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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Zapata COUNTY

Manuel Gonzalez, Jr

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)

ZAPATA COUNTY ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Zapata County ISD.

rgtrevino@zcisd.org(956) 765-6546 ext:2012

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Roll-Call Liberty Index

Freedom Score: 75.2/100

Statewide Rank: #9874 in Texas

Fiscal Restraint

75/100

Regulatory Restraint

75/100

Lone Dissents

0

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

81

Yes Votes

81 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

0

Recorded Public Votes Log

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-07

A. First Order of Business Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-07

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

Public Comments In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

E. Consent Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Board Meeting, held on August 10, 2026; Special Called Board Meeting held on August 18, 2026, and the Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting held on August 25, 2026 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

G. Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

G.1. Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Budget Amendment BA26-07-01 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

G.2. Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF26-27-02 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

G.3. Consideration and Possible Action to Ratify the Transfer of General Operating Funds to Restore Activity Fund Balances Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-23

Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-09

A. First Order of Business Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-09

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

A. First Order of Business Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

Public Comments In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

E. Consent Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Board Meeting, Board Workshop held on July 16, 2026, and the Public Hearing, Regular Board Meeting held on July 28, 2026 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G. Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.1. Action: Approval of Attendance Awareness Month Proclamation - September 2026 Presenter: Nancy Guerrero

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.2. Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Budget Amendment BA25-26-06 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.3. Discussion/ Possible Action: Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.4. Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Classification of Fund Balance for the 2026-2027 School Year A: Committed Fund Balance B: Assigned Fund Balance Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.5. Action: Adoption of 2026 Tax Rate by Resolution Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.6. Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF26-27-01 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.7. Approval to Extend the Contract to Auction Surplus District Property Presenter: Pedro Morales

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Agreement between the District and BSN Sporting Goods. Presenter: Rogelio N. Gonzalez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

G.13. Approval of Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization Presenter: Rogelio N. Gonzalez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-18

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-18

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-18

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-18

E. Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-18

E.1. Action Regarding Annual Evaluation of Superintendent Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of an Order Calling an Election to be Held November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Electing Board Trustees to Single Member Districts 2, 5, and One At-Large Position. Presenter: Rogelio N. Gonzalez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

E. Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

E.1. Discussion/Action Updates to District Compensation Plan

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

Public Comments In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

E. Consent Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Board Meeting, Board Workshop held on June 9, 2026, and the Regular Board Meeting held on June 16, 2026 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

G. Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

G.2. Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF25-26-10 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

G.4. Consideration for the Board to decide on Public Meeting date, time, and place to discuss proposed 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

G.5. Consider and approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) Presenter: Rogelio N. Gonzalez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-28

Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

A. First Order of Business Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consideration and Approval of the Transfer of Ownership of Grant-Funded Laptop Computers to Eligible Graduating Students Participating in the Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM Grant) "Making Learning Accessible: A Tech Initiative." Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

E. Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

B.1. Public Comments In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limi

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop, Special Called Board Meeting held on May 4, 2026, Special Called Board Meeting held on May 14, 2026, and the Regular Board Meeting held on May 21, 2026 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

F. Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

F.1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment BA25-26-04 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

F.2. Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89 th Texas Legislative Session). Presenter: Rogelio N. Gonzalez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

F.3. Consideration and Approval to Solicit Request for Proposal for ZMS Gymnasium Presenter: Pedro Morales

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

F.4. Consideration and Approval of the 2026-2027 Optional Flexible School Day Program Application Presenter: Lauro Garza

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-16

H. Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

A. First Order of Business Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriat

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

Discussion and Possible Action regarding District Record Collected Data and Information Regarding Seat Belts in District-Owned and Contracted Buses for the Purpose of Fulfilling Reporting Requirements Under the SB 546 Seat Belt Study Presenter: Pedro M. Morales

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of TASB Update 127 to Board Policy. Presenter: Rogelio N. Gonzalez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF25-26-09 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

F. Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-09

F.1. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution dedicating and naming the Zapata High School Auditorium, “The Nelly E. Cuellar-Garcia Performing Arts Auditorium” in Accordance with CW (Local)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

A. First Order of Business

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Public Comments In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

E. Consent Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop held on April 9, 2026, and the Regular Board Meeting held on April 23, 2026 Presenter: Michelle Martinez

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

G. Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Action: OPEN SESSION: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session. Presenter: Jose M. Ramirez, III