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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Cameron COUNTY

Minerva Pena

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)

BROWNSVILLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 6 for Brownsville ISD.

atbenavides@bisd.us(956) 548-8011

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Roll-Call Liberty Index

Freedom Score: 75.2/100

Statewide Rank: #9262 in Texas

Fiscal Restraint

75/100

Regulatory Restraint

75/100

Lone Dissents

0

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

231

Yes Votes

231 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

0

Recorded Public Votes Log

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

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 Co

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

Action Item(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

Recommend approval of Contract(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-23

Board Action: IX. A. 1, 2, and 3

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 05-26-2026 Minutes SCBM 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Special Called Board Meeting of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-03-2026 SCBM Minutes 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, June 4, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-04-2026 SCBM Minutes 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-09-2026 SCBM Minutes 6/18/2026 at 8:55 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 Co

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Discussion and possible action to name Lone Finalist for Position of Superintendent.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Consent Agenda:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 a

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Action Item(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 Administrati

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 2

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principals. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Non-Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, FNS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) — Occupational Therapists. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Physical Therapist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - MCJROTC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Department Professional Staff for Non-Chapter 21 contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Campus Professional Staff for Probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Proposed termination of a continuing contract and discharge a teacher (J.J.V.) for good cause for the 2025-2026 School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Discussion regarding Civil Action No. 1:26-cv-00622; Benita Villarreal vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Discussion, consideration, and action regarding possible settlement of District employee E.S.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; Jimmy Haynes vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Interim Superintendent Contract (Dr. Alda T. Benavides)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Discussion and consideration on all student and employee investigations taking place at this time. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

Discussion and consideration regarding the sale of vacant District campuses. (Rosa E. Del Castillo Elementary School, Victoria Heights Elementary School and Webb Elementary School)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-24

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

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 Co

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-17

Action Item(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

Update—Intruder Detection Audit Report (IDA) & Corrective action results

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, June 15, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-15-2026 SCBM Minutes 7/28/2026 at 7:05 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 06-24-20026 RRBM Minutes 7/28/2026 at 7:05 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Special Called Board Meeting of Friday, July 17, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 07-17-2026 SCBM Minutes 7/30/2026 at 5:13 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 Co

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Consent Agenda:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 resource

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Educational Diagnostician. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(6)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - Supervisor, Special Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Athletic Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Career Placement Officer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(4)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Curriculum At Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Director, Childcare. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Finance. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Support Programs. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, PEIMS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Emergency Management Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(3)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Department professional staff for Chapter 21-Term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Campus Professional Employee (M.E.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Discussion regarding Civil Action No.1:26-cv-00658; Leonel Zuniga vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Board Action: XII. A. 1

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

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, 34

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Board Action XII. C. 1 a, b, c, d and C. 2 a

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Board Action: XII. D. 1

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Board Action: XII. E. 1

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-04

Board Action: XII. F. 1

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-18

Insurance Committee Meeting Called to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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 Co

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Consent Agenda:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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 Caree

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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 Suppor

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

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) Atta

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor At-Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Math. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Science. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Social Studies. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Bilingual/ESL. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Behavior Specialist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Manager, Warehouse & Textbooks. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.M.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00099; Mary Tolman vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

Superintendent Contract (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff), Life Insurance.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-01

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-08

Employee Benefits, Insurance and Risk Management Committee Meeting Called to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-08

Attendance logs and minutes for Employee Benefits Department meetings (prior 12–24 months)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-08

Timeline of TPA and carrier selection/renewal decisions, and the stated rationale (RFP results, cost comparisons, board minutes)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-08

Document request and review (minutes, contracts, disclosure forms, claims/financial reports)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-08

Reviewer should have no current or prior contractual relationship with any carrier, TPA, or broker involved in the districts plan

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-08

Presentation of our current, Workers Compensation contracted services, status and claims pending

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-15

Facilities, Bond and Capital Projects Meeting Called to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-15

Pace High School Gym Floor: Update on moisture-related damage and the need for complete replacement, including anticipated next steps and funding considerations

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-15

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 faci

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-15

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

Employee Benefits, Insurance and Risk Management Committee Meeting Called to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

Attendance logs and minutes for Employee Benefits Department meetings (prior 12–24 months) Attachments: ( 1 ) B_1_A 9/16/2026 at 3:37 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

Document request and review (minutes, contracts, disclosure forms, claims/financial reports)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

Reviewer should have no current or prior contractual relationship with any carrier, TPA, or broker involved in the districts plan

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

Presentation of our current, Workers Compensation contracted services, status and claims pending

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

Follow-up inspections or verification that corrective actions were completed.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-16

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.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-22

Student Achievement, Curriculum and Technology Committee Meeting Called to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-24

Special Education, Section 504 and Student Services Committee Meeting Called to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-24

How parent concerns are tracked and followed through to resolution

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-29

Safety, Security and Student Wellness Committee Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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/

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 Co

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Consent Agenda:

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 a

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 Project

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 9

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 at

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 PM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 AM

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 Edu

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 He

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Terminate current third-year contract with Tri-Star Management Services and direct Administration to issue a CSP.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

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 retrieved

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Educational Technology. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor- Guidance & Counseling. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Lead Teacher, Advanced Academics. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Physical Therapist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Campus Professional Employee (B.E.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Campus Professional Employee (L.A.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Board Action: XII. A. 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Board Action XII. B. 1 a and B. 2 a

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Board Action: XII. C. 1

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-06

Board Action: XII. D. 1