II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Special Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Presentation of the BISD Early College High Schools Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Third Honor Student for the 2025-2026 School Year. 

VII.A.2. Recognition of Breeden Elementary Student Participants and Sponsors at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. 

VII.A.3. Recognition of State Swimming.

VII.A.4. Recognition of State Wrestling.

VII.A.5. Recognition of State Powerlifting

VII.A.6. Recognition of Salvador Garcia - Rivera Early College High School Head Boys Soccer Coach.

VII.A.7. Recognition of Gifted and Talented Week.

VII.A.8. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing members of the City of Brownsville’s 2026 Boards and Commissions.

VII.A.9. Recognition of BISD Teacher Incentive Allotment Department Record Achievement. 

VII.A.10. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended March 31, 2026.

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board. The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous.

The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.

Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities. A Trustee may debate a motion for three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity.

Note: the Board of Trustees may go into Closed/Executive Session to deliberate any item on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
 

IX. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

X. Consent Agenda:

X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

X.A.1. Recommend approval for Comprehensive Counseling Consultants LLC, of Edinburg, Texas to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Fund: 206 $ 5,000.00 for 2 camps. *

X.A.2. Recommend approval for Region One Education Service Center, of Edinburg, Texas to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Fund: 206 $ 3,500.00 for 2 camps. *

X.A.3. Recommend approval for Coaching Excellence in Organization, of Edinburg, Texas to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Funds: 206 $ 9,998.00 for 1 camp. *

X.A.4. Recommend approval to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2025-2026 year with Dr. ET Company, of Weslaco, Texas. Categorical Fund: 206 $ 6,000.00 1 camp.*

X.A.5. Recommend approval for College 1st Program dba Vision Ed Group, of Mission, Texas to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorial Funds: 206 $24,000.00 for 4 camps. *

X.A.6. Recommend approval for Region One Education Service Center, of Edinburg, Texas to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project for the 2025-2026 school year.  Categorical Fund: 206 $ 6,500.00 for 4 camps. *

X.A.7. Recommend approval for the 2026–2027 District adoption of instructional materials for Mathematics K–12 from Savvas Learning Company and McGraw Hill LLC, to commence in the 2026–2027 school year, for a five-year term at a total cost of $4,716,254.53. *

X.A.8. Recommend approval to contract Region One ESC Consultants to support initiatives and practices at Putegnant Elementary for educational staff based on District needs and funding. Total amount not to exceed $10,000.00. *

X.A.9. Recommend approval of the 2025-2026 Local Improvement Plans to be held locally unless requested by the Texas Education Agency for Perkins Middle School, Garcia Middle School, Stell Middle School, and Putegnant Elementary School with any needed corrections or revisions. *

X.A.10. Recommend approval to accept the grant award and authorize District administration to implement all 2026-2028 Innovative Services for Students with Autism grant activities in compliance with TEA requirements. No cost to the District. *

X.A.11. Recommend approval to authorize administration to move forward with the HVAC Upgrades for Brownsville Early College High School through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government code 2269.056(a). Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197 at about approximate cost of $1,500,000.00. *

X.A.12. Recommend approval to authorize administration to move forward with the roof replacement of Aiken Elementary School through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197 at an approximate cost of $1,600.000.00. 

X.A.13. Recommend approval to authorize administration to move forward with the structural repairs of Sams Memorial Stadium through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197 at an approximate cost of $3,500.000.00.

X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments or construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $593,689.11.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #019 in the amount of $10,069,850.00 for Local Funds.  (Reallocation of $375,000.00 and Additional Funding of $9,194,850.00 and Fund Balance of $500,000.00).

X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

X.D.1. Recommend approval to continue the Memorandum of Understanding with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) for CTE Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit opportunities. This annual agreement takes effect upon school board approval and shall continue through 2026-2027 school year in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00. *

X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #26-092A 2026 Commencement Equipment Rental Services to SRS Advertising, Brownsville, Texas.  The contract period will be in effect from April 7, 2026 through April 7, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) term if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

XI. Board Member Request(s)

XI.A. Conference Presentation(s):

XI.A.1. Requesting an in depth report by BISD Trustees legal counsel regarding the State investigation that has been launched against BISD regarding the protest student walkouts throughout the school district and the alleged actions of the Board, Superintendent, administrators, faculty and staff of the school district. Specifically, I request that we be informed of the procedural structure of the State investigation and the steps they will take or have taken in this school district, to date. Additionally, I would like a report of outcomes in all Texas districts where investigations have already taken place. (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Carlos Elizondo).

XI.A.2. Presentation by Chief Academic Officer and any other staff members who conducted middle school site visits recently.  Please provide full information as to the purpose, rationale, and outcomes  for said visits.  (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Frank Ortiz)

XI.B. Action Item(s):

XI.B.1. Consider termination of the current contract with Valley Risk Consulting, Inc. (Roger Garza), in accordance with contract provisions, and direct the Superintendent to issue a new RFP for insurance and benefits consulting services and return recommendations to the Board.  (Board Agenda Request - Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Frank Ortiz)

XI.B.2. Presentation, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Airline Flights For Students Attending The National Chess Championship Tournaments.  (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XII. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

XII.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XII.A.1. Level III Parent Grievance No. 007/25-26 on Consuelo Infante on behalf of Student C.G.G.

XII.A.2. Level III Grievance No.024 / 25-26 on B.V.

XII.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XII.B.1. Presentation and acceptance of Retirements. (17)

XII.B.2. Presentation and acceptance of Resignations. (2)

XII.B.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)

XII.B.4. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) — Coordinator, Human Resources. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.5. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) — Director, Maintenance. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.6. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) — Specialist, Family Engagement 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.7. Campus professional staff for Chapter 21-term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.8. Department professional staff for Chapter 21-Term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.9. Campus professional staff for Non-Chapter 21 contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.10. Department professional staff for Non-Chapter 21 contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.11. Campus professional staff for Probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.12. Department professional staff for Probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.13. Qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2025-2026 Fiscal School Year.

XII.B.14. Compensation adjustment for professional employee (S.B.) on temporary assignment.

XII.B.15. Proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional teacher (E.T.) at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year.

XII.B.16. Proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional teacher (G.S.) at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year.

XII.B.17. Proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional counselor (R.C.) at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year. 

XII.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XII.C.1. Staff Attorney

XII.C.1.a. Appraisals of vacant District campuses.

XII.C.2. Board Attorney:

XII.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XII.C.2.a.1. Settlement Agreement with Employee (L.M.).

XII.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XII.D.1. Consultation with Director of Internal Audit.

XII.E. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):

XII.E.1. Discussion and consideration regarding the Superintendent’s contract, including  placing the Superintendent on administrative leave, suspension, or termination of contract. Discussion and consideration on naming an Interim Superintendent. (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

XIII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XIII.A. Recommend approval:  XII. A. 1 and 2

XIII.B. Recommend Approval XII. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17

XIII.C. Recommend Approval:  XII. C. 1. a and C. 2. a. 1

XIII.D. Recommend Approval:  XII. D. 1

XIII.E. Recommend Approval: XII. E. 1 Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the Superintendent’s contract, including possible action to place the Superintendent on administrative leave, suspension, or termination of contract. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on naming an Interim Superintendent. (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

XIV. Announcement(s):

XV. Adjournment.