Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
I.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
I.B. Roll Call
I.C. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
I.D. Awards and Recognitions
I.E. Public Comments
II. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
II.A. Tax Collector Report
II.B. Expenditure Report
II.C. Expenditure Report by Function
II.D. Financial Report
III. REPORTS
III.A. Campus And District Health Reports
III.B. Superintendent Report
III.C. Intruder Detection Audit Report
IV. BOARD MATTERS
V. ACTION ITEMS
V.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the minutes from the Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on August 19, 2026, and Special Board Meeting on August 31, 2026.
V.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Donations 
 
V.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment(s)
V.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the USDA Grant 2026 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program Administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The RUS designation for your grant is TX0724-B16.
V.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with San Isidro ISD for ASCENDER
V.F. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of State Health Services and San Isidro Independent School District for Preventative Dental Services
V.G. Discussion and Possible Action on 2026 Flood Loss Remediation Cost Proposal
V.H. Discussion and Announcement of Board Training Hours for the San Isidro ISD school board as October 21, 2026.
V.I. Discussion on updating and revising FOC/FOCA: Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Setting: Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Operations
VI. CLOSED SESSION
VI.A. Discussion on Personnel Matters
VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
VII.A. Discussion or possible action on Personnel Matters
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. OPENING OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Description:
This shall provide general notice that, during the course of the meeting, the Board may elect to discuss any item on the agenda in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.

Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act which authorize the closed meeting. All votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open session.

The Board may convene in closed session under one or more of the following exceptions within the Texas Government Code: Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071; Deliberations about Real Property - 551.072; Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts; Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076; Certain School Board Deliberations - Sections 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083; Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Section 551.087.

This shall also provide notice that any item listed as a closed session agenda item may be moved to open session.
Subject:
I.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
I.B. Roll Call
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
I.C. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
Subject:
I.D. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Description:
 
  • Tiger of the Month
  • Employee of the Month
  • District XC Recognitions
Subject:
I.E. Public Comments
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Subject:
II. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
II.A. Tax Collector Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
II.B. Expenditure Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
II.C. Expenditure Report by Function
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
II.D. Financial Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
III. REPORTS
Description:
TASB Board Nomination
Subject:
III.A. Campus And District Health Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Description:
Link: https://sanisidroisd-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/karla_galvan_sanisidroisd_org/IQBysZ3BLivPQrr7PChujIFaAePUQUWSesP4VJKkNgwDyrs?e=na37V2

COLLABORATION AGREEMENT Between American Heart Association, Inc. & San Isidro Independent School District
Subject:
III.B. Superintendent Report
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
1) $3055.39 (Lawyer Fees_ — Paid from tax proceeds
2)Report from Linebarger on tax collections 
3)Child Nutrition Program Update and Progress of Region Recommendations 
4) CNP Consultant Work Progress


 
Subject:
III.C. Intruder Detection Audit Report
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Subject:
IV. BOARD MATTERS
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:
TASB Board Nomination
ESIO Training Completed 
Duties and Responsibilities of Board Members 

Role and Responsibilities

School boards are responsible for:

  • Adopting district policies and long-term goals
  • Hiring and evaluating the superintendent
  • Approving budgets and setting the local tax rate
  • Calling and conducting board meetings
  • Providing legal, financial, and academic oversight

Board members are elected to represent the public interest and are accountable to the communities they serve.
Subject:
V. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
V.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the minutes from the Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on August 19, 2026, and Special Board Meeting on August 31, 2026.
Subject:
V.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Donations 
 
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:

Edinburg Livestock Auction for FFA
Hind Cattle Company for Student School Supplies and Student Incentive 
Payne Dealership for Cross Country 
Subject:
V.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment(s)
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:
The attached budget amendment reflects the following request.

1.  Insurance recovery of 211,175 in revenue with 261.175 in expenses.  50,000 will be from the fund balance since it is deductible.

2.  AC Repairs of 44,500 out of fund balance.  

Reason for amendments:
1) $44,500 (Deluna AC Repair) 
2) $261,174.95
      ($50,000.00)- Deductible from SIISD
       $211,174.95 (TASB Proposed Claim Amount) 
Subject:
V.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the USDA Grant 2026 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program Administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The RUS designation for your grant is TX0724-B16.
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Description:
Overall DLT Project Budget  $860,570.25
Less Proposed Cash Match (As documented on Match Calculation Worksheet)                                          $748,322.00

Grant to Match %(minimum of 15% required)  15.00%
$112,248.00
 
Subject:
V.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with San Isidro ISD for ASCENDER
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
V.F. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of State Health Services and San Isidro Independent School District for Preventative Dental Services
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
V.G. Discussion and Possible Action on 2026 Flood Loss Remediation Cost Proposal
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Subject:
V.H. Discussion and Announcement of Board Training Hours for the San Isidro ISD school board as October 21, 2026.
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
V.I. Discussion on updating and revising FOC/FOCA: Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Setting: Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
VI. CLOSED SESSION
Description:
In accordance with Texas Governmnent Code (Open Meetings Act) the Board may move into closed session for the following reasons:  Section 551.071- For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.  Section 551.074- For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.  Section 551.082- Certain school board deliberations.
Subject:
VI.A. Discussion on Personnel Matters
Subject:
VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion or possible action on Personnel Matters
Subject:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT

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