Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE
 
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
III.A. Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report.
 
IV. PRESENTATIONS
IV.A. LSG Progress and Accountability Goal 1 Presentation: GPMs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
 
V. ACTION ITEMS
V.A. Discussion and possible action to nominate candidate(s) for the Hidalgo Appraisal District Board of Directors and authorizing a Resolution regarding nomination.
V.B. Consideration and possible action on Senate Bill 11 Resolution regarding Period of Prayer and Reading of Bible or other religious text.
 
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
VI.A.a. Approval of Accounts Payable.
VI.A.b. Approval of the Financial Statements for December 2025.
VI.A.c. Approval of Report of Monthly Tax Collections for December 2025.
VI.A.d. Approval of the Banking Resolution per the reorganization of board members of the Donna Independent School District.
VI.A.e. Approval to renew vendor Otis Elevator Company for Request for Proposals RFP 092724-809 Elevator Maintenance & Repair Services for the 2026-2027 school year.
 
VI.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
VI.B.a. Approval of High School Affiliation Agreement between Donna Independent School District and Columbia Rio Grande Regional Healthcare, L.P. DBA Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
VI.B.b. Approval of the 2025-2026 Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) for LeNoir and Garza Elementary.
VI.B.c. Approval to engage in an MOU with Comprehensive Training Center (CTC)  for consultant services for Cycle 13 Grant of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC).
VI.B.d. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract Amendment No. 1 between Donna Independent School District and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
 
VI.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
VI.C.a. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Region 1 Teacher Residency Program and Donna ISD, where Donna ISD will pay for the 14 Residency Teacher enrolled, in the amount of $96,050.00
 
VI.D. SUPPORT SERVICES
VI.D.a. Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting January 13, 2026.
 
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.
VII.A. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel Matters
  • Recommendations for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Adjustments, Termination, and Rescission Recommendation
  • Update of District Personnel
VII.B. Discussion and Consideration on Employment of the CTE Director position.
VII.C. Discussion on Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report
VII.D. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with School Attorney.
 
VIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
  • Approve the Recommendation for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Adjustments, Termination, and Rescission Recommendations
VIII.B. Discussion and Possible action on the employment of the CTE Director.
 
IX. ADJOURN
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Meeting: February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE
 
Subject:
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
Subject:
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Subject:
III.A. Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report.
 
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
Information within reports is confidential and will be discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
IV.A. LSG Progress and Accountability Goal 1 Presentation: GPMs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
 
Presenter:
Stephanie Powelson-Garza
Description:
Lone Star Governance MOY Presentation
Subject:
V. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
V.A. Discussion and possible action to nominate candidate(s) for the Hidalgo Appraisal District Board of Directors and authorizing a Resolution regarding nomination.
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
In accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code, section 6.03 and Section 6.031, a vacancy in the Board of Directors has been declared.  Participating taxing units must nominate candidates via resolution for a vacancy appointed director seat.
Subject:
V.B. Consideration and possible action on Senate Bill 11 Resolution regarding Period of Prayer and Reading of Bible or other religious text.
 
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VI.A. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
VI.A.a. Approval of Accounts Payable.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
See Exhibits: Accounts Payable for the month of January 2026.
Subject:
VI.A.b. Approval of the Financial Statements for December 2025.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
See Exhibits: Financial Statements for General Fund, Child Nutrition, Debt Service, Health Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Capital Projects.
Subject:
VI.A.c. Approval of Report of Monthly Tax Collections for December 2025.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
See Exhibits: Monthly Tax Collections on Current and Delinquent Taxes.
Subject:
VI.A.d. Approval of the Banking Resolution per the reorganization of board members of the Donna Independent School District.
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
There was a reorganization of board officers on November 11, 2025 in which Jose R. Reyna was elected Board President.  Mr. Reyna became the authorized signer for the business checking accounts for the Donna Independent School District.  Mr. Jose R. Reyna replaces Mr. Fernando Castillo.
Subject:
VI.A.e. Approval to renew vendor Otis Elevator Company for Request for Proposals RFP 092724-809 Elevator Maintenance & Repair Services for the 2026-2027 school year.
 
Presenter:
Alfonso Perez
Description:
Donna ISD wishes to exercise the first of the two (2) year extension options as stated in the original bid.
Subject:
VI.B. ACADEMIC SERVICES
Subject:
VI.B.a. Approval of High School Affiliation Agreement between Donna Independent School District and Columbia Rio Grande Regional Healthcare, L.P. DBA Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
Presenter:
Deborah L. Medrano
Description:
Approval of this High School Affiliation Agreement (MOU) will allow Donna High School Patient Care Program students to participate in clinical learning experiences at Rio Grande Regional Hospital, supporting hands-on training and career readiness.
Subject:
VI.B.b. Approval of the 2025-2026 Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) for LeNoir and Garza Elementary.
Presenter:
Griselda Alvarez
Description:
Targeted Improvement Plan for LeNoir and Garza Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
VI.B.c. Approval to engage in an MOU with Comprehensive Training Center (CTC)  for consultant services for Cycle 13 Grant of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC).
Presenter:
M. Partida
Description:
CTC has served as Donna ISD's consultant for the 21st Century grant for the past five years and has successfully assisted the district in securing this highly competitive grant. Consultant services will be paid from the grant’s indirect costs.
Subject:
VI.B.d. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract Amendment No. 1 between Donna Independent School District and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
 
Presenter:
Deborah L. Medrano
Description:
To amend the Interlocal Cooperation Contract entered by and between the Parties on February 12, 2025, to extend the budget period to August 31, 2026, and award year two funding in the amount of $307,230.
Subject:
VI.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
VI.C.a. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Region 1 Teacher Residency Program and Donna ISD, where Donna ISD will pay for the 14 Residency Teacher enrolled, in the amount of $96,050.00
 
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
To establish a collaborative partnership between Donna ISD and Region One ESC to implement a year-long Teacher Residency Program beginning August 2026, designed to prepare, develop, and retain highly effective educators while strengthening the district's teacher pipeline.
Subject:
VI.D. SUPPORT SERVICES
Subject:
VI.D.a. Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting January 13, 2026.
 
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
As per policy BE (Local) the written minutes of all meetings shall be approved by vote of the board and signed by the Board President and the Board Secretary.
Subject:
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel Matters
  • Recommendations for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Adjustments, Termination, and Rescission Recommendation
  • Update of District Personnel
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion and Consideration on Employment of the CTE Director position.
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
The Discussion and Consideration on Employment of the CTE Director.
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion on Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
VII.D. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with School Attorney.
 
Subject:
VIII. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel
  • Approve the Recommendation for Professionals to Include Contract Renewal, Hiring, Adjustments, Termination, and Rescission Recommendations
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and Possible action on the employment of the CTE Director.
 
Presenter:
Angela D. Dominguez
Description:
The discussion and possible action on the CTE Director.
Subject:
IX. ADJOURN

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