November 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting
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OPEN SESSION:
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1. Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
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1.A. Moment of Silence
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2. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
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3. Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act
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4. Open Forum
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5. Information
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5.A. Administrative Reports
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5.A.1. Superintendent's Report
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5.A.1.A. 2026-2027 Staff Retention Stipend (Title II)
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5.A.1.B. RSIZ, RPEP and YASS Prize Donation Information
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5.A.2. Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update
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5.A.3. Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects
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5.A.4. Campus Principal's Report
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5.A.5. Business Report
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5.A.5.A. Financial & Tax Reports
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5.A.5.B. Monthly Investment Report
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5.A.6. Athletic Director's Report
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5.A.7. Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report
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5.A.8. Cafeteria Report
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s)
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6.A.1. Regular Meeting of September 24, 2026
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6.A.2. Special Meeting of October 7, 2026
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6.B. Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices.
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6.B.1. October 2026 Payments
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6.C. Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments.
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6.C.1. Rush Truck Center $354.37
Bus Repair |
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6.C.2. BSN Sports $790
Basketball Goals |
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6.C.3. Payne Alice CDJR $272.53
Maintenance Truck parts |
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6.C.4. Morning Star Heating & AC $2,080
Secondary Campus AC Repairs |
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6.C.5. BSN Sports $9,187.55
Football Uniforms |
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6.C.6. Escamilla Ford $581
FFA Truck Repairs |
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6.C.7. TCL Electrical & Refrigeration $8,500
District Marquee Electrical Connection |
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6.C.8. Core Displays $42,393
District Marquee Final Payment |
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6.C.9. Raba Kistner $2,501.25
Baseball & Softball Field Material Testing |
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6.C.10. Fletco Construction LP $6,665
Gym Compressor |
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6.D. Consider and Approve Amending School Calendar .
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7. Action Items
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7.A. Consider and Approve Board Training Hours Report for 2026-2027.
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7.B. Consideration and Approval to Canvass the General Election that was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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7.C. Consider Administering Statement of Officer and Administer Oath of Office to Elected Officials to Benavides ISD Board of Trustees- Place 1, Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6.
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7.D. Consider and Approve Re-Organization of the Board Election of:
President Vice-President Secretary |
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7.E. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).
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7.F. Consider and Approve Annual Audit for 2025-2026 School Year.
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7.G. Consider and Approve Local Improvement plan for School year 2026-2027.
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7.H. Consider and Approve Benavides ISD's 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 Student Outcome Goals and Early Childhood Literacy, Mathematics Proficiency, and College, Career, and Military Readiness Plans, including annual targets, Goal Progress Measures.
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7.I. Consider and Approve Resolution by Benavides ISD Board of Trustees Designating Non-Business Days Pursuant to the Public Information Act.
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7.J. Consider and Approve Supplemental Transfer Student List for 2026-2027 School Year.
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7.K. Consider and Approve Payment to Golden West Oil for Fleet Fuel Delivery in the amount of $14,231.80.
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7.L. Consider and Approve Payment to John Womack & Co, PC for Audit YE 2026 in the Amount of $25,268.50.
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7.M. Consider and Approve Payment to Duval County SPED Co op for 1st installment of 26-27 SY District Share in the amount of $14,766.64.
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7.N. Consider and Approve Payment to Intech Southwest Services LLC for Surface Pros to be Purchased with Funds from the Interactive Online Learning Grant in the Amount of $13,060.
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7.O. Consider and Approve Payment to Rural Schools Innovation Zone for 26-27 R-PEP Funding in the amount of $108,424.
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7.P. Consider and Approve Removing Melissa Hernandez on all Bank Account Signature Cards at Texas Champion Bank.
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7.Q. Consider and Approve Authorized Signers on all Bank Accounts at Texas Champion Bank.
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7.R. Consider and Approve Authorizing the Superintendent to Pay Bills the Month of December.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:
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1. Personnel
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1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring
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1.B. Discuss Information on Superintendent Search
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1.C. Discuss Information on City Police Officer Letter
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1.D. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney
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1.E. Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District court Jose A, Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD
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1.F. Discuss Policy for Naming a District Facility.
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OPEN SESSION:
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Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.
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1. Personnel
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1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring
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1.B. Discuss Information on Superintendent Search
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1.C. Discuss Information on City Police Officer Letter
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1.D. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney
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1.E. Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD
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1.F. Discuss Policy for Naming a District Facility.
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Closing Business
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1. The Board May Set Dates for Special Meetings and Hearings and Information Regarding Other Special Dates
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2. Agenda Items: Members of the Board May Submit Requests or Information to be Considered at the Next Regular Board Meeting
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3. Members of the Board of Trustees' Comments or Announcements
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Adjourn
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