October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING
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V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 20 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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V.1) Recognition of Dorothy McFall and Cub Scouts Pack #2543 for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Board Meeting.
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V.2) Recognition of Ms. Montoya's 1st Grade Class, from Glass Elementary, for maintaining 100% perfect attendance for eight consecutive weeks.
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V.3) Recognition of eleven (11) C.C. Winn High School students for being awarded the School Recognition Award, National First-Generation Recognition Award, or the AP Scholar with Distinction by the College Board.
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V.4) Recognition of twelve (12) Eagle Pass High School students who earned the 2026 AP Scholar with Honors Award for their outstanding scores on the AP Exams.
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V.5) Recognition of five (5) Eagle Pass High School students who earned the 2026 AP Scholar with Distinction Awards for their outstanding scores on their AP Exams.
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V.6) Recognition of Eagle Pass ISD Principals in celebration of National Principals Month as proclaimed by Governor Greg Abbott.
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V.7) Recognition of the 2026 Accountability Ratings and Distinctions.
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VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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VI.1) Financial Report
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VI.2) Utility Report
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VI.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI.4) Review Investment Officer's Annual Report of Investment Transactions for all funds for the quarter ended August 31, 2026.
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VI.5) Delinquent collection activities for September, 2025 - August, 2026.
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to elect two (2) School Board Members one member as a Delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards, and the other member as an Alternate.
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VII.2) Consideration of and possible action for approval to select a firm to provide Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for the 2026 Bond program Package 1 and 2 as a result of the RFQ#B26-02-26 procurement method.
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VII.3) Consideration of and possible action for approval to select the recommended firm for multiple Design Build Services as a result of the RFQ#B26-03-26 procurement process regarding the Package No. 3 of the 2026 Bond program.
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VII.4) Consideration of and possible action to approve a firm as Owner's Representative for the 2026 Bond program Package 3 - District Wide Improvements and Execute a Master Services Agreement with EPISD subject to contract negotiations with District's legal counsel.
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VII.5) Consideration of and possible action for approval to select the highest ranked firm as the selected firm for Land Surveying Services for the 2026 Bond program Package 1 and 2 as a result of the RFQ#B26-04-26 procurement methods.
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VII.6) Consideration of and possible action to approve the AIA B101-2017 Agreement between ERO Architects and Eagle Pass ISD to provide Professional Services for the 2026 Bond program for Package 1 and Package 2 and extend the Superintendent or designee the authority to sign the necessary documentation related to this contract subject to legal approval.
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VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the September 8 2026 (Regular) Board Meeting.
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VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt a Resolution 2026/2027-03 to approve the Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies in accordance with Board Policy CDA (Legal)
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VIII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Kids Are First (KAF) and the Eagle Pass ISD.
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VIII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to purchase credit by exam tests for EPISD secondary campuses from Texas Tech University and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy.
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VIII.5) Consider and take appropriate action to approve the purchase and/or acquisition of school library materials in accordance with Senate Bill 13 (SB13)
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IX. CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
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IX.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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IX.2) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill EPHS Head Tennis Coach vacancy pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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IX.3) The Board will hear the request to hire professional employee to serve as Principal for Sam Houston Elementary subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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X. OPEN SESSION
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To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
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X.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies.
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X.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill EPHS Head Tennis Coach vacancy.
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X.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire professional employee to serve as Principal for Sam Houston Elementary.
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XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XI.1) School Board Members Continuing Education Credit Hours
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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