March 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Special Meeting and Board Workshop

Public Comment on Agenda Items

Public participation is limited to the designated public comment portion of the meeting.  In accordance with District Policy BED (Local), the Board may impose reasonable time limits on this portion of the meeting.  Persons who wish to address the board shall submit a request by 5:00 PM before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Only items on the agenda may be addressed and items not on the agenda will be directed to the Superintendent or designee.  No presentation shall exceed five minutes (ten minutes if a translator is required).  Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.

Information Agenda

Recognition of Tiger Star Readers from Wilbur E. Lucas Elementary.

Recognition of Tiger Star Readers from Valley View Junior High.

Recognition of Girls Soccer Athletes from Valley View Junior High.

Recognition of Tiger Star Readers from Valley View Early College Campus.

Recognition of Girls Varsity Basketball Team for the playoffs during the Fall Semester sports season.

Summer School Program 2026

Consent Agenda

Consider approving the minutes for the Special Board Meeting of February 25, 2026.

Consider approving the following student trip(s), as recommended by the administration:

High School Dance Team - Showtime International Grand Nationals in Galveston, TX, March 28-29, 2026.

DECA - International Career and Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, April 25-29, 2026.

Consider approving the following staff development trip(s), as recommended by the administration:

Perla del Angel, SPED Director - Literacy Leadership Dyslexia Training in Montgomery, TX, June 28-July 1, 2026.

Action Agenda

Consider approving the Workday Calendar for 2026-2027 school-year, as recommended by the administration.

Consider approving the 2026-2027 JJAEP (Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program) Memorandum of Understanding between Valley View ISD and the County of Hidalgo, as recommended by the administration.

Consider approving the following expenses over $10,000.00 as recommended by the administration:

Payment to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, for the amount of $10, 673.00 (Local Funds)

Purchase of playground equipment for elementary schools. (Local Funds)

Purchase of rubber mulch for elementary schools' playground equipment areas.  (Local Funds)

Purchase of plastic borders for elementary schools' playground equipment area.  (Local Funds)

Purchase and installation of cameras on the electric buses for the approximate amount of $7,512.00 (Local Funds)

Repairs and purchases from Holt Truck Centers over the aggregate. (Local Funds)

Replacement of the Junior High School Gymnasium bleachers for the approximate amount of $99,700.00 (Local Funds)

Repair and replacement of the High School Gymnasium bleachers for the approximate amount of $20,962.00 (Local Funds)

Purchase of iPads for instruction for the approximate amount of $29,000.00 (Technology Grant)

Purchase of interactive boards for the approximate amount of $50,527.00 (Technology Grant)

Purchase of Chromebooks for District-wide classrooms for the approximate amount of $55,000.00 (Technology Grant)

Consider approving the budget amendment for General Operating Fund (Local and State Funds), Child Nutrition Fund, and Debt Service Fund, as recommended by the administration.

Consider approving the budget amendment to allocate funds for the purchase of playground equipment, mulch and plastic playground dividers for elementary schools, as recommended by the administration.

Consider approving the budget amendment to allocate funds for the replacement of the Junior High School Gymnasium bleachers, as recommended by the administration.

Consider approving the budget amendment to allocate funds for the repair and replacement of the High School Gymnasium bleachers, as recommended by the administration.

Discussion and possible action to authorize settlement negotiation and parameters for matters related to JAMS Arbitration No. 1425043441 Valley View Independent School District vs Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, Indian Harbor Insurance, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Steadfast Insurance Company, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, United Specialty Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Safety Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, and Old Republic Union Insurance Company (collectively "Respondents" or Insurers").

DISCUSSION OF 2026-2027 BUDGET - 1ST BUDGET WORKSHOP

Executive Session

Texas Government Code Section: 551.074-Personnel

Discuss and consider staff resignations.

Discuss and consider staff recommendations.

Open Session

Texas Government Code Section: 551.074-Personnel

Consider approving staff resignations as recommended by the administration.

Consider approving staff recommendations as recommended by the administration.

Adjournment