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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Cameron County, TX
BROWNSVILLE ISD
B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 75.2/100
Statewide Rank: #1027 in Texas • Tier Rank: #8 (TIER 3 MID)
Fiscal Restraint
74.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
88/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
34,337
Property Tax Rate
$0.8315
per $100 valuationOperating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$44.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CE
Carlos Elizondo
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
atbenavides@bisd.us
DL
Daniella Lopez Valdez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
atbenavides@bisd.us
DG
Denise Garza
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
atbenavides@bisd.us
FO
Frank Ortiz
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
atbenavides@bisd.us
JG
Jessica Gonzalez
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
atbenavides@bisd.us
MP
Minerva Pena
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
atbenavides@bisd.us
VV
Vacancy Vacancy
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
atbenavides@bisd.us
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
FY 2026 ADOPTEDBROWNSVILLE ISD FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 operating and debt service budget for BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees totaling $83.51M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $52.61M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $14.20M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0400 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$83.5M
General Fund
$69.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.2M
Per Capita
$2,432
Instruction & Teachers: $52.6M (63%)
Public Works: $9.2M (11%)
Administration: $7.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6035 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDBROWNSVILLE ISD FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2025 operating and debt service budget for BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees totaling $79.16M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $49.87M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $13.46M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0300 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$79.2M
General Fund
$65.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$49.0M
Per Capita
$2,306
Instruction & Teachers: $49.9M (63%)
Public Works: $8.7M (11%)
Administration: $7.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8315 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDBROWNSVILLE ISD FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2024 operating and debt service budget for BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees totaling $75.32M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $47.45M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $12.80M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0200 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$75.3M
General Fund
$62.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$78.9M
Per Capita
$2,194
Instruction & Teachers: $47.5M (63%)
Public Works: $8.3M (11%)
Administration: $6.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0287 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDBROWNSVILLE ISD FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2023 operating and debt service budget for BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees totaling $69.73M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $43.93M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $11.85M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0000 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$69.7M
General Fund
$57.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$93.6M
Per Capita
$2,031
Instruction & Teachers: $43.9M (63%)
Public Works: $7.7M (11%)
Administration: $6.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0310 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDBROWNSVILLE ISD FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2022 operating and debt service budget for BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees totaling $64.97M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $40.93M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $11.04M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $0.9900 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$65.0M
General Fund
$53.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$120.7M
Per Capita
$1,892
Instruction & Teachers: $40.9M (63%)
Public Works: $7.1M (11%)
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2087 / $100
Active Code of Ordinances (0)
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (1)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
BROWNSVILLE ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building & Security
Authorized Debt: $385.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $385,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Security....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Performing Arts
Authorized Debt: $75.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $75,000,000 in bond obligations for Performing Arts....
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (14)
2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BROWNSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
XII.A.6: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XII.D: DISTRICT WIDE INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT REPORT:XII.D.1: Discussion of the findings of the Intruder Detection Audit report.XIII: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.XIII.A: Board Action: XII. A. 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16XIII.B: Board Action XII. B. 1 a and B. 2 aXIII.C: Board Action: XII. C. 1XIII.D: Board Action: XII. D. 1XIV: Announcement(s):XV: Adjournment.X.A.14: Recommend approval to use Ascend Learning/National Healthcare Association, a provider, for curriculum, certification materials, and nationally recognized industry credentials for the 2026-2027 school year, based on District needs and available funding. Sole Source. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.14. Ascend Learning-National Healthcare Association 9/29/2026 at 6:13 PMXII.A.7: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor- Guidance & Counseling. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XII.A.8: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Lead Teacher, Advanced Academics. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)X.A.15: Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans as required by the Texas Education Code. The Campus Education Improvement Plan will serve as a guide to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance in order to attain state and federal standards. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.15. 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans 9/29/2026 at 6:13 PMXII.A.9: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XII.A.10: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)XII.A.11: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)X.A.16: Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan as required by the Texas Education Code. The District Education Improvement Plan will serve as a guide to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance in order to attain and surpass state and federal standards. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.16. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plans 9/29/2026 at 6:13 PMXII.A.12: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XII.A.13: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Physical Therapist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XII.A.14: Campus Professional Employee (B.E.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.A.15: Campus Professional Employee (L.A.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.A.16: Campus Professional Employee (M.G.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B: ATTORNEY CONSULTATIONXII.B.1: Staff AttorneyXII.B.1.a: Possible settlement of District employee J.J.V.XII.B.2: Board Attorney:XII.B.2.a: Legal Update with Board Counsel.XII.C: INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION:XII.C.1: Status of past, ongoing and completed Board approved audits.X.A.7: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #002 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $90,000.00 for the Hanna, Porter and Canales Chiller Replacement Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $1,087,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 7. Change Order #002 Credit back to District $ 90,000.00 Hanna, Porter, and Canales Chiller Replacement ProjectX.A.8: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $6,500.00 for the Hanna, Porter and Canales Chiller Replacement Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $1,177,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 8. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 6,500.00 Hanna, Porter, and Canales Chiller Replacement Project 9X.A.9: Recommend approval to authorize Administration to accept Change Order #5 for the Food and Nutrition Project in the amount of $144,073.69, resulting in a revised contract amount of $3,644,356.69 and an additional 95 calendar days to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 9. Change Order #005 FNS Project $ 144,073.69 9/29/2026 at 6:09 PMX.A.10: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $500.00 for the ESSER Faulk Middle School HVAC Upgrades Group II Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $394,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 10. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 500.00 ESSER Faulk MS HVAC Upgrades Group II Project 9/29/2026 atX.A.11: Recommend approval to proceed with the Veteran’s ECHS Memorial Stadium Track and Stadium Upgrades Projects and use the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) method of procurement in accordance with Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding provided through Local Fund 197 at an approximate cost of $1,360,000.00 including fees and allowances. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 11. Work Authorization for VeteransX.A.12: Recommend approval for Patricia Valenzuela - Human Development, of Brownsville, TX, to provide consulting services for BISD parents and parent liaisons for the 2026-2027 school year. Categorical Funding: 211 for $8,500.00 for 17 one-hour sessions. (Agenda item presented at the Student Achievement, Curriculum and Technology Committee Meeting of September 22, 2026) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.12. ConsultX.A.13: Recommend approval for Patricia Valenzuela- Human Development, of Brownsville, to provide consulting services for BISD Migrant families for the 2026-2027 school year. Categorical Funding: Title I-C 212 for $1,000.00 for 2 one-hour sessions. (Agenda item presented at the Student Achievement, Curriculum and Technology Committee Meeting of September 22, 2026) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.13. Consultant SerVII.A.5: Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) VII.A.5. Financial Report ending September 30, 2026 9/29/2026 at 6:23 PM BISD_Financial_Report_September_2026 10/5/2026 at 4:42 PMXII: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.VI.B: Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Attachments: ( 6 ) 09-01-2026 RBM Minutes 9/30/2026 at 11:26 AM 09-01-2026 RBM Minutes Handout 1 of 6 9/30/2026 at 11:34 AM 09-01-2026 RBM Minutes Handout 3 of 6 9/30/2026 at 11:34 AM 09-01-2026 RBM Minutes Handout 4 of 6 9/30/2026 at 11:35 AM 09-01-2026 RBM Minutes Handout 5 of 6 9/30/2026 at 11:35 AM 09-01-2026 RBM Minutes Handout 6 of 6 9/30/VII.A: Conference Presentations:XII.A: PERSONNEL MATTER(S):XII.A.1: Presentation and acceptance of Retirements. (1 )XII.A.2: Presentation and acceptance of Resignations. (3)XII.A.3: Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff)VII: Superintendent's Report: * SB1566XII.A.3.a: Superintendent’s Performance Goals for the 2026-2027 School Year.VI: Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:VI.A: Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) 08-04-2026 Minutes 9/30/2026 at 10:46 AM 08-04-2026 Minutes Handout 1 of 2 9/30/2026 at 10:46 AMVII.A.1: Recognition of Lizhandra Chavira, Assistant Principal Martin Elementary Heroic and Bravery Action. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A.1. LChavira, Assistant Principal Martin Elem Heroic & Bravery Action 9/29/2026 at 6:10 PMI: Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.II: Moment of Silence.III: Pledge of Allegiance.IV: Roll Call:V: Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 6, 2026 with any corrections/deletions.VII.A.2: Recognition of the Texas Music Educators Association Honor Band. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.2. TMEA Band Recognition 9/29/2026 at 6:11 PMVII.A.3: Recognition of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.3. Jack Kent Cooke young Arist Award 9/29/2026 at 6:11 PMVII.A.4: Recognition of 2026 Cosmetology Graduates. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.4. Career & Technical Education Recognition of 2026 Cosmetology Graduates 9/29/2026 at 6:12 PMVIII: PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public CoIX: Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)X: Consent Agenda:X.A: Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):X.A.1: Recommend approval for College 1st Program of Mission, Texas, to provide consulting services for students in the Migrant Education Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Categorical Funds: 212 Title I-C $12,000.00 for 2 Campus Camps. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.1. College 1st Program 9/29/2026 at 6:11 PMX.A.2: Recommend approval to upgrade the BISD Athletic subscriptions to Gold to increase cloud storage space for all athletic sports at the six high schools. Included is the Hudl Focus Camera to allow live-streaming for practice and games at each main gym. The BISD Athletic Department had budgeted for the purchase of $91,500.00 (Sole Source).X.A.3: Recommend approval to authorize the ESSER Faulk Middle School HVAC Upgrades Group II Project as substantially complete. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 3. Substantial Completion - ESSER Faulk Middle School HVAC Upgrades Group II 9/29/2026 at 6:07 PMX.A.4: Recommend approval to authorize the ESSER Pena Elementary School HVAC Upgrades Group II Project as substantially complete. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 4. Substantial Completion - ESSER Peña Elementary HVAC Upgrades Group II 9/29/2026 at 6:08 PMX.A.5: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $40,000.00 for the Pullam Elementary School Chiller Replacement Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $443,559.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 5. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 40,000.00 Pullam Elementary Chiller Replacement Project 9/29/2026 aX.A.6: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $241,711.00 for the Lopez Early College High School Intercom Upgrades Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $703,484.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 6. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 241,711.00 Lopez ECHS Intercom Upgrades Project 9/29/2026 at X.A.17: Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Local Improvement Plan to be held locally unless requested by the Texas Education Agency for Garcia Middle School, Perkins Middle School, Stell Middle School, Canales Elementary and Del Castillo-Morningside Elementary School with any needed corrections or revisions. * Attachments: ( 2 ) X.A.17. 2026-2027 Local Improvement Plans 9/29/2026 at 6:13 PM Item X. A 17 X.B: Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):X.B.1: Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $881,063.03.X.C: Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:X.C.1: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #006 in the amount of $1,400.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.1. Budget Amendment #006 9/29/2026 at 6:23 PMX.C.2: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #007 in the amount of $4,600.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.2. Budget Amendment #007 9/29/2026 at 6:24 PMX.C.3: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #008 in the amount of $650,000.00 from Local Funds. (Unassigned Fund Balance) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.3. Budget Amendment #008 9/30/2026 at 12:29 PMX.C.4: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #009 in the amount of $1,604,071.00 from – Local Funds. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget – Assigned Capital Projects Fund Balance) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.4. Budget Amendment #009 9/29/2026 at 6:24 PMX.C.5: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #010 in the amount of $281,000.00 from – Local Funds. (Unassigned Fund Balance) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.5. Budget Amendment #010 9/29/2026 at 6:25 PMX.D: Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):X.D.1: Recommend approval for the Memorandum of Understanding with YouthBuild Brownsville, stipulating that all reimbursements for meal services provided under this partnership will be directed to the BISD FNS fund. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 1. YouthBuild Brownsville and BISD for Meals 9/29/2026 at 6:10 PMX.D.2: Recommend approval for the Memorandum of Understanding with the United Way of Southern Cameron County with the purpose of serving the local community in Cameron County. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.2. MOU between United Way of Southern Cameron County and Brownsville ISD 9/29/2026 at 6:14 PMX.D.3: Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program under the coordination of Region One ESC to provide services for qualifying infants, toddlers, and their families for the 2026-2027 school year. At no cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.3. MOU between Brownsville ISD and Region OnXII.A.4: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XII.A.5: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Educational Technology. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)X.D.4: Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Abilene Christian University and Brownsville ISD to provide a master’s degree program for both in-field and out-of-field students. Will be effective October 6, 2026 through October 5, 2029 and shall renew for successive one-year terms thereafter if agreed upon by both parties. At no cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.X.D.5: Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Unidos Contra La Diabetes (UCD) to provide the UCD Ambassador Program for Brownsville ISD Career & Technical Education students at no cost to the District.* Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.5. MOU between Unidos Contra La Diabetes (UCD) and Brownsville ISD to provide the UCD Ambassador Program 9/29/2026 at 6:14 PMX.D.6: Recommend approval to renew the contract with Workforce Solutions Cameron, including reimbursement for nine designated holidays, for the contract period of September 2, 2025, through September 30, 2028, at no cost to the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.6. Renewal Workforce Solution Cameron Contract to inlcude Nine Reimburseable Holidays 9/30/2026 at 11:01 AMX.D.7: Recommend approval to contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year to support district initiatives and practices for Canales, Villa Nueva, Skinner and Garza at Southmost Elementary schools , in the amount of $7,200.00. (Presented at the Student Achievement, Curriculum and Technology Committee Meeting on September 22, 2026) Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 7. Contract Rivera EduX.E: Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):X.E.1: Recommend awarding CSP #26-112 for Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services for a Self-Funded Health Plan Featuring Preferred Provider Organization Networks and Wellness and Disease Management Program options, as ranked by the Employee Benefits Committee on May 14, 2026, and the District administration management team on May 18, 2026, and allow Administration to negotiate a contract with United HeX.E.2: Terminate current third-year contract with Tri-Star Management Services and direct Administration to issue a CSP.XI: Board Member Request(s)XI.A: Action Item(s)XI.A.1: Review and possible action of a printed side-by-side comparison of services provided by Tango and Color Bands including the exact classroom coaching provided by tango and color bands, describing who is involved in the classroom with the teacher in need of assistance and what materials, in general, are used. Additionally include the exact source of the preliminary student performance data retrieved2026-09-29 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BROWNSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: Safety, Security and Student Wellness Committee Meeting Called to Order.II: Pledge of Allegiance(s).III: Administration:III.A: School Safety Updates - Commissioner Rules. Attachments: ( 1 ) A. Gaucin - School_Safety_Requirements_103.1215 9/29/2026 at 3:08 PMIV: Board Member Request(s):IV.A: Mental Health Awareness, Support, and Resources (Daniella Lopez Valdez) Attachments: ( 1 ) Guidance and Counseling BISD_Mental_Health_September_2026_Updated 9/29/2026 at 3:02 PMIV.B: Presentation and discussion regarding school bus safety issues and traffic accidents involving BISD school buses, for the last 48 months. (Board Member Request - Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) Revised - Bus Safety and Accident BOARD PRES FINAL 9.29.26 9/29/2026 at 4:07 PMIV.C: Discuss restoring and placing into operation the air filtration systems/filters used during COVID-19 to help improve indoor air quality and support respiratory wellness during the upcoming flu season. (Board Member Request - Neida Ruth Grantland) Attachments: ( 1 ) Health Services_Restoring_Campus_Air_Purifiers_Board 9/29/2026 at 3:05 PMV: Public input regarding items reviewed and discussed.VI: Adjourn.2026-09-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BROWNSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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III.C.4: Opportunities for parent feedback and involvementIII.C.5: How parent concerns are tracked and followed through to resolutionIV: Public CommentV: AdjournIII.C: Parent Communication and SupportIII.C.1: How parents are notified when staffing or service concerns may impact their childIII.C.2: Process for parents to request additional assistance or supportIII.C.3: Resources available to families of students receiving special education servicesI: Special Education, Section 504 and Student Services Committee Meeting Called to OrderII: Pledge of Allegiance/sIII: Board Member Request(s): Attachments: ( 1 ) Special_Services_District_Overview_Fall_2026 9/24/2026 at 5:26 PMIII.A: Self-Contained Units, Enrollment, and StaffingIII.A.1: List of all self-contained units by campusIII.A.2: Current student enrollment in each unitIII.A.3: Student-to-staff ratiosIII.A.4: Number of teachers and instructional aides assigned to each unitIII.A.5: Current vacancies, substitutes, or units operating without full staffingIII.A.6: Coverage available when teachers or paraprofessionals are absentIII.A.7: Whether substitutes assigned to these classrooms receive appropriate trainingIII.A.8: Current capacity and projected enrollment needsIII.A.9: Hard-to-fill positions, turnover, recruitment, and retention effortsIII.B: Resources and Support for Staff Serving Students With Challenging NeedsIII.B.1: Behavioral support available to teachers and paraprofessionalsIII.B.2: Crisis prevention and intervention trainingIII.B.3: Access to behavior specialists, LSSPs, counselors, nurses, and related service providersIII.B.4: Support for toileting, feeding, mobility, and other personal-care needsIII.B.5: Process for requesting additional staffing or support when a student’s needs increaseIII.B.6: Follow-up and staff support after significant behavioral incidents2026-09-22 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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III.C.2: TANGO trends and data analysis Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Presentation 2026 V2 9/22/2026 at 9:17 PMIII.C.3: Color Bands Attachments: ( 1 ) III. C. 3 Curriculum Committee Color Bands (final) PPT 9-22-26 9/22/2026 at 4:19 PMIII.C.4: Secondary Priority SchoolsIII.D: Administration - Dr. Timothy E. Cuff, SuperintendentIII.D.1: Presentation by Novel Reading Solutions, LLC, of Brownsville, TexasIV: Agenda items referred to the Committee by the Board President and Superintendent:IV.A: Administration:III.C.1: Regional, district, and secondary campus accountabilityIII.A.1: Technology devices and inventory counts by secondary campusI: Student Achievement, Curriculum and Technology Committee Meeting Called to OrderII: Pledge of Allegiance/sIII.A.2: District wide communication platforms, including Class Dojo, SchoologyIII.B: Curriculum and Instruction:III.B.1: STAAR Scores and School RatingsIII.B.2: SAVVAS implementation at the secondary levelIII.B.3: Secondary department instructional goalsIII.B.4: CCMR outcomes and CTE program participation counts/CCMR TimelineIII.B.5: Exploration of three new pathways beginning in middle school:III.B.5.a: EngineeringIII.B.5.b: Health SciencesIII.B.5.c: AviationIII.C: Student Achievement:III: Administration: Attachments: ( 1 ) III. Board_Committee_PPT_9-22-26 9/22/2026 at 4:18 PMIII.A: Technology:IV.A.1: Presentation of Rivera Educational Consulting, LLC for the 2026-2027 school year to support district initiatives and practices for elementary educational staff based on district needs, at an estimated cost of $167,400.00.IV.A.2: Recommend approval of Patricia Valenzuela – Human Development, of Brownsville, to provide consulting services for BISD Migrant families for the 2026-2027 school year. Categorical Funding: Title I-C 212 for $1,000.00 for 2 one-hour sessions. Attachments: ( 1 ) IV. A. 2 and 3. BISD_Patricia_Valenzuela_Committee_Presentation_FINAL 9/21/2026 at 12:04 PMIV.A.3: Recommend approval of Patricia Valenzuela – Human Development, of Brownsville to provide consulting services for BISD parents and parent liaisons for the 2026-2027 school year. Categorical Funding: 211 for $10,000.00 for 20 one-hour sessions.IV.B: Board Member Request(s):IV.B.1: Presentation and discussion of updates, continued analysis of scores and preliminary plans for path to improvement. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) BMR Neida Ruth Grantland - Preliminary Test Results and Continuing Analysis by C&I Dept._0001 9/16/2026 at 3:26 PMIV.B.2: Presentation and discussion regarding the preliminary TELPAS report. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)IV.B.3: Discussion regarding protocol to issuing all BISD HIgh School students their own individual laptops for the 2026-2027 school year and school years to follow. Thus allowing BISD students to take their issued laptops home, to be able to do their school assignments at home. (Board Member Request MInerva Pena/Board support Carlos Elizondo) Attachments: ( 1 ) BMR Minerva Pena - Protocol issuing BISD IV.B.4: 22/1 students per teacher, in 1st Grade thru 8th Grade (Board Member Request Minerva Pena)IV.B.5: Presentation of the State Compensatory Education Summary of 2025-2026 Evaluation (STAAR Performance) and discussion regarding analysis of the scores. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)V: Public Input regarding items reviewed and discussedVI: Adjourn.2026-09-16 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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VI.B.1.g: Outstanding recommendations that have not yet been corrected.V.E: Independence Requirement:V.E.1: Reviewer should have no current or prior contractual relationship with any carrier, TPA, or broker involved in the districts planVI.E.4: Percentage of claims denied.VI.E.5: Claims initially denied but later accepted.VI.E.6: Claims disputed or appealed.VI.E.7: Open claims.VI.E.8: Closed claims.VI.E.9: Total paid losses.VI.E.10: Outstanding reserves.VI.E.11: Total incurred losses.V.F: Presentation of our current, Workers Compensation contracted services, status and claims pendingV.C.1: Document request and review (minutes, contracts, disclosure forms, claims/financial reports)V.C.2: Confidential staff interviews, conducted by the reviewer without department leadership presentV.C.3: Benchmarking against comparable self-funded district plans in the region Attachments: ( 1 ) C_3 9/16/2026 at 3:43 PMV.D: Deliverables:V.D.1: Written findings report with specific factual observations (not recommendations on personnel)V.D.2: Recommended policy language for vendor participation in internal meetings Attachments: ( 2 ) D_2 (Legal) 9/16/2026 at 3:43 PM D_2 (Local) 9/16/2026 at 3:44 PMV.D.3: Recommended conflict-of-interest disclosure process going forward Attachments: ( 2 ) D_3 (Legal) 9/16/2026 at 3:44 PM D_3 (Local) 9/16/2026 at 3:44 PMVI.B.1.e: Corrective recommendations made.VI.E.1: Total claims reportedVI.E.2: Claims acceptedVI.E.3: Claims denied.VI.B.1.f: Follow-up inspections or verification that corrective actions were completed.I: Employee Benefits, Insurance and Risk Management Committee Meeting Called to OrderII: Pledge of the Allegiance/sIII: Roll Call:IV: Review of Third Party Administrators Insurance ProvidersV: Independent Review Scope - Employee Benefits Department & Self-Funded Health Plan GovernanceV.A: Objective:V.A.1: Assess whether the district’s Employee Benefits Department decision-making process is independent, data-driven, and free of undisclosed conflicts of interest, given the district’s direct financial exposure as a self-funded plan sponsor.V.B: Scope Areas: Attachments: ( 1 ) B Scope Areas 9/16/2026 at 3:38 PMV.B.1: Meeting GovernanceV.B.1.a: Attendance logs and minutes for Employee Benefits Department meetings (prior 12–24 months) Attachments: ( 1 ) B_1_A 9/16/2026 at 3:37 PMV.B.1.b: Identification of all non-district personnel present (brokers, TPA/carrier reps, consultants) and their stated role/authorization Attachments: ( 1 ) B_1_b_c 9/16/2026 at 3:40 PMV.B.1.c: Review against any existing district policy on vendor participation in internal deliberationsV.B.2: Conflict of InterestV.B.2.a: Disclosure records for any district staff, board members, or committee participants with financial ties to current or prospective vendors/carriers Attachments: ( 1 ) B_2_A 9/16/2026 at 3:40 PMV.B.2.b: Cross-check of participant affiliations (e.g., agency/carrier employment) against district conflict-of-interest policy and, if applicable, Texas Local Government Code Ch. 176 (conflict disclosure requirements for local government officers) Attachments: ( 1 ) B_2_B 9/16/2026 at 3:40 PMV.B.3: Vendor/Carrier Relationship HistoryV.B.3.a: Timeline of TPA and carrier selection/renewal decisions, and the stated rationale (RFP results, cost comparisons, board minutes) Attachments: ( 1 ) B_3_A 9/16/2026 at 3:41 PMV.B.3.b: Whether carrier changes or retention decisions correlate with cost/quality data or with the presence of specific individuals in the decision processV.B.4: Financial Performance of the Self-Funded PlanV.B.4.a: Claims experience, loss ratio, and stop-loss performance over the review period Attachments: ( 2 ) B_4_A_Claims 9/16/2026 at 3:41 PM B_4_A_Stop Loss 9/16/2026 at 3:42 PMV.B.4.b: Trend in employee premium contributions relative to plan cost drivers Attachments: ( 1 ) B_4_b_contribution 9/16/2026 at 3:42 PMV.B.4.c: Comparison of current TPA/carrier fees and service levels against market benchmarksV.B.5: Network/Access DecisionsV.B.5.a: Documentation supporting any proposed or executed changes to provider network access (e.g., facility or service-area changes)V.B.5.b: Employee utilization data supporting or contradicting the stated rationale for those changesV.C: Methodology:VI: Workers' Compensation Program Presentation - TRISTAR Risk Management, Third-Party Administrator and Loss Control Provider Request a formal presentation by TRISTAR Risk Management regarding the District’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including claims administration, loss experience, loss control activities, safety training, and claims investigation practices. The purpose of this presentation is tVI.A: Workers’ Compensation Loss Runs Provide actual and complete workers’ compensation loss runs for the past three years, including the current 2026 year-to-date period.VI.A.1: The loss runs should clearly identify, at minimum:VI.A.1.a: Total number of claims by year.VI.A.1.b: Open claims.VI.A.1.c: Closed claims.VI.A.1.d: Amount paid on each claim.VI.A.1.e: Current outstanding reserves on each open claim.VI.A.1.f: Total incurred amount for each claim.VI.A.1.g: Aggregate paid losses by year.VI.A.1.h: Aggregate outstanding reserves by year.VI.A.1.i: Aggregate total incurred losses by year.VI.A.1.j: Claims that have been denied.VI.A.1.k: Claim status and disposition.VI.A.1.l: Department/work location associated with each claim, when available.VI.A.1.m: Type and nature of injury.VI.A.1.n: Date of injury. The presentation should specifically identify the number and percentage of workers’ compensation claims denied during each of the past three years, including 2026 year to date, and these figures should reconcile with the loss runs provided.VI.B: Loss Control and Safety Inspections TRISTAR should provide a report detailing its loss control activities for the District for the past two years, including the current 2026 year-to-date period.VI.B.1: The report should include:VI.B.1.a: Number of safety inspections performed each year.VI.B.1.b: Departments and facilities inspected.VI.B.1.c: Dates inspections were conducted.VI.B.1.d: Safety hazards or deficiencies identified.VI.C: Safety Training Based on Workers’ Compensation Injuries Provide information regarding safety training conducted as a result of workers’ compensation claims, injury trends, or identified safety concerns.VI.C.1: The report should identify:VI.C.1.a: Number of departments receiving safety training each year.VI.C.1.b: Departments receiving the training.VI.C.1.c: Number of employees trained.VI.C.1.d: Subjects covered during the training.VI.C.1.e: Whether training topics were selected based on actual District workers’ compensation injury trends.VI.C.1.f: Whether the training is offered in both English and Spanish.VI.C.1.g: Whether attendance and completion records are maintained.VI.C.1.h: What follow-up is conducted to determine whether the training reduced similar injuries.VI.D: Workers’ Compensation Claim Investigations TRISTAR should explain its process for investigating workers’ compensation claims, particularly claims involving questionable circumstances, conflicting information, repeated injuries, delayed reporting, or other indicators requiring additional investigation.VI.D.1: The presentation should address:VI.D.1.a: Who determines whether a claim requires additional investigation.VI.D.1.b: What criteria or “red flags” trigger an investigation.VI.D.1.c: Whether investigations are conducted telephonically, in person, or through a combination of both methods.VI.D.1.d: Whether employees, supervisors, and witnesses are interviewed.VI.D.1.e: Whether accident scenes are inspected when appropriate.VI.D.1.f: Whether photographs, video surveillance, incident reports, medical documentation, witness statements, and other available evidence are reviewed.VI.D.1.g: Whether outside investigators are utilized and under what circumstances.VI.D.1.h: What measures TRISTAR takes to identify and reduce questionable or potentially non-compensable claims.VI.D.1.i: How investigative findings are documented and communicated to the District.VI.D.1.j: How investigations affect decisions to accept, deny, or further investigate a claim.VI.E: Claim Denials and Outcomes Provide a three-year comparison, including 2026 year to date, showing:VI.F: Requested Action: Presentation and discussion by TRISTAR Risk Management, with supporting loss runs, loss control reports, safety inspection records, training statistics, and claims investigation/denial data provided to the Board for review.VII: Public InputVIII: Adjournment2026-09-15 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: Facilities, Bond and Capital Projects Meeting Called to OrderII: Pledge of Allegiance/sIII: Administration: Attachments: ( 1 ) III.A.-F. Adiministration Presentaion Facilities Committee Meeting 9.15.26 9/15/2026 at 4:18 PMIII.A: Completed Projects:III.A.1: Review of recently completed facility projectsIII.B: Construction Project Payment Process OverviewIII.B.1: Overview of how construction projects are funded and paidIII.C: Current Funded ProjectsIII.C.1: Update on projects currently underwayIII.D: Unfunded Facility NeedsIII.D.1: Review of identified facility needs that currently do not have fundingIII.E: Recent Facility IssuesIII.E.1: Pace High School Gym Floor: Update on moisture-related damage and the need for complete replacement, including anticipated next steps and funding considerationsIII.E.2: Porter High School Band Hall: Update on air-quality concerns and planned cleaning and environmental measuresIII.F: HVAC and Roofing PrioritiesIII.F.1: Review of HVAC and roofing needs identified by the 2025 Citizens Facilities CommitteeIII.F.2: Status of projects that have been completed, funded, or remain unfundedIII.F.3: Discussion of priorities for addressing aging and critical building systemsIV: Board Member Request(s):IV.A: Rivera ECHS Tennis Courts - Facility Improvements. (Board Member Request - Frank Ortiz) Attachments: ( 1 ) IV.A.1-4 Board Member Request 9/15/2026 at 4:20 PMIV.A.1: Practice Backboard: The courts do not currently have a backboard, limiting students’ ability to practice and develop their strokes independently, as is available at other tennis facilities throughout the district.IV.A.2: Court Conditions: Six of the eight courts are currently playable. Two courts are not usable due to holes and deteriorated court surfaces.IV.A.3: Lighting: The tennis courts do not have lighting, limiting their availability for practices and activities during evening.IV.A.4: Restroom Facilities: There are no restroom facilities located in the immediate vicinity of the tennis courts.IV.B: Request relocation of mini split a/c units presently located at closed campuses to mini gyms of elementary campuses on the wait list. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)IV.C: The Justice Claims Group. (Board Member Request - Denise Garza) Attachments: ( 1 ) The Justice Claims Group 9/9/2026 at 2:44 PMIV.D: Update regarding the status of HVAC and roofing projects identified on the District's original 2025 bond proposal from Immediate Action Facilities List, projects completed and outstanding, current facility conditions, estimated costs, available and potential funding sources, prioritization of remaining projects, anticipated timelines, and the administrations plan for addressing these critical faciIV.E: Discussion and possible action on the feasibility of erecting a metal building for the purpose of housing transportation, administrative and staff operations instead of a brick and mortar building. Budget planning to take place during the 2026-2027 budget year and implementation in the 2027-2028 budget year. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)V: Agenda items referred to the Committee by the Board President and Superintendent:V.A: Administration:V.A.1: Presentation of upgrades and repairs at Veterans Memorial Stadium through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding of this project will be provided through Local 197 fund at an approximate cost of $1,360,000.00 including architect fees and allowances. Attachments: ( 2 ) Work Authorization for Veterans Memorial Stadium Upgrades and RepV.B: Board Member Request(s):V.B.1: Present update on the progress of the CTE building decisions that can be made to move the project along. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 3 ) BMR NR Grantland CTE Building 9/9/2026 at 4:47 PM V.B.1. Facilities Committee Meeting 9.15.26 CTE Site Update 9/15/2026 at 4:22 PM V.B.1 9/15/2026 at 4:22 PMVI: Public Input regarding items reviewed and discussedVII: Adjourn2026-09-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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V.C.3: Benchmarking against comparable self-funded district plans in the regionV.D: Deliverables:V.D.1: Written findings report with specific factual observations (not recommendations on personnel)V.D.2: Recommended policy language for vendor participation in internal meetingsV.D.3: Recommended conflict-of-interest disclosure process going forwardV.E: Independence Requirement:III: Roll Call:V.A: Objective:IV: Review of Third Party Administrators Insurance ProvidersV: Independent Review Scope - Employee Benefits Department & Self-Funded Health Plan GovernanceI: Employee Benefits, Insurance and Risk Management Committee Meeting Called to OrderII: Pledge of the Allegiance/sV.A.1: Assess whether the district’s Employee Benefits Department decision-making process is independent, data-driven, and free of undisclosed conflicts of interest, given the district’s direct financial exposure as a self-funded plan sponsor.V.B: Scope Areas:V.B.1: Meeting GovernanceV.B.1.a: Attendance logs and minutes for Employee Benefits Department meetings (prior 12–24 months)V.B.1.b: Identification of all non-district personnel present (brokers, TPA/carrier reps, consultants) and their stated role/authorizationV.B.1.c: Review against any existing district policy on vendor participation in internal deliberationsV.B.2: Conflict of InterestV.B.2.a: Disclosure records for any district staff, board members, or committee participants with financial ties to current or prospective vendors/carriersV.B.2.b: Cross-check of participant affiliations (e.g., agency/carrier employment) against district conflict-of-interest policy and, if applicable, Texas Local Government Code Ch. 176 (conflict disclosure requirements for local government officers)V.B.3: Vendor/Carrier Relationship HistoryV.B.3.a: Timeline of TPA and carrier selection/renewal decisions, and the stated rationale (RFP results, cost comparisons, board minutes)V.B.3.b: Whether carrier changes or retention decisions correlate with cost/quality data or with the presence of specific individuals in the decision processV.B.4: Financial Performance of the Self-Funded PlanV.B.4.a: Claims experience, loss ratio, and stop-loss performance over the review periodV.B.4.b: Trend in employee premium contributions relative to plan cost driversV.B.4.c: Comparison of current TPA/carrier fees and service levels against market benchmarksV.B.5: Network/Access DecisionsV.B.5.a: Documentation supporting any proposed or executed changes to provider network access (e.g., facility or service-area changes)V.B.5.b: Employee utilization data supporting or contradicting the stated rationale for those changesV.C: Methodology:V.C.1: Document request and review (minutes, contracts, disclosure forms, claims/financial reports)V.C.2: Confidential staff interviews, conducted by the reviewer without department leadership presentV.E.1: Reviewer should have no current or prior contractual relationship with any carrier, TPA, or broker involved in the districts planV.F: Presentation of our current, Workers Compensation contracted services, status and claims pendingVI: Public InputVII: Adjournment2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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XI.B.2: Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (10)XI.B.3: Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff)XI.B.3.a: Discussion of Superintendent Performance Goals for 2026-2027 school year.I: Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.II: Moment of Silence.III: Pledge of Allegiance(s).IV: Roll Call:V: Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.VI: Superintendent's Report: * SB1566VI.A: Conference Presentations:VI.A.1: Recognition of Campus Safety Patrol Officers and Students. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 1. Campus Safety Patrol Officers and Students 8/25/2026 at 7:01 PMVI.A.2: Recognition of the UIL - Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Outstanding Performer. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 2. UIl Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Outstanding Performer 8/25/2026 at 7:05 PMVI.A.3: Presentation of the IDRA Youth TechXperts. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 3. IDRA Youth TechXperts 8/25/2026 at 6:47 PMVI.A.4: Presentation of the Texas Trees Foundation Tree Planting Grant for Del Castillo-Morningside Elementary and Oliveira Middle School. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 4. Texas Trees Foundation Tree Planting Grant Del Castillo-Morningside Elem and Oliveira MS 8/25/2026 at 7:06 PMVI.A.5: Presentations of Victor Flores III, Sharp Elementary Chess Coach, “Outstanding State Chess Coach” recognition award by the Texas Chess Association. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo) Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 5 Presentationn of Victor Flores, III, Paredes Elem. Chess Coach BMR Minerva Pena_0001 8/25/2026 at 7:01 PMVI.A.6: Open Public Hearing Taxpayer Impact Statement Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.043(c)(2)VI.A.7: Presentation of the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI.A.7. 2026-2027 PROPOSED TAX RATE 8/26/2026 at 9:58 AMVI.A.8: Open Meetings Act (OMA) Taxpayer Impact Statement (EXHIBIT A) Attachments: ( 1 ) VI.A.8. OMA (OPEN MEETINGS ACT) TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.043(C)(2) 8/26/2026 at 9:58 AMVI.A.9: Public Participation to discuss Tax Rate for fiscal Year 2026-2027.VI.A.10: Close Public Hearing - 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate.VI.A.11: Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended August 31, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI.A.11. FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST 2026 8/26/2026 at 9:59 AMVII: PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public CoVIII: Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)IX: Consent Agenda:IX.A: Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):IX.A.1: Recommend approving the rescheduling of the Regular Board Meetings as follows: change the meeting from November 3, 2026, to November 2, 2026; December 1, 2026, to December 15, 2026; and the meeting on January 5, 2027, to January 12, 2027. These adjustments are necessary due to Election day and scheduled holidays. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 1. Rescheduling of Regular Board Meetings 8/25/2026 at 7:00IX.A.2: Recommend approval of the Annual Review Statement of Investment Policy and Strategies in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act, Texas Government Code, Section 2256.005(e). Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.A.2. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES 8/26/2026 at 9:57 AMIX.A.3: Recommend approval of Resolution #020/26-27 for adoption of the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate. A tax rate of no more than $0.7716 per $100.00 validation with a Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.7716 and a Debt Service tax rate of $0.0000. The 2025-2026 total tax rate was $0.8314. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.A.3. RESOLUTION #020_26-27 FOR ADOPTION OF PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR FY 2026-2027 8/26/2026 at IX.A.4: Recommend approval to submit Brownsville ISD’s proposed TIA designations for the 2025-2026 data capture year and to pay the required reimbursable designation fees in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the Texas Education Agency. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 4. TIA designations for 2025-2026 data capture year and to pay required reimbursable designation fees 8/25/2026 at 7:18 PMIX.A.5: Recommend approval of the Senate Bill 12 compliance certifications. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 5. Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certifications 8/25/2026 at 7:18 PMIX.A.6: Recommend approval to adopt (Third Reading) TASB Update 126 Local Policies, and approval to adopt (Second Reading) TASB Update 127 as recommended by the Governance, Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee. The Governance, Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee met on April 23, 2026 and August 18, 2026. Attachments: ( 3 ) IX. A. 6. TASB Local Policy Update 126 and 127 8/25/2026 at 7:19 PM IX. A.IX.A.7: Recommend approval of the ratified grant agreement between BISD and H-E-B for the H-E-B Trees for Texans: For Communities grant, supporting the District’s reforestation goals at Brownsville Academic Center (BAC) and Gallegos Elementary. The agreement shall be for one year, which includes monitoring and maintenance reports. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 7. Ratification of the HEB Trees for Texans ForIX.A.8: Recommend approval to accept the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to Porter ECHS to be distributed to the NASA Hunch and the Technology Student Association student motivational accounts. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 8. HEB Excellence in Education Award Grant to Porter ECHS 8/25/2026 at 6:45 PMIX.A.9: Recommend approval of the Communities Foundation of Texas-Educate Texas P-TECH Support Subgrant in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 9. Communities Foundation of Texas Educate Texas PTECH Support Sub-grant 8/25/2026 at 6:45 PMIX.A.10: Recommend approval of the annual renewal of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications, new certifications, and the purchase of CPI booklets for the 2026-2027 school year in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Sole Source. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 10. Annual Renewal Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Services for Special Education 8/25/2026 at 6:45 PMIX.A.11: Recommend approval of proceeding with Pyramid Educational Consultants Special Education (PECS) to meet the goals set forth in the Autism Grant of training all Unit Teachers and evaluation of staff in PECS for improved student growth and outcomes. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. A. 11. Pyramid Educational Consultants Special Education 8/25/2026 at 6:46 PMIX.B: Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):IX.B.1: Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $616,582.20.IX.C: Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:IX.C.1: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #004 in the amount of $403,000.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $103,000.00 and Assigned Fund Balance of $300,000.00) Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.C.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT #004 8/26/2026 at 9:57 AMIX.C.2: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #005 in the amount of $4,520.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation) Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.C.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT #005 8/26/2026 at 9:58 AMIX.D: Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):XI.B.1: Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (1 )IX.D.1: Recommend approval of the contract with Cameron County and to pay 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract. Estimated at $303,710.00. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 1. Elections Contract with Cameron County 8/26/2026 at 10:00 AMIX.D.2: Recommend approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Brownsville, Texas and Brownsville ISD – Bus Stop by BISD Police at no cost to the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.D.2. Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Brownsville,Texas and Brownsville ISD - Bus Stop by BISD Police (At No Cost to the District) 8/26/2026 at 9:37 AMIX.D.3: Recommend approval to contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year to support District initiatives and practices for elementary educational staff based on District needs, at an estimated cost of $167,400.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.D.3. Recommend Approval ro contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year 8/26/2026 at 10:17 AMIX.D.4: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Agreement between the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide hands-on programs in agriculture, nutrition, science, and youth development on BISD school campuses beginning August 2026 through July 2027 unless terminated earlier as provided in the agreement. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 IX.D.5: Recommend approval to enter into a contractual agreement with Texas Southmost College (TSC), to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 5. Texas Southmost College High School Equivalency with CareeIX.D.6: Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding between BISD CTE Department and Building Financial Capacity Coalition for 2026-2027 school year in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 6. CTE Departemnt and Building Financial Capacity Coalition 8/25/2026 at 6:46 PMIX.D.7: Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development and Brownsville Independent School District for 2026-2027 school year. Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development will provide services to support the goal of students to stay in school and graduate from high school equipped with college and workforce readiness, inIX.D.8: Recommend approval to amend the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Valley Regional Medical Center and Brownsville ISD. CTE Categorical Funding: $5,000.00 is to be utilized for criminal background, drug and alcohol tests, and clinical rotation onboarding fees, as per hospital policy. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 8. Amend Clinical Affiliatioin Agreement with Valley Regional Medical Center 8/25/20IX.D.9: Recommend approval to renew the contract with the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) for services regarding the IDRA Youth TechXperts program to be implemented from September 2026 to June 2027 at no cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 9. Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Youth TechXperts Program 8/25/2026 at 6:47 PMX: Board Member Request(s)X.A: Action Item(s)X.A.1: Presentation, Discussion and Approval To Have The State Qualifying Chess Tournament In House, That Will Determine Which Chess Teams And Individual Students Placing 1st, 2nd & 3rd Will Be Funded By BISD to Compete At The State Chess Tournament And The National Chess Tournament. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo) Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 1 BMR Minerva Pena State QualifX.A.2: Discussion and possible action regarding allowing students to bring outside food from home for personal consumption during designated breakfast and lunch periods, including review of current district and campus practices, applicable guidelines or restrictions, and consideration of establishing a uniform district-wide practice across all BISD schools. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board SupporX.A.3: Discussion and possible action regarding the District’s Sick Leave Bank, including the current process for employee membership, how membership is renewed from year to year, eligibility and participation requirements, required contributions, and the process and requirements for employees to access benefits from the Sick Leave Bank. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board Support Minerva Pena) AttaXI: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.XI.A: LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):XI.A.1: Level III Grievance No.002/26-27 on B.T.XI.A.2: Level III Grievance No.003/26-27 on E.A.XI.B: PERSONNEL MATTER(S):XI.B.4: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XI.B.5: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)XI.B.6: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor At-Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)XI.B.7: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)XI.B.8: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Math. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.9: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Science. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XI.B.10: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Social Studies. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.11: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Bilingual/ESL. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.12: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Behavior Specialist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.13: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.14: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XI.B.15: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.16: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.17: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XI.B.18: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Manager, Warehouse & Textbooks. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XI.B.19: Campus Professional Employee (L.G.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XI.B.20: Compensation for professional employee (P.M.) on temporary assignment to be commensurate with the Elementary School Principal salary.XI.B.21: Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.M.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XI.B.22: Qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XI.C: ATTORNEY CONSULTATIONXI.C.1: Staff AttorneyXI.C.1.a: Cause No. 2025-DCL-02339-B; Robert “Bob” Driggers vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XI.C.1.b: Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00099; Mary Tolman vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XI.C.2: Board Attorney:XI.C.2.a: Legal Update with Board Counsel.XI.C.2.b: Superintendent Contract (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff), Life Insurance.XI.D: INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATIONXI.D.1: Consultation with Director of Internal Audits.XII: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.XII.A: Recommend approval: XI. A. 1 and 2XII.B: Recommend approval: XI. B. 1, 2, 3, and 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22XII.C: Recommend approval: XI. C. 1a, and C. 1b. and C. 2a and C. 2bXII.D: Recommend approval: XI. D. 1XIII: Announcement(s):XIV: Adjournment.2026-08-18 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: Insurance Committee Meeting Called to OrderII: Pledge of the Allegiance/sIII: Roll Call:IV: Administration: Attachments: ( 1 ) Insurance Committee Meeting_8_18 8/14/2026 at 8:06 AMIV.A: Firm presentations — Third Party Administrator (TPA) CSP submittalsIV.B: Timeline (CSP)IV.C: Overview of the Procurement ProcessIV.D: CSP EvaluationsV: Public InputVI: Next StepsVII: AdjournmentIII.A: Second Reading: TASB Policy Update 126, Legal and Local Policies Attachments: ( 1 ) III. A. and B. Packet TASB Policy Update 126 (Second Reading) 8/12/2026 at 2:00 PMIII.A.1: BED (Local): Board Meetings Public ParticipationIII.A.2: DEC (Local): Compensation and Benefits Leaves and AbsencesIII.A.3: DGBA (Local): Personnel-Management Relations Employee Complaints/GrievancesIII.B: Updated 126 Policies as recommended by First Reading:III.B.1: BE (Local): Board MeetingsIII.B.2: CSA (Local): Facility Standards: Safety and SecurityIII.B.3: CV (Local: Facilities ConstructionIII.C: First Reading: TASB Policy Update 127, Local and Local Policies Attachments: ( 4 ) III. C. 1 of 4 TASB Policy Update 127 (Explanatory Notes) 8/12/2026 at 2:33 PM III. C. 2 of 4 TASB Policy Update 127 (Local Policy Comparison Packet) 8/12/2026 at 2:33 PM III. C. 3 of 4 TASB Policy Update 127 (Local Update Packet) 8/12/2026 at 2:33 PM III. C. 4 of 4 TASB Policy Update 127 (Update Packet) 8/12/2026 aIII.D: Review and update of New Nepotism Policy Draft (Board Counsel) :III.D.1: That no individual shall participate in the evaluation, scoring, or ranking of students if a relative, or any student within their close circle of nepotism, is included among the top 20 ranked students. In such cases, the individual must recuse themselves from all related deliberations or decisions.2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.II: Moment of Silence.III: Pledge of Allegiance.IV: Roll Call:V: Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 4, 2026 with any corrections/deletions.VI: Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:VI.A: Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, June 15, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-15-2026 SCBM Minutes 7/28/2026 at 7:05 PMVI.B: Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) 06-23-2026 SCBM Minutes 7/28/2026 at 7:05 PM 06-23-2026 SCBM Minutes Handout 1 7/28/2026 at 7:05 PMVI.C: Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-24-20026 RRBM Minutes 7/28/2026 at 7:05 PMVI.D: Special Called Board Meeting of Friday, July 17, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 07-17-2026 SCBM Minutes 7/30/2026 at 5:13 PMVII: Superintendent's Report: * SB1566VII.A: Conference Presentations:VII.A.1: Recognition of Honoring Lifelong Service: 50+ Years of Excellence in Education. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.1. 50 Yr. Honoree 7/29/2026 at 12:59 PMVII.A.2: Presentation of the Collaboration with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Brownsville. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A. 2. Collaboration with University of Texas Health Science Center 7/29/2026 at 1:38 PMVII.A.3: Presentation by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP of the Collection Report July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A.3. Update on Delinquent Tax Collections Purdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP 7/29/2026 at 3:23 PMVII.A.4: Presentation of the executive review of High School Athletic Programs. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A. PRESENTATION ATHLETICS 7/29/2026 at 3:42 PMVII.A.5: Presentation of the preliminary findings and recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Consultant. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A. 5. Preliminary Findings and Recommendations from Food & Nutrition Consultant 7/29/2026 at 1:35 PMVII.A.6: Reporting of Fees Paid to Purchasing Cooperatives, which includes Membership, Management, and Transaction Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.6.REPORTING FEES 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PMVII.A.7: Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended July 31, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A.7. Financial Report Ended July 2026 7/29/2026 at 3:23 PMVII.A.8: Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended June 30, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A.8. Quarterly Investment Report ended June 30, 2026 7/29/2026 at 3:24 PMVIII: PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public CoIX: Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)X: Consent Agenda:X.A: Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):X.A.1: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 001/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Omnia Partners for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.1.RESOLUTION 001_26-27 OMNIA PARTNERS 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PMX.A.2: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB) for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.2.RESOLUTION 002_26-27 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUR.COOP TASB 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PMX.A.3: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.3.RESOLUTION 003_26-27 TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PMX.A.4: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 004/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.4.RESOLUTION 004_26-27 HOUSTON GALVESTO 7/29/2026 at 3:27 PMX.A.5: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 005/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region 16 ESC Statewide Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.5.RESOLUTION 005_26-27 REGION 16 7/29/2026 at 3:27 PMX.A.6: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 006/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region One-Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.6.RESOLUTION 006_26-27 REGION ONE PUR.COOP 7/29/2026 at 3:27 PMX.A.7: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/26-27 for Brownsville ISD to participate in the described purchasing program of Region One ESC, Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.7.RESOLUTION 007_26-27 REGION ONE LIBRARY SERVICES 7/29/2026 at 3:27 PMX.A.8: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the describe programs of Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative (CNP-STC) for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.8.RESOLUTION 008_26-27 REGION ONE CHILD NUTRITION 7/29/2026 at 3:28 PMX.A.9: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 009/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC8) (TIPS) for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.9.RESOLUTION 009_26-27 REGION VIII (TIPS) 7/29/2026 at 3:28 PMX.A.10: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 010/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Programs for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.10.RESOLUTION 010_26-27 HARRIS COUNTY 7/29/2026 at 3:28 PMX.A.11: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/26-27 for Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region XI Education Service Center, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), Fort Worth, Texas, for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.11.RESOLUTION 012_26-27 REGION XI TECHNOLOGY 7/29/2026 at 3:29 PMX.A.12: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of TASB Energy Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.12.RESOLUTION 013_26-27 TASB ENERGY COOP 7/29/2026 at 3:30 PMX.A.13: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Sourcewell for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.13.RESOLUTION 014_26-27 SOURCEWELL 7/29/2026 at 3:30 PMX.A.14: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 015/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.14.RESOLUTION 015_26-27 ESC REGION 19 7/29/2026 at 3:30 PMX.A.15: Recommend approval of Resolution No. 016/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center, Region 20 and the Pace Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.15.RESOLUTION 016_26-27 ESC REGION 20 7/29/2026 at 3:30 PMX.A.16: Recommend approval of Resolution #017/2026-2027 recognizing the Texas 4-H Organization as an approved extracurricular organization eligible for extracurricular status consideration under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.16. RESOLUTION 017_2026-2027 7/29/2026 at 3:16 PMX.A.17: Recommend approval of Resolution #018/2026-2027 for the appointment of an individual to serve on the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 17. Appointment of Board Member to serve on the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors 7/29/2026 at 3:38 PMX.A.18: Discussion and possible action on Resolution #019/2026-2027 authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.18 Resolution #019-2026-2027 Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties 7/29/2026 at 3:24 PMX.A.19: Recommend approval to revise pages 12 and 15 of the 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.19. Compensation Revisions 7/29/2026 at 3:41 PMX.A.20: Recommend approval to renew annual 2026-2027 District Membership Fees for Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) $11,000.00 and TASB Legal Assistant Fund $500.00 for an approximate amount of $11,500.00. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 20. District Membership Fees 2026-2027 7/29/2026 at 3:38 PMX.A.21: Recommend approval of the Communities Foundation of Texas-Educate Texas P-TECH Support Subgrant in an amount of up to $65,000.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 21. Communities Foundation of Texas - Educate Texas PTECH Support Sub-Grant 7/29/2026 at 1:44 PMX.A.22: Recommend approval to authorize the Benavides Elementary School Parking Lot Lighting Project as substantially complete. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 22. Substantial Completion Benavides Elem Parking Lot Lighting 7/29/2026 at 1:36 PMX.A.23: Recommend approval to authorize the Lopez Early College High School Intercom Upgrades under CSP#25-081, as substantially complete. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 23. Substantial Completion CSP 25-081 Lopez ECHS Intercom Upgrades 7/29/2026 at 1:36 PMX.A.24: Recommend approval of the SpaceX scholarship donation in the amount of $100,000.00 to award ten scholarships in the amount of $10,000.00 per student as selected by SpaceX. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 24. SpaceX Scholarship Award Donation 7/29/2026 at 1:38 PMX.B: Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):X.B.1: Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $1,823,887.55.X.C: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment(s):X.C.1: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #001 in the amount of $524,066.00 for Fund 167 - Teacher Incentive Allotment. (Carryover Budget) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.1. Budget Amendment #001 7/29/2026 at 3:24 PMX.C.2: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #002 in the amount of $7,099,001.00 for Local Funds E-Rate. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget – Assigned Fund Balance) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.2. Budget Amendment #002 7/29/2026 at 3:25 PMX.C.3: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #003 in the amount of $29,832,400.00 for Fund 197 – Projects. (Unassigned Fund Balance of $8,702,400.00 and Assigned Fund Balance of $21,130,000.00) Attachments: ( 1 ) X.C.3. Budget Amendment #003 7/29/2026 at 3:25 PMX.D: Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):X.D.1: Recommended approval to enter into Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and the Brownsville Independent School District for 2026-2027 school year. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $40,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year is anticipated. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.1. JJAEP 7/29/202X.D.2: Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and, certification for in demand occupations classes for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.2. LTRS AGREEMENT ADULT ED 7/29/2026 at 3:17X.D.3: Recommend approval of the ratification for the AEFLA Federal Adult Education funds in the amount of $1,429,412.00 for BISD Fund 309/TWC Fund 231 - AEFLA Federal Adult Education Fund for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the district. Any subsequent funding amendments received during the remainder of the grant cycle will be accepted and incorporated as appropriate. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.3. X.D.4: Recommend approval of the ratification of Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) funds in the amount of $553,399.00 for BISD Fund 220/TWC Fund 243 for the 2026–2027 school year, at no cost to the district. Any subsequent funding amendments received during the remainder of the grant cycle will be accepted and incorporated as appropriate. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.4. INTERGRATED ENX.D.5: Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and the Brownsville Wellness Coalition to support school vegetable garden initiatives for the period of August 2026 through July 2027, unless terminated earlier as provided in the agreement. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.5. WELLNESS COALITION 7/29/2026 at 3:18 PMX.D.6: Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A& M University and Brownsville ISD to implement the Advise TX College Advising Corps at all BISD high school and ECHS campuses for 2026-2027 school year. The total cost to the District is $105,000.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 6. Texas A & M Advise Texas 7/29/2026 at 1:39 PMX.D.7: Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas Your Prevention Program for implementation of their educational programs for reducing alcohol and substance abuse among youth in secondary schools during 2026-2027 school year. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 7. Behavioral X.D.8: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for student mental health services for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 8. Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 7/29/2026 at 1:39 PMX.D.9: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Counseling to provide practicum/internship sites on BISD school campuses for students pursuing a graduate degree in Guidance and Counseling for the 2026-2027 school year with automatic renewal for subsequent years unless a writtX.D.10: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps and Brownsville Independent School District for the purpose of providing AmeriCorps access to BISD campuses to assist students with the college planning and enrollment services for the 2026-2027school year. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 10. UTRGV AmeriCorpX.D.11: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Childrens Advocacy Centers of Cameron & Willacy Counties and Brownsville ISD to provide educational services to students in PreK to 12th grades for the 2026-2027 school year with an automatic annual renewal unless terminated in writing by either party. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 11. Children's AdvocacyX.D.12: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department to provide court-ordered counseling to BISD secondary students on BISD campuses during the school day for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. No cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 12. Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department 7/29/2026 at 1:44 X.D.13: Recommend approval of the Interest Free Bona Fide Loan in the amount of $5,000,000.00 to be repaid over a three (3) year term beginning with Payment #1 - $1,667,000.00 on August 4, 2027, Payment #2 - $1,667,000.00 on August 4, 2028 and Payment #3 - $1,666,000.00 on August 4, 2029 (Final Installment). Indirect costs will not be charged during the loan period in order to maximize available resourceX.D.14: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum with Communities in Schools Cameron County, Brownsville, Texas, for Case Management Services for At-Risk and Economically Disadvantaged students for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years in the amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from categorical funds. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 14. Communities in Schools Cameron County 7/29/2026 at 1:38 PMX.D.15: Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Texas at Austin, The Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Hispanic Achievement (LUCHA) Program online courses, in the amount of $130,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. Services to be rendered to the District’s needs and funding. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 15. MOU LUCHA ProgramX.D.16: Recommend approval to renew the AVID Memorandum of Agreement for the amount of $42,220.00 from budgeted local and categorical funds for the 2026-2027 school year. Services and items to be purchased are subject to the District’s needs and funding. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 16. MOU AVID Program for all Early College High Schools 7/29/2026 at 1:45 PMX.E: Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):X.E.1: Recommend awarding RFP #27-001 General Merchandise Supplies, Services and Groceries District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.2: Recommend awarding RFP #27-003 Achievement Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.3: Recommend awarding RFP #27-005 Training Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.4: Recommend awarding RFP #27-010 Graduation and Honor District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.5: Recommend awarding RFP #27-024 High School Marching Band Show Writing Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.6: Recommend awarding RFP #27-027 Special Education Services District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, though August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.7: Recommend awarding RFP #27-046 Two Way Portable Radios, Supplies and Accessories District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)X.E.8: Recommend awarding RFP #27-062 Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.X.E.9: Recommend awarding RFP #27-065 Fire Extinguisher Materials and Fire Suppressant System District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.X.E.10: Recommend awarding RFP #27-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.X.E.11: Recommend awarding RFP #27-069 Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contract Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.X.E.12: Recommend awarding RFP #27-070 Electrical Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.X.E.13: Recommend awarding RFP #27-071 Electrical Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.XI: Board Member Request(s)XI.A: Action Item(s)XI.A.1: Discussion and possible action in engaging Board Counsel in leading the BISD Board of Trustees in the development of required Board goals for the 2026-2027 scholastic year. (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) XI. A. 1. BMR Neida Ruth Grantland Board Goals 7/29/2026 at 1:25 PMXII: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.XII.A: LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):XII.A.1: Level III Grievance No.001/26-27 on E.S.XII.B: PERSONNEL MATTER(S):XII.B.1: Presentationof Retirements. (5 )XII.B.2: Presentation Resignations. (11)XII.B.3: Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff)XII.B.4: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Educational Diagnostician. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(6)XII.B.5: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - Supervisor, Special Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)XII.B.6: Contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.7: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Athletic Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.8: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Career Placement Officer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.9: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(4)XII.B.10: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.11: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Curriculum At Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.12: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Director, Childcare. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.13: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Finance. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.14: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Support Programs. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.15: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.16: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, PEIMS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.17: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Emergency Management Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.18: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.19: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XII.B.20: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(3)XII.B.21: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)XII.B.22: Department professional staff for Chapter 21-Term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.XII.B.23: Compensation for Professional Employee (E.M.) on temporary assignment to be commensurate with the Elementary School Principal salary.XII.B.24: Campus Professional Employee (A.G.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.25: Campus Professional Employee (A.S.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.26: Campus Professional Employee (G.M.L) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.27: Campus Professional Employee (L.D.M.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.28: Campus Professional Employee (M.E.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.29: Campus Professional Employee (N.L.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.30: Campus Professional Employee (N.S.) for change in days, change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.31: Campus Professional Employee (D.Y.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.32: Campus Professional Employee (M.S.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.33: Campus Professional Employee (S.D.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.B.34: Campus Professional Employee (T.P.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.XII.C: ATTORNEY CONSULTATIONXII.C.1: Staff AttorneyXII.C.1.a: Discussion regarding the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley’s signage for the former Longoria Elementary site.XII.C.1.b: Discussion regarding TEA Docket No. 100-R1-05-2026; Vanessa Chavez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XII.C.1.c: Discussion regarding TEA Docket No. 225-LH-07-2026; Jose Vasquez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XII.C.1.d: Discussion regarding Civil Action No.1:26-cv-00658; Leonel Zuniga vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XII.C.2: Board Attorney:XII.C.2.a: Legal Update with Board Counsel.XII.D: INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATIONXII.D.1: Consultation with Director of Internal Audit.XII.E: DISTRICT VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AUDIT REPORT:XII.E.1: Discussion of the findings of the District Vulnerability Assessment Audit Report.XII.F: REAL ESTATE:XII.F.1: Discussion of lease or sale of vacant District Facilities.XIII: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.XIII.A: Board Action: XII. A. 1XIII.B: Board Action: XII. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34XIII.C: Board Action XII. C. 1 a, b, c, d and C. 2 aXIII.D: Board Action: XII. D. 1XIII.E: Board Action: XII. E. 1XIII.F: Board Action: XII. F. 1XIV: Announcement(s):XV: Adjournment.2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee Meeting Called to Order.II: Pledge of Allegiance(s).III: Roll Call:IV: Administration:IV.A: Welcome (Chief Anna B. Gaucin)V: Public Input regarding items reviewed and discussed:VI: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.VII: Intruder Detection Audit Report:VII.A: Update—Intruder Detection Audit Report (IDA) & Corrective action resultsVII.B: Upcoming Safety and Security MandatesVII.C: Short Term InitiativesVIII: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.IX: Adjournment.2026-07-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.II: Moment of Silence.III: Pledge of Allegiance.IV: Roll Call:V: Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Friday, July 17, 2026, with any corrections/deletions .VI: PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public CoVII: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.VII.A: SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT:VII.A.1: Discussion of the employment contract for new Superintendent Dr. Timothy E. Cuff, with an effective date of July 20, 2026. (Board Agenda Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support Minerva Pena)VIII: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.VIII.A: Recommend approval of the employment contract for new Superintendent Dr. Timothy E. Cuff, with an effective date of July 20, 2026. (Board Agenda Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support Minerva Pena)IX: BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):IX.A: Action Item(s):IX.A.1: Restructuring/reorganization of school Board President seat. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo. Attachments: ( 1 ) BMR - M. Pena Restructuring-Reorganization of School Board President_0001 7/13/2026 at 3:12 PMX: Announcement(s):XI: Adjournment.2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.II: Moment of Silence.III: Pledge of Allegiance.IV: Roll Call:V: Recommend approving the agenda of the Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.VI: Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:VI.A: Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 05-26-2026 Minutes SCBM 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AMVI.B: Special Called Board Meeting of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-03-2026 SCBM Minutes 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AMVI.C: Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, June 4, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-04-2026 SCBM Minutes 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AMVI.D: Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-09-2026 SCBM Minutes 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AMVII: Superintendent's Report: * SB1566VII.A: Conference Presentations:VII.A.1: Recognition of Benavides Elementary Librarian on the Region One Innovative Librarian Award. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.1 Recognition Benavides Librarian 6/18/2026 at 10:05 AMVII.A.2: Recognition of Imagination Spirit of DI for Alicia Garcia, Team Manager and Evandra Stoltz, Student. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.2 Recognition DI Team Manager and Student 6/18/2026 at 10:05 AMVII.A.3: Recognition of Claudia Cortez – Porter ECHS Teacher 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Leadership Secondary Award Winner. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A. 3. Claudia Cortez - Porter ECHS Teacher 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Leadership Secondary Award Winner 6/18/2026 at 8:56 AMVII.A.4: Recognition of National History Day Winners. Attachments: ( 1 ) VII.A.4. National History Day Winners 6/18/2026 at 3:47 PMVII.A.5: Presentation of 10th Annual Jason Garcia Memorial Scholarship Recipients. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo) Attachments: ( 1 ) VII. A. 5. BMR Minerva Peña Jason Garcia 10th Annual Scholarship 6/18/2026 at 8:56 AMVII.A.6: Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended May 31, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) XII.A.6. Financial Report for the period ending May 31, 2026 6/18/2026 at 12:14 PMVIII: PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public CoIX: Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)X: SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH:XI: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.XI.A: Attorney Consultation - Discussion with Legal Counsel on matters related to Superintendent Search.XI.A.1: Discussion on matters related to Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools.XII: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.XII.A: Discussion and possible action to name Lone Finalist for Position of Superintendent.XIII: Consent Agenda:XIII.A: Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):XIII.A.1: Recommend approval to appoint the Superintendent as agent to perform the duties provided by Texas Election Law, Sec. 31.123 for the School Trustee General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, effective immediately. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 1. Appointment of Agent during General Election Period November 3, 2026 6/18/2026 at 9:00 AMXIII.A.2: Recommend approval for an Official Notice and Order of the Brownsville Independent School District School Trustee Election scheduled on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 2. Official Notice and Order BISD School Trustee Election November 3, 2026 6/18/2026 at 9:01 AMXIII.A.3: Recommend approval to cancel the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, due to the summer work schedule. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 3. Cancel Regular Board Meeting July 7, 2026 6/18/2026 at 9:01 AMXIII.A.4: Recommend approval of the ratification of the refund in the amount of $573,571.74, remitted on May 19, 2026, in compliance with the Texas Education Agency's refund notice dated May 14, 2026, resulting from the ESSER I Grant Audit. The refund represents a required reimbursement of federal funds previously advanced to the District and is not a discretionary expenditure or payment for goods or serviXIII.A.5: Recommend approval to renew annual 2026-2027 District Membership Fees: Equity Center, $9,500.00, South Texas Association of Schools (STAS) $13,000.00, Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) $11,000.00, TASB Legal Assistant Fund $500.00, Region One Education Center $30,000.00, and the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce $5,500.00 for an approximate amount of $69,500.00. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 5XIII.A.6: Recommend approval of annual license fee for SameGoal Pro Edition, Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year, at a cost of $158,600.00. (September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027) * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.6 SameGoal Pro Ed. L. Fee Special Ed. 6/18/2026 at 10:15 AMXIII.A.7: Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Elementary & Secondary Grading Procedures and amendment to the MS Course Listing Guide at no cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.7 Grading Procedures and MS Course Listing Guide 6/18/2026 at 10:16 AMXIII.A.8: Recommend approval to contract consultants for the 2026-2027 school year to support District initiatives and practices for elementary and secondary educational staff based on District needs and funding, at an estimated cost of $1,745,913.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.8 Consultants for Professional Dev. 6/18/2026 at 10:16 AMXIII.A.9: Recommend approval of hiring presenters from Region One and Curiosity Cubed to provide annual update and foundational training as well as trainer of training sessions to meet the needs of the District for Gifted and Talented Education based on the Texas State Plan for Gifted and Talented, in the amount of $12,000.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.9 GT Consultants 6/18/2026 at 10:16 AMXIII.A.10: Recommend approval to use Andrew Sharos, Village Project Consulting LLC, for professional learning experience for Advanced Placement teachers and administration for maximum of $15,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year based on District needs and funding. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.10 Adv. Plac. Program 6/18/2026 at 10:17 AMXIII.A.11: Recommend approval for payment of annual renewal and software maintenance fees not exceed $1,418,682.15 for eSchool K-12 Education, Bethlehem, PA and Business PLUS, Chico, CA, Public Sector through parent company PowerSchool Group LLC Folsom, CA for the 2026-2027 school year. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.11 Renewal PowerSchool 6/18/2026 at 10:17 AMXIII.A.12: Recommend approval to adopt the Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.12 BISD Student Code Of Conduct 6/18/2026 at 10:21 AMXIII.A.13: Recommend approval of the revised application to participate in the Optional Flexible School Program (OFSDP) for the 2026-2027 school year based on the District’s needs. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.13 OFSDP 2026-2027 6/18/2026 at 10:24 AMXIII.A.14: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001, (Credit back to District) in the amount of $46,000.00 for the ESSER Lincoln Park High School HVAC improvements project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $950,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 14. Change Order #001 Lincoln Park School HVAC Improvement Project 6/18/2026 at 12:19 PMXIII.A.15: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001, (Credit back to District) in the amount of $95,000.00 for the ESSER Russell Elementary HVAC improvements project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $1,760,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 15. Change Order #001 Russell Elementary HVAC Improvement Project 6/18/2026 at 12:19 PMXIII.A.16: Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001, (Credit Back to to District) in the amount of $153,687.00 for the Sams Stadium Artificial Turf and Soccer Field Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $2,996,313.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 16. Change Order #001 Sams Stadium Artificial Turf and Soccer Field 6/18/2026 at 12:19 PMXIII.A.17: Recommend approval for the ratification of the purchase of the emergency HVAC chiller replacement and associated engineering, labor, and material services for Brownsville Early College High School (BECHS). Equipment was purchased from Perry Mechanical, Edinburg, TX, (Bid 25-085) in the amount of $146,945.00. Installation services from Fox Mechanical, Brownsville, TX, (Bid 26-086) in the amount of XIII.B: Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):XIII.B.1: Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $694,855.19.XIII.C: Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:XIII.C.1: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #022 in the amount of $101,117.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $34,983.00 and Additional Funding of $66,134.00). Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.C.1. Budget Amendment #022 6/18/2026 at 12:14 PMXIII.C.2: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #023 in the amount of $1,640,000.00 of Local Funds to prevent negative balances by function in payroll budget allocations. (Reallocation) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.C.2. Budget Amendment #023 6/18/2026 at 12:15 PMXIII.C.3: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #024 in the amount of $260,000.00 for Fund 199 – Local Funds. (Unassigned Fund Balance) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.C.3. Budget Amendment #024 6/18/2026 at 12:15 PMXIII.C.4: Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #025 in the amount of $573,571.74 for Fund 199 – Local Maintenance Fund – Prior Period Adjustment. (Refunded) (Unassigned Fund Balance) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.C.4. Budget Amendment #025 6/18/2026 at 12:15 PMXIII.D: Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):XIII.D.1: Recommend approval of the MOU between BISD and Good Samaritan Community Youth Development Services to provide support services, including after-school programs, recreation and leadership services to BISD students for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.1 Good Samaritan 6/18/2026 at 10:25 AMXIII.D.2: Recommend approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NINOS Head Start to enter into a revocable facility use lease agreement for the use of Facility Space to service infants and toddlers at Gallegos Elementary School to commence the 2026-2027 school year. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.2 Facilities Use Agreement NINOS 6/18/2026 at 10:25 AMXIII.D.3: Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NINOS Head Start to include co-enrolled model at Burns, Benavides, and Perez and five full day Contractual Model Classrooms at Vermillion and Gallegos Elementary. The collaboration will continue at all five elementary sites for the 2026-2027 school year. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.3 MOU NINOS and BISD 6/18/2026 at 10:25 AMXIII.D.4: Recommend approval to contract with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for services regarding the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP) to be implemented during the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $425.00 per student. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.4 Contract between BISD and UTRGV TxPREP 6/18/2026 at 10:26 AMXIII.D.5: Recommend approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Aldrin Family Foundation of Texas (AFFTX) and Brownsville Independent school District allowing the district to participate in the Student Satellites in Space (S-Cubed) program at no cost to the District.. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.5 MOU Aldrin Family Foundation 6/18/2026 at 10:26 AMXIII.D.6: Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and, certification for in demand occupations classes for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.6 2026 - 2027 Letters of Agreement BISD AXIII.D.7: Recommend approval to enter into contractual agreement with Texas State Technical College (TSTC), to begin proving High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certifications to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $19,600.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.7 Contract BISD Adult Ed. and TSTC 6/18/2026 at 10:27 AMXIII.D.8: Recommend approval to enter into contractual agreement with come dream. come build/Youth Build Brownsville, to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $84,224.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.8 BISD Adult Ed and CDCB Youth Build 6/18/2026 aXIII.D.9: Recommend approval to enter into Memorandum of Understanding between PSJA ISD and the Brownsville Independent School District to provide Professional products and services to BISD in the area of informational systems. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $100,800.00 from Local Funds for August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027 school year is anticipated. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.9 MOU PSXIII.E: Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):XIII.E.1: Recommend approval CSP#26-105 Sams Stadium Structural Repairs to Epoxy Design Systems, Inc. from Houston TX. in the amount of $1,761,315.00 in accordance with Texas Education Code 44.039. Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197. The proposed award is substantially below the estimated project cost of approximately $3,500,000.00 representing substantial cost savings while aXIII.E.2: Recommend awarding of CSP #26-130 for Professional Educators and School Board Legal Liability Insurance to AIG/National Union Fire Insurance Company/Montalvo Insurance Agency of Weslaco, Texas, for the 2026-2027 plan year, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.XIV: Board Member Request(s)XIV.A: Conference Presentation(s):XIV.A.1: Comprehensive Disclosure regarding ESSER Non-Compliance Matter.(Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. A. 1. BMR Carlos Elizondo Comprehensive Disclosure regarding ESSER Non-Compliance Matter 6/18/2026 at 9:04 AMXIV.A.2: Presentation, discussion and next steps on the results of the Climate Survey. (Board Member Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support MInerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. A. 2. BMR Frank Ortiz Climate Survey 6/18/2026 at 9:05 AMXIV.B: Action Item(s):XIV.B.1: Discussion, consideration and possible action to name the Rivera Early College High School Athletic Facility to honor Coach Tom Chavez. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. B. 1. BMR Denise Garza Name Rivera ECHS Athletic Facility - Tom Chavez 6/18/2026 at 9:07 AMXIV.B.2: Discussion, consideration and possible action to name the CAB building to honor all Brownsville High School Alumni who attended Brownsville High School from its inception to the graduating Class of 1966. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. B. 2. BMR Neida Ruth Grantland Name the CAB Building to Brownsville High School Central AdministratiXIV.B.3: Discussion and possible action on matters regarding TEA ESSER Non-Compliance Correspondence issued to Dr. Jesus Chavez on April 22, 2024, and ESSER compliance matters for school years 2020-2022. (Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. B. 3. BMR Carlos Elizondo TEA ESSER Non-Compliance issued to Dr. Jesus Chavez Compliance Matters for school years 2XIV.B.4: Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding policies and procedures for B.I.S.D. CFO Department regarding making payments, bills and obligations. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. B. 4. BMR Minerva Peña Policies and Procedures for BISD CFO Department making Payments, Bills, and Obligations 6/18/2026 at 9:06 AMXV: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.XV.A: PERSONNEL MATTER(S):XV.A.1: Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (44 )XV.A.2: Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (12)XV.A.3: Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Alda T. Benavides)XV.A.4: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)XV.A.5: Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principals. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)XV.A.6: Non-Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, FNS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.XV.A.7: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) — Occupational Therapists. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)XV.A.8: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Physical Therapist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XV.A.9: Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - MCJROTC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)XV.A.10: Department Professional Staff for Non-Chapter 21 contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.XV.A.11: Campus Professional Staff for Probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.XV.A.12: Proposed termination of a continuing contract and discharge a teacher (J.J.V.) for good cause for the 2025-2026 School Year.XV.B: ATTORNEY CONSULTATIONXV.B.1: Staff AttorneyXV.B.1.a: Discussion regarding Civil Action No. 1:26-cv-00622; Benita Villarreal vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XV.B.1.b: Discussion, consideration, and action regarding possible settlement of District employee E.S.XV.B.1.c: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; Jimmy Haynes vs. Brownsville Independent School District.XV.B.2: Board Attorney:XV.B.2.a: Legal Update with Board Counsel.XV.B.2.a.1: Interim Superintendent Contract (Dr. Alda T. Benavides)XV.C: INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATIONXV.C.1: Consultation of the past, ongoing, and completed Board-approved audits.XV.C.2: Proposed Audit Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.XV.D: BOARD SELF-EVALUATION:XV.D.1: Board Self-Evaluation.XV.E: BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):XV.E.1: Discussion and consideration on all student and employee investigations taking place at this time. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)XV.F: DISTRICT WIDE INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT REPORT:XV.F.1: Discussion of the findings of the Intruder Detection Audit Report.XV.G: REAL ESTATE:XV.G.1: Discussion and consideration regarding the sale of vacant District campuses. (Rosa E. Del Castillo Elementary School, Victoria Heights Elementary School and Webb Elementary School)XVI: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.XVI.A: Recommend approval: XV. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12XVI.B: Recommend Approval: XV. B. 1a, 1b, 1c and B. 2a. 1XVI.C: Recommend approval: XV. C. 1 and 2XVI.D: Recommend Approval: XV. D. 1XVI.E: Recommend approval: XV. E. 1XVI.F: Recommend Approval: XV. F. 1XVI.G: Recommend Approval: XV. G. 1XVII: Announcement(s):XVIII: Adjournment.2026-06-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BROWNSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.II: Moment of Silence.III: Pledge of Allegiance.IV: Roll Call:V: Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.VI: Superintendent's Report: * SB1566VI.A: Conference Presentations:VI.A.1: BUDGET HEARING:VI.A.1.a: Open Public Hearing as Pursuant to Section 44.004 of the Texas Education Code - Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.VI.A.1.a.1: Presentation of the Brownsville Independent School District 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate. Attachments: ( 2 ) VI. A. 1a 1. Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 6/17/2026 at 5:49 PM Board Sp. Called Mtg. Budget Adoption 2026-2027 Power Point Presentation 6/22/2026 at 6:22 PMVI.A.1.a.2: Open Meetings Act (OMA) Taxpayer Impact Statement (EXHIBIT A). Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 1a 2. Open Meetings Act Taxpayer Impact Statement 6/17/2026 at 7:02 PMVI.A.1.a.3: Public Participation to discuss Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) VI. A. 1a 3. Public Participation to Discuss Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 6/17/2026 at 5:51 PMVI.A.1.b: Adjourn Public Hearing - Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.VII: PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public CoVIII: Action Item(s):VIII.A: Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):VIII.A.1: Recommend approval of Resolution #28/25-26 to excuse any pay for the time missed by employees caused by the District closure due to the inclement weather on June 16, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VIII. A. 1. Resolution #28 25-26 Inclement Weather 6/17/2026 at 7:00 PMVIII.A.2: Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan. Attachments: ( 2 ) VIII. A. 2. 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan 6/17/2026 at 5:53 PM 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan DRAFT - 6-23-26 6/22/2026 at 6:12 PMVIII.A.3: Recommend approval of the Brownsville Independent School District 2026-2027 Budget. Attachments: ( 2 ) VIII. A. 3. Adoption of Fiscal Year Budget 2026-2027 6/17/2026 at 5:53 PM VIII. A. 3 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Updated 6.22.26 6/22/2026 at 6:47 PMVIII.B: Recommend approval of Contract(s):VIII.B.1: Recommend approval of the Educational Services Agreement between Brownsville Independent School District and Little Haven PPEC, LLC. * Attachments: ( 1 ) VIII. B. 1. Educational Services Agreement Brownsville ISD and Little Haven PPEC, LLC. 6/17/2026 at 5:55 PMIX: CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.IX.A: LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):IX.A.1: Level III Grievance No.032/25-26 on A.G.IX.A.2: Level III Grievance No.033/25-26 on S.S.IX.A.3: Level III Grievance No.034/25-26 on S.C.IX.B: PERSONNEL MATTERS:IX.B.1: Personnel Update with Interim Superintendent Dr. Alda T. BenavidesX: BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.X.A: Board Action: IX. A. 1, 2, and 3XI: Announcement(s):XII: Adjournment.