November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance. (Video)
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2. Invocation.
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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 5:30 p.m. on November 17, 2026, to give your name and topic you wish to comment on.
Presenter:
Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD
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4. Conduct and approve the election canvass of November 3, 2026, General Election.
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5. Approve Certificates of Election for candidates elected at the November 3, 2026, elections.
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6. Swear in and administer the Oath of Office for the new Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D. Board of Trustees.
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7. Conduct reorganization of Board Officers.
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8. Recognize years of service to outgoing board members.
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9. RECOGNITIONS:
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9.a. Recognition of the elementary/secondary campus with the Highest Daily Attendance Rate for the second six weeks
Item Submitted by Monica Vela, Parental Involvement, Migrant and Truancy Director |
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10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
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10.a. Approval of Board Meeting(s) Minutes:
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10.a.1. Regular Board Meeting—October 21, 2026
Item Submitted by Lisa Rodriguez |
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10.b. BUSINESS AND FINANCE:
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10.b.1. Possible action of approval of EEISD Expenditures over $25,000-Information Item
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer |
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10.b.2. Possible action of approval for participation in the Texas College Bridge programs for the 2026-2027 school year
Item Submitted by Maribelle Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction |
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10.b.3. Possible action of approval of TargetED Solutions K12, LLC
Item Submitted by Maribelle Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction |
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10.b.4. Possible action of approval of the purchase of 1,380 MacBook Neo devices, 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools, and Apple Professional Services deployment services for Edcouch-Elsa High School students, teachers/staff, and administration
Item Submitted by Mark Pinon, Technology Director |
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10.b.5. Possible action to approve acceptance of a complimentary one-year Mosyle OneK 12 Mobile Device Management (MDM) subscription for 2,000 device licenses at no cost to the District; designate the Director of Educational Technology and Information Systems to oversee implementation and authorize execution of the necessary no-cost documentation. Any future paid subscription or renewal shall require separate District approval and funding authorization.
Item Submitted by Mark Pinon, Technology Director |
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10.b.6. Possible action of approval to award purchase of a 20' x 14' x 8' Walk-In Out Door Freezer at RCR Elementary
Item Submitted by Cynthia S. Flores, Child Nutrition Director |
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10.b.7. Possible action of approval of the EEHS Baseball Booster Club Bylaws
Item Submitted by Juan Romero, Athletic Coordinator |
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10.b.8. Possible action of approval to the Advance Forward Behavioral Health Agreement
Item Submitted by Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Superintendent |
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10.b.9. Possible action to approve the Communities In Schools of Hidalgo County, Inc. and Edcouch-Elsa ISD Contract
Item Submitted by Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Superintendent |
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10.c. HUMAN RESOURCES:
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10.c.1. Possible action of approval to incorporate Ten (10) business days designated by the board that are not counted as business days for PIA purposes into the calendar for 2027, during the Summer break. HR recommends Monday, June 28, 2027, through July 9, 2027, during the summer break.
Item Submitted by Erica Flores, Human Resources Director |
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10.c.2. Possible action on approval of the updated 2026-2027 compensation plan
Item Submitted by Erica Flores, Human Resources Director |
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10.d. INSTRUCTION:
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10.d.1. Possible action of approval to renew the Counseling Program Agreement between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Interns)
Item Submitted by Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Superintendent |
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10.d.2. Possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the Texas Work Study Mentorship Program (Collegiate G-Force) at Edcouch-Elsa High School, at no cost to the District, and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract with changes approved by legal counsel.
Item Submitted by Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Superintendent |
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10.e. STUDENT TRAVEL:
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10.e.1. Possible action of ratification of approval for the EEHS Boys & Girls Cross Country team that competed at the Cross Country Meet from November 4-6, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas
Item Submitted by Juan Romero, Athletic Coordinator |
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10.e.2. Possible action of approval for the EEHS Boys Basketball team to compete in the Basketball game on December 15, 2026, in Laredo, Texas
Item Submitted by Juan Romero, Athletic Coordinator |
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10.f. STAFF TRAVEL:
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10.f.1. Ratification of travel for Maribel Rodriguez, Federal Programs Director who attended the GCACON Bringing Together Grants, Compliance, and Family Engagement from November 10-12, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas (in place of the approved travel for Monica Vela)
Item Submitted by Maribel Rodriguez, Federal Programs Director |
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10.f.2. Possible action of approval for Maribelle Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, to attend the TASA Midwinter Conference from January 25-26, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas
Item Submitted by Maribelle, Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction |
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10.f.3. Possible action of approval for Christina Ochoa, Tony Garcia, and Benita Morales to attend the TASBO Engage Annual Conference from February 15-17, 2027 in San Antonio, Texas
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer |
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11. REPORTS:
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11.a. EEISD Tax Collection for October 2026
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer |
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11.b. EEISD Financial Report
Item Submitted by Christina Ochoa, Chief Financial Officer |
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12. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
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12.a. Discussion and action of approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Handbook.
Item Submitted by Maribelle Elizondo, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction |
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12.b. Discussion and action of approval of the 2026-2027 ACE Program Handbook.
Item Submitted by Maribel Rodriguez, Federal Programs Director |
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12.c. Discussion and possible action to approve the designation and disposition of technology equipment identified on the attached 2026 Surplus List, with STS to evaluate the listed items and determine which qualify for buyback and which will be recycled.
Item Submitted by Mark Pinon, Technology Director |
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13. 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: |
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13.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.
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13.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)
Presenter:
Ben Castillo, Attorney for EEISD
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13.c. Consider the Level III grievance of L.S., pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Local).
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14. ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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14.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.
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14.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)
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14.c. Consider and take possible action on the Level II grievance of L.S., pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Local).
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15. ADJOURNMENT:
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