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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Population / Scale
4,167
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.12231
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$68.1M
+3.4% YoY • +23.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$18.09M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.8 pts
1Y: +1.5 pts • 10Y: -0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.6 pts
66 (C) → 62.4 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.2% (5Y)
10Y: +52.2% • Since '00: +221.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0952
FY 22: $1.2175 → FY 27: $1.1223
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66 (C)'10: 64.1 (C)'17: 62.5 (C)'22: 61.6 (C)'27: 62.4 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $21.2M'10: $32.1M'17: $44.8M'22: $55.3M'27: $68.1M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 62.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($68,137,349) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.122310 per $100 valuation: $0.782099 M&O + $0.340211 I&S) for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hidalgo County).
Total Appropriation
$68.1M
General Fund
$47.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.0M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$16,352
Public Safety: $1.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $28.5M (42%)
Public Works: $8.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $3.8M
Administration: $8.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.12231 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Aug 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($65,896,856) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.132500 per $100 valuation) for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$65.9M
General Fund
$45.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$15,814
Public Safety: $1.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $27.0M (41%)
Public Works: $7.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $3.6M
Administration: $8.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1325 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($63,668,460) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.132500 per $100 valuation) for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$63.7M
General Fund
$45.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$15,279
Public Safety: $1.6M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $27.0M (42%)
Public Works: $7.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $3.6M
Administration: $8.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1325 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $60,810,372. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1325 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$60.8M
General Fund
$43.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$14,593
Public Safety: $1.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $25.8M (42%)
Public Works: $7.5M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $3.4M
Administration: $8.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1325 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 61.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $57,898,098. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2175 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$57.9M
General Fund
$40.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$13,894
Public Safety: $1.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $24.6M (42%)
Public Works: $7.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $3.2M
Administration: $7.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2175 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$68.14M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.4MPer Capita: $16,352Tax Rate: $1.12231Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$65.90M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.0MPer Capita: $15,814Tax Rate: $1.1325Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$63.67M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.0MPer Capita: $15,279Tax Rate: $1.1325Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$60.81M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.0MPer Capita: $14,593Tax Rate: $1.1325Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$57.90M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.9MPer Capita: $13,894Tax Rate: $1.2175Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$55.29M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.1MPer Capita: $13,268Tax Rate: $1.2175Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$53.36M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.7MPer Capita: $12,806Tax Rate: $1.23211Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$50.90M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.0MPer Capita: $12,216Tax Rate: $1.243199Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$48.73M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.4MPer Capita: $11,695Tax Rate: $1.26682Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$47.01M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.2MPer Capita: $11,281Tax Rate: $1.278221Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$44.78M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.7MPer Capita: $10,746Tax Rate: $1.282056Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$42.37M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.9MPer Capita: $10,169Tax Rate: $1.29103Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$40.35M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.5MPer Capita: $9,684Tax Rate: $1.297485Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$38.71M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.4MPer Capita: $9,290Tax Rate: $1.296188Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$36.92M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.1MPer Capita: $8,859Tax Rate: $1.293596Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$35.50M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.1MPer Capita: $8,520Tax Rate: $1.305238Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$33.63M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.8MPer Capita: $8,070Tax Rate: $1.311764Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$32.12M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.7MPer Capita: $7,709Tax Rate: $1.322258Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$31.00M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $7,440Tax Rate: $1.332836Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$29.82M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $7,156Tax Rate: $1.326172Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$28.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.3MPer Capita: $6,883Tax Rate: $1.330151Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$27.62M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.5MPer Capita: $6,627Tax Rate: $1.32217Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$26.59M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.8MPer Capita: $6,380Tax Rate: $1.32217Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$25.28M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.9MPer Capita: $6,068Tax Rate: $1.320848Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$24.38M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $5,852Tax Rate: $1.314244Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$23.13M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.3MPer Capita: $5,551Tax Rate: $1.31293Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$22.23M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $5,334Tax Rate: $1.308991Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$21.23M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $5,094Tax Rate: $1.303755Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD totalin...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 538 (19.0% of 2,833 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Robert Schmalzried WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Christopher Morales WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Juan Ybarra WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Fernando Torres WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Tony Barco WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Rolando Lozano WINNER
100.0% (473 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD 2023 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 538 (19.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
56.0% (301 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (237 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 878 (31.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
67.0% (588 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (290 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 822 (29.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
68.0% (559 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (263 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 765 (27.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
59.0% (451 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (314 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 397 (14.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
69.0% (274 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (123 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 567 (20.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
56.0% (318 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (249 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 737 (26.0% of 2,834 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Ricardo Ochoa WINNER
72.0% (531 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (206 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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4.b: INSTRUCTION:4.b.1: Possible action to approve renewal of the Region One ESC Library Services This item was submitted by Mrs. Maribelle Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction.1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on September 23, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:4.a: HUMAN RESOURCES:4.a.1: Possible action on approval for change in selected job titles and pay grades in the 2026-2027 compensation plan This item was submitted by Eva Noriega, PEIMS Director.2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
4.b: BUSINESS AND FINANCE:1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:4.a: Approval of Board Meeting(s) Minutes:4.a.1: Regular Board Meeting minutes-August 24, 2026 Item submitted by Lisa Rodriguez, Board Secretary4.a.2: District Safety and Security Meeting minutes-August 27, 2026 Item Submitted by Lisa Rodriguez, Board Secretary2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEI4: PUBLIC HEARING:4.a: Public Hearing on the 2026–2027 proposed budget and proposed Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026.5: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:5.a: Approval of Board Meeting(s) Minutes:5.a.1: Regular Board Meeting-July 30, 20262026-08-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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4.a.2: Discussion on employment of Chief Financial Officer.1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEI4: CLOSED SESSION: The superintendent requests that the Board of Trustees convene in closed meeting as authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. This executive session is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section:4.a: 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.4.a.1: Discussion on employment of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.4.b: Consultation with legal counsel regarding a.) pending or contemplated litigation b.) settlement offer; or c.) matter in which the duty of the attorney to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (TX.Gov't. Code 551.071) Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorn2026-08-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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6: ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026 to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Individuals must send in their comments 4: PRESENTATION:4.a: Presentation by Campus Principals on start of school.5: CLOSED SESSION: The superintendent requests that the Board of Trustees convene in closed meeting as authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. This executive session is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section:5.a: 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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4.b.11: Approval to hold an auction for Surplus Items1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on July 30, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:4.a: Approval of Board Meeting(s) Minutes:4.a.1: District Safety & Security Meeting—June 17, 20264.a.2: Regular Board Meeting-June 29, 20262026-07-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 1:30 p.m. on July 6, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD4: CLOSED SESSION: The superintendent requests that the Board of Trustees convene in closed meeting as authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. This executive session is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section:4.a: 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.4.a.1: Conduct Superintendent Interviews4.a.2: Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to naming a Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools.4.b: Consultation with legal counsel regarding a.) pending or contemplated litigation b.) settlement offer; or c.) matter in which the duty of the attorney to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (TX.Gov't. Code 551.071) Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorn2026-06-29 • REGULAR SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEIS4: PRESENTATIONS:4.a: Presententation of Scholarships to graduating senior recipients on behalf of the Jackets Quarterback Booster Club.4.b: Presentation by Estrada-Hinojosa5: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:5.a: Enrollment and Attendance Report2026-06-10 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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5.e: Consider Final Approval of TASB Policy Update 124, TASB Policy Update125, TASB Policy Update126-DGBA (LOCAL) and FNG (LOCAL) and TASB Policy Update1275.d: Approval of Valley Risk Consulting Services for the Health Insurance RFP Process1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Individuals must send in their comments or4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:5: BUSINESS AND FINANCE:5.a: Approval to upgrade the Aruba Wireless and Switching Network at Central Office2026-05-20 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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5.a.3: Approval of Edcouch-Elsa ISD Donations5.a.4: Approval to seek RFP's for Health Insurance5.b: TEACHING AND LEARNING:1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Individuals must send in their comments or4: BOARD MONITORING:4.a: Discussion and presentation regarding the Lone Star Governance (LSG) Goal Progress Monitoring for Goals 1 and 2, including the review of Renaissance STAR End-of-Year Reading and Math assessment data for Kindergarten through 12th Grade students across the district.2026-05-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board you must email comments@eeisd.org by 5:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD4: ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED/PRESENTED:4.a: Strategic Planning Session #45: ADJOURNMENT:2026-05-19 • SPECIAL SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD4: ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED/PRESENTED:4.a: Finalizing Superintendent Guardrails4.b: Designing Interview Questions for Superintendent Search aligned to Goals and Guardrails4.c: Board Self-Evaluation4.d: Competing Board Time Use Evaluation2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on May 11, 2026 to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD4: RECOGNITIONS:4.a: Recognition of the Resolution donated by Coach Robert Capello to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District4.b: Recognition of elementary/secondary campus with the highest student rate of attendance for the 5th six weeks4.c: Recognition of the classroom with the highest student rate of attendance for the 5th six weeks4.d: Recognition of Beatrice Ortiz, RCR Counselor for being a Statewide Semi-Finalist in the 2026 H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards2026-05-06 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.2: Invocation.3: OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on. Presenter: Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD4: ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED/PRESENTED:4.a: Strategic Planning Session#35: ADJOURNMENT: