May 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Meeting

A. First Order of Business

A.1. Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Quorum

B. Public Comments

B.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriate. Additionally, any citizen wishing to distribute printed handout materials to the Board or audience must submit the materials for review at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to the Superintendent’s Office. The Superintendent, or their designee, shall inform the speaker if the materials have been approved for distribution prior to the meeting. All printed handout materials shall be distributed to the Board or audience before or after public comment, but not during.

C. Action Items

C.1. Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF25-26-08

C.2. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Budget Amendment BA25-26-03

C.3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Agreement Between UTRGV RSOC and Zapata County ISD

C.4. Approval and Possible Action to Approve to Open a Curriculum and Assessment Facilitator Position for Zapata High School

C.5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Revisions to the 2026-2027 District Dress Code to include a Clear Backpack Policy

D. Discussion: CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071/551.074, consultation with legal counsel and deliberations regarding recent appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, and dismissal of employees. 

D.1. Discussion and Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding 2026-2027 Administrative, Teacher, and Professional Support Staff Term and Probationary Contracts.

E. Action: OPEN SESSION:
The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

E.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Administrative, Teacher, and Professional Support Staff Term and Probationary Contracts.

F. Adjournment