September 16, 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 September 16, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on.   

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

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

4.a.1. Regular Board Meeting minutes-August 24, 2026
Item submitted by Lisa Rodriguez, Board Secretary

4.a.2. District Safety and Security Meeting minutes-August 27, 2026
Item Submitted by Lisa Rodriguez, Board Secretary

4.b. BUSINESS AND FINANCE:

4.b.1. Possible action on approval to add Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer to Texas National Bank providing online banking access
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer 

4.b.2. Possible action on approval of Expenditures over $25,000
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer

4.b.3. EEISD Financial Report-Information Item
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer

4.b.4. Possible action on approval of the Annual Tax Collection Report from Pablo "Paul" Villarreal, Jr., Tax Assessor-Collector for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer

4.b.5. Possible action on approval of the Fixed Asset Inventory and Management Proposal for the 2026–2027 school year
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer

4.b.6. Possible action on approval of Investment Policy Review Resolution for 2026-2027
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer

4.b.7. Possible action on approval of the Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County Elections Department and Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer
 

4.c. HUMAN RESOURCES:

4.c.1. Possible action on approval of Emergency Permit and Teaching Waiver 

4.d. TEACHING AND LEARNING:

4.d.1. Possible action on approval of the Interlocal Agreement Between South Texas College and Edcouch-Elsa ISD Early College High School
Item Submitted by Mary Garza, EEHS Associate Principal 

4.d.2. Possable action on approval of the Proposal for Services with Region One Education Service Center for the Dropout Prevention & Recovery (DPR) Program at the CCC Center for the 2026-2027 School Year 
Item Submitted by Veronica Gonzalez, College & Career Instructional Facilitator

4.d.3. Possible action on approval to purchase IXL Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies Learning Platform licenses for all students in Grades 3-12
Item Submitted by Dr. Ramiro Leal, Bilingual Director 

4.d.4. Possible action on approval of Sirius Educational Solutions, an Online Full Resource Library, STARR Formative Assessment Bank, and Summative Assessment Bank for students in Grades 3-12
Item Submitted by Dr. Ramiro Leal, Bilingual Director 

4.d.5. Possible action on approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between United Way of South Texas and Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Item Submitted by Frances Rocha, Consultant

4.d.6. Possible action on approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Truancy Prevention Outreach and Student Data Sharing between Edcouch-Elsa ISD and the City of Elsa
Item Submitted by Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Superintendent 

4.d.7. Possible action on approval of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Strategic Integration Liaisons Commitment Acknowledgement 
Item Submitted by Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Superintendent

4.d.8. Possible action on approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Edcouch-Elsa ISD and RGV Lead
Item Submitted by Lydia Gonzalez, CTE Director 

4.d.9. Possible action on approval of the MOU between Edcouch-Elsa ISD and UTRGV Father-Son Program
Item Submitted by Frances Rocha, Consultant

4.d.10. Possible action on approval of the MOU between Edcouch-Elsa ISD and UTRGV Mother-Daughter Program
Item Submitted by Frances Rocha, Consultant

4.d.11. Possible action on approval of class size waiver for 2026-2027 school year

4.e. STUDENT TRAVEL:

4.e.1. Possible action on approval of ratification of travel for the EEHS Cross Country to attend Islander Cross Country Course from September 11-12, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas
Item Submitted by Juan Romero, Athletic Coordinator

4.e.2. Possible action on approval of ratification of travel for EEHS Boys/Girls Cross Country and sponsors to attend the 32nd Annual Cross Country Meet September 17-18, 2026 in Round Rock, Texas
Item Submitted by Juan Romero, Athletic Coordinator

4.e.3. Possible action of approval of travel for the EEHS Cheerleaders and cheer sponsors to attend the UIL Spirit State Championship January 13-15, 2027 in Fort Worth, Texas
Item Submitted by Juan Romero, Athletic Coordinator

4.f. STAFF TRAVEL:

4.f.1. Possible action on approval for Christina Ochoa and Tony Garcia to attend the TASBO Networking Sessions from September 23–24, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas 
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer

4.f.2. Possible action on approval for Mr. Ruben Chavez, ACE Director, to attend the ACE Expanded Learning Models Summit Conference in San Antonio, Texas from September 28 to October 1, 2026
Item Submitted by Ruben Chavez, ACE Director

4.f.3. Possible action on approval for Monica Vela to attend GCACON Bringing Together Grants, Compliance, and Family Engagement from November 10-12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas
Item Submitted by Monica Vela, Programs Director

4.g. REPORT:

4.g.1. Report regarding the Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer Business and Finance  

4.g.2. Report regarding the 2025-2026 State Assessment Results
Item Submitted by Maribelle Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

4.g.3. Report and approval of the updated school song
Item Submitted by Joel Casarez, Band Director

4.g.4. Report and approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program Application 
Item Submitted by Eva Noriega, PEIMS Director

4.g.5. Report regarding Medical and Dental Update
Item Submitted by Erica Flores, Human Resources Director

4.g.6. Report and approval of the 2026-2027 list of certified T-TESS Appraisers
Item Submitted by Erica Flores, Human Resources Director 

5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM:

5.a. Discussion and action to join the practical purchasing cooperative. 

6. 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:

6.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.

6.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)

6.c. Report regarding the 2023-2026 audit cycle Safety and Security audit results 

7. ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:

7.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.

7.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)

8. ADJOURNMENT: