July 21, 2025 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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I.1. Announcement by the Presiding Officer of Board whether a quorum is present and that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in the and manner required by law.
Discussion:
6:07PM meeting called to order.
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II. Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.
Discussion:
Prayer: Danny Salazar
Pledge: Sylvia Delagarza Closed session: 6:09PM Level III Grievance on code policy with Chris Ramirez. Back in session: 7:22PM. Open Session. Level 3 Grievance with Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill in regard to transcript changes. 7:28PM Thornhill has 15 minutes to speak. 7:42PM Daniel Fitzgerald spoke on behalf of PISD. Deliberation is in open session. Grievance was denied. Motion made by Danny Salazar and granted by Sofia Rivera. Vote 6-0. |
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III. Citizen Comments
Discussion:
Chris Ramirez- 3 minutes.
Mona Vera- 3 minutes. |
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III.1. Audience with Individual or Committees Making a Report or request in Accordance to Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
Recognition of Outstanding Achievement: Report: Accountability Presentation- Amy Carrasco Superintendent Report - Dr. Sanchez |
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IV. Business Item
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IV.1. Board Approval of Abstinence Curriculum for 25/26 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.2. Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternative to the TASA/TASB 2025 Convention.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board Member Veronica Salazar voting delegate.
Board Memeber Danny Salazar Alternate Delegate. |
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IV.3. Application for approval to Approve Plainview ISD’s Transition Plan for the implementation of Bluebonnet Math.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.4. Consideration and approval of TASB 125 update.
BDAA (LOCAL)- Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Board Officers BDB (LOCAL)- Board Internal Organization: Board Committees BDF (LOCAL)- Board Internal Organization: Advisory Committees EI (LOCAL)- Academic Achievement FDE (LOCAL)- Admissions: School Safety Transfers FEC (LOCAL)- Attendance: Attendance for Credit FFAC (LOCAL)- Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.5. Application for approval to Participate in TEA’s K-5 Spanish Math Curriculum Pilot Program.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.6. 2025-2026 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Putting new legislation and what TASB and TEA request. Changes made on student handbook.
Today legislation went into closed session, so more changes will be added to the handbook. TASB page 1: Rules of school discipline need to be reported to 89th legislation. Page 9: Personal Communication Devices. Students will be disciplined in accordance with the student code of conduct. We can no longer have students pay a $15 fee. Devices are now prohibited from any school campuses. Page 12: no AI is being able to be used in academics. Page 13: First time offense of Possession or use of Nicotine Delivery Product or E-cigarette. A first time offense for in-school suspension for 10 days. Page 13: Students with disabilities. Page 14: ISS will be able to be 10 days. Page 16: Parental Involvement on Behavorial Agreement. Page 17: Routine Referral. Disruption in class. Administrators have the ability to speak to students without the presence of a parent or guardian. Page 17: Formal Teacher Removal. Legislation based on house bill 6. Page 18: Returning a student to the classroom. A student who is formally removed from class by a teacher for conduct against the teacher in the elements of assault (sexual, aggravated, aggravated sexual assault etc.) The student can only return with the teacher written consent. Page: 21: Update on OSS Alternative Assignment. If a parent does not feel they are able to be in relative hours of school hours for the supervision of the student, the parent can request an alternative assignment with adminastration. Page 23: Mandatory Placement of a DAEP. Page 26 DAEP at Capacity Page 33: Discretionary Explusion. Page 34: Expulsion within 300 feet of a school student may be expelled for possession of a firearm. Page 35-36: Mandatory Explusions of Page: 36-37: Virtual Expulsion Program Page 40: Emergency Expulsions Procedures. Certain Felonies Page 41: Placement Review DAEP or JJAEP. Page 42: Glossary Antisemistism Page 41: Cybersecurity from our local CTE offerings. Page 46: Class Rank/Highest Ranking Student (Secondary Grade Level only) Page 52: Highest Ranking Graduate Page 69: Student Identification ID Policy on Secondary Campuses. To ensure a safe environment, all students are required to wear their ID above their waist before entering any classroom. ID badges are part of the daily dress code. If a student arrives at school without one, they must go to the office and receive a badge from the office. No sticker badges will be issued. Any lost or damaged ID badges must be replaced promptly. There will be a fee. Page 70-71: Page 77: Grading Guidelines. Students cannot grade other students' assignments. Dr. Sanchez: Cell phones on the policy piece, coaches and fine arts teachers will have a process on cell phones to be able to go out of town. The state of Texas has stated that communication dives and smartwatches are prohibited for students, not staff. |
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IV.7. Contract-Related Fee Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.8. Designation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Manuel Marin will be grounds.
Scott Doyle will be custodial and maintenance. |
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IV.9. Approval for new CTE (Career Technical Education) Courses for 2025-2026 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
We will be doing a grand opening on the state-of-the-art-century Welding Shop Center.
It has auto crane, begin learning how to program welding robots. They will be programming plasma tables for different objects and shapes. They have the option for the 3-d certification. This will be able to have up to 250 students. The more students you bring in for level 3-4 classes, the state will give more funding. We added a new welding teacher. With this we were able to get all students from last year that wanted welding. We went from 60 to 100 students. We also are bringing AWS welding instruction in AG. They will be able to build and compete. Business management class. We will be able to do this and also be medical assistants. We are focusing on web design. He is doing independent study in evolving and emergent technology. Practicum in Culinary arts. Offer Junior High CTE courses were students can get CTE high school credit for it. |
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V. Business Items:- Consensus Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
June 2025
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V.1. Minutes of the Board Meeting June 10, 2025.
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VI. Other Items/ Informational Items/Discussion
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VI.1. Employment Report
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VI.2. Bills
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VI.3. Tax Collectors Activity Report/Hale County District Statement of Condition
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VI.4. Board Report
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VII. Upcoming Meetings
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VII.1. August 14, 2025- Regular Board Meeting
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VII.2. August 28, 2025- Special Called Board Meeting
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VII.3. TASB - Houston, TX- Sept. 11-14, 2025
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VIII. Closed Session-Trustees will meet in closed session as permitted by the Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq.
A. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees pursuant to Texas Government code 551.074. B. Deliberation and possible action on the Level III grievance of Chris Ramirez pursuant to Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL). C. Texas Government Code Section 551.082, School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint D.. Deliberation and Consultation with attorney regarding potential or contemplated litigation or matters involving attorney client privilege pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071. |
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IX. OPEN SESSION
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IX.1. Consideration and possible finding on grievance of Chris Ramirez.
Discussion:
Closed session: 6:09PM Level III Grievance on code policy with Chris Ramirez.
Back in session: 7:22PM. Open Session. |
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X. Deliberation and possible action on the Level III grievance of the Thornhills pursuant to Board Policy FNG(LOCAL).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Level 3 Grievance with Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill in regard to transcript changes.
7:28PM Thornhill has 15 minutes to speak. 7:42PM Daniel Fitzgerald spoke on behalf of PISD. Deliberation is in open session. Grievance was denied. Motion made by Danny Salazar and granted by Sofia Rivera. Vote 6-0. |