October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance(s).

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VI.A. Conference Presentations:

VI.A.1. Recognition of Board President by TASB for her Advocate of the Year Award.

VI.A.2. Recognition of the 2025 College Board AP Scholars with Honor. 

VI.A.3. Recognition of the 2025 College Board AP Scholars with Distinction.

VI.A.4. Recognition of the 2025 College Board AP International Diploma.

VI.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2025.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room.  As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.  The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment.  Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board.  The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous.

The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.

Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities.  A Trustee may debate a motion for three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity.
  

VIII. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

IX. Consent Agenda:

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

IX.A.1. Recommend approval of Change Order #001 to amend the Owner/Contractor agreement with Quatum Mechanical Contractors, LLC for the CSP #23-164 HVAC Improvements-Villa Nueva Elementary. The amount represents unused funds in the Contingency Allowance. Fund 197 (Credit Back to the District)

IX.A.2. Recommend approval adding November 4, 2025 as a student holiday and Teacher Preparation Day to the 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar due to November 4, 2025, being an election day and in consideration of the safety of BISD students. *

IX.A.3. Recommend approval of the proposed list of library materials for purchase, as submitted, in accordance with Senate Bill 13 and BISD Policy EFB(Local). 

IX.A.4. Recommend approval for Patricia Valenzuela – Human Development, of Brownsville, to provide consulting services for BISD Migrant families for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Funding: Title I-C 212 for $1,000.00 for 2 one-hour sessions.  *

IX.A.5. Recommend approval to upgrade the BISD Athletic subscriptions to Gold to increase cloud storage space for all athletic sports at the six high schools. Included is the Hudl Focus Camera to allow live-streaming for practice and games at each main gym. The BISD Athletic Department has budgeted for the purchase. (Sole Source) at a cost of $93,500.00.

IX.A.6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the Brownsville Independent School District Resolution No. 020/2025-2026 regarding the requirement of District documents for properties owned by the District and the Appointment of the Superintendent of Schools as the managing member.

IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

IX.B.1. Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $588,046.21.

IX.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment(s):

IX.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #013 in the amount of $239,515.00 for Local Funds.  (Reallocation of $84,138.00 and Fund Balance of $155,377.00)

IX.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

IX.D.1. Recommend approval to accept the agreement submitted by Green, Rubiano & Associates, for the Sams Memorial Stadium Structural Repairs. 

IX.D.2. Recommend approval to accept the proposal from Texas Gas and provide the required right away as specified at Resaca Technology Center, 901 E. Filmore Street, Brownsville, Texas 78521 at no cost to the District. 

IX.D.3. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and the City of New Braunfels Police Department for the purchase of twelve (12) used police vehicles.  Total approximate cost of $76,000.00 from local funds. 

IX.D.4. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and Mesquite Treatment Center, LLC to provide chemical dependency referral services and educational presentations to BISD students during the school day for the 2025-2026 school year. No cost to the District. *

IX.D.5. Recommend approval of Amendment 003 to the Integrated English Literacy & Civics Education funds in the amount of $319,938.00 for BISD Fund 220/TWC Fund 243- Integrated English Literacy & Civics Education Fund for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District. *

IX.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into an Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and, certification for in-demand occupations classes for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District. *

IX.D.7. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and BCFS Health and Human Services Human Trafficking Interdiction Division for a 2-year interval. No cost to the District.

IX.D.8. Recommend approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) pay system maintenance of Brownsville I.S.D. (Cost to the District $14,000.00)

X. Board Member Request(s)

X.A. Action Item(s)

X.A.1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Level III Hearings timelines at BISD.  Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

X.A.2. Discussion and action on order of Level III Grievances when they involve student issues and participation in extracurricular activities. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

X.A.3. Discussion and possible action regarding inappropriate statements made by BISD Personnel online and in classroom settings, reference to recent violent incident that occurred in Utah on 09/10/2025.  (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

X.A.4. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the RFQ approved by the Board for Board Attorney.  (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Neida Ruth Grantland)

X.A.5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Medical and Pharmacy Plan Options, including level-funded models. (Board Member Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Neida Ruth Grantland)

X.A.6. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the recommendations of the Employee Benefits Committee (EBC) with a directive to start the process for CSP's submissions in April 2026, to seek the best available coverage for BISD employees.  (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Daniella Lopez Valdez)

X.A.7. Discussion, consideration and possible action in adopting a resolution in support of the Texas AFL-CIO repeal of the state-approved voucher bill. (Board Agenda Request Denise Garza/Board Support Daniella Lopez Valdez)

X.A.8. Discussion, consideration and possible action to recommend approval to conduct a district-wide climate survey.  (Board Agenda Request Denise Garza/Board Support Jessica Gonzalez)

XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

XI.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XI.A.1. Level III Grievance No.004/25-26 on E.A.

XI.A.2. Level III Grievance No.005/25-26 on L.H.B.

XI.A.3. Level III Grievance No.006/25-26 on C.H.

XI.A.4. Level III Parent Grievance No.001/25-26 on Maria Raga on behalf of Student J.C.R.

XI.B. INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT(S):

XI.B.1. Discussion of the findings of the intruder detection audit report.

XI.C. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XI.C.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (1)

XI.C.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (4)

XI.C.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)

XI.C.4. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

XI.C.5. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

XI.C.6. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Program Specialist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

XI.C.7. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Career Placement Officer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.8. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Mariachi Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.9. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Educational Diagnostician. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.10. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Specialist, Educational Technology. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.11. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) -Coordinator, 21st CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.12. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - License Specialist in School Psychology. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.13. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Assistant Director, Childcare. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.C.14. Qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2025-2026 Fiscal School Year.

XI.C.15. Department Professional Employee (C.G.) for a change in salary for the 2025-2026 Fiscal School Year.

XI.C.16. Compensation for a professional employee (H.Z.) on interim assignment from 08/04/25 to 09/05/25 to be commensurate with the Middle School Assistant Principal salary.

XI.C.17. Compensation for a professional employee (N.C.) on temporary assignment from 08/29/25 to 09/17/25 to be commensurate with the Middle School Principal salary.

XI.C.18. Compensation for a professional employee (S.S.) on temporary assignment to be commensurate with the Middle School Principal salary.

XI.D. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI.D.1. Staff Attorney

XI.D.1.a. Governmental agency letter of transfer for the Verizon Site on District property located on Robindale Rd.  

XI.D.1.b. Cause No. 2019-DCL-06158-E; Jasmin Leal vs. Brownsville Independent School District. 

XI.D.1.c. Personnel Matters.  Board Member Request Minerva Pena.

XI.D.2. Board Attorney:

XI.D.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XI.E. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XI.E.1. Consultation with Director of Internal Audit.

XI.F. BOARD SELF-EVALUATION.

XI.F.1. Board Self-Evaluation.

XI.G. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):  CLOSED MEETING

XI.G.1. Discussion of reassigning teachers from one campus to another and the delaying of hiring new teachers/employees/ substitute teachers needed at campuses.  (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XII.A. Recommend approval:  XI. A. 1, 2, 3 and 4

XII.B. Recommend approval:  XI. B. 1

XII.C. Recommend approval:  XI. C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18

XII.D. Recommend approval:  XI. D. 1a, 1b, 1c and 2a

XII.E. Recommend approval:  XI. E. 1

XII.F. Recommend approval:  XI. F. 1

XII.G. Recommend approval:  XI. G. 1 

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.