June 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Invocation.

3. OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for  this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on.   

4. PRESENTATIONS: 

4.a. Presententation of Scholarships to graduating senior recipients on behalf of the Jackets Quarterback Booster Club.

4.b. Presentation by Estrada-Hinojosa 

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:

5.a. Enrollment and Attendance Report

6. PUBLIC HEARING:
 

6.a. Discuss the Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

7.a. Approval of Board Meeting(s) Minutes:
 

7.a.1. Board Workshop-May 6, 2026

7.a.2. Regular Board Meeting—May 11, 2026

7.a.3. Board Workshop-May 19, 2026

7.a.4. Board Workshop—May 20, 2026

7.a.5. Special Board Meeting-May 20, 2026

7.a.6. Special Board Meeting-June 10, 2026

7.b. BUSINESS AND FINANCE:

7.b.1. Approval of Hidalgo County Tax Collection agreement for the 2026-2027 school year 

7.b.2. Approval of renewal for Frontline Education-Human Capital Management-Recruiting & Hiring Software for the 2026-2027 school year 

7.b.3. Approval of renewal for the TASB Worker's Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 school year 

7.b.4. EEISD Financial Report-Information Item 

7.b.5. Approval of Tax Collection Report-March & April 2026

7.b.6. Approval of Budget Amendments

7.b.7. Approval of Expenditures over $25,000

7.b.8. Approval of the Edcouch-Elsa ISD Donations

7.b.9. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between South Texas Independent School District and Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District for half-day instructional services for special education students for the 2026-2027 school year

7.b.10. Request to approve the shared services arrangement with McAllen Regional Day School Program for the Deaf starting August 2026

7.b.11. Approval to request authorization to go out for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the following professional service:
1. Physical Therapy
2. Occupational Therapy
3. Visually Impaired Services
4. Orientation and Mobility Services

7.b.12. Approval to request authorization to go out for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the following services and items:
1. Uniforms
2. Repairs and Services (HVAC & Refrigeration)
3. Promotional Items

7.b.13. Approval to purchase washer and dryer for the new gym 

7.b.14. Approval to Dispose of Athletic Equipment

7.c. TEACHING AND LEARNING:

7.c.1. Approval of the renewal agreement with the Region One Educational Service Center to utilize the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) TEKS Resource System

7.c.2. Approval of Renewal License for Renaissance Software (Accelerated Reader)

7.c.3. Approval to purchase student MacBook Neo for SB 1882 campuses (John F. Kennedy Fine Arts Academy, Ruben C. Rodriguez STEM Academy, Santiago Garcia Health & Science Academy)

7.c.4. Approval of Renewal Licenses for Summit K12

7.c.5. Approval of National Education System school supplies purchase for all campuses

7.c.6. Approval to accept and ratify the 2025-2026 Summer Career and Technical Education Grant (SAS#SCTEAA26) from the Texas Education Agency

7.c.7. Approval to select and hire three (3) Teachers/Student Supervisors (summer extra-duty) and forty (40) paid student interns for the 2025-2026 Summer Career and Technical Education Grant CTE Summer Bridge Program 

7.c.8. Approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for the 2026-2027 school year

7.c.9. Action to approve the planning amounts for the Every Student Succeeds Act Consolidation Federal Grant (ESSA)

7.d. STUDENT TRAVEL:

7.d.1. Approval of ratification of student travel for the ACE Summer Program proposed trips include: NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas June 17 (JFK/LBJ) June 18 SGE/RCR & CFT) Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas July 1 (LBJ/JFK) July 2-CFT, July 8-SGE/RCR San Antonio Zoo July 8-(JFK/LBJ)

7.d.2. Approval of travel for the EEHS Cheerleaders and cheer sponsors to attend the UCA Cheer Camp from July 23-26, 2026 in Austin, Texas

7.e. STAFF TRAVEL:

7.e.1. Approval of ratification of travel for Jessica Mata who attended the Gear Up Workshop from June 1–2, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas and Jessica Mata, Ruben Chavez and Bianca Aguinaga that attended the Gear Up Summer Building Leadership Institute from June 22–23, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas

7.e.2. Approval of travel for Maricela Olivarez and Monica Vela to attend the 4th Annual School Finance and Operations Conference July 20–24, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas

7.e.3. Approval of travel for Iris Lopez and Yvette Lopez to attend the TIVA Summer Conference from July 14–16, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas

8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:

8.a. Discussion and action to approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

9. CLOSED SESSION:  The superintendent requests that the Board of Trustees convene in closed meeting as authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  This executive session is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section:

9.a. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

9.a.1. Discussion regarding Level III Grievance of R.E. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Local)

9.a.2. Discussion regarding superintendent search

9.b. Consultation with legal counsel regarding a.)  pending or contemplated litigation b.)  settlement offer; or c.)  matter in which the duty of the attorney to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (TX.Gov't. Code 551.071)

10. ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:

10.a. 551.074 Discussion and action regarding personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

10.a.1. Discussion and possible action regarding Level III Grievance of R.E. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Local)

10.a.2. Discussion and possible action regarding superintendent search.

10.b. Discussion and action regarding consultation with legal counsel regarding a.)  pending or contemplated litigation b.)  settlement offer; or c.)  matter in which the duty of the attorney to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (TX.Gov't. Code 551.071)

11. ADJOURNMENT: