February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Notice of Meeting Posting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.

IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for January 2025. - Louan Powers

IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports for December 2024. - Michael Carrales

IV.C. Consider approval of a donation exceeding $5,000. - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Tanya Mares

IV.D. Consider approval of TASB Local Policy Update 124 - Various Directors

IV.E. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Course Catalog. - Miguel Castillo

IV.F. Consider approval of Staff Development Waiver - Dr. Jodi Spoor

IV.G. Consider approval for the Special Programs Department to purchase sensory room supplies as noted in the Material Transfer Agreement for the awarded University of Incarnate Word Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant in the amount of $52,238.59. - Dan Garza/Dr. Ernesto Salinas

IV.H. Consider approval of the Campus Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams. - Miguel Castillo

IV.I. Consider approval of the revised First Quarter Investment Report ending November 2024. - Michael Carrales

IV.J. Consider approval of the amendment to Southside Independent School District's FICA Alternative Plan. - Michael Carrales

IV.K. Consider approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the Upcoming Election on May 3, 2025. - Michael Carrales

V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION

V.A. Presentation: Campus/Student VIP Award winners - Sylvia Rincon/Alejandra Gallego

V.B. Presentation: Academic Decathlon Team - Richard Casillas

V.C. Presentation: SHS Cheerleaders Performance at the NCA High School National Championship - Jennifer Gonzales

V.D. Presentation: JROTC students are being recognized for their competition success - Erik Pina

V.E. Presentation: Campus Teachers of the Year and announcement of the Southside ISD Teacher of the Year. - Marybel Flores

V.F. Presentation: Attendance Awards - Corina Sanchez

V.G. Presentation: Student Achievement and Progress - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Miguel Castillo

V.H. Presentation: Southside ISD Summary of Delinquent Tax Collections and Results October 2024-December 2024 - Michael Carrales/Lilia Gibson, CFO Linbarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

V.I. Information: Review of Financial Statements for January 2025 - Michael Carrales

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Action

VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. - Dr. Jodi Spoor

VI.A.2. Discuss and consider approval of executing an agreement with Reliance Air & Refrigeration for the purchase of Commercial Kitchen Reach-In Coolers/Warmers at various district campuses in the amount of $188,308.00. - Dan Garza/Janie Ramirez

VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment #1 and Budget Amendment #2. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval of the Order of Cancellation of the Election for Board of Trustees Positions 3, 4, and 5 on May 3, 2025. The three candidates who applied and were accepted are certified unopposed. 

VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.0821, and 551.129 to consider the following:

VII.A. Texas Government Code 551.076 and 551.0821 discuss and consider hiring the Principal at Gallardo Elementary as recommended by the Superintendent.

VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 consultation with legal counsel concerning legal issues related to 1st Amendment to Health Center Service Agreement to amend the terms of the existing agreement.

VII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, discussion of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

VII.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.129, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to Executive Order (EO) 14159 regarding immigration.

VII.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.

VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting

VIII.A. Consider and take action on approval of the Principal at Gallardo Elementary. 

IX. ADJOURN