September 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.
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II. Moment of Silence.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance(s).
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IV. Roll Call:
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V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. Superintendent's Report: * SB1566
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VI.A. Conference Presentations:
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VI.A.1. Recognition of Campus Safety Patrol Officers and Students.
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VI.A.2. Recognition of the UIL - Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Outstanding Performer.
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VI.A.3. Presentation of the IDRA Youth TechXperts.
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VI.A.4. Presentation of the Texas Trees Foundation Tree Planting Grant for Del Castillo-Morningside Elementary and Oliveira Middle School.
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VI.A.5. Presentations of Victor Flores III, Sharp Elementary Chess Coach, “Outstanding State Chess Coach” recognition award by the Texas Chess Association. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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VI.A.6. Open Public Hearing Taxpayer Impact Statement Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.043(c)(2)
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VI.A.7. Presentation of the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate.
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VI.A.8. Open Meetings Act (OMA) Taxpayer Impact Statement (EXHIBIT A)
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VI.A.9. Public Participation to discuss Tax Rate for fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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VI.A.10. Close Public Hearing - 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate.
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VI.A.11. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended August 31, 2026.
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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. |
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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.
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IX. Consent Agenda:
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IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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IX.A.1. Recommend approving the rescheduling of the Regular Board Meetings as follows: change the meeting from November 3, 2026, to November 2, 2026; December 1, 2026, to December 15, 2026; and the meeting on January 5, 2027, to January 12, 2027. These adjustments are necessary due to Election day and scheduled holidays.
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IX.A.2. Recommend approval of the Annual Review Statement of Investment Policy and Strategies in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act, Texas Government Code, Section 2256.005(e).
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IX.A.3. Recommend approval of Resolution #020/26-27 for adoption of the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate. A tax rate of no more than $0.7716 per $100.00 validation with a Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.7716 and a Debt Service tax rate of $0.0000. The 2025-2026 total tax rate was $0.8314.
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IX.A.4. Recommend approval to submit Brownsville ISD’s proposed TIA designations for the 2025-2026 data capture year and to pay the required reimbursable designation fees in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the Texas Education Agency.
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IX.A.5. Recommend approval of the Senate Bill 12 compliance certifications.
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IX.A.6. Recommend approval to adopt (Third Reading) TASB Update 126 Local Policies, and approval to adopt (Second Reading) TASB Update 127 as recommended by the Governance, Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee. The Governance, Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee met on April 23, 2026 and August 18, 2026.
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IX.A.7. Recommend approval of the ratified grant agreement between BISD and H-E-B for the H-E-B Trees for Texans: For Communities grant, supporting the District’s reforestation goals at Brownsville Academic Center (BAC) and Gallegos Elementary. The agreement shall be for one year, which includes monitoring and maintenance reports. *
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IX.A.8. Recommend approval to accept the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to Porter ECHS to be distributed to the NASA Hunch and the Technology Student Association student motivational accounts. No cost to the District. *
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IX.A.9. Recommend approval of the Communities Foundation of Texas-Educate Texas P-TECH Support Subgrant in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. *
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IX.A.10. Recommend approval of the annual renewal of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications, new certifications, and the purchase of CPI booklets for the 2026-2027 school year in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Sole Source.
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IX.A.11. Recommend approval of proceeding with Pyramid Educational Consultants Special Education (PECS) to meet the goals set forth in the Autism Grant of training all Unit Teachers and evaluation of staff in PECS for improved student growth and outcomes. *
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IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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IX.B.1. Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $616,582.20.
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IX.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:
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IX.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #004 in the amount of $403,000.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation of $103,000.00 and Assigned Fund Balance of $300,000.00)
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IX.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #005 in the amount of $4,520.00 for Local Funds. (Reallocation)
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IX.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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IX.D.1. Recommend approval of the contract with Cameron County and to pay 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract. Estimated at $303,710.00.
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IX.D.2. Recommend approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Brownsville, Texas and Brownsville ISD – Bus Stop by BISD Police at no cost to the District.
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IX.D.3. Recommend approval to contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year to support District initiatives and practices for elementary educational staff based on District needs, at an estimated cost of $167,400.00. *
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IX.D.4. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Agreement between the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide hands-on programs in agriculture, nutrition, science, and youth development on BISD school campuses beginning August 2026 through July 2027 unless terminated earlier as provided in the agreement. No cost to the District. *
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IX.D.5. Recommend approval to enter into a contractual agreement with Texas Southmost College (TSC), to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. *
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IX.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding between BISD CTE Department and Building Financial Capacity Coalition for 2026-2027 school year in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. *
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IX.D.7. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development and Brownsville Independent School District for 2026-2027 school year. Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development will provide services to support the goal of students to stay in school and graduate from high school equipped with college and workforce readiness, in the amount not to exceed $22,048.00 from State Categorical funds. *
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IX.D.8. Recommend approval to amend the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Valley Regional Medical Center and Brownsville ISD. CTE Categorical Funding: $5,000.00 is to be utilized for criminal background, drug and alcohol tests, and clinical rotation onboarding fees, as per hospital policy. *
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IX.D.9. Recommend approval to renew the contract with the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) for services regarding the IDRA Youth TechXperts program to be implemented from September 2026 to June 2027 at no cost to the District. *
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X. Board Member Request(s)
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X.A. Action Item(s)
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X.A.1. Presentation, Discussion and Approval To Have The State Qualifying Chess Tournament In House, That Will Determine Which Chess Teams And Individual Students Placing 1st, 2nd & 3rd Will Be Funded By BISD to Compete At The State Chess Tournament And The National Chess Tournament. (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)
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X.A.2. Discussion and possible action regarding allowing students to bring outside food from home for personal consumption during designated breakfast and lunch periods, including review of current district and campus practices, applicable guidelines or restrictions, and consideration of establishing a uniform district-wide practice across all BISD schools. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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X.A.3. Discussion and possible action regarding the District’s Sick Leave Bank, including the current process for employee membership, how membership is renewed from year to year, eligibility and participation requirements, required contributions, and the process and requirements for employees to access benefits from the Sick Leave Bank. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board Support Minerva Pena)
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XI. CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.
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XI.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):
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XI.A.1. Level III Grievance No.002/26-27 on B.T.
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XI.A.2. Level III Grievance No.003/26-27 on E.A.
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XI.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
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XI.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (1)
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XI.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (10)
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XI.B.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff)
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XI.B.3.a. Discussion of Superintendent Performance Goals for 2026-2027 school year.
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XI.B.4. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XI.B.5. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)
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XI.B.6. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor At-Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)
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XI.B.7. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)
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XI.B.8. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Math. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.9. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Science. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XI.B.10. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Social Studies. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.11. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Bilingual/ESL. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.12. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Behavior Specialist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.13. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.14. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XI.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)
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XI.B.16. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.17. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
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XI.B.18. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Manager, Warehouse & Textbooks. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
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XI.B.19. Campus Professional Employee (L.G.) for change in days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
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XI.B.20. Compensation for professional employee (P.M.) on temporary assignment to be commensurate with the Elementary School Principal salary.
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XI.B.21. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.M.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
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XI.B.22. Qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
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XI.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
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XI.C.1. Staff Attorney
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XI.C.1.a. Cause No. 2025-DCL-02339-B; Robert “Bob” Driggers vs. Brownsville Independent School District.
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XI.C.1.b. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00099; Mary Tolman vs. Brownsville Independent School District.
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XI.C.2. Board Attorney:
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XI.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
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XI.C.2.b. Superintendent Contract (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff), Life Insurance.
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XI.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION
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XI.D.1. Consultation with Director of Internal Audits.
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XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
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XII.A. Recommend approval: XI. A. 1 and 2
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XII.B. Recommend approval: XI. B. 1, 2, 3, and 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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XII.C. Recommend approval: XI. C. 1a, and C. 1b. and C. 2a and C. 2b
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XII.D. Recommend approval: XI. D. 1
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XIII. Announcement(s):
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XIV. Adjournment.
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