August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular
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1. (OTHER) First Order of Business
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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1.A. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
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1.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
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1.D. District Mission and Vision
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2. (OTHER) Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
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3. (OTHER) District Recognitions
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3.A. Partners in Education
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
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3.A.1. El Paso Central Appraisal District
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3.A.2. GECU
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3.B. Borderplex Summer Interns
Presenter:
Mrs. Maria Morales, CTE Coordinator
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4. (OTHER) Open Forum
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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5. Lone Star Governance
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5.A. Student Outcome Monitoring:
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5.A.1. 2026 A-F Accountability Rating
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
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5.B. (Accountability 1) Review Board's Time Use Trackers
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Attachments:
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6. (ADVOCACY) Community Engagement on Student Outcome Goals
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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7. (VISION Y) Information / Reports / Presentations
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7.A. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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7.B. Enrollment Update
Presenter:
Ms. Emily Saucedo, PEIMS Specialist
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8. (VISION Y) Board Items
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8.A. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing EPCAD Representation in the Property Value Study Process
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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8.B. Consideration and Approval of SB 12 Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code 39.008 to be Submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to include a Public Hearing prior to Approval by the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
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8.C. Consider Approval of Class Size Waiver, TEC §25.111, §25.112 and §25.113
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
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8.D. Consider the Selection of a Delegate and an Alternate to Represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on October 9 in Houston, TX
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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8.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Opposing the Proposed Border Highway East Extension of State Loop 375
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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9. (STRUCTURE) Consent Agenda
(All items on the Consent Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration) |
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9.A. Purchases > $25,000 threshold - Authorization
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9.A.1. Consider Approval to Purchase Frontline for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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9.B. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
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9.B.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2026
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9.B.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes - August 17, 2026
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9.C. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS) MOU with Region 19
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Director of Operations
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9.D. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of El Paso County Juvenile Alternative Education Program Pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
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9.E. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Meals for Children in Head Start Program
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Aguirre, District CNS Manager
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9.F. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Meals for Adults in Head Start Program
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Aguirre, District CNS Manager
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9.G. Consider Approval of Adult Meal Price for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Aguirre, District CNS Manager
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9.H. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, TEC 11.251
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
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9.I. Consider Approval of Contracts for Providers of Special Education Related Services and Attorney Retainment
Presenter:
Ms. Marisela Ramos, District Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator
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9.J. Consider Approval of Donations
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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9.K. Consider Approval of the Property, Casualty, and Auto Liability Insurance for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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9.L. Consider Approval of Worker Compensation Insurance for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mrs. Sandra Garcia, HR Generalist
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9.M. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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9.N. Consider Approval of Unemployment Insurance for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mrs. Sandra Garcia, HR Generalist
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10. (OTHER) Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed session to discuss the following items under Sections 551.074, Texas Government Code. The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action.
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10.A. Discussion regarding status update pending TEA investigation Case Number: 2026-04-0243 to include any necessary advice from legal counsel.
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10.B. Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
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11. (STRUCTURE) Continuation of Board Items in Open Session
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11.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
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12. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 30, 2026
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