November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Garza
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II. Open of Meeting
This shall provide general notice that, during the course of the meeting, the Board may elect to discuss any item on the agenda in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act which authorize the closed meeting. All votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open session. The Board may convene in closed session under one or more of the following exceptions within the Texas Government Code: Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071; Deliberations about Real Property - 551.072; Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts; Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076; Certain School Board Deliberations - Sections 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083; Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Section 551.087. This shall also provide notice that any item listed as a closed session agenda item may be moved to open session. |
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II.A. Roll Call
Albino Alaniz Ricardo Vela Velinda Reyes Cecilia Garza Aisha Cruz-Reyes Jorge Alvarez David Garza |
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II.B. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
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II.C. Public Comments
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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II.D. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Description:
Students of the Month
Employee of the Month Cross-Country State Competitor — 12th Place District 32-1A RGV XC ALL STAR RACE Qualifiers 2025
La Feria Cook-Off Competition Recognitions Young Writers Anthology Recognitions |
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III. Business and Finance
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III.A. Tax Collectors Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
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III.B. Expenditure Report
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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III.C. Expenditures report by function
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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III.D. Financial Report/Condition of Funds
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
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IV. Reports
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IV.A. District Report and Benchmark Results
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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IV.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:
After-School Program End Date
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IV.B.1. The status of hiring a new school attorney.
Presenter:
Jorge Alvarez
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IV.B.2. The status of securing an auditor for the 2026–2027 school year.
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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IV.C. Donations
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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V. Board Matters
Presenter:
David Garza
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V.A. South Texas School Board's Presentation
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VI. Action Agenda
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VI.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes - October 22, 2025
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VI.B. Discussion and Possible Action to implement a plan of accountability for student Per Diem Expenditures in Extracurricular Activities.
Presenter:
Jorge Alvarez
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VI.C. Discussion and Possible Action to provide Zoom Access or livestream for School Board Meetings.
Presenter:
Jorge Alvarez
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VI.D. Discussion and Possible Action regarding authorized passengers in school vehicles.
Presenter:
Jorge Alvarez
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VI.E. Discussion and Possible Action on adopting a resolution on the extracurricular status of the 4H organization.
Presenter:
Jorge Alvarez
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VI.F. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the MOU FOR TRANSFER OF PREOWNED NETWORKING EQUIPMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MCALLEN AND SAN ISIDRO ISD
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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VI.G. Discussion and Possible Action on ERATE Contracted Services 2025/26
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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VI.H. Discussion and Possible Action on the After Mitigation Build-Back for 2025 March Flood
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
CHEMICAL RESPONSE & REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS will present
Samples and a separate handout will be attached |
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VI.I. Discussion and Possible Action on TASB Policy Update 126
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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VI.J. Discussion and Possible Action to submit a letter of intent to discontinue the Texas ACE After-School Program.
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
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VII. Closed Session: In accordance with Texas Governmnent Code (Open Meetings Act) the Board may move into closed session for the following reasons: Section 551.071- For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. Section 551.074- For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. Section 551.082- Certain school board deliberations.
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VII.A. Discussion on sports program, personnel, and expenditures. |
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VIII. Reconvene Into Open Session
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IX. Discussion and possible action on sports program, personnel, and expenditures.
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X. Adjournment
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