August 25, 2026 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. DAVID TORRES
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3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE
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4. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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4.A. Recognition of the EHS Boy's Cross Country Team of 1977 for being Inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5.A. CTE Barrientes Update
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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 JULY 25, 2026 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND THE AUGUST 3, 2026 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND THE AUGUST 18, 2026 BOARD WORKSHOP
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7.B. APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE ADULT BREAKFAST MEAL FROM $3.00 TO $3.25 AND THE ADULT LUNCH MEAL FROM $5.25 TO $5.50
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7.C. APPROVAL OF THE LIST TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY INNOVATIVE COURSES FOR USE WITH CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION DURING THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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7.D. APPROVAL TO ENSURE STUDENTS WHO MEET REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND 2026-2027 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, 4H, AND FFA COMPETITIONS ARE NOT MARKED ABSENT
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7.E. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE LEARNING.COM ONLINE K-8 AI LITERACY EXPANSION FOR STUDENTS
COST: $30,750.00 SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALLOTMENT
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7.F. APPROVAL OF THE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY FOR 7TH GRADE STUDENT PARTICIPATION DISTRICT-WIDE FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
COST: $26,200.00 SOURCE: TITLE IV AND LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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7.G. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (UTRGV) AMERICORP PROGRAM AND THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR MEMBERS TO ASSIST STUDENTS AT EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, J. ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, ROBERT VELA HIGH SCHOOL, AND UTRGV COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH COLLEGE ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 2026-2027
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7.H. APPROVAL OF OMNIA PARTNERS PURCHASING COOPERATIVE QUOTE FOR THE PURCHASE INVENTORY DIRECT AND MAINTENANCE ESSENTIALS PRO FOR MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
COST: $40,257.05 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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7.I. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 ECISD STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK
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7.J. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 25-51, READING & MATH INTERVENTION SOFTWARE - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $20,000.00 SOURCE: STATE COMPENSATORY & TITLE II FUNDS
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7.K. APPROVAL OF RFQ 26-48, EXTERNAL AUDITOR NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FEE
COST: $37,500.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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7.L. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-42, FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTIONS AND REPAIR SERVICES - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $50,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8. ACTION AGENDA
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8.A. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
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8.B. APPROVAL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2027-01 SETTING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND DEBT SERVICE TAX RATES FOR TAX YEAR 2026, SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027
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8.C. APPROVAL OF THE SECOND READING OF TASB LOCALIZED POLICY UPDATE 127
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8.D. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TESTHOUND TEST MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FROM EDUCATION ADVANCED, INC. FOR ALL CAMPUSES FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
COST: $59,517.27 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.E. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE DMAC SOFTWARE FOR ASSESSMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND HB1416 ACCELERATED LEARNING PLANS
COST: $105,475.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.F. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE EDUPHORIA AWARE AND STRIVE SOFTWARE
COST: $171,891.30 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.G. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL FOR THE SKYWARD STUDENT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SERVICES
COST: $265,691.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.H. APPROVAL TO RENEW REGION ONE CONSORTIUM SERVICES
COST: $160,675.15 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.I. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGH THE REGION I ESC CHILD NUTRIENT PROGRAM - SOUTH TEXAS COOPERATIVE BID AND PROPOSALS (CNP-STC) FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
COST: $16,158,538.00 SOURCE: FOOD SERVICE FUNDS
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8.J. APPROVAL OF INTER-LOCAL 27-01, FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE USE OF PURCHASING COOPERATIVES AVAILABLE TO THE DISTRICT
COST: $5,000,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS
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8.K. APPROVAL OF RFP 26-47, SELF-FUNDED PLAN, CARRIER/THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA), PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) NETWORK, PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT (PBM) SERVICES, TRANSPARENT MODELING OR PASS-THROUGH MODELING, INTERNATIONAL RX OPTION AND STOP LOSS COVERAGE
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8.L. APPROVAL OF RFP 26-51, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
COST: $2,961,220.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.M. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-37, COPY PAPER - DISTRICT WIDE - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $350,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL FUNDS
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8.N. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS (CSP) 25-40, FRESH PRODUCE - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $4,000,000.00 SOURCE: FOOD SERVICE FUNDS
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8.O. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-74, EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, AND ROBERT VELA MULTI-USE BUILDINGS
COST: $110,071.36 SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
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8.P. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-81, WELDING GAS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT 1ST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $170,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE FUNDS
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8.Q. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-84, DISTRICT/ATHLETIC SCHOOL AMBULANCE SERVICES - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $110,000.00 SOURCE: ATHLETIC FUNDS
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8.R. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-93, AIR CONDITIONER UNITS - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS
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8.S. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-95, PRINT SHOP COPY PAPER AND SUPPLIES - FIRST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $180,000.00 SOURCE: PRINT SHOP FUNDS
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8.T. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS (CSP) 26-02, AWARD JACKETS 1ST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $55,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL, STATE 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.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. Curriculum Assistant - Brewster School
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9.C.1.b. Career and Technical Educational Advisor - Economedes High School
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9.C.1.c. Cross-Country Head Coach - Robert Vela High School
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9.C.1.d. Dietician - Child Nutrition Department
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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. Discussion of Superintendent of Schools Contract
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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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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.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 Curriculum Assistant for Brewster School
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10.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Career and Technical Educational Advisor for Economedes High School
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10.C.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Cross-Country Head Coach for Robert Vela High School
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10.C.4. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Dietician for the Child Nutrition Department
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10.C.5. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
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10.C.6. Discussion and Action to Approve Contract for Superintendent of Schools
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10.D. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074 - Personnel
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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