September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Immediately following the Public Hearing
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I. Meeting Called to Order
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II. Moment of Silence
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
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IV. Roll Call
John L. Solis, III _____ Javier Longoria _______ Christie Ambriz ______ Veronica Munguia _____ Daniel Garcia, Jr. _____ Jaime Villarreal _______ Leticia T. Guzman _____ Stetson Roane _______ |
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V. Public Audience
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The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board.
1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda. 2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting. PublicTestimony The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting. |
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V.A. The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board.
1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda. 2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting. PublicTestimony The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting. |
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VI. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of September 8, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.
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VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Public Hearing and the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 with any corrections.
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VIII. Superintendent's Report
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VIII.A. Conference Presentation:
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VIII.A.1. Tax Collection Report
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VIII.A.2. Business/Financial Report
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VIII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:
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VIII.B.1. September and October Calendars
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IX. Consent Agenda
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IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Items:
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IX.A.1. Recommend approving the revised 2026-2027 Raymondville Independent School District Employee Handbook.
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IX.A.2. Recommend to approve the Raymondville ISD 2026-2027 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws pursuant to Texas Education Code §39.008 and authorize the Superintendent to execute and submit the certification to the Texas Education Agency.
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IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Contracts and Agreements:
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IX.B.1. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Raymondville Independent School District and Region One Education Service Center Early Childhood Intervention Program.
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IX.B.2. Recommend approval of the revised Wil-Cam Pupil Services Cooperative for Special Education Shared Services Arrangement Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.
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IX.B.3. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Raymondville ISD and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the Grow Your Own Program.
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IX.B.4. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Raymondville ISD and the Grand Canyon University for the Grow Your Own Program.
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IX.C. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
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IX.C.1. Recommend approval of payment to Government Capital Corporation in the amount of $37,761.78 from General Fund 199. (Contract No. 10471)
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IX.C.2. Recommend approval of payment to Government Capital Corporation in the amount of $68,729.52 from General Fund 199. (Contract No. 10825)
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IX.D. Recommend approval to Solicit Bids / Proposal(s):
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IX.D.1. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Award, Incentive, and Promotional Items.(Annual Bid)
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IX.E. Recommend approval to Award Bids / Proposal(s):
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IX.E.1. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-007 General Merchandise, Services and
School-related products district-wide, subject to the district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid) |
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IX.E.2. Recommend approval to award RFP#25-016 for Moving Van Rental Services District Wide to Mark A. Brown Management Services, Inc dba Storage Place, which will be subject to the district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)
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X. CLOSED MEETING: as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.
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X.A. Personnel Matters:
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X.A.1. New Hire(s)
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X.A.2. Resignation(s) / Termination(s)
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X.A.3. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent evaluation.
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X.A.4. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's Contract.
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X.B. Raymondville ISD Safety and Security Audit Survey and Final Report.
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X.B.1. Discuss the results of the District Safety and Security Audit Survey Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076 and Texas Education Code §37.108.
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X.B.2. Discuss the results of the District Safety and Security Audit Final Report and Related Assessments Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076 and Texas Education Code §37.108.
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X.C. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:
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X.D. Board Reconvenes After Closed Meeting
(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED MEETING) A. Recommend approval on personnel matters discussed in Closed Meeting. Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________ B. Recommend approval on litigation matters discussed in Closed Meeting. Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________ C. Recommend to accept the Safety and Security Audit Survey discussed in Closed Meeting. Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________ D. Recommend to accept the Safety and Security Final Report discussed in Closed Meeting. Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________ |
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XI. Announcement(s):
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XI.A. The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.
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XII. Adjournment
Description:
Motion___________ Second_________ Vote__________ |