October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER, CONDUCT ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND TEXAS PLEDGE - MR. LUIS G. ALAMIA
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3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE
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4. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5.A. 2025-2026 Budget Update
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5.B. Edinburg CISD Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation for the 2024-2025 School Year
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5.C. Enrollment Report as of October 10, 2025
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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7.B. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) BETWEEN THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHILD FUND INTERNATIONAL
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7.C. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH REGION I SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL, ROBERT E. LEE ELEMENTARY AND DE ZAVALA ELEMENTARY FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
COST: $10,500.00 SOURCE: TITLE II FUNDS |
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7.D. APPROVAL TO RENEW AMPLIFY INTERVENTION COMPONENT FOR K-2
COST: $35,000.00 SOURCE: TITLE I FUNDS |
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7.E. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS (CSP) 24-73, INTERCOM SYSTEM REPAIR ONLY - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $50,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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7.F. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-08 SAFETY SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
COST: $30,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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8. ACTION AGENDA
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8.A. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04 DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FOR DISTRICT BANK DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS AT TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
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8.B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING A PRICING OFFICER TO APPROVE THE TERMS THEREOF; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO
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8.C. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05 REGARDING ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES CDA (LOCAL)
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8.D. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06 APPROVING INDEPENDENT SOURCES OF INVESTMENT TRAINING AND DESIGNATION OF INVESTMENT OFFICERS
COST: $1,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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8.E. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADOPTING OF AUTHORIZED BROKER/DEALER INVESTMENT FIRMS FOR THE DISTRICT'S INVESTMENTS
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8.F. APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT'S ANNUAL ALLOCATION TO THE HIDALGO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
COST: $1,374,632.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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8.G. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS (CSP) 22-19, LEASE OF REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 8 MILE NORTH ROAD AND SHARY ROAD, WEST OF EDINBURG, TEXAS. BEING A 28.585 ACRES AND 38.245 ACRES TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 230, TEXAS-MEXICAN RAILWAY, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS - 4TH YEAR TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL
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8.H. APPROVAL TO PUCHASE ACT, PREACT 8 AND PREACT 10 EXAMS FROM ACT, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACT SCHOOL DAY TESTING, PREACT FOR GRADE 8 AND GRADE 10
COST: $135,000.00 SOURCE: HIGH SCHOOL ALLOTMENT |
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8.I. APPROVAL TO RENEW NEARPOD/FLOCABULARY ONLINE LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE DISTRICT-WIDE LICENSING AND TRAINING
COST: $202,705.12 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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8.J. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 25-96, DRUG, ALCOHOL AND RANDOM DRUG TESTING
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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8.K. APPROVAL OF RFP 26-03, SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES (SHARS)
COST: $115,000.00 SOURCE: STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDS |
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8.L. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 23-70, GYMNASIUM ADDITIONS/IMPROVEMENT FOR TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COST: $949,186.61 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS |
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8.M. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 24-64, PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $150,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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8.N. APPROVAL OF CSP 24-65, MISCELLANEOUS GROCERY, STAPLES, CLOTHING AND HARDWARE - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $60,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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8.O. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 24-69, AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS PARTS AND TOOL-FIRST AND FINAL CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $1,200,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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8.P. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS (CSP) 24-72, FIRE ALARM INSPECTION AND REPAIR - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $300,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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8.Q. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 24-74, OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $600,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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8.R. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-02, ARMATURE WORKS & REPAIR - FIRST AND FINAL YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $60,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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8.S. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-73, B.L. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TRANSPORTATION SHOP ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS NEGOTIATED FEE
COST: $1,195,653.12 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS |
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8.T. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-01, DIESEL AND UNLEADED FUEL
COST: $2,000,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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8.U. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-02, AWARD JACKETS
COST: $55,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL AND STATE FUNDS |
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8.V. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-06, ART SUPPLIES
COST: $70,000.00 SOURCE: FINE ARTS FUNDS |
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8.W. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-07, AWARDS & INCENTIVES
COST: $320,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS |
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9. CLOSED SESSION
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9.A. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney on Any Permitted Subject Including, But Not Limited to:
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9.A.1. Discussion with School Attorney on Item(s) Exempted Under Attorney-Client Privilege
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9.A.2. Update on Pending Litigation
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9.A.3. Discussion to Authorize Legal Counsel to Initiate Litigation Regarding Property near District Campus
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9.B. Section 551.072--Deliberation Regarding Real Property
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9.C. Section 551.074--Personnel Matters
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9.C.1. Discussion of Employment For:
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9.C.1.a. Librarian - Truman Elementary School
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9.C.1.b. Curriculum Assistant - Escandon Elementary School
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9.C.2. Update on Pending Personnel Investigations
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9.C.3. Discussion of Superintendent's Personnel Update
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9.C.4. Conduct Employee Level III Grievance Hearing: Martha Garcia De Salinas
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9.C.5. Conduct Employee Level III Grievance Hearing: Roy Cano
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9.C.6. Discussion Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Omar Ramirez Ramos
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9.C.7. Discussion Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Mariano U. Nino Palacios
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9.C.8. Discussion Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Lucio Perez
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9.D. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074--Personnel Matters
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9.E. Section 551.076 – Deliberations on Security Devices or Security Audits
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9.F. Section 551.082 - Discipline of a Public School Child
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9.G. Section 551.082(1) - Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Student
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10. OPEN SESSION: ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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10.A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
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10.A.1. Update on Pending Litigation
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10.A.2. Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize Legal Counsel to Initiate Litigation Regarding Property near District Campus
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10.B. Section 551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property
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10.C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters
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10.C.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Librarian for Truman Elementary School
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10.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Curriculum Assistant for Escandon Elementary School
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10.C.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
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10.C.4. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Level III Employee Grievance Hearing: Martha Garcia De Salinas
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10.C.5. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Level III Employee Grievance Hearing: Roy Cano
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10.C.6. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Omar Ramirez Ramos
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10.C.7. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Mariano U. Nino Palacios
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10.C.8. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Lucio Perez
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10.D. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074 - Personnel
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10.E. Section 551.082 - Discipline of a Public School Child
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10.F. Section 551.082(1) - Personally Identifiable Information About a Public School Student
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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