Harlandale Independent School District
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Harlandale Independent School District
Harlandale ISD Regular Meeting Monday, December 14, 2015 6:15 PM Agenda of Regular Meeting The Board of Trustees Harlandale Independent School District A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Harlandale Independent School District will be held Monday, December 14, 2015, beginning at 6:15 PM, Gilbert Elementary, 931 E. Southcross, San Antonio, TX 78214. The Board may go into Closed Session on any agenda item, if permitted under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In such event, the Board President will announce the applicable Government Code Section prior to the Board going into Closed Session. 1. Meeting called to order A. Roll call and recording of Board Members present B. Declaration of quorum present. C. Recording of Superintendent present. D. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance 2. Announcements A. Recognitions 3. Citizens To Be Heard - 30 Minute Limit/Five Minute Maximum Per Speaker. Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. The Board, however, will not comment or engage in discussion. Presentations shall be informative only no Board action will be taken. Presentations shall not include statements which may be considered defamatory, inflammatory, and/or threatening, against a person or the District; and speakers shall not mention students names unless naming your own child, nor address a complaint against a District employee or officer. Such complaints will be handled through the guidelines set out in District Policy. 4. Information and Discussion A. Report gift(s) accepted on behalf of the Board per policy CDC (Local). 4 B. Finance Committee Report - Carlos Quezada, Chair 6 5. Consent A. Approve the minutes for November 16, 2015 board meeting. 20 B. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the budget amendments to the General Fund's sub-fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year. 24 C. Consider and take appropriate action regarding organizations meeting the guidelines of 26 Board Policy GE (Local) Relations with Parents or Parents' Organizations for 2015-2016. D. Consider and take appropriate action on the request to renew RFP 151015 for the catalog/shelf discount for instructional and office materials. 28 E. The Board will be asked to approve the Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) Appraisers for the 2015-2016 school year. 31 1 December 14, 2015 6. Convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sections 551.071 through 551.084. A. The Board will discuss the recommended Regular Personnel Report. (TGC 551.074) B. The Board will discuss the process for the mid-term review of the Superintendent's evaluation. The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on December 11, 2015. _________________________ Mr. Rey Madrigal Superintendent 2 December 14, 2015 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO: Members of the Board ~· Assistant Superintendent for Business FROM: Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA PRESENTER: Rey Madrigal Superintendent MEETING DATE: December 14, 2015 SUBJECT: Board Policy CDC (Local) report any gift(s) In accordance with Board Policy CDC (Local), the Superintendent will report any gift(s) accepted on behalf of the Board. Enclosed is a summary of the gift(s) received. Superintendent: -----''--- Approved _ _ _ Rejected Mr ey Madrigal Superintendent 4 Report of Gifts Summary 14-Dec-15 MONETARY DONATIONS: Contribution Fund (176) Donator PURPOSE Weitzel ES HEB Supplies Gilbert ES Silver & Black Give Back Mustangs on a Mission project AMOUNT 500 Total Fund 176 $ 2,777 $ 3,277 $ 4,000 Campus Activity Fund (461) Harlandale MS Council of Greater Bexar County Student Incentives Bellaire Hulme Orthodontics Student Incentives Total Fund 461 100 $ 4,100 Student Group Fund (865) $ Harlandale MS Los Compadres de San Antonio Mariachis McCollum HS Robert J Stautzenberger Scholarships McCollum HS Gold Medal Athletics Supplies 800 McCollum HS Joe & Carmen Gamez Supplies 25 200 1,500 Total Fund 865 $ 2,525 Total Monetary Donations $ 9,902 NON-MONETARY DONATIONS CAMPUS DONATOR ITEM DONATED Stonewall Flanders Various Joe Leyva Items needed for family night CATE Construction supplies Harlandale HS 5 $ 855 1,640 Total Non Monetary Donations $ 2,495 GRAND TOTAL $ 12,397 Harlandale Independent School District Finance Committee Meeting November 11, 2015 I. Meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Carlos Quezada Chair Person a. Board Members present: Ms. Erma Casarez, Member Ms. Ricardo Moreno, Member b. Staff Members present: Mr. Rey Madrigal, Superintendent Mr. Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA, Asst. Supt. for Business c. Guests Members present: Mr. Rene Gonzales, Garza/Gonzalez & Associates (GGA) Mr. Ruben Martinez, Garza/Gonzalez & Associates II. The Committee reviewed and discussed the following: 1. District Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Report on Conduct of Audit Rene Gonzalez, Partner of GGA, Mr. Gonzalez provided the enclosed Audit Summary for the Year Ended June 30, 2015 (attached). Of significance is that the District received a “clean” opinion, no material weaknesses in internal controls, and met all compliance requirements of its major grant programs. He stated that based on the District’s historical audit results the District is considered a “Low-Risk Auditee”. A new significant item included in this year’s reporting is GASB 68 which requires governmental entities to report their share of current and future Pension Liabilities which resulted in a “reported” decrease in Unrestricted Net Assets. Next he highlighted the financial aspects of the report noting that the District at June 30, 2015 with a total General Fund balance of $59.0 million that represented a decrease of $6.4 million from the prior year. Of this fund balance $48.7 million is Unassigned or 82% of total fund balance. This represents approximately 123 days of operations. The District continues to maintain a Committed fund balance of $4 million for facility and other one-time initiatives. Mr. Gonzalez next covered the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures Budget to Actual and noted that estimated revenues were exceeded by actual revenues by $1.1 million. Expenditures exceeded appropriations in two line items, function 34 for Transportation and function 35 Food Service. Explanation for these overages are described in the notes to financial statements on page 37 of the CAFR. Mr. Gonzalez next covered the items noted in the management letter which pointed out they encountered no difficulties in dealing with management or performing the audit, no material audit adjustments but pointed out some areas of recommended improvement that Staff has stated to them of implementing procedures to address such areas. The areas included Procurement procedures, Outstanding Checks, Internal Control over Investments, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, and Student Activity Funds. Mr. Hernandez stated that procedures have been put in place to address and improve internal control processes and procedures. The Committee concurred with Staff to have this report presented at the November 16, 2015 Regular Board meeting for approval. Both the Audit Summary and Report of Conduct were provided to the Board for the Board meeting and included in these minutes for the record. III. Adjournment at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA Assistant Superintendent for Business 6 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San A nto nio, Texas AUDIT SUMMARY f'or the Year Ended June 30, 2015 Ii Garza/Gonzalez & Associates CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 7 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015 Audit Summary Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Year Ended June 30, 2015 l. Independent Auditor's Report on the Financial Statements (Pgs. 1-3) • Unmodified Opinion rendered • Amounts are ' fairly stated in all material respects' in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 2. Auditor's Report in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book- Pgs.131133) • Unmodified Opinion rendered o No material weaknesses identified on internal control over financial reporting o No significant deficiencies identified o No non-compliance material issues identified on the financial statements 3. Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control over compliance required by OMB Circular A-133 (Federal Programs - Pgs. 135-137) • Unmodified Opinion rendered o No material weaknesses on internal control over major programs o No significant deficiencies identified o No audit findings or questioned costs required to be repo1ted in accordance with the OMB Circular A-133 • Identification of Major Programs (Pg. 141) o Title I Part A, Cluster o Funds for Improvement of Education (Carol White) o Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) o Title II, Part A- Improving Teacher Quality State Grants • Low-Risk Auditee 4. General Fund Balance Results at June 30, 2015 (Pgs. 20-2 l) • Total General Fund balance was $59.0 million • Represents a decrease of$6.4 million from the prior period (Pg. 24) • "Unassigned" Fund Balance was $48.7 million (82% of total Fund Balance). Represents approximately 123 days of operations • "Committed" Fund Balance was $4.0 million (7% of total Fund Balance) • "Restricted" Fund Balance(Federal and State Programs) was $2.9 million (5% of total Fund Balance) • "Other Assigned" Fund Balance was $2.8 million (5% of Fund Balance) 8 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015 Audit Summary Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Year Ended June 30, 2015 5. General Fund Budget to Actual (Pg. 71) • Final amended budget for expenditures totaled $152.5 million; Actual expenditures were $144.9 million. Actual amount under final amended budget by $7.6 million. • Expenditures exceeded appropriations in two line items. Function 34 and 35. • Expected to decrease fund balance by ($15 . l) million, but actually decreased fund balance by ($6.4) million. Report on Conduct of Audit Difficulties encountered in performing the audit (p.3) • We encountered no difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit. Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements (P.3) • Material audit adjustments recommended included: o decrease EDA/IFA revenue and receivable in the debt service fund by $303,259 o decrease accounts payable and expenses in the general fund by $542,835 • Uncorrected misstatements were considered to be immaterial to the financial statements taken as a whole. Other comments and recommendations relating to: • Procurement • Outstanding Checks • Internal Controls over Investments • • Conflict oflnterest Disclosure Statement Student Activity Funds 2 9 Garza/Gonzalez & Associates CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San Antonio, Texas REPORT ON CONDUCT OF AUDIT For the Year Ended June 30, 2015 207 Arden Grove San Antonio, TX 7821 5 210/227-1389 Fax 227-0716 10 Garza/Gonzalez & Associates CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Board of School Trustees Harlandale Independent School District San Antonio, Texas We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Harlandale Independent School District (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2015. Professional standards require that we provide you with the following information about our responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards and OMB Circular A-133 and that we also communicate to you other information related to our audit. Our responsibilities and other information are provided in Parts I-VIII, and internal control and other matters are provided in Part IX of this report. This letter does not affect our report dated November 5, 2015 on the financial statements of the District. Our comments and recommendations, all of which, have been discussed with the appropriate members of management, are intended to improve the internal control structure and to ensure compliance with District policies. This report is intended solely for the use of the Board of School Trustees and management of the District, and is not intended to be, and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the courtesy and assistance extended by the personnel of the District uring the course of our audit. ~~a~# 9A7 y/ ~ l' /6 /ftWC-1'// November 5, 2015 207 Arden Grove San Antonio. TX 7821 5 210/227-1389 Fax 227-0716 11 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San Antonio, Texas REPORT ON CONDUCT OF AUDIT For The Year Ended June 30, 2015 PAGE I. The Auditors’ Responsibility under U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards, and OMB Circular A-133.......................................... 1 II. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Principles ............................................................. 2-3 III. Difficulties Encountered In Performing the Audit.......................................................... 3 IV. Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements ..................................................................... 3 V. Disagreements with Management ................................................................................... 3 VI. Management Representations ......................................................................................... 4 VII. Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants ................................. 4 VIII. Other Issues .................................................................................................................. 4-5 IX. Internal Control and Other Matters .............................................................................. 5-7 12 I. The Auditor’s Responsibility under U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards and OMB Circular A-133 As stated in our engagement letter dated June 11, 2015, our responsibility, as described by professional standards, is to express opinions about whether the financial statements prepared by management with your oversight are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit of the financial statements does not relieve you or management of your responsibilities. Our responsibility is to plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation; therefore, our audit involved judgment about the number of transactions examined and the areas tested. In planning and performing our audit, we considered the District’s internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements and not to provide assurances on the internal control over financial reporting. We also considered internal control over compliance with requirements that could have a direct and material effect on a major federal program in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on compliance and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A-133. As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the District’s financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit. Also, in accordance with OMB Circular A133, we examined, on a test basis, evidence about the District’s compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the “U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement” applicable to each of its major federal programs for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the District’s compliance with those requirements. While our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion, it does not provide a legal determination on the District’s compliance with those requirements. We are responsible for communicating significant matters related to the audit that are, in our professional judgment, relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial reporting process. However, we are not required to design procedures specifically to identify such matters. 1 13 II. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices Accounting Policies Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by the District are described in Note A to the financial statements. In fiscal year 2015, the District adopted Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 68 Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions – an Amendment of GASB No. 27. GASB 68 requires state and local government agencies to report the actuarially determined Net Pension Liability in its financial statements. Previously, the District in accordance with GASB 27, disclosed in the notes to the financial statements the plan description, funding policy, the state, District, and employee contributions as 100% of the Annual Required Contribution and reported the State and District contributions as an expense. The impact of adopting GASB 68 was a restatement to beginning net position by a reduction of $25,459,416, recognition of $4,767,900 in Deferred Outflows of Resources, $6,781,907 in Deferred Inflows of Resources, and, reporting a Net Pension Liability of $22,170,128. We noted no transactions entered into by the District during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period. Financial Statement Disclosures The financial statement disclosures, as included in the financial statements, are neutral, consistent, and clear. Accounting Estimates Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimates affecting the financial statements were depreciation expense, amortized bond discounts, premiums, valuation of investments, uncollectible taxes receivables, and workers compensation claims liability. Following are the bases used by management for such estimates: • • • • depreciation expense is based on estimated useful lives of the respective capital asset class bond discounts, premiums, and accounting losses are amortized over the life of the respective bond accretion of interest on capital appreciation bonds based on accretion tables in the applicable official statements for the bonds fair value of investments is based on published market values or where necessary provided by a financial institution 2 14 • allowance for uncollectible taxes are based on historical data and is estimated at five (5) percent of the taxes receivable • worker’s compensation liability is estimated by a third party and reviewed by the District. • net pension liability is based on the actuarially determined amount as of the valuation date, adjusted for activity subsequent to the valuation date through the financial statement date. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the accounting estimates in determining that they were reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. III. Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit. IV. Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Management corrected misstatements by adopting our audit adjustments. Two significant adjustments were as follows: • • Adjustment to reverse accounts payable in the General fund of $542,835. Adjustment to reduce State revenue in the Debt Service Fund of $303,259. Two misstatements remain uncorrected. Management has determined these amounts are considered immaterial, both individually, and in the aggregate. We concur with management’s determination. V. Disagreements with Management For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a financial, accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction that could be significant to the financial statements or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit. 3 15 VI. Management Representations We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter dated November 5, 2015. VII. Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation involves application of an accounting principle to the District’s financial statements or a determination of the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all the relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants. VIII. Other Issues Matters Discussed with Management Prior to Reappointment We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, with management each year prior to retention as the District’s auditors. However, these discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention. Required Supplementary Information We applied certain limited procedures to management’s discussion and analysis, budgetary comparison information for the general fund, schedule of district’s proportionate share of net pension liability, and the schedule of district pension contributions, which are, required supplementary information (RSI) that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI. 4 16 Supplementary Information With respect to the required Texas Education Agency (TEA) schedules, combining statements, statistical section, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and other supplementary information accompanying the financial statements as listed in the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report’s table of contents, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves. We found no exceptions to the supplementary information. We were not engaged to report on the introductory and statistical sections, which accompany the financial statements but are not RSI. We did not audit or perform other procedures on this information and we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it. Other Information in Documents Containing the Audited Financial Statements We are not aware of any other documents that contain the audited financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon. If we become aware that such documents were published, we would have a responsibility to read such information, in order to identify material inconsistencies, if any, with the audited financial statements. IX. Internal Control and Other Matters Procurement Board Policy CH Local, states “the Board delegates to the Superintendent or designee the authority to make budgeted purchases for goods or services. However, any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that costs $25,000 or more, regardless of whether the goods or services are competitively purchased, shall require Board approval before a transaction may take place. In no event shall the Superintendent enter into contracts with attorneys, architects, auditors, or fiscal agents without prior Board approval.” During the year the District made eight payments totaling $60,925 to an engineering firm. The District entered into four (4) related agreements for construction materials testing services. The four agreements total $141,500 and were signed by the Superintendent; however, no effective dates were specified in the agreements. It appears that Board approval was not obtained for these agreements. We recommend the District comply with established policies and seek Board approval for professional services contracts prior to entering into such contracts. 5 17 Management’s Response Staff will work with the District’s legal counsel to modify Board Policy CH (Local) to provide for a modification to this Policy when dealing with Bond related construction projects. The modification will include the implementation of internal control procedures to insure receiving the best value while maintaining the continuity of the construction projects and avoid any delays in their completion. Outstanding Checks The District’s payroll and general operating bank account reconciliations include numerous checks outstanding from one (1) to eight (8) years. The total amount of these checks is approximately $44,000. We recommend the District investigate the outstanding checks and adjust the books as necessary. Management’s Response Staff will review and investigate the outstanding checks for any future obligation and adjust the books as necessary. Additional internal controls will be implemented to investigate and remedy checks when Staff has determined that they have been outstanding for a significant period of time. Internal Controls over Investments The District’s investment policy CDA (Local) requires the system of internal controls over investments be established and documented in writing. Inquiries of management indicates the District does not have written documentation of internal controls as required by District policy. We recommend the District establish written internal controls over investments to ensure compliance with District policy. Management’s Response Staff will establish written internal controls over investments to mirror the current practices that it currently follows to safeguard those investments in accordance with District policy. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement Per Board Policy (DBD Local) “an employee shall disclose to his or her immediate supervisor a personal financial interest, a business interest, or any other obligation or relationship that in any way creates a potential conflict of interest with the proper discharge of assigned duties and responsibilities, or with the best interest of the District.” In addition, the policy requires the completion and filing of a disclosure statement when such conflicts exist. We understand that in July, 2014 an upper management employee signed a contract with a related vendor; however the required disclosure statement was not filed until May 2015. The District paid a total of $1,950 to the vendor during the year. 6 18 We recommend the District implement procedures to ensure employees comply with the disclosure requirements as promulgated by the Texas Ethics Commission and as specified by the Local Government Code 176 including the timely filing of disclosure statements. In addition, the District should ensure that vendor agreements be reviewed and signed by a member of management independent of any potential conflicts of interest. Management’s Response Staff will implement internal control procedures to insure timely filing of disclosure statements and to document the due diligence exercised by the District in insuring the transactions are in the best interest of the District and properly signed by the Assistant Superintendent for Business. Student Activity Funds Our testing of student activity funds for compliance with the District’s established policies and procedures detected the following deficiencies: • • • • • • • Two (2) instances in which receipts were not timely deposited. One (1) instance in which a receipt was deposited out of sequence. Two (2) instances in which fundraising recap reports were not timely completed and/or submitted. One (1) instance in which a fundraising application/recap form was not completed. Two (2) instances in which receipts were coded to the incorrect account. Five (5) instances where the disbursement vouchers were not fully completed. One (1) check was released to a sponsor without specifying the check amount. We recommend the District improve controls over Student Activity fund transactions in order to comply with established policies and procedures. Management’s Response Each campus principal is accountable to the Superintendent for these findings by providing a written explanation of the occurrence and a plan of corrective action. These instances will be used in the second training with the Principals and their staff responsible for the accountability of the Student Activity funds policies and procedures. 7 19 Harlandale Independent School District Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting November 16, 2015 The Board of Trustees of the Harlandale Independent School District met for a Regular Call Board meeting on November 16, 2015 at 6:15 PM, at Kingsborough Middle School, 422 Ashley Road, San Antonio, Texas 78221. Mr. David Abundis, President, called the meeting to order at 6:17 PM. Roll Call: Mr. David Abundis, President; Mr. Tomas Uresti, Vice President; Ms. Christine Carrillo, Ms. Erma Casarez, Mr. Juan Mancha, Mr. Ricardo Moreno, Mr. Carlos Quezada, Members. The Chair declared a quorum present. Staff Present: Mr. Rey Madrigal, Superintendent; Richard Hernandez, Assist. Supt. for Business; Dr. Carol Harle, Assist. Supt. For Curriculum; Diana Tudyk, Executive Dir., Human Resources; Andrew Fernandez, Public Information Officer; Jerry Soto, Executive Director for Operations; and Peggy West, Recorder. Also present was Mr. Robert “Woody” Wilson, attorney. The pledges of allegiance and invocation were given. Announcements/Recognitions: McCollum High School Volleyball team was recognized as District 28-5A champions for back-to-back seasons. McCollum and Harlandale High School bands both earned first divisions at the UIL Region Marching Contest and advanced to the Area Marching Contest. Harlandale High School band has been invited to participate in the 2016 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC. Information and Discussion: Mr. Madrigal reported the gifts accepted on behalf of the board as $5,343 monetary. Mr. Hernandez presented the October 14, 2015 Finance Committee minutes. Ms. Tudyk presented the October 20, 2015 Board Insurance Committee minutes. Ms. Tudyk announced that the district met 100% of the NCLB teacher requirements and presented the Annual Report of Highly Qualified Teachers for 2015-2016. Mr. Abundis announced a break starting at 7:21 PM. The board resumed session at 7:35 PM. Erma Casarez motioned to pull Consent Item 5H for individual discussion and consideration and to approve by consent Items 5A, B,C, D, E, F, G and I. Tomas Uresti seconded. A. Approve the October 19 and 29, 2015 board meeting minutes. B. New/renewal MOUs/contracts/agreements: United Way 1)AVANCE 2)Family Service Association, Inc.; University of Texas at SA (San Antonio Pathway to the Health Professions – SAPHP); Baptist Health Systems (Health Professions Program); Our Lady of the Lake University (Worden School of Social Service); University of the Incarnate Word (Clinical Practice Program) C. Budget amendments to the General Fund for 2015-2016 fiscal year. D. Award RFP 161013 for turkeys and hams. E. Award RFP 161015 for band instruments. F. Award multiple vendors for the purchase of athletic sports supplies. G. Approve the Teacher Evaluation and Support System Appraisers for 2015-2016. I. Approval the final pay application and retainage invoice for UHS Collier Project. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for and motion passed. 10098 November 16, 2015 20 5H - Erma Casarez motioned to approve the final rankings for selection of the Construction Manager At Risk for the Gillette Elementary Project and authorize the Superintendent along with the Project Manager, and the Attorney to negotiate and execute the contract. Ricardo Moreno seconded Tomas Uresti made a substitute motion to table this item until the board completes item 6E and then bring this item back. Christine Carrillo seconded. For: Tomas Uresti, Christine Carrillo, Carlos Quezada Against: David Abundis, Juan Mancha, Ricardo Moreno, Erma Casarez. Motion failed Vote was called on the original motion. For: Juan Mancha, Ricardo Moreno, David Abundis, Erma Casarez Against: Carlos Quezada, Tomas Uresti, Christine Carrillo. Motion carried 6A – Mr. Rene Gonzalez with Garza/Gonzalez and Associates, presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2015. David Abundis motioned to approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as presented. Tomas Uresti seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for and motion passed. 6B – Tomas Uresti motioned to approve a resolution to cast the District’s votes for the election of Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term January 2016-December 2017, naming Carlos Quezada as the District Representative. Christine Carrillo seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for and the motion carried. 6C – Tomas Uresti opened the discussion regarding reviewing the performance and actions of Jasmine Engineering. No motion was made and no action taken. 6D – Tomas Uresti moved to rescind the motion on appointing Jasmine Engineering as Contract Manager, Commissioning Agent, Project Manager and any other assignment awarded said company for the 2015 bond projects. Christine Carrillo seconded. For: Christine Carrillo, Carlos Quezada, Tomas Uresti Against: Juan Mancha, Ricardo Moreno, David Abundis, Erma Casarez Motion failed. 6E – Tomas Uresti motioned to terminate Jasmine Engineering firm on any and all projects for Harlandale ISD. Carlos Quezada seconded. David Abundis motioned to go into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel. Tomas Uresti seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for and motion passed. Closed Session: The Board convened in Closed Session at 8:04 PM. Open Session: The Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:19 PM. Tomas Uresti motioned to amend his motion. Moved to terminate Jasmine Engineering firm on any and all projects based upon default of contract terms for the thirty (30) days notice as described by her contract. Carlos Quezada seconded. For: Carlos Quezada, Christine Carrillo, Tomas Uresti Against: Juan Mancha, Ricardo Moreno, David Abundis, Erma Casarez Motion failed. 10099 November 16, 2015 21 6F – Christine Carrillo motioned to approve rescinding the previous action taken on this item terminating Walsh Gallegos and hiring Sanchez Wilson, and that we reinstate Walsh Gallegos effective immediately as general counsel in all matters. Tomas Uresti seconded. For: Carlos Quezada, Tomas Uresti, Christine Carrillo Against: Juan Mancha, Ricardo Moreno, David Abundis, Erma Casarez Motion failed. 6G – Tomas Uresti motioned to request RFQs for Harlandale ISD General Counsel of Record. Carlos Quezada seconded. For: Carlos Quezada, Christine Carrillo, Tomas Uresti Against: Erma Casarez, David Abundis, Ricardo Moreno, Juan Mancha Closed Session: Juan Mancha motioned and Christine Carrillo seconded for the Board to go into Closed Session to discuss the following items: 7A- Regular personnel report. (TGC 551.074) 7B- Consultation with Attorney regarding the purchase of real property to expand district facilities and adoption of resolution approving purchase and authorization of Superintendent to execute the required documents. (TGC 551.071 and 551.072) 7C- Consultation with Attorney regarding Jesse “Jay” Alaniz v. Ricardo Moreno and the Harlandale Independent School District; Cause NO. 2015-CI-17910; in the District Court; 150th Judicial District; Bexar County, Texas. (TGC 551.071) 7D- Consultation with Attorney regarding possible revisions and/or modifications to the Board Operating Procedures and consultation as to Board Member responsibilities and duties. (TGC 551.071) 7E- Personnel and Consultation with Attorney regarding a Complaint filed by Esequiel Mendoza pertaining to the residency of Erma Casarez. (TGC 551.071 and 551.074) Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted in favor and the board convened in Closed Session at 8:29 PM. Open Session: At 9:38 the board reconvened in Open Session. Mr. Abundis was called away on an emergency during Closed Session. 7A- Tomas Uresti presided and motioned to approve the regular personnel report as discussed in Closed Session. Christine Carrillo seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for. Motion passed. 7B- Carlos Quezada motioned to adopt the resolution to authorize the purchase of real property to expand district facilities and adoption of resolution approving purchase and authorization of Superintendent to execute the required documents. Christine Carrillo seconded. Tomas Uresti read the resolution. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for. Motion passed. 7C- Juan Mancha motioned to direct legal counsel to proceed as directed in Closed Session. Erma Casarez seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for and motion passed. 10100 November 16, 2015 22 7D- Ricardo Moreno motioned to revise Board Operating Procedures as follows: 1) 48 hours prior to meeting, board member needs to contact Superintendent to set up process for a board member to Skype in via video for board meetings. The board member will be required to communicate prior to meeting, to confirm process has been completed and available for board meetings. 2) All board members shall receive all documentation and information that has been requested by another board member at the same time. Juan Mancha seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for. Mr. Quezada voted against. Motion passed. Juan Mancha motioned to adjourn. Christine Carrillo seconded. Messrs. Abundis, Mancha, Moreno, Quezada, Uresti, Ms. Carrillo and Ms. Casarez voted for. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 PM __________________________________ Christine Carrillo, Secretary __________________________________ David Abundis, President 10101 November 16, 2015 23 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO: Members of the Board FROM: Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA ~ • Assistant Superintendent for Business PRESENTER: Ricardo J. Hernandez Assistant Superintendent for Business MEETING DATE: December 14, 2015 SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENTS Donations-Sub-Fund 176-Exhibit A 1. To reflect the actual carryover amount of remaining donations from the prior year. The adjustment will increase the budgeted amount by $6,80 I. 2. To budget current donations received : CAMPUS Donation Weitzel ES Gilbe1t e ES Amount Supplies Mustangs on a Mission Project 500 2,777 TOTAL Superintendent: --./ Approved _ __ _ Rejected /llc~L Mr ey Madrigal Superintendent 24 $ 3.277 Harlandale Independent School District General Fund - Subfund 176 Donations 2015- 2016 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT 14-Dec-15 DATA CONTROL CODES ORIGINAL APPROVED PROPOSED APPROVED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET ASOF 2015/2016 11/16/15 ASOF 12/14/15 Increase (Decrease) ESTIMATED REVENUES: 5700 Local, Intermediate & Out-of-State 5800 5900 State Programs Federal Programs 5030 Total Estimated Revenues 0011 APPROPRIATIONS: Instructional Services 0012 $ 134,391 $ 104,647 $ 114,725 10,078 $ 134,391 $ 104,647 $ 114,725 10,078 81 ,996 7,802 89,611 74, 194 Instructional Resources & Media Services 1,200 1,200 0013 Curriculum & Personnel Development 7,586 6,481 1,200 6,481 • 0021 Instruction Administration School Administration 5,928 5,493 5,493 23,441 10,715 12,991 3,045 3,045 3,045 418 418 418 3,162 3,101 3, 101 0023 0031 Guidance & Counseling Services 0032 Social Work Services 0033 Health Services 0034 Student (Pupil) Transportation 0035 Food Services 0036 Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activites 0041 General Administration 0051 Plant Maintenance & Operations 0052 Security and Monitoring Services 0053 Data Processing Services 0061 0071 Debt Service 0081 Facilities Acquisition & Construction 0093 Payments for Shared Services Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed. Program 0095 Community Services 6050 Total Appropriations 1200 Excess (Deficiency) of Estimated Revenues Over (Under) Appropriations/Other Resources (Uses) 0100 Unreserved Fund Blance (Beginning) 3000 Fund Balance (Ending) $ $ $ 134,391 104,647 $ - $ - $ ========= ========= Exhibit A lotus1231J/199."U 25 114,725 2,276 10,078 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRJCT TO: Members of the Board FROM: Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA Q.}\-· Assistant Superintendent for Business PRESENTER: Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA MEETING DATE: December 14, 2015 SUBJECT: District Affiliated Organizations for 2015-2016 BACKGROUND In accordance with Board Policy GE (local) the Board is responsible for the oversight of the District including parent or booster organizations that use the school name or claim any connection with the school. The Superintendent shall recommend the status of affiliation with the school of all such groups at least annually. The Board shall approve and recognize only those organizations that meet established guidelines and in the opinion of the Board, operate for the benefit for the school and its students. RECOMMENDATION Attached is a list of parent or booster organizations which have met all the guidelines of Board Policy GE (local) and are recommended for approval of affiliation with the District. However, there are some organizations which have not met these guidelines and therefore no action is recommended regarding these parent or booster organizations until the guidelines under the Board Policy GE (local) are met. Superintendent: __'1-'--__ Approved _ _ _ Rejected &y~?:/:JL Superintendent 26 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT District Affiliated Organizations for 2015-2016 Superintendent Recommendation for Approval HIGH SCHOOLS Harlandale H.S. Tribesman McCollum H.S. Band Boosters McCollum H.S. P.T.A. *McCollum Athletic Boosters *Harlandale P.T.A. Council MIDDLE SCHOOLS Harlandale Middle P.T.A. Council Leal Band Booster Terrell Wells Middle School Band *Harlandale Middle Band Parent Club *Kingsborough Middle School P.T.A. *Terrell Wells Middle School PTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bellaire Elementary PTA *Carroll Bell Elementary PTA *Morrill Elementary PTA *Schulze Elementary PTA Organizations Pending Partial Requirements Tejeda P.T.S.A Columbia Heights Elementary PTA Stonewall/Flanders Elementary PTA Gillette Elementary PTA Organizations Pending ALL Requirements Adams Elementary PTA Collier Elementary PTA Gilbert Elementary PTA Rayburn Elementary PTA Vestal Elementary PTA Wright Elementary PTA Leal Middle School PTA Harlandale H.S. Band Booster Harlandale H.S. P.T.A. Harlandale H.S. lndianettes The Film School of San Antonio Amigos *Pending Board Approval 3:05 PM1 2/8/201 5 27 HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO: FROM: PRESENTER: MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: Members of the Board Ricardo J. Hernandez, CPA ~\r Assistant Superintendent, for Business Ricardo J. Hernandez, Assistant Superintendent for Business Hector K. Rodriguez, Purchasing Manager December 14, 2015 Request to renew RFP #151015 for the catalog/shelf discount on instructional and office materials. BACKGROUND The structure of RFP 151015 allows District employees throughout our campuses and depa11ments percentage discounts from vendor catalogs or shelf pricing for the purchase of budgeted items for instructional and administrative materials. The renewal of this bid will allow more choices in the selection of the vendor(s) providing the best value to the District. The efforts for the solicitation of vendors for RFP 151015 included mailing specifications to fifty-three (53) vendors, advertising locally for two weeks, and posting to the District website. As a result, forty-one (41) vendors responded. Although some vendors responded with a "O" for various items, this RFP process allows the District to pre-qualify the vendors to insure they will provide the best value for the District. The District may then solicit as many competitive quotes as necessary from these Board approved vendors and remain compliant with the District's auditable internal controls. This solicitation, as originally approved on November 17, 2014, provided us with an option to renew this for an additional three one-year periods. This will be the first of our tlu·ee year renewal options. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that RFP 151015 for the purchase of discounted instructional and office material be renewed with the attached multiple vendors. The purchases will be from the budgeted funds of the respective campuses and depa11ments. Attaclunent Superintendent: __-.;"'"---Approved _ __ _ Mr ey Madrigal Superintendent 28 Rejected HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RFP 151015 Office and Teaching Supplies VENDOR Ace Educational Supplies Advantage Supply Altex Electronics Calloway House Capstone SUPPLIES FURNITURE MINIMUM ORDER FOR FREE SHIPPING 10% 0-85% 3-5% 0-16% 10% 0-85% --0-16% $50.00 None NA $50.00 25% --- Capstone Classroom Carolina Biological Supply Co. Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC Children's Plus, Inc. Consolidated Office Systems Davis Publications, Inc. 0% 0-5% 30% 0-30% 10-85% 0% Delaney Educational Enterprises, LLC Demco, Inc. DLB Books, Inc. Education Plus ETA hand2mind Fisher Scientific Education Flinn Scientific, Inc. Gareth Stevens Publishing, LLLP GL Group, Inc. DBA Booksource Jarrett Publishing Company J.R., Inc. KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. Kaplan Early Learning Company 0-30% 0-15% 0% 0% 15% 31% 10% 15-25% 25% 0 Lakeshore Learning Materials LD Products, Inc. Learning Zone Marco Products, Inc. Nasco 5% 25% 10% 5-15% 10-20% National Educational Systems Nolans Office Products, Inc. Office Depot Perma-Bound Books 10% 5-80% TCPN 0-30% 15-30% 0% 7% 0% 0% 15% 31% 0% Orders over $50 from catalog receive free shipping and 10% discount (add 20% to items with shipping notations) Free shipping on orders of 25 books or more; 10% of subtotal on orders of 24 books or less. Shipping: 10% on orders $2,499.99 and under; 8% on orders over $2,500.00. $200.00 None None None U.S. Communities NA $75.00 $500.00 NA None $100.00 NA Shipping: 10% 5-60% 0% 16% EXCEPTIONS 16% 5% 14% 10% None NA $300.00 Free shipping on all orders over $200, under $200 estimate shipping at 15% of the subtotal $35.00 $100.00 Free shipping on all orders over $100 $50.00 25-65% TCPN None None None 29 Free shipping on all orders over $500, under $500 estimate shipping at 10% of the subtotal HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RFP 151015 Office and Teaching Supplies VENDOR Premier Agendas, LLC QEP Professional Books Quill Corporation Rainbow Book Company Renaissance Learning, Inc. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. Sargent Welch School-Mart, Inc. SUPPLIES 0% 0-30% 10% 25% 0% 15-25% 15-25% 5-55% FURNITURE 0% NA NA 5-55% MINIMUM ORDER FOR FREE SHIPPING NA None None NA None $25.00 30 EXCEPTIONS Orders over $80 add 9% for shipping Free Shipping HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO: Members of the Board FROM: Diana Tudyk, Executive Director of Human Resources PRESENTER: Diana Tudyk, Executive Director of Human Resources MEETING DATE: December 14, 2015 SUBJECT: Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers Approval The Board will be asked to approve the Teacher Evaluation System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2015-2016 school year. First Name Chrislane Kristen Last Name Puente Henry Validation Date 11-16-15 07-09-15 I request approval of this agenda item. Superintendent’s Recommendation: √ Approval Mr. Rey Madrigal, Superintendent 31 Rejected
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