February 16, 2026 Immediately Following Public Hearing - Regular School Board Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL 
___Alissa Perez, President
___Juan M. Perez, Vice-President 
___Kelly R. Ballin, Secretary 
___Mark Chairez, Trustee
___Rene Flores, Trustee
___Lorenzo Ovalle, Jr. Trustee
___Rachel Olivarez, Trustee
___Dr. Isaac Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools
___Santa Rosa I.S.D. Legal Counsel

3. INVOCATION 

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
(Comments and/or statements must be made in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy)

If you are interested in participating in the Public Comments section of this agenda, please send an email on February 15, 2026 between 8 am and 11 am including your complete name and a specific topic to the following address or at the School Board Meeting:

public-comments@srtx.org

Emails received outside of this timeframe will not be included.
 

6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS 

6.A. Bond Project Update.
Presented by: Ernie Villarreal, Project Manager

6.B. Financial Reports for January 2026.
Presented by: Marisa Cuevas, CFO

6.C. Targeted Improvement Plan Presentation.
Presented by: Superintendent

6.D. Benchmark II Data Presentation
Presented by: Campus Principal (s)

7. CONSENT AGENDA 

7.A. Approve Board Minutes for January 2026. 

7.B. Approve Budget Amendment for February 2026.

7.C. Approve the request for proposals for Copier Lease. 

7.D. Approve the MOU between Valley Association for Independent Living, INC.(VAIL) and Santa Rosa ISD 19+Program for January 5–July 31, 2026. 

8. ACTION ITEMS 

8.A. Approve items over $25,000.00:
          1) Approve the 21st Century grant reimbursement request from Santa Maria ISD for the month of December 2025.($42,227.39) 
          2) Approve the proposal for the Security Cameras.

8.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Targeted Improvement Plan. 

8.C. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing a policy requiring a period of period and reading of the Bible or other religious text as provided by Senate Bill 11 (89th Legislature)

9. ADJOURNMENT to CLOSED  or EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the OPEN MEETINGS ACT, for the FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

9.A. Consultation with attorney regarding any item on the agenda, pending litigation or legal matters before the board.

9.B. Discuss District Personnel.

9.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Resignations. 

9.D. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Recommendations.

9.E. Discussion with Legal Counsel regarding Proposed Settlement Offer related to the Proposed Mid-Year Termination of Term-Contract Employee R. Ramos.

10. RECONVENE into OPEN SESSION for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session.

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on any item on the agenda, pending litigation or legal matters before the board.

10.B. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Resignations. 

10.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Recommendations.

10.D. Discussion and action to rescind the proposed mid-term termination of Term-Contract Employee R. Ramos.

10.E. Discussion and action to accept the resignation of Term-Contract Employee R. Ramos. 

10.F. Discussion and action to accept the Proposed Settlement Offer related to the Proposed Mid-year Termination of Term-Contract Employee R. Ramos.

11. ADJOURNMENT