April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
 

Opening Ceremonies
 

Open Meeting
 

Recognitions 
 

Proclamation - Month of the Military Child
(Raymond P. Meza)
 

Proclamation - Autism Awareness Month
(Raymond P. Meza)
 

Athletic Allstate Academics for Queens Basketball and Queens Soccer
(Frenchey McCrea)
 

All State Qualifiers and State Powerlifting Champions
(Frenchey McCrea)
 

Del Rio Middle School and Del Rio High School Band
(Aldo Morales)
 

Citizens to Be Heard
 

Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
 

Public Hearings - There are no items for this meeting.
 

Board Members' Report 
 

Board President Annual Announcement on Continuing Education of Board Members
(Raymond P. Meza)
 

Reports
 

Middle School Redesign Project
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
 

Citizens Committee Update
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
 

Facilities & Construction Update
(Hector Chapa)
 

Consent Agenda
 

Minutes from the Meetings
 

March 10, 2025 - Special Board Workshop-Team of 8 Training (Part 2)
 

March 24, 2025 - Public Hearing/Regular School Board Meeting
 

April 22, 2025 - Special Called School Board Meeting
 

Financial Statements
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve amendment for all funds as of March 31, 2025. Monthly financial status reports for all funds as of March 31, 2025 are included for information purposes only.
 

Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items
(Paula Johnson)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consent C-1: Contracted Restroom Partitions and Related Supplies and Equipment, RFP 25-24
 

Consent C-2: Contracted Glass, Doors, Services and Materials, RFP 25-25
 

Consent C-3: Metal Building Supplies, RFP 25-26
 

Consent C-4: Tile, Cove Base, Carpet and Contracted Services, RFP 25-27
 

Consent C-5: Electrical Supplies and Equipment, RFP 25-28
 

Consent C-6: Contracted AC and Refrigeration Equipment, Services and Materials, RFP 25-29
 

Consent C-7: Contracted Tree Removal District Wide, RFP 25-30
 

Consent C-8: Contracted Fencing for Cody Wardlaw Gym and San Felipe Memorial Middle School RFP 25-31
 

Consent C-9: Vehicle for Head Start and Cargo Van for Textbook/Operations Coordinator, RFP 25-32
 

Tax Refunds
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve the Tax Collection Refund in the amount of $38,250.83 for the month of March 2025.
 

Donations
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Javier Herrera - $50.00 -  Del Rio High School Skills USA Media
 

Amistad Bank - $100.00 - Garfield Elementary Art Club
 

HTeaO - $200.00 - Del Rio Middle School
 

Johnene R. Boyle - $50.00 - Ceniza Hills Elementary Choir
 

Gatti's - $303.08 - Ceniza Hills Elementary
 

Maxey Energy - $500.00 - Del Rio High School
 

United Civic Organization - $500.00 - Special Education Department
 

San Felipe Lions Club - $315.00 - Special Education Department
 

VFW Post 8552 - $200.00 - Special Education Department
 

Texas Athletic Productions - $1,000.00 - Del Rio High School Athletics
 

Anonymous Donor - Two (2) Boxes of Books with a total estimated value of $200.00 - Ceniza Hills Elementary
 

Papa John's Pizza - Five (5) Large Pizzas with a total estimated value of $75.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Reno Luna Jr. - Pastries and Cookie Platters with a total estimated value of $45.65 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Olga Torres Saldua - Coffee, Sugar, Creamer and Cups with a total estimated value of $40.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

J's Barber Shop - Four (4) Haircuts and Four (4) Gift Cards with a total estimated value of $200.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair 
 

Jaime and Nina Gutierrez - Five (5) Pizzas with a total estimated value of $45.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

DLP Services - Five (5) Pizzas with a total estimated value of $45.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Leroy and Nelly Briones - Five (5) Pizzas with a total estimated value of $45.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Juan L. Garcia - Five (5) Pizzas with a total estimated value of $50.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Michael Anthony Rubio - One (1) Used Smoker and One (1) Used Weber Grill with a total estimated value of $350.00 - Del Rio High School Rams BBQ Club
 

Daniel J. Barbery - One (1) Used Oklahoma Joe Drum Smoker with a total estimated value of $250.00 - Del Rio High School Rams BBQ Club
 

Chelaz Asadero, Chips & Salsa - One (1) New Weber Jumbo Grill with a total estimated value of $250.00 - Del Rio High School Smokin Rams BBQ Club
 

Connect Del Rio - Five (5) Large Pizzas with a total estimated value of $80.58 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Olga Torres Saldua and Diamantina Perez - Treat Bags and Snacks with a total estimated value of $60.00 - Del Rio Middle School Counselors Career Fair
 

Purchase Order over $25,000.00
 

Consideration to approve a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with School Specialty in the amount not to exceed $30,945.00 (Funding Source: Fund 265 Title VI Part B) for the purchase of instructional supplies to be used for the Texas ACE Summer Enrichment STEM activities.
(Jane M. Villarreal)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Schneider Electric in the amount not to exceed $75,962.00 (Funding Source: Fund 619 Maintenance Tax Note Series 2018) for the Performance Assurance Support Services (PASS).
(Hector Chapa)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Sentry Security Service, LLC in the amount not to exceed $85,284.50 (ESCO CO-OP #21027) (Funding Source: Fund 170 Committed Funds - Operations) for the replacement of the Fire Alarm System for the Cody Wardlaw Gymnasium Project.
(Hector Chapa)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Contracts over $5,000.00
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Brown and Brown Insurance Consultants in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 771 Self-Funded Group Health Insurance).
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Sanford Water Works in the amount not to exceed $68,116.68 (RFP 25-21) (Funding Source: Fund 240 Child Nutrition Fund) for equipment and monthly service charges for water softener services for the Food Service Department.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval 
 

Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC in the amount not to exceed $8,400.00 (Funding Source: Fund 511 Debt Service Fund) for arbitrage rebate calculations for the bond issues Series 2013, Series 2015, and Series 2020.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Capturing Kids' Heart in the amount not to exceed $76,500.00 (TIPS #240804 ILQ 25-1074) (Funding Source: Fund 270 Supporting Effective Instruction Rural/Low Income Schools) for CKH-1 Professional Development Sessions to Middle School Staff on culture building strategies with students.
(Jane M. Villarreal)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with ESC 15 in the amount not to exceed $53,200.00 (Funding Source: Fund 211 Instructional Leadership Grant) to perform consultant services for Pathway C of Instruction Leadership LASO Cycle 3 Grant.
(Jane M. Villarreal)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with DLP Cleaning Services in the amount not to exceed $19,612.71 (RFP 25-10) (Funding Source: Fund 199 General Funds - Custodial) for custodial services at Blended Academy.
(Hector Chapa)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with DLP Cleaning Services in the amount not to exceed $62,026.20 (RFP 25-10) (Funding Source: Fund 199 General Funds - Custodial) for custodial services at Buena Vista Elementary School.
(Hector Chapa)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with CLAW Contractors, LLC in the amount not to exceed $450,000.00 (RFP 25-31) (Funding Source: Fund 170 Committed Funds - Operations) for the construction and installation of security fencing and gates at San Felipe Memorial Middle School and Cody Wardlaw Gymnasium.
(Hector Chapa)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve the Second Reading of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 124 (Part 1) affecting policies

• CAA(LOCAL) Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives - Financial Ethics
• CDA(LOCAL) Other Revenues - Investments
• CY(LOCAL) Intellectual Property

 

Quarterly Investment Report 
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve Quarterly Report for March 31, 2025.
 

Administration
 

Consideration to approve the First Reading of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 124 (Part 2) affecting policies:
(Sandra T. Hernandez)
Recommended Action: Approval

• DH(LOCAL) Employee Standard of Conduct
• EHB(LOCAL) Curriculum Design - Special Programs
• EHBB(LOCAL) Special Programs - Gifted and Talented
• FFG(LOCAL) Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect
• GKA(LOCAL) Community Relations - Conduct on School Premises

Curriculum and Instruction 
 

Consideration to approve the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey (formerly known as the TEKS Certification Process) for the 2025-2026 School Year.
(Jane M. Villarreal)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Technology and Operations - There are no items for this meeting.
 

Business and Finance
 

Consideration to approve resolution regarding review of the investment policy CDA(LOCAL) to include independent sources of instruction for the training of investment officers, and resolution adopting investment policy and strategy and authorized Broker/Dealer list.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve submittal of the Head Start Continuance Funding Grant Application in the amount of $2,844,626.00 with NFS of $711,156.00 for a total amount of $3,555,782.. to Region VI Head Start Office along with the Annual Report to Public, Self-Assessment, Community Assessment, Training & Technical Assistance Plan, Cost Allocation Plan, Selection Criteria, Program Goals and School Readiness Plan.
(Amy Childress, Dr. Alanna-Talamantez-Elizondo)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve Memorandums of Understanding in accordance with Section 642(e)(5) of the Head Start Act, Head Start Agencies (grantees) are required to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with appropriate local entities.
(Amy Childress, Dr. Alanna Talamantez-Elizondo)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Human Resources
 

Consideration to approve the conversion of a General Maintenance Worker position to an Electrician Apprentice position for the Maintenance Department.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve the conversion of Multimedia Production Coordinator to Multimedia Technician.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Discussion and possible action to approve Employee Job Description and Evaluation Forms:
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval

• Multimedia Technician (Update)

Consideration to approve the updated 2024-2025 District Compensation Plans.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve stipend payments for Teacher Incentive Allotment designees.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval 
 

Student Services
 

Consideration to approve the submission of an application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a Low- Attendance Day Waiver.
(Laura Sandate)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Security - There are no items for this meeting.
 

Closed Session
 

Pursuant to 551.074: Personnel Matters and 551.071 Consultations with Attorney
 

Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:

• New Hires
• District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations

Consideration to approve the position of Fine Arts Coordinator.
 

Consideration to approve the position of Human Resources Information Systems Coordinator. 
 

Consideration to approve the position of Assistant Principal at San Felipe Memorial Middle School.
 

Consideration to approve the position of Assistant Principal at Ceniza Hills Elementary.
 

Reconvene to Open Session
 

Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval

• New Hires
• District Vacancies: Retirements/Resignations 

 

Consideration to approve the position of Fine Arts Coordinator.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve the position of Human Resources Information Systems Coordinator.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve the position of Assistant Principal at San Felipe Memorial Middle School.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Consideration to approve the position of Assistant Principal at Ceniza Hills Elementary.
(Amy Childress)
Recommended Action: Approval
 

Superintendent's Report
 

Adjournment