May 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening of Meeting
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1.1. Roll Call, Establish Quorum
_______ Dr. Ariel Cruz-Vela, Board President _______ Crystal Hernandez, Board Vice-President _______ Israel Villarreal, III, Board Secretary _______ Rudy Corona, Board Trustee _______ Frutoso M. Gomez, Jr., Board Trustee _______ Orlando López, Board Trustee _______ Alex Reyna, Board Trustee _______ Alfredo Perez, Superintendent of Schools _______ Tony Torres, Board Attorney |
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and the Texas Flags
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1.3. Invocation
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2. May Election Results
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2.1. Canvassing of Votes for School Board of Trustee Election held on May 2, 2026
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2.2. Presentation of Certificates of Election and Statement of Elected Officer
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2.3. Oath of Office Administered to Newly Elected Board Members
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2.4. Reorganization of Board Officers
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3. Special Recognition
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3.1. Check presentation by the San Benito Industrial Foundation
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3.2. Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools — Angela G. Leal Elementary, Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary, Dr. Raul Garza, Jr. STEAM Academy, Ed Downs Fine Arts Academy, Frank Roberts Elementary, Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy, Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary, La Encantada Elementary, La Paloma Elementary, Rangerville Elementary, Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, and Riverside Middle School
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4. Public Comment
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5. Board Report
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6. Superintendent's Report
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7. Consent Agenda: Academics Services
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In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda. Consent items placed on the agenda shall be marked with an asterisk (*). Consent items are items for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the time which approval of consent agenda is had, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.
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7.1. *Request for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San Benito CISD and Region One ESC Texas Reading Academies for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.2. *Request for Approval of the Agreement between San Benito CISD and Region One ESC Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.3. *Request for Approval of the Letter of Agreement between San Benito CISD and Brownsville ISD Adult Continuing Education for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.4. *Request for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San Benito CISD and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Educator Preparation Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8. Consent Agenda: Finance & Operations
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8.1. *Request for Approval of Cash Account Report
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8.2. *Request for Approval of Comparison of Revenue and Expenditures to Budget Report
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8.3. *Request for Approval of Fund Balance Report
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8.4. *Request for Approval of Tax Collection Report
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8.5. *Request for Approval of Check Disbursements Report
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8.6. *Request for Approval of Gifts/Bequests
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8.7. *Request for Approval of Budget Amendments
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8.8. *Request for Approval of Purchases over $50,000
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8.9. *Request for Approval of the Option to Extend the Contract for Student / Athletic Insurance for a One-Year Period as recommended by Administration
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8.10. *Request for Approval of the Option to Extend the Bid Proposal for RFP-0524-WCIFF, Workers Compensation Insurance as recommended by Administration
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9. Consent Agenda: Administration
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9.1. *Request for Approval Revisions to the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
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9.2. *Request for Approval of Renewal of Frontline for the 2026-2027 School Year
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9.3. *Request for Approval of the Hiring Resolution for Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
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9.4. *Request for Approval of Board Minutes
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10. Break
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10.1. Reception
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11. Closed Meeting
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In accordance with Texas Government 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. |
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11.1. Employment, Resignation(s), Retirement(s), and Termination(s)
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11.2. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Probationary Contracts for Teachers, Librarians, Nurses (RN), and Instructional Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year
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11.3. Discussion and Consideration of Withdrawal and/or Recission of Resignation/Retirement of Employee(s)
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11.4. Legal Update on Performing Arts Center and Natatorium
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12. Reconvene into Open Session
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Reconvene Into Open Session, and Possible Action on Matters Considered in Closed Session, if necessary
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12.1. Employment, Resignation(s), Retirement(s), and Termination(s)
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12.2. Discussion and Consideration to Renew Probationary Contracts for Teachers, Librarians, Nurses (RN), and Instructional Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year
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12.3. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Approval of Withdrawal and/or Rescission of Resignation/Retirement of Employee(s)
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12.4. Consideration and Possible Action regarding Legal Update on Performing Arts Center and Natatorium
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13. Closing of Meeting
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13.1. Adjournment
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