Region One Education Service Center public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center board is meeting to consider approving a budget for the Edinburg HVAC project and to authorize the procurement method, selection criteria, and bidding process for it. The board will also hear reports on personnel, finances, and program updates, and vote on consent agenda items including meeting minutes, investment reports, and contract extensions.
- Consideration and approval of proposed budget for Edinburg HVAC project
- Approval of procurement method, selection criteria, selection committee, prevailing wage rate, and authorization to seek bids for Edinburg HVAC project
- Reschedule January 16, 2024 board meeting
- Extension 3 of 3 for automotive and bus parts RFP 21-AGENCY-000082
- Extension 1 of 4 for copy paper and printing supplies RFP 23-0131
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors is meeting to consider approving two Subchapter C charter partnerships with La Joya ISD for the 2024-25 school year: one to continue operating four elementary campuses and another for a dropout prevention and recovery program for ages 18-26. The board will also hear the Executive Director's report on personnel, finances, and purchasing cooperatives, and vote on a consent agenda including budget amendments and several procurement contracts.
- Approve Subchapter C charter partnership with La Joya ISD for 4 elementary campuses (2024-25)
- Approve Subchapter C charter partnership with La Joya ISD for dropout prevention/recovery program (ages 18-26)
- Budget amendment for October 2023
- Child Nutrition Program fresh produce RFP 23-0136
- Meal catering services and supplies RFP 23-0141
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center board is meeting to discuss the executive director's report, which includes a visit from the Commissioner of Education, a partnership with La Joya ISD, dropout recovery and adult high school initiatives, and a human trafficking prevention program. The board will also consider purchasing real property, a budget amendment, and a resolution on public funds investment policy, along with routine consent agenda items.
- Consideration and possible action regarding purchase of real property
- Budget amendment as of October 17, 2023
- Resolution for review of public funds investment policy and strategies
- Financial report for September 2023 and bank collateral reports for August and September 2023
- Personnel matters: new hires, resignations, retirements
Region One ESC Strategic Planning Phase 2 Workshop
The Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors is meeting for a strategic planning Phase 2 workshop. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business or discussion topics listed.
- Strategic Planning Phase 2 Workshop for Board of Directors
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors is holding a regular called meeting. The agenda includes reports on education initiatives, a food and nutrition program, and personnel matters, followed by a closed executive session to consider the purchase of real property, with possible action in open session. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes and investment reports.
- Consideration and possible action regarding purchase of real property
- Effective District Framework / Texas Strategic Leadership Initiative overview
- Connecting Education and Workforce report
- Food and Nutrition Program presentation
- August personnel matters: new hires, resignations, retirement
Region One ESC Strategic Planning Workshop
This is a single-item agenda for a strategic planning workshop. The only listed item is an introduction to strategic planning, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate.
- Introduction to Strategic Planning
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center board will hold a public hearing on academic and financial performance, then consider adopting the final amended budget for FY 2022-2023, the FY 2023-2024 budget, and the compensation plan. The board will also consider purchasing real property, entering executive session for legal and personnel matters, and approving numerous consent agenda items including contract extensions for child nutrition and other services.
- Public hearing on academic performance and FIRST preliminary ratings for 2022-2023
- Consideration of purchase of real property
- Approval of final amended budget for FY 2022-2023 and adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget
- Adoption of compensation plan for FY 2023-2024
- Consent agenda includes extensions for child nutrition, janitorial, library, therapy, and maintenance contracts
Regular Called Meeting Cancelled
The Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors is holding a regular called meeting on June 20, 2023. The agenda includes a salary compensation review, a budget update, and consideration of the compensation plan for fiscal year 2023-2024. The board will also discuss personnel matters, financial reports, and enter closed session for real property and legal consultations. Several consent agenda items involve contract extensions and new RFPs for cooperative purchasing programs.
- Consider adoption of FY 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Resolution delegating authority to execute interlocal agreements
- Budget amendment for May 2023
- Child Nutrition Program cooperative RFPs (bread/tortilla, dairy/juice, kitchen equipment, cafeteria decor)
- Policy Update 29 affecting legal and local policies
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center board is holding a regular called meeting with action items including the executive director's evaluation and contract, a possible real property purchase, and selection of architects for the Edinburg facility HVAC and renovation projects. The board will also consider affiliating with The PossAble Dream Foundation and approve several consent agenda items, including budget amendments and contract extensions for cooperative purchasing programs. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel and real property matters.
- Consideration and possible action regarding purchase of real property
- Selection of architect/engineer for Edinburg Facility HVAC Project
- Selection of architect/engineer for Region One ESC Renovation Projects
- Authorization to affiliate with The PossAble Dream Foundation
- Budget amendment as of May 11, 2023
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center board is meeting to consider several action items, including extending independent auditor services, approving an HVAC project at the Edinburg facility, and selecting architects for renovation projects. The agenda also includes reports on finances, personnel, and a bank collateral presentation, along with a consent agenda covering budget amendments and multiple RFP awards.
- Consideration of independent auditor services extension 4 of 4
- Approval of Edinburg Facility HVAC Project and architect/engineer selection
- Approval of Region One ESC Renovation Projects and architect/engineer selection
- Budget amendment for January 2023
- Multiple RFP awards: cybersecurity, software development, copy paper, food service apparel
Regular Called Meeting
The Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including the annual financial audit, a budget amendment, and calling board elections for specific places. The agenda also includes reports on school improvement, personnel, and finances, plus consent agenda items.
- Annual Financial Audit Report for year ended August 31, 2022
- Budget Amendment
- Calling board elections for Place 2 (Jim Hogg, Starr, Zapata counties) and Place 5 (Cameron County)
- Extension 2 of 3 for RFP 21-AGENCY-000082 (automotive and bus parts, tires, supplies, equipment, repairs)
- Minutes of December 13, 2022 regular board meeting