February 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Board Business Meeting A&B Combined

1. Meeting Called to Order

1.A. Roll Call of Board Members Present and Declaration of Quorum Present______ Absent______

1.A.1. Ms. Alicia Sebastian

1.A.2. Mrs. Christina Martinez

1.A.3. Mr. Jacob Ramos

1.A.4. Mr. Ed Garza

1.A.5. Mrs. Stephanie Torres 

1.A.6. Mr. Arthur Valdez

1.A.7. Dr. Mike Villarreal

1.B. Recording of Superintendent Present

1.B.1. Dr. Jaime Aquino

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag

1.D. Salute to the Texas Flag - "Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

1.E. Citizens' Presentations - 60-minute total time limit for this item 

2. Governance

2.A. Improve College Readiness for Students with Disabilities: Board Interim Goal Progress Monitoring 3.1, 3.2, & 3.3

2.B. Discussion and approval to negotiate with Latino Educational Equity Partnerships (LEEP) SB 1882 In-District Charter School Partner

2.C. Discussion and approval to negotiate with Third Future Schools (TFS) SB 1882 In-District Charter School Partner

2.D. Discussion and approval to negotiate with Texas A&M San Antonio Institute for School & Community Partnerships SB 1882 In-District Charter School Partner

2.E. Approval of Charters for the Board-Created Ad Hoc Committees on the Budget, Goal #2, Goal #3, Board Operating Procedures and Board Policy Review

2.F. Discussion and Possible Action on the Presentation and Recommendation of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee Review of Board Goal 2

2.G. Discussion and Possible Action on the Presentation and  Recommendation of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee Review of Board Goal 3

2.H. Discussion and Possible Action on the Presentation and Recommendation of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee Review of the Board Operating Procedures and Online Message Board

2.I. Discussion and Possible Action on the Presentation and  Recommendation of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee Review of the District’s Budget

2.J. Discussion and Possible Action on the Presentation and Recommendation of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee Review of Policy Updates

2.K. Discussion and Action to Approve the Adoption of or Revision to Local Board Policies under the Board Policy Governance Manual and District-Initiated Changes to Local Board Policies under the Administration’s Policy Manual

2.L. Approval of the Proposed SAISD Board Meeting Schedules for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028

3. Consent Agenda

3.A. Approval of Schematic Design for the 2020 Bond Projects – High School Sports Fields Project Phase 1 (Highlands, Edison, and Lanier High Schools)

3.B. Approval of the Adoption of or Revision to Local Board Policies under the Administration’s Policy Manual

3.C. Approval of a Resolution to Designate Nonbusiness Days under the Texas Public Information Act for Calendar Years 2026 and 2027

3.D. Approval of Monthly Budget Reports and Amendments for February 2026

3.E. Approval of Procurement Services’ Recommendations for Bids, Proposals, and Awards

3.F. Approval of Minutes for the following meetings

3.F.1. January 12, 2026 Board Business Meeting A

3.F.2. January 20, 2026 Board Business Meeting B

4. Closed Session

4.A. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, et. Seq. (TGC 551.071, TGC 551.072, TGC 551.074, and TGC 551.076)

4.A.1. Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, including legal issues on the acquisition process. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.072)

4.A.2. Consult with counsel on legal issues related to parameters for partnerships, sale or lease of vacant properties. (TGC 551.071 and 551.072)

4.A.3. Consultation with legal counsel on the status of San Antonio Independent School District v. Lexington Ins. Co., McLarens, Inc., William J. Adams and Frost Ins. Agency Inc.  in the 150th Judicial District in Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas. (TGC 551.071) 

4.A.4. Consult with counsel on legal issues related to the right sizing of schools and the state accountability rating system. (TGC 551.071)

4.A.5. Deliberation regarding personnel matters, including but not limited to appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, reassignment, resignation, retirement, reclassification, report, and dismissal of a public officer or an employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. This provision does not apply to a closed session discussion if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. (TGC 551.074)

4.A.6. Proposal to terminate probationary contract teacher(s) for good cause pursuant to TEC 21.104 (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.7. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding pursuing sanctions against educators who have abandoned their contract pursuant to TEC 21.210 and 19 TAC 249.14. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.8. Consultation with legal counsel on matters related to campus staff and student security and safety. (551.071(2))

4.A.9. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding potential student safety issues and also regarding Intruder Detection Audits that are confidential pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 37.1084(d) and Texas Government Code Sections 552.101 and 552.116. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.076)

4.B. The Board will reconvene in Open Session and take appropriate action on items discussed in Closed Session.

5. Adjournment

5.A. Adjournment