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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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IV.1) Recognition and appreciation of the Facilities Committee members for their dedication throughout the Bond project. |
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IV.2) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary 4th Grader Arya Jo-Hoy for being the #1 student in the state of Texas on Imagine Math with over 6200 lessons achieved.
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IV.3) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary Girls Basketball team for winning the City of Eagle Pass Parks & Recreation Division II Championship.
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IV.4) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary Girls Basketball team for winning the City of Eagle Pass Parks & Recreation Division III Championship.
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IV.5) Recognition of Graves Elementary Tigerettes Dance Team for winning the championship at the Open Division Category at the MCDA Sea World 2026 competition in San Antonio, Texas.
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IV.6) Recognition of Juan N. Seguin Elementary Longhorn Dance team for winning at the Showtime International Dance Competition at Sea World San Antonio Best in Hip Hop Catergory, Gold Winners and an invitation to attend the Grand Nationals in Galveston, Tx.
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IV.7) Recognition of Liberty Elementary Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheer Teams for winning the Title of Redline Super National Championships on April 11-12, 2026 in San Antonio, Tx.
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IV.8) Recognition of Pete Gallego Elementary 6th grade student Rito G. Galindo for receiving Champion Buckles and advancing to the State Finals at the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Region 8.
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IV.9) Recognition of Pete Gallego Elementary Boys Basketball team for winning the City of Eagle Pass Basketball Division 3 Championship.
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IV.10) Recognition of CC Winn High School Maverick track student Sasha Monsivais for advancing to Regionals in the 1600m and 3200m.
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IV.11) Recognition of the CC Winn High School Maverick Band for receiving straight 1's at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading on March 31st and April 1st, 2026.
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IV.12) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball team for earning the title of 2026 Undefeated District Championship and securing a spot as Bi-District Qualifiers.
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IV.13) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Concert and Symphonic Bands for receiving 1st Division Superior Rating in Concert and Sight-Reading making them Sweepstakes Bands.
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IV.14) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Indoor Percussion for winning 1st Place at the Seguin Invitational, 33rd Place Bronze Medal at the TECA State Championships and 4th Place at the Wagner Invitational.
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IV.15) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Indoor Color Guard for winning 1st Place at the Wagner Invitational, 4th Place at the Madison Invitational, 4th Place at the Seguin Invitational and 3rd Place Bronze Medal at the TECA State Championship.
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V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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V.1) Financial Report
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V.2) Utility Report
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V.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.1) Consideration and approval of an order canvassing 2026 Bond Election returns.
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VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to authorize the Maverick County Elections Administrator to destroy the ballots of the May 2, 2026 Bond Election after the preservation period of twenty-two (22) months after the precinct election records were distributed to the Board as per Election Code Section 66.058.
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VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to grant an easement and right of way to AEP Texas, Inc. to provide electrical power to the EPHS Track Project - Dressing Room Building.
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VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept the resignation of Trustee Morris Libson.
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VI.5) Consider proposed Board action for filling the vacancy of the Board of Trustees by appointment for Poisition 5 in accordance with Section 11.060(A) of the Texas Education Code.
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VI.6) Administer Oath of Office to New Trustee.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve minutes of the April 13, 2026 (Regular) Board Meeting.
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to appropriate funds in the settlement repair projects fund budget.
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VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve change order number one (1) for AE Hiller & Sons, Inc. on Sealed Proposal 252103 on EPHS track parking lot and sidewalk addition as per Board Policy CV, and State guidelines and to amend the budget accordingly to include matters related to this project and to make the final payment for services.
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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VIII.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.2) The Board will hear the request to approve Term Contracts as presented pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Eagle Pass High School Band Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.4) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2026-2027 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget pursuant to TGC 551.071.
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IX. OPEN SESSION
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IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies.
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IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
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IX.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Eagle Pass High School Band Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2026-2027 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget.
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X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Description:
Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Secretary / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Morris Libson Jr., Trustee / Mr. Jaime C. Barrera, Trustee / Mr. Tom Gonzalez, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent of Schools / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney; Ms. Valerie Carrillo, Attorney
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IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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Description:
According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 20 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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IV.1) Recognition and appreciation of the Facilities Committee members for their dedication throughout the Bond project. |
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IV.2) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary 4th Grader Arya Jo-Hoy for being the #1 student in the state of Texas on Imagine Math with over 6200 lessons achieved.
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IV.3) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary Girls Basketball team for winning the City of Eagle Pass Parks & Recreation Division II Championship.
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IV.4) Recognition of Armando Cerna Elementary Girls Basketball team for winning the City of Eagle Pass Parks & Recreation Division III Championship.
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IV.5) Recognition of Graves Elementary Tigerettes Dance Team for winning the championship at the Open Division Category at the MCDA Sea World 2026 competition in San Antonio, Texas.
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IV.6) Recognition of Juan N. Seguin Elementary Longhorn Dance team for winning at the Showtime International Dance Competition at Sea World San Antonio Best in Hip Hop Catergory, Gold Winners and an invitation to attend the Grand Nationals in Galveston, Tx.
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IV.7) Recognition of Liberty Elementary Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheer Teams for winning the Title of Redline Super National Championships on April 11-12, 2026 in San Antonio, Tx.
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IV.8) Recognition of Pete Gallego Elementary 6th grade student Rito G. Galindo for receiving Champion Buckles and advancing to the State Finals at the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Region 8.
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IV.9) Recognition of Pete Gallego Elementary Boys Basketball team for winning the City of Eagle Pass Basketball Division 3 Championship.
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IV.10) Recognition of CC Winn High School Maverick track student Sasha Monsivais for advancing to Regionals in the 1600m and 3200m.
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IV.11) Recognition of the CC Winn High School Maverick Band for receiving straight 1's at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading on March 31st and April 1st, 2026.
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IV.12) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball team for earning the title of 2026 Undefeated District Championship and securing a spot as Bi-District Qualifiers.
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IV.13) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Concert and Symphonic Bands for receiving 1st Division Superior Rating in Concert and Sight-Reading making them Sweepstakes Bands.
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IV.14) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Indoor Percussion for winning 1st Place at the Seguin Invitational, 33rd Place Bronze Medal at the TECA State Championships and 4th Place at the Wagner Invitational.
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IV.15) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Indoor Color Guard for winning 1st Place at the Wagner Invitational, 4th Place at the Madison Invitational, 4th Place at the Seguin Invitational and 3rd Place Bronze Medal at the TECA State Championship.
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V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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V.1) Financial Report
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V.2) Utility Report
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V.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.1) Consideration and approval of an order canvassing 2026 Bond Election returns.
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VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to authorize the Maverick County Elections Administrator to destroy the ballots of the May 2, 2026 Bond Election after the preservation period of twenty-two (22) months after the precinct election records were distributed to the Board as per Election Code Section 66.058.
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VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to grant an easement and right of way to AEP Texas, Inc. to provide electrical power to the EPHS Track Project - Dressing Room Building.
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VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to accept the resignation of Trustee Morris Libson.
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VI.5) Consider proposed Board action for filling the vacancy of the Board of Trustees by appointment for Poisition 5 in accordance with Section 11.060(A) of the Texas Education Code.
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VI.6) Administer Oath of Office to New Trustee.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve minutes of the April 13, 2026 (Regular) Board Meeting.
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to appropriate funds in the settlement repair projects fund budget.
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VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve change order number one (1) for AE Hiller & Sons, Inc. on Sealed Proposal 252103 on EPHS track parking lot and sidewalk addition as per Board Policy CV, and State guidelines and to amend the budget accordingly to include matters related to this project and to make the final payment for services.
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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Description:
Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
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VIII.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.2) The Board will hear the request to approve Term Contracts as presented pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Eagle Pass High School Band Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.4) The Board will consult with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2026-2027 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget pursuant to TGC 551.071.
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IX. OPEN SESSION
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Description:
To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
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IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies.
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IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
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IX.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Eagle Pass High School Band Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the Superintendent's annual compensation plan recommendation for the 2026-2027 school year to include employee pay increases as included in the budget.
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X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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