September 30, 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
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
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3.A. 2026 Educator Assessment Review Participants
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3.B. Human Resource Appreciation
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3.C. Finance Appreciation
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3.D. IT Professionals Appreciation
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3.E. 2026 MASBA Outstanding School District
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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. BOY Reading and Math Data for PK-3rd Grade
Presenter:
Mrs. Dania Sotelo, PK-6 Assistant Principal
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5.B. (Accountability 1) Review Board's Time Use Tracker
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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6. (ADVOCACY) Community Engagement on Student Outcome Goals
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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7. Public Hearing
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7.A. Efficiency Audit Results
Presenter:
Ms. Celina Cereceres, Whitley Penn CPA
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8. (VISION Y) Information / Reports / Presentations
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8.A. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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8.B. Technology and Safety Updates
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Director of Operations
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8.C. PK-6 BIC Unit
Presenter:
Ms. Marisela Ramos, District Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator
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9. (VISION Y) Board Items
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9.A. Consider Approval of Participation Resolution with Texas Range as a Public Investment Pool
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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9.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bi-Annual Review of Board Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
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9.C. Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding Increase in Compensation to Certain Employees in Accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 180.007 and to Authorize the Change in Contract Terms including Job Duties, Assignment, and the Rate of Pay for the following Individuals and Positions:
1. Christopher Escarsega, IT Network/Systems Administrator, Network Administrator 2. Ruth Gonzalez Guajardo, Business Payroll, Payroll Specialist
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
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9.D. Consider Approval of SPED Unit Teacher and Aide Positions
Presenter:
Ms. Marisela Ramos, District Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator
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10. (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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10.A. Purchases > $25,000 threshold - Authorization
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10.A.1. Consider Approval to Purchase Edgenuity
Presenter:
Mr. Alejandro Olvera, THS Principal
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10.B. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
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10.B.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - August 26, 2026
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10.C. Consider Approval of Donations
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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10.D. Consider Approval of MOU with Western Technical College
Presenter:
Mr. Alejandro Olvera, THS Principal
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10.E. Consider Approval of Purchasing Cooperatives 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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10.F. Consider Approval and Adoption of Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Instruction Relating to the Investment Responsibilities
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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10.G. Consider Approval and Adoption of Resolution Stating Review of Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Officer for the Tornillo Independent School District
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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10.H. Consider Approval and Adoption of Resolution to Approve List of Current Brokers and Investment Pools for the Tornillo Independent School District
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
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10.I. Consider Approval of Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Director of Operations
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10.J. Consider Approval of the Closed to Open Point of Dispensing (POD) Agreement between Tornillo ISD and the City of El Paso Department of Public Health
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Director of Operations
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10.K. Consider Approval of the Open Point of Dispensing (POD) Agreement between Tornillo ISD and the City of El Paso Department of Public Health
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Technology Director
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10.L. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, TEC 11.251
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
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11. (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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11.A. Discussion Regarding Athletics and High School Stipends
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11.B. Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
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12. (STRUCTURE) Continuation of Board Items in Open Session
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12.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Athletics and High School Stipends
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12.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
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13. Next Meeting Tentative Date: October 28, 2026
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