Del Valle ISD Board Briefs - January 23, 2025
Consent Agenda
All Consent Agenda items were approved as presented:
A. Minutes for December 10, 2024 - Regular Board meeting
B. Minutes for December 17, 2024 - Special Board workshop
C. Minutes for January 11, 2025 - Special Board workshop
D. Minutes for January 12, 2025 - Special Board workshop
E. Approval of Newton Collins Parent Teacher Association Donation of Water Cistern
F. Approval of the Resolution Amending Authorized Investment Officer, and Authorized Representatives for Lone Star and TexPool
Action Items
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Submission of Waiver for Remote Homebound Instruction for Special Education Students
The Board of Trustees approved Submission of Waiver for Remote Homebound Instruction for Special Education Students.
Homebound instruction may be provided to students aged six years or older when determined appropriate by the student’s ARD committee. Additional requirements must be met including receipt of appropriate medical documentation. School districts may provide remote homebound instruction to a student receiving special education and related services with the approval of a waiver request. Remote homebound instruction is only considered if the following criteria are met. At this time, Del Valle ISD is requesting a waiver to allow for individualized instruction for two (2) special education homebound students to receive services to be delivered remotely versus in-person.
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Approval of the 2025-2026 Innovative Course Offerings
The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Innovative Course Offerings.
Each year, DVISD implements a course selection and master scheduling timeline for students to select courses for the next school year. Students will begin selecting courses in January 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. Below is a course that we will be adding based on TEA’s updated Programs of Study.
- Civil Engineering and Architecture
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Approval of Purchase over $50,000 – Partnership with Abre for Data as a Service (DAAS) and Dashboard Solutions
The Board of Trustees approved the Purchase over $50,000 - Partnership with Abre for Data as a Service and Dashboard Solutions.
To enhance data-driven decision-making and improve district operations, Del Valle ISD has identified a need to implement Abre’s Data as a Service (DaaS) platform and their suite of data dashboards. Abre provides a centralized, user-friendly system for visualizing and analyzing district data, including attendance, student performance, discipline, and other critical metrics.
The solution will enable real-time access to key insights for district leaders, principals, and staff, aligned with strategic goals for continuous improvement. This platform will integrate seamlessly with our current systems, reducing manual data aggregation efforts and enhancing our ability to track and report progress toward district objectives. Contract start date February 1, 2025.
Cost associated for Year 1: $104,396.05 - 07/01/2025
Cost associated for Year 2: $85,196.05 - 07/01/2026
Cost associated for Year 3: $85,196.05 - 07/01/2027
Total expected cost: $274,788.15
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Approval of Financial Advisory Services from Nickel Hayden Advisors LLC
The Board of Trustees approved Financial Advisory Services from Nickel Hayden Advisors LLC.
Representatives from Nickel Hayden Advisors LLC shared an informative presentation about their Financial Advisory Services at the November board meeting.
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Legal Consultant Services for the Board
The Board of Trustees approved Leon Alcala, PLLC for Legal Consultant Services for the Board.
Action Items Discussed in Closed Session
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Plan Adjustments
The Board of Trustees approved 2024-2025 Compensation Plan Adjustments.
Departments have requested reallocations and title changes of positions on the original Board approved 2024-2025 Compensation Plan. These items need Board approval so that they may be correctly reflected in the 2024-2025 Board approved Compensation Plan.
Administrative Pay Plan Title Changes:
The Network Administrator will be changed to Director of Network Services. The new position will be moved from Administrative Pay 5 to Administrative Pay 7.
The Cybersecurity Coordinator will be changed to Cybersecurity Technician. The new position will be moved from Administrative Pay 6 to Administrative Pay 2.
The Campus Technology Aide will be changed to Campus Technician. There is no change to the pay plan this position is on.
The Jr. Programmer will be changed to Programmer. There is no change to the pay plan this position is on.
The Programmer position will be changed to Senior Programmer. There is no change to the pay plan this position is on.
The Coordinator of Governmental Relations and Education Foundation will be changed to Coordinator of Governance. The new position will be moved from Administrative Pay 5 to Administrative Pay 2.
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Possible Hiring of Newton Collins Elementary Principal
The Board of Trustees approved Lucinda Fischer as Newton Collins Elementary Principal.
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Possible Hiring of Director for 21st Century Grant/ACE/LEAD
The Board of Trustees approved Abigail Bettini as Director for 21st Century Grant/ACE/LEAD.
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Employment, Resignations, and Terminations of Professional Staff
The Board of Trustees approved Employment, Resignations, and Terminations of Professional Staff as presented.
Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act to Fill Board Vacancies for Single Member District (SMD) 3 & Single Member District (SMD) 5
The Board of Trustees approved starting the appointment process for Board vacancies for Single Member District 3 and Single Member District 5. Appointment information will be posted on the district website.
Agendas and minutes of meetings are available at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/675
Video recordings of all meetings are available at https://delvalleisdtx.new.swagit.com/views/574/board-meetings