I'll entertain a motion to approve. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number 26. >> Thank you, ma'am. Second. >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there's a motion on the floor by trustee Mascoro and seconded by Trusty Gara to approve agenda item number 26

095as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. >> Agenda item number 27, super Mr. Alanise. Thank you for all your reporting. Um, agenda item number 27, superintendent's report, uh, subletter A, system of continuous growth. Our presenter will be our district superintendent, Mr. Carlos Gonzalez Jr., Mr. Gonzalez. Thank you, Mr. Pettis. At this time, uh, Mr. Basan will be reporting for Mrs. Salina as she had a a surgery and she's recuperating. Um and we will be going over preliminary data from uh the 2324 and 2425 school year, right? >> Yes, sir. Good evening members of the board, President Mr. Tes and Superintendent Mr. Gonzalez. Earlier this month, as you may be aware, a 15th court of appeals

096ruling cleared the way for the TEA to release the 2024 A throughF academic accountability ratings by issuing a decision in favor of TA in the 2024 accountability accountability litigation. And uh I'll explain to you in a little while why that is so important to some districts. Consequently, both the 2024 and 2025 A2F campus and district accountability ratings will be posted to teal on August the 13th for school superintendent and directors with access and released publicly on August the 15th. So, we're all looking forward to to those dates. And this will uh happen through TA's texaschools.gov gov website where everybody will be able to go in there and look at these accountability ratings. The results I'm about to present will become official and final until the release of the taper report which is the Texas academic

097performance report issued by TA in December of 2025. So that's when everything's finalized and we get these paper reports we share with not only our school uh uh campuses but also um the community and uh it is based on final STAR and TPAS assessment results that were issued just last week grades 3 to 8 and TPAS uh K through 12. You should have a handout here titled Roma 2023 2024 2425 academic accountability. I'd like to refer to the third page and uh if you please would look at the table on top we have here a breakdown. We use two software programs both hosted through region one and one of them being DMAC through region seven to make projections based on our assessment data. Now TA releases uh assessment data in three different phases. Early in

098June we get early results. Then uh then we get midsummer we get the preliminary results and then we get the final results. We about two weeks ago we got the star you'll see for the high school finalized and just last week like I said grades 3 to 8 star and tell us K through 12th grade. If you notice here the the different domains of star accountability domain one domain 2A domain 2B and they're broken down in the graphics achievement academic growth and relative performance. Now these three domains or ra because it's uh 2 a and 2 b the better of the three numbers is what is weighted at 70%. Okay. And if you can see on the third column most of our campuses capitalize on the relative performance. What does that mean? That's the number

099of um our economically disadvantaged students. how are they achieving in comparison to other economically disadvantaged students across the state of Texas. So, so we use that as part of that 70% weight. Now, when we move down to domain three, which is closing the gap, that is the 30% weight. Okay? And uh you can see a sidebyside comparison of what both software versus DMAC are giving us. Now this is the very first summer that and uh region one is still developing it spire. Roma is is part of that uh steering committee where we make recommendations to the software engineers on what we need and this is the very first time it's spire we can use early results as soon as we get the first batch of assessment data to make uh campus and district projections. So

100it was pretty exciting because everybody wants to know how how we're going to pan out. So, we use those projections. Of course, TA uh advises educational service centers and districts to be cautious because every time we're looking at projections, there might be a margin of error there at one or two points. So, so nevertheless, it still gives us a good idea where we stand and we have been doing these projections for the past three years and and they pretty much match up. Um mostly using DMAC because DMAC does not have that ability right now using early release data. But once preliminary data comes in definitely we we we use it a lot and especially now that um all assessment data has been finalized. So you can notice the the the scale score for each of

101the campuses and um just as we speak this afternoon I kept running after we've uploaded the assess final assessment data and we keep getting these numbers you know so so we're pretty steady. This is music to our ears because hopefully they'll hold true by August the 13th. Right. >> They will hold true. >> Yes, sir. Now, I want you to um point one more thing on this page before we move forward. For elementaryaries and middle school, it's 100% star performance. Okay. for high school of course is broken down between 40% star performance 40% CCMR and we've had those conversations a lot and and the 20% graduation rate but looking at the elementaryaries and middle school within that domain three closing the gaps there is a 10% e proficiency 10% weight within the 30% weight or

102for domain three that's about that's 3% of the overall impact for a particular campus a 3%. Now we did the numbers we we went back to a couple of campuses with us and this equals to about one scale score meaning that if a particular campus or district across the state is at a 90 skill score at an 80 70 or 60 it could very well be that they can go backward to the previous letter grade instead of an A and B instead of an A C and what have you. Now, school districts that have had sustained poor performance, which is not the case for Roma, are are have been looking forward to this 2024 release, you know, because it makes a difference. Their data could very well trigger a state intervention in their district. So,

103so that's why we at Roma, we're still looking what impact this might have for our campus. Now on top of this, TA has what is called proportional waiting based on student enrollment per campus because that's what dictates how much a campus uh puts in on the overall district rating. And and you will see on the last page that that on those campuses that we were following up is is very minimal. Hopefully, like I said, we're strong enough into the 90s or into the 80s that that will not make a big difference. But nevertheless, we still study these things very carefully because as you notice as a district, we're standing at a 90 stills. Okay, just to let you know. All right, we can start with the first campus, FJ Scott Elementary, standing at a solid

104eight. Um, this campus has had improvement in uh three to fifth grade math and and fifth grade science. The next campus, RT Bara Elementary at an A. Now this campus had phenomenal growth in the in their in their star. They had 23% overall points percentage points growth. So so they did very well and and looking at the numbers Mr. Gonzalez we will keep the A there hopefully. Okay. And another one is Emma Vera solid campus here. We also see on the last three columns we gave you three years worth of track record for for each campus there. um and how hard they're coming along. Of course, if you're scoring 100 or 98%, it's hard sometimes to always keep it at that high standard, but uh nevertheless, if you see a dip here is very minimal,

105one two percentage points. Roy Loya Science, another very strong campus, we we remain the same with the state accountability, but way they are way up there in the high 90s and up to 100% in signs. Veterans Memorial uh star staying at an A had a had a slight decrease in star performance but we're still confident that we have a high level of confidence that they will come out with an A. >> Okay. >> I have a quick question. What is the color of the A being in red or black? >> That's correct. Those two campuses in red are the one that we were following very close to check and see how the tailpa scores were going to impact their overall campus rating. >> Okay. So those are the few compasses in red that we were

106we're looking at. But like I said, I ran kept running data after I uploaded final assessment results and it's still giving us a good a good number. Okay. Uh GG DG we have also standing at a at an A strong A. Roma Middle would be at a B. Ramro Vera would be at a B. and Roma High School would be at an A. And this the high school has phenomenal growth also when you look at their scores. They had an overall 19 percentage point increase across the area in most other star tested areas which is uh outstanding. Now >> when we were looking at projections the latest data we had was from 2023 and at that time um their EEL proficiency was they didn't get any points there. So regardless of how they come out

107on August the 13th, they're they're safe because they they will they will keep their scale score. If anything, it will improve a couple of of a point or you know or tenth of a point. So if we look at the very last page, if you look at the last column on the right, those are the expected uh campus ratings that we we are going to see on August the 13th. Okay. I noticed we have again the final 2023 ratings and then the 2024 and 2025 ratings will be released together on August the 13th, >> but we're going to open the 2025 first. >> Yes. >> And work backwards, right? >> So, are there any questions regarding any of these uh projections or or data? >> This is an outstanding way to come to a conclusion

108here at this meeting. This is an outstanding uh outstanding news. I think we're all happy with that. >> So, a big congratulations to Mrs. Salenas and her staff and yourself, Mr. uh Rodrigo, Mr. Basan, as far as uh compiling all this information and presenting it to us. Um couldn't be happier. Mr. Gonzalez. >> Well, I won't have to hide under a rock cuz we were very close maybe getting a B and we're still we're still there. But >> but it'll be the strongest B that we've ever had to and we have two under the same accountability. >> Yes. >> To get to that A if that ever happens. >> So So if you look at the last page, this is this is the highest that the district has scored in accountability. >> And we're super

109proud of the students. We're super proud of the parents, the administrators, and everybody that helped here. Uh it's just an tremendous accomplishment. I'm still confident that um we're going to be at that a and uh we can c if we get that a we're going to celebrate. We're going to celebrate celebrate >> celebrate because >> that's one of the reasons we do well >> at Rome ISD is because >> we celebrate our successes. >> Yes. >> And every time we have success, we will celebrate it. Yes, we will. >> I I just want to ask him uh what were the campus ratings for high school way back in 22 23 2 >> It's on the last page. >> The last page. >> Okay. >> Yes, ma'am. The the we went back three years and you

110will notice what was the rating there for the high school in 2023. >> Okay. >> They were C ratings. for 2023. Yes, it was a delayed rating because of litigation, but eventually they they released the 2023. Now, subsequently because of litigation, 2024 will be released together with 2025. >> And they changed in the middle of the ball game how we were going to be scored. >> But since we but since we came on board, Miss Fuse, they've always been a C. This is the first year that they went from a C. Yeah. And what's really helped us a whole lot since now the accountability for uh >> uh at the high school 40% right it's 40% on CCMR and our CCMR scores for the past three years have been getting better and better and even

111even the scores in the tested areas are going up. So everybody's getting the job done and we're super excited. What also helped is that the state requires uh high schools to show improvement in CCMR year after year and graduation rate. The federal graduation rate uh they track the cohort of students that came into nth grade. How many are the four-year completers and that's how we're rated and there was improvement in both areas versus back in 2023 where we got zero points in those two areas. So that was a good hike. And when Mr. Gonzalez says this has been the highest B. He means in this 5year accountability cycle that began in 2023 will end in 2020 spring of 2027 >> because we've been an A rated before. >> But the high school has not been

112a no. >> No no definitely the high school has not been an A. >> They went from a D to a C and to an A. That was a big >> Yes. >> jump. >> Yes. >> Outstanding. Mhm. >> Thank you, Mr. Pasan. >> Yes, sir. All I have to say that we're ever so proud of our families, our students, our teachers, our support staff and administrators at the campuses for the outstanding work that they've been doing. >> It's a team. >> Definitely. >> Thank you, sir. >> Great job. And we also thank the board for supporting us. >> The um >> region one >> rated board is >> the best board. Our best board is that the one >> the state of Texas, right? >> Just want to make sure that forget >> we're

113talking about the same board. >> Don't forget it. >> Okay. >> Agenda item number 28, employment and resignation of professionals and par professionals. Mr. Welles, take it away. >> Mr. Pettis and members of the board, I asking you to approve the resignations and hiring of pair of professionals and professionals listed in board book. >> Thank you, sir. Are there any questions for Mr. Gonzalez? >> If none, there is a um there is not yet. I'll I'll ask for a motion to approve. >> I shall move that we approve the employment and resignation of professionals and paraprofessionals as being presented by Mr. On. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Okay. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz and seconded by Trusty Mascoro to

114approve agenda item number 28 as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. And that will lead me to agenda item number 29, adjournment. I'll entertain a motion to adjurnn. >> I'll make a motion. >> I'll second. You did. >> Are you sure? All those in favor of the motion to adjurnn, please indicate so by saying I. I. >> Seven in favor. None opposed. Motion carries. It is now 7:42 p.m. and this first regular monthly meeting for the 2025 2026 academic year of the Roman Empire. We appreciate everyone's attendance here this evening at this meeting and we wish all of you a most enjoyable rest of the night and week. Thank you Robert. Thank you GTN and

115thank you once again. You all have a great rest of the week and looking forward to convocation on Monday. >> Yes. >> At what time at what time? >> 8:30 in the morning. >> We'll we'll send you a text and an email >> tomorrow. Okay, good night. Blessings to all of you. Until next time, >> our elementary kids will be singing. >> Oh, good. Tell