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F4F5F6F7F8F9F10VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESTax Collection ReportMr. Wilfredo Mata informed board of trustees of June tax collections. 1,888,955.52 is thecurrent tax collected to date. Currently there is 203,471.58 taxes outstanding.Motion made Lizett C. Villarreal to approve Tax Collection Report as requested by Mr. MataSecond by Romero Amador, Jr.VOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and RomeroAmador, Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESBudget AmendmentMr. Wilfredo Mata informed board of trustees on the Budget Amendment. The originalbudget estimated for Revenues was 19,260,131 and the estimated Expenditures was 19,599,860 leaving us with an anticipated deficit of 339,729. For the Revised Budget therevenues remained the same 19,260,131and the Expenditures increased to 19,849,860,with a deficit of 589,729Motion made Lizett C. Villarreal to approve Budget Amendment as presented by Mr. MataSecond by Robert GarciaVOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and RomeroAmador, Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESBudget UpdateMr. Wilfredo Mata informed board of trustees of the current budget status. The currentencumbrances are 542,493.09 and the annual budget is 19,599,866.00 withexpenditures to date of 15,663,150.22Preliminary Summary of Finance Estimates 2017-2018 School YearMr. Wilfredo Mata informed board of trustee the Preliminary summary of finance estimatesfor 2017-2018 school year. Currently there is a total 2017-2018 Foundation School Program/ Available School Fund state aid of 16,479,368 and net total state/local M&O revenue of 16,407,279Preliminary Budget Information 2017-2018Mr. Wilfredo Mata informed board of trustee the preliminary budget information for 20172018 school year. There is total estimated revenue of 19,790,841.55 and total estimatedappropriations of 19,485,097.21. On the Interest and Sinking Fund there is a totalestimated revenues of 2,134,431 and total estimated expenditures of 2,133,569 with anestimated Unassigned Fund Balance of 136,590.Motion made by Lizett C. VillarrealSecond by Romero Amador, Jr.VOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and RomeroAmador, Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSES2017-2018 Budget and Tax Rate Planning Calendar.Mr. Wilfredo Mata informed board of trustee the 2017 planning calendar for budget and taxrate planning.Motion made by Lizett C. VillarrealSecond by Robert GarciaVOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and Romero Amador,Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESSetting Date for Public Meeting to Discuss 2017-2018 Proposed Budget and TaxRate5

F11GHMr. Wilfredo Mata requested to set the public meeting to discuss 2017-2018 proposedbudget and tax rate. Mr. Mata request August 28, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. to be date/time set forthe public meeting.Mr. Wilfredo Mata request to set MNO at 1.04 and INS al .35 a total of 1.39 for taxrate.Motion by Robert Garcia to approve as requested by Mr. MataSecond by Romero Amador Jr.VOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia and RomeroAmador, Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESTEA Monitor/Conservator Expense Voucher - June 2017Mr. Wilfredo Mata presented TEA Monitor / Conservator Expense Report June 2017 as arequest by the board of trustees. The amount being paid to conservator Ms. HermelindaRomeros is 1,384.90 for the month of JuneMotion made by Lizett C. Villarreal to approve TEA Monitor/Conservator Expense Report –June 2017 as presented by Mr. MataSecond by Robert GarciaVOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and Romero Amador,Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESGovernanceExecutive Session: Closed Meeting: Texas Gov’t Code 551.071; 551.072; 551,074;551,082. Executive session went into closed meeting at 6:32 P.M.(a) Resignations and Superintendent’s recommendations for terminations,proposed terminations, re-assignments and proposed non-renewals of Districtemployees(b) Superintendent’s recommendations and possible interviews for hiring ofadministrative & professional personnel - instructional and non-instructional(c) Superintendent’s recommendations for hiring of non-professional personnel clerical/technical and auxiliary(d) Discussion with Management Team concerning the roles and responsibilities ofpublic officers, i.e. Board MembersIReconvene in Open Meeting to take action on the following items at 6:44 P.M.(a) Discussion and possible action on Superintendent’s recommendationsconcerning terminations, proposed terminations, re-assignments and proposednon-renewals or suspensions of District employees.Motion made by Robert Garcia to accept termination, resignations and non-renewalsas presented by Mr. Cuellar.Second by Lizett C. VillarrealVOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and RomeroAmador, Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSES(b) Discussion and possible action on hiring of administrative & professional,instructional and non-instructional personnelMotion made by Robert Garcia to accept the hiring of administrative and professionalpersonnel as presented by Mr. CuellarSecond by Romero Amador, Jr.VOTING FOR: Juan J, Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia and RomeroAmador, Jr.6

VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSES(c) Discussion and possible action on hiring of non-professional Clerical/Technicaland Auxiliary personnel(d) Discussion and possible action to authorize any amended filing to appeal ofCommissioner of Education’s September 23, 2015 notice of adjustment ofaccreditation status and appointment of board of managers.JAdjournmentMotion made by Robert Garcia to adjourn meetingSecond by Lizett C. VillarrealVOTING FOR: Juan J. Ramos, Jr., Lizett C. Villarreal, Robert Garcia, and RomeroAmador, Jr.VOTING AGAINST: NoneMOTION PASSESMeeting was adjourned by Board President: Frank Alanis at 6:45 P.M. 7-24-2017.Board President, Frank AlanisBoard Secretary, Alejandro Alanis7

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C1Memorandum of Agreement BetweenProgreso ISD and South Texas CollegeDual Credit Program

SUBJECT:MOU with South Texas CollegePRESENTER: Diana AguilarTERMThis MOU shall be in effect from August 28, 2017 to August 24, 2018.OVERVIEWSouth Texas College is committed to serving the students and communities of SouthTexas through collaborative work with school districts in the College’s service area. Amajor initiative promoting a college-going and college graduation culture is the SouthTexas College Dual Credit Program, which complies with the rules set forth by theState of Texas (TAC Title:19 Chapter 4, Subchapter D, Rule § 4.84 Section (a)) for dualcredit partnerships between secondary schools and Texas public colleges to offer dualcredit to qualified students; therefore,BACKGROUND INFORMATION1) MOU PURPOSEThe purpose of this MOU is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the College andthe School Districts that participate in the Dual Credit Program. This MOU is theagreement that encompasses all dual credit programs, including Early College HighSchools (ECHS) and the Academies Program as required by the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board (THECB). A separate MOU is required by the Texas EducationAgency for each Early College High School.ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONSFUNDING SOURCE AND AMOUNTTuition & FeesA School District sponsoring students under a Memorandum of Understandingwill be charged tuition and fees as outlined in Exhibit A: Board Approved Tuition& Fees for Dual Credit Students Sponsored by Partnering School Districts for FY2017 - 2018.Funding Source - PHS 199Current Year Amount Spent: 130,000.00RECOMMENDATION:School District sign Memorandum of Understanding with South Texas College for the2017-2018 school year for our Dual Credit Enrollment Classes.CONTACT PERSON (S)

Ms. Diana Aguilar, PHS PrincipalMs. Leticia Aguilar, PHS Early College DirectorMr. Nick Gonzalez, Administrator for HS Programs and Services STC 956-872-6443

Office of the President3201 W. Pecan Blvd.McAllen, TX 78501t 956-872-8366f 956-872-8368sareed@southtexascollege.eduAugust 2, 2017P.O. Box 9701, McAllen, TX 78502-9701www.southtexascollege.eduMr. Martin CuellarSuperintendentProgreso Independent School DistrictP.O. Box 610Progreso, TX 78579Dear Mr. Cuellar:Thank you for your commitment to our Dual Credit Program partnership. Together we have achieved majormilestones and have prepared our students with the skills and academic preparation they need to either enter theworkforce or to continue their postsecondary education.The Dual Credit Program offers our students incredible opportunity and access to higher education andworkforce training; but it also brings challenges and opportunities to collaborate even further. As we discussedat the Superintendent's meeting, the success of our students will have a significant impact on the sustainability ofthe program. Working together with your school district, we will ensure that the standards of excellence of theprogram are achieved.I am sending you an electronic copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between South Texas College and theSchool District. This MOU is the agreement that encompasses all dual credit programs, including Early CollegeHigh Schools (ECHS) and the Academies Program as required by the Texas Higher Education CoordinatingBoard (THECB).Please note these very important changes in the MOU presented for your consideration. All new Dual Credit Faculty beginning in the Academic Year 2017 – 2018 must satisfactorily complete theonline DELTA course, offered at no cost through South Texas College’s Office of Professional andOrganizational Development during the Fall 2017 semester. Our staff will soon be communicating thiswith the new faculty. STC Faculty teaching distance learning courses at high school sites serve as the Instructor of Record, andare responsible for the delivery of instruction and the evaluation of student progress. An assistant cannotserve in this capacity. Online students shall be informed that they are able to access the online course atany time, and not only during a designated class time.Please print and sign two copies of the agreement. Upon execution of the contract, contact Nick Gonzalez,Administrator for High School Programs & Services at 956-872-6443 or via email atngon@southtexascollege.edu. His office will make arrangements for someone from the College to pick up theMOU.I extend a deep appreciation for your commitment to the partnership and success of the program.With warm regards,Shirley A. Reed, M.B.A., Ed.D.President

Memorandum of UnderstandingSouth Texas College Dual Credit ProgramSOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE (herein called the “College”) and PROGRESO INDEPENDENTSCHOOL DISTRICT (herein called the “School District”) enter into the following Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) and for the terms of which WITNESS THE FOLLOWING:TERMThis MOU shall be in effect from August 28, 2017 to August 24, 2018.OVERVIEWThe College is committed to serving the students and communities of South Texas throughcollaborative work with school districts in the College’s service area. A major initiative promoting acollege-going and college graduation culture is the South Texas College Dual Credit Program, whichcomplies with the rules set forth by the State of Texas (TAC Title:19 Chapter 4, Subchapter D, Rule §4.84 Section (a)) for dual credit partnerships between secondary schools and Texas public colleges tooffer dual credit to qualified students; therefore,1) MOU PURPOSEThe purpose of this MOU is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the College and the SchoolDistricts that participate in the Dual Credit Program. This MOU is the agreement that encompasses alldual credit programs, including Early College High Schools (ECHS) and the Academies Program asrequired by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). A separate MOU is requiredby the Texas Education Agency for each Early College High School.2) RECOGNITION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERThe School District, when reporting and publicizing high school students’ completion of dual creditcourses, degrees or certificates, will recognize South Texas College as their Higher Education partnerawarding college credit. In addition, the School District must adhere to the format and style of alladvertising, marketing, reporting, and publicity materials, which includes billboards, print ads, andtelevision commercials, as set forth in the College’s Branding, Marketing, and AdvertisingGuidelines for South Texas College Dual Credit Programs at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/dualcredit-marketing (see Exhibit B for Sample Recognition Template). Failure to follow this provisionwill result in a non-compliance notification as stated in Section 9 of this document.3) ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURESRegular academic policies and procedures applicable to regular college courses and students will alsoapply to dual credit courses.

a) Eligible CoursesAcademic courses offered by the College for dual credit are developed based on theguidelines published in the Academic Course Guide Manual. The Workforce courses aredeveloped based on the guidelines published in the Workforce Education Course Manual. TheCollege does not offer remedial and developmental courses for dual credit.b) Faculty Qualification, Selection, Supervision, and EvaluationThe College has established an approval process for selecting and/or approving qualifiedSchool District faculty (those approved will herein be called “Dual Credit Faculty”) to teachdual credit course(s). Each approved Dual Credit Faculty will be supervised by the College’srespective department chair or designee and be evaluated and monitored to ensure quality ofinstruction and compliance with the College’s policies and procedures, in accordance withthe standards established by the State of Texas and the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). For a comprehensive view of the FacultySelection, Supervision, and Evaluation process, refer to the Dual Credit Program Instructionaland Quality Standards Manual - Academic Affairs Division.i.The School District will collaborate with the College to ensure that the SchoolDistrict instructor applying to teach in the Dual Credit Program meets the credentialrequirements as stated in the College’s Board Policy #4151, Academic andProfessional Credentials for Faculty, which includes the criteria used by theCollege to determine teaching eligibility.ii.The College will ensure that College faculty requested to teach dual credit courses atthe School District sites have met acceptable national criminal background checks.School District faculty approved as Dual Credit Faculty have to be cleared by theCollege’s Office of Human Resources to teach any dual credit courses.iii.Dual Credit Faculty will submit all required reporting documents such as rosterverification, learning outcome results, syllabi/section outlines, and submission ofgrades by the deadline set by the College.iv.College and Dual Credit Faculty teaching dual credit courses will verify the FirstWeek Class Roster to validate all students who are enrolled in the dual credit classand refer students not on the roster to the appropriate School District counselor. Anystudent not listed on the Official 12th Day Verification Census Date Roster will notbe enrolled in the dual credit course.v.New Dual Credit Faculty approved for Academic Year 2017-2018 must satisfactorilycomplete the online DELTA course offered through the College’s Office ofProfessional and Organizational Development during the Fall 2017 semester. ThisAcademy focuses on relevant College policies and procedures, resources, facultyresponsibilities, and maintaining a college environment in the classroom.vi.The School District will allow release time from School District duties for all DualCredit Faculty to attend required College departmental meetings and the two DualCredit professional development days organized by the College held on the Saturdaybefore each full semester begins.2July 20, 2017

vii. College faculty and Dual Credit Faculty teaching college-level courses are expectedto reach out to students who need academic assistance and direct them to theappropriate College or School District support services.viii. The School District will forward any concerns regarding Dual Credit Faculty orCollege faculty teaching the college-level course to the College Department Chair forinvestigation. To resolve the concerns, a meeting shall take place between the CollegeDepartment Chair (and/or designee) and the School District Principal (and/or otherdesignated high school administrator) to discuss the issues and reach a decision that ismutually agreeable.ix.The faculty assigned to teach a course is charged with the duties and responsibilitiesof the instructor of record. In cases where the course is a Distance Learning coursetaught at the partner school, as stated in Board Policy #3115 Distance Education, theinstructor of record, not an assistant, is the one responsible for delivery of instructionand evaluation of student progress. Online students shall be informed that they areable to access the online course at any time, not only during a designated time at thehigh school.c) Facilities, Teaching Environment, College Coursesi.FacilitiesThe School District will work with the College to ensure that the School District’sfacilities meet the expectations and criteria required for college classes and areappropriate for college-level instruction that includes the following: School District will ensure that College faculty and dual creditstudents have appropriate access to all available instructionalresources and essential technology; School District shall permit access to the College’s electroniclearning resources when the course is taught at the School District;and School District offering science courses shall meet the laboratorysafety standards and have material/equipment that comply withCollege science program requirements.ii.Teaching EnvironmentThe School District will ensure that the classroom environment is conducive tocollege-level learning by: Designating a classroom for the college dual credit classes; Displaying the signs provided by the College outside of theclassroom that indicate “College Course is in Session”; and Assuring no interruptions take place in the college dual credit classwhile in session, such as removing students for high schoolactivities or making announcements except for official business oremergencies.3July 20, 2017

iii.College Courses Dual credit courses must use the College’s approved Learning ManagementSystem.d) Course Curriculum, Instruction, and GradingSchool Districts that participate in the Dual Credit Program at South Texas College willcomply with procedures and guidelines as published in the Dual Credit ProgramInstruct

F2 Investment Report Mr. Wilfredo Mata reviewed the monthly investment report for June 2017. He informed board of trustee that as of June there was a total ending balance of 3,835,916.44in the investment accounts. Motion made by Robert Garcia to approve Investment Report as reviewed by Mr. Mata Second by Lizett C. Villarreal