March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. SISD students will be recognized for winning the 2026 Black History Month Art Contest
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4.B. SISD students will be recognized for being named Texas Music Educators Association All-State Musicians
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4.C. The Eastlake High School Trombone Choir will be recognized for being selected to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association State Conference
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4.D. A Socorro High School student-athlete will be recognized for qualifying and competing at the 2026 UIL State Swim Meet
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4.E. SISD Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Teams will be recognized for winning 2025-2026 UIL Basketball Championships
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4.F. SISD High School Mariachi Groups will be recognized for qualifying for and competing at the 2026 UIL State Competition
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. The Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School Counselor will be recognized for earning the 2025-2026 Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) School Award from the American School Counselor Association
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5.B. The SISD Fine Arts Assistant Director and Facilitator will be recognized for being named among the 2026 Borderland Women in the Arts Change Makers by Progress 321 and El Paso Matters; and the Assistant Director will be recognized for being among the 2026 Women of El Paso by the El Paso Commission for Women
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5.C. Proclamation for Month of the Military Child, April 2026, to be announced by the Board President
Description:
INFO: **The Proclamation recognizes the month of April as "Month of the Military Child" and April 15, 2026, will be "Purple-Up Day" recognizing all sacrifices our military-connected parents and their children have made.
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5.D. Proclamation for School Library Month, April 2026, to be announced by the Board President
Description:
INFO: **April 2026 marks the exciting 41st Anniversary of School Library Month, celebrated alongside National Library Week from April 19-25 under the playful theme "Find Your Joy." With National School Librarian Day on April 4 and National Library Workers Day on April 14, SISD proudly seeks to celebrate the creativity, passion, and impact of our school libraries through an official proclamation.
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
Presenter:
Presenters: TEA Conservators
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7.B. Board Goal 1
Presenter:
Presenter: Kelly McBain
Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide data on the board goal #1 and progress measures.
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7.C. Budget Development Workshop for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Presenter: David C. Solis
Description:
INFO: **A presentation regarding the budget development process will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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8.A.1. February 11, 2026 Briefing Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.A.2. February 18, 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
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8.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.C.1. Amendments for March 25, 2026
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8.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.D.1. Annual Financial Audit - RFQ No. E2621
Description:
INFO: **To support a transparent and efficient process to ensure equitable distribution of district resources. (Maximum $154,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
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8.D.2. Building and Carpentry Materials - RFP No. E2628
Description:
INFO: **To purchase building and carpentry materials as needed district-wide. (Maximum $500,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund and Federal Fund)
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8.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
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8.E.1. Athletic and Student Health Insurance - RFP No. E2252
Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 26, 2027, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $95,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
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8.E.2. Bond Counsel - RFQ No. E2363
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 18, 2027, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $25,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund)
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8.E.3. Medical Supplies and Services - RFP No. E2422
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 23, 2027, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $375,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund and Federal Funds)
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8.E.4. Mental Health Counseling Services - RFQ No. E2405
Description:
INFO: **Extend through July 31, 2027, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund Budget)
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8.E.5. Printers/Multi-Function Devices & Services - RFP No. E2353
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 16, 2029 (3-years), which is the first and final possible extension. (Maximum $1,400,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund, Federal Funds and Special Revenue)
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8.E.6. Retail Goods - RFP No. E2348
Description:
INFO: **Extend through May 21, 2027, which is the first possible extensin. (Maximum $850,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Fund, Federal Funds and Special Revenue)
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8.E.7. Student and Finance Software System (SIS Only) - RFP No. E2339
Description:
INFO: **Renewing Skyward SIS directly supports the District by enhancing real-time parent access to grades, attendance, and communication tools that strengthen transparency and partnership with families. It also centralizes accurate student data, streamlining processes, and providing actionable analytics that improve decision-making and resource allocation across the district. (Maximum $480,904.40 - Budgeted General Funds)
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8.F. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.F.1. Affiliation Agreement(s)
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8.F.1.a. Grand Canyon University (GCU) - Field Placement
Description:
INFO: **Partnership that allows GCU School Counselor interns to complete their required field-based experiences at SISD campuses. (No Cost to the District)
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8.F.1.b. Lamar University-Addendum - Counseling and Development
Description:
INFO: **The University and facility desire to implement the provisions of this Program Addendum to the existing Master Affiliation Agreement dated February 1, 2026, by providing students enrolled in University's Counseling and Development, School Counseling program with educational and clinical experience utilizing the personnel, equipment and facility. (No Cost to the District)
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8.F.2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Texas State Technical College for Dual Credit
Description:
INFO: **To continue offering dual credit opportunities for high school students through TSTC, including participation in the FAST program, in accordance with 19 TAC §§4.84-4.85 and §102.1097.
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8.G. Consider approval of Purchasing Cooperatives and Purchases Over $50,000
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8.G.1. Region 19 #22-7434 Maintenance, Repair and Operation Supplies — Technical Building Services, JIVG Enterprise
Description:
INFO: **To purchase and replace the boiler at SISD Aquatics Facility that supplies heated water to the indoor middle pool. (Maximum $52,750.00 - Budgeted M&O General Fund)
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8.G.2. Region 19 #22-7435 - Food Service Equipment, Installation and Related
Description:
INFO: **To procure food service equipment and parts as needed district wide. (Maximum $95,000.00 - Budgeted National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Funds, and Budgeted General Funds)
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8.G.3. Texas DIR #CPO-5347 - Advanced Network Management
Description:
INFO: **To facilitate the acquisition of network equipment for Non-Instructional Facilities. (Maximum $822,800.48 - Budgeted General Funds)
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8.H. Consider approval of Low Attendance Waiver for January 26, 2026 for 21 campuses
Description:
INFO: **As a result of inclement weather on January 26, 2026.
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8.I. Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy
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8.I.1. EHBAA (Local) - Special Education: Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility
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8.I.2. EIC (Local) - Academic Achievement: Class Ranking
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8.J. Consider approval of Financial Update As of January 31, 2026
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.
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8.K. Consider approval of 2026-2027 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey
Description:
INFO: **School districts and charter schools are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum other than physical education, students have access to instructional materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It is important to note that districts and charters will be unable to order instructional materials through EMAT until the certification has been received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
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8.L. Consider approval of Administrator Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented under the Consent Agenda.
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8.M. Consider approval of Compensation Plan Update
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented under Consent Agenda.
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8.N. Consider approval of New Job Description and Position - Security Guard I Armed
Description:
INFO: **The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and district property by maintaining a visible armed security presence, monitoring campus activity, enforcing safety procedures, and responding to emergencies in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel regarding the status of the potential sale of district owned real property as follows: E2612 - 14400 Block of Gateway Boulevard East, El Paso TX 79928 (10 Acres); to discuss participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC to represent the District; and for discussion of a Resolution claiming a good cause exception to and establishing an alternative standard for the armed security officer requirement at each SISD campus under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.A. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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10.B. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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10.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the potential sale of district owned property
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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10.C.1. E2612-12440 Block of Gateway Boulevard East, El Paso TX 79928 (10 Acres)
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10.D. Discussion and possible action regarding a Resolution claiming a good cause exception to and establishing an alternative standard for the armed security officer requirement at each SISD campus
Presenter:
Presenter: Legal Counsel
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11. ADJOURN
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