August 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 4, 2026 with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, June 15, 2026.

VI.B. Special Called Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

VI.C. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

VI.D. Special Called Board Meeting of Friday, July 17, 2026.

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Recognition of Honoring Lifelong Service: 50+ Years of Excellence in Education.

VII.A.2. Presentation of the Collaboration with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Brownsville.

VII.A.3. Presentation by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP of the Collection Report July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

VII.A.4. Presentation of the executive review of High School Athletic Programs. 

VII.A.5. Presentation of the preliminary findings and recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Consultant.

VII.A.6. Reporting of Fees Paid to Purchasing Cooperatives, which includes Membership, Management, and Transaction Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

VII.A.7. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended July 31, 2026.

VII.A.8. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended June 30, 2026.

IX. 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)

X. Consent Agenda:

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

X.A.1. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 001/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Omnia Partners for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.2. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB) for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.3. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.4. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 004/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.5. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 005/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region 16  ESC Statewide Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.6. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 006/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region One-Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027

X.A.7. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/26-27 for Brownsville ISD to participate in the described purchasing program of Region One ESC, Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.

X.A.8. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the describe programs of Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative (CNP-STC) for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.9. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 009/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC8) (TIPS) for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.10. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 010/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Programs for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.11. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/26-27 for Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region XI Education Service Center, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), Fort Worth, Texas, for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.12. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of TASB Energy Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.13. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Sourcewell for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.14. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 015/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.15. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 016/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center, Region 20 and the Pace Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027.

X.A.16. Recommend approval of Resolution #017/2026-2027 recognizing the Texas 4-H Organization as an approved extracurricular organization eligible for extracurricular status consideration under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1.

X.A.17. Recommend approval of Resolution #018/2026-2027 for the appointment of an individual to serve on the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

X.A.18. Discussion and possible action on Resolution #019/2026-2027 authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes. 

X.A.19. Recommend approval to revise pages 12 and 15 of the 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan.

X.A.20. Recommend approval to renew annual 2026-2027 District Membership Fees for Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) $11,000.00 and TASB Legal Assistant Fund $500.00 for an approximate amount of $11,500.00. 

X.A.21. Recommend approval of the Communities Foundation of Texas-Educate Texas P-TECH Support Subgrant in an amount of up to $65,000.00. *

X.A.22. Recommend approval to authorize the Benavides Elementary School Parking Lot Lighting Project as substantially complete.

X.A.23. Recommend approval to authorize the Lopez Early College High School Intercom Upgrades under CSP#25-081, as substantially complete.

X.A.24. Recommend approval of the SpaceX scholarship donation in the amount of $100,000.00 to award ten scholarships in the amount of $10,000.00 per student as selected by SpaceX. No cost to the District. *

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

X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $1,823,887.55.

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

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #001 in the amount of $524,066.00 for Fund 167 - Teacher Incentive Allotment. (Carryover Budget)

X.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #002 in the amount of $7,099,001.00 for Local Funds E-Rate. (Carryover Purchase Order Budget – Assigned Fund Balance) 

X.C.3. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #003 in the amount of $29,832,400.00 for Fund 197 – Projects.  (Unassigned Fund Balance of $8,702,400.00 and Assigned Fund Balance of $21,130,000.00)

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

X.D.1. Recommended approval to enter into Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and the Brownsville Independent School District for 2026-2027 school year. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $40,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year is anticipated. *

X.D.2. Recommend approval to enter into 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 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the District.

X.D.3. Recommend approval of the ratification for the AEFLA Federal Adult Education funds in the amount of $1,429,412.00 for BISD Fund 309/TWC Fund 231 - AEFLA Federal Adult Education Fund for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the district.  Any subsequent funding amendments received during the remainder of the grant cycle will be accepted and incorporated as appropriate.

X.D.4. Recommend approval of the ratification of Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) funds in the amount of $553,399.00 for BISD Fund 220/TWC Fund 243 for the 2026–2027 school year, at no cost to the district.  Any subsequent funding amendments received during the remainder of the grant cycle will be accepted and incorporated as appropriate. *

X.D.5. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville Independent School District and the Brownsville Wellness Coalition to support school vegetable garden initiatives for the period of August 2026 through July 2027, unless terminated earlier as provided in the agreement. No cost to the District. *

X.D.6. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A& M University and Brownsville ISD to implement the Advise TX College Advising Corps at all BISD high school and ECHS campuses for 2026-2027 school year. The total cost to the District is $105,000.00. *

X.D.7. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas Your Prevention Program for implementation of their educational programs for reducing alcohol and substance abuse among youth in secondary schools during 2026-2027 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.8. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for student mental health services for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. No cost to the District. *

X.D.9. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Counseling to provide practicum/internship sites on BISD school campuses for students pursuing a graduate degree in Guidance and Counseling for the 2026-2027 school year with automatic renewal for subsequent years unless a written notice of termination of the agreement is provided by either party. No cost to the District. *

X.D.10. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps and Brownsville Independent School District for the purpose of providing AmeriCorps access to BISD campuses to assist students with the college planning and enrollment services for the 2026-2027school year.  No cost to the District. *

X.D.11. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Childrens Advocacy Centers of Cameron & Willacy Counties and Brownsville ISD to provide educational services to students in PreK to 12th grades for the 2026-2027 school year with an automatic annual renewal unless terminated in writing by either party. No cost to the District. *

X.D.12. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department to provide court-ordered counseling to BISD secondary students on BISD campuses during the school day for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. No cost to the District. *

X.D.13. Recommend approval of the Interest Free Bona Fide Loan in the amount of $5,000,000.00 to be repaid over a three (3) year term beginning with Payment #1 - $1,667,000.00 on August 4, 2027, Payment #2 - $1,667,000.00 on August 4, 2028 and Payment #3 - $1,666,000.00 on August 4, 2029 (Final Installment).  Indirect costs will not be charged during the loan period in order to maximize available resources. 

X.D.14. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum with Communities in Schools Cameron County, Brownsville, Texas, for Case Management Services for At-Risk and Economically Disadvantaged students for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years in the amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from categorical funds. *

X.D.15. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Texas at Austin, The Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Hispanic Achievement (LUCHA) Program online courses, in the amount of $130,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. Services to be rendered to the District’s needs and funding. *

X.D.16. Recommend approval to renew the AVID Memorandum of Agreement for the amount of $42,220.00 from budgeted local and categorical funds for the 2026-2027 school year. Services and items to be purchased are subject to the District’s needs and funding. *

X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #27-001 General Merchandise Supplies, Services and Groceries District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #27-003 Achievement Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #27-005 Training Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #27-010 Graduation and Honor District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #27-024 High School Marching Band Show Writing Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #27-027 Special Education Services District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, though August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFP #27-046 Two Way Portable Radios, Supplies and Accessories District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.8. Recommend awarding RFP #27-062 Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.9. Recommend awarding RFP #27-065 Fire Extinguisher Materials and Fire Suppressant System District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.10. Recommend awarding RFP #27-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.11. Recommend awarding RFP #27-069 Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contract Services District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.12. Recommend awarding RFP #27-070 Electrical Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract. 

X.E.13. Recommend awarding RFP #27-071 Electrical Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

XI. Board Member Request(s)

XI.A. Action Item(s)

XI.A.1. Discussion and possible action in engaging Board Counsel in leading the BISD Board of Trustees in the development of required Board goals for the 2026-2027 scholastic year.  (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)

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

XII.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XII.A.1. Level III Grievance No.001/26-27 on E.S.

XII.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XII.B.1. Presentationof Retirements. (5)

XII.B.2. Presentation Resignations. (11)

XII.B.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff)

XII.B.4. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Educational Diagnostician. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(6)

XII.B.5. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - Supervisor, Special Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

XII.B.6. Contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.7. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Athletic Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.8. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Career Placement Officer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.9. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(4)

XII.B.10. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.11. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Curriculum At Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.12. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Director, Childcare. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.13. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Finance. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.14. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Support Programs. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.15. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.16. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, PEIMS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.17. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Emergency Management Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.18. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.19. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.20. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(3)

XII.B.21. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

XII.B.22. Department professional staff for Chapter 21-Term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.23. Compensation for Professional Employee (E.M.) on temporary assignment to be commensurate with the Elementary School Principal salary.

XII.B.24. Campus Professional Employee (A.G.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.25. Campus Professional Employee (A.S.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.26. Campus Professional Employee (G.M.L) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.27. Campus Professional Employee (L.D.M.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.28. Campus Professional Employee (M.E.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.29. Campus Professional Employee (N.L.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.30. Campus Professional Employee (N.S.) for change in days, change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.31. Campus Professional Employee (D.Y.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.32. Campus Professional Employee (M.S.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.33. Campus Professional Employee (S.D.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.34. Campus Professional Employee (T.P.) for change in salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XII.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XII.C.1. Staff Attorney

XII.C.1.a. Discussion regarding the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley’s signage for the former Longoria Elementary site. 

XII.C.1.b. Discussion regarding TEA Docket No. 100-R1-05-2026; Vanessa Chavez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.C.1.c. Discussion regarding TEA Docket No. 225-LH-07-2026; Jose Vasquez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.C.1.d. Discussion regarding Civil Action No.1:26-cv-00658; Leonel Zuniga vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.C.2. Board Attorney:

XII.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XII.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XII.D.1. Consultation with Director of Internal Audit.

XII.E. DISTRICT VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AUDIT REPORT:

XII.E.1. Discussion of the findings of the District Vulnerability Assessment Audit Report.

XII.F. REAL ESTATE:

XII.F.1. Discussion of lease or sale of vacant District Facilities. 

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

XIII.A. Board Action:  XII. A. 1 

XIII.B. Board Action:  XII. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34

XIII.C. Board Action XII. C. 1 a, b, c, d and C. 2 a

XIII.D. Board Action:  XII. D. 1

XIII.E. Board Action:  XII. E. 1

XIII.F. Board Action:  XII. F. 1

XIV. Announcement(s):

XV. Adjournment.