Meeting Agenda
I. Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.
II. Moment of Silence.
III. Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Roll Call:
V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, June 26, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.
VI. Recommend approving  the minutes with any corrections:
VI.A. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, April 1, 2025
VI.B. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 6, 2025
VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566
VII.A. BUDGET HEARING:
VII.A.1. Open Public Hearing - Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
VII.A.1.a. Presentation of the Brownsville Independent School District 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
VII.A.1.b. Public Participation to Discuss Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
VII.A.2. Closed Public Hearing - Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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. 
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 of the Brownsville Independent School District 2025-2026 Budget.
X.A.2. Recommend approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan.
X.A.3. Recommend approval to contract consultants to support District-wide initiatives and practices that include priority campus support for elementary and secondary educational staff based on District needs and funding.  *
X.A.4. Recommend approval for the continuation of services through the Distribution Agreement between Brownsville Independent School District and Soles4Souls for distribution of shoes for our Homeless children and youth enrolled in our Early Childhood programs through 12th Grade at no cost to the District. *
X.A.5. Recommend approval of Change Order #003, to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Scoggins Construction Co., Inc., CSP #22-147, Food Nutrition Services New Freezer/Cooler Facility of $3,400.00. The amount represents an increase of construction change under Fund 199.
X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the district in the total amount of $97,213.19.
X.C. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
X.C.1. Recommend approval of AEFLA (Adult Education Family & Literacy Act) funds in the amount of $901,063.00 for BISD Fund 309/TWC Fund 231- AEFLA Federal Adult Education Fund for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District. 
X.C.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NIÑOS Head Start to include co-enrolled model at Aiken, Burns, Brite, Benavides, a co-teaching model at Perez and two full-day Contractual Model Classrooms at Vermillion Elementary Schools.  The collaboration will continue at all six elementary sites for the 2025-2026 school year. *
X.C.3. Recommend approval that the Board of Education approve the consulting agreement with MoakCasey, LLC, for comprehensive high school schedule analysis and related services for the 2025-2026 school year, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $49,000.00. *
X.D. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):
X.D.1. Recommend awarding RFQ #25-093 Architectural Services for CTE Facility to ERO Architect, Inc., of McAllen, Texas, to provide Architectural Services and to Authorize Administration to negotiate a fee for said services. 
XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.
XI.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
XI.A.1. Presentation and acceptance of Retirements. (2)
XI.A.2. Presentation and acceptance of Resignations. (5)
XI.A.3. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Assistant Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)
XI.A.4. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
XI.A.5. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Assistant Choir Director/Accompanist Itinerant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
XI.A.6. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
XI.A.7. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Defensive Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
XI.A.8. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Offensive Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
XI.A.9. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Supervisor, Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
XI.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
XI.B.1. Staff Attorney
XI.B.1.a. Discussion and consideration regarding payment of pending invoice(s) for Manzano Middle School. 
XI.B.2. Board Attorney
XI.B.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
XII.A. BOARD ACTION - PERSONNEL AGENDA ITEMS - XI. A 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
XII.B. BOARD ACTION - ATTORNEY CONSULTATION AGENDA ITEMS - XI. B. 1a and 2a
XIII. Announcement(s):
XIV. Adjournment.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.
Subject:
II. Moment of Silence.
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
IV. Roll Call:
Subject:
V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, June 26, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.
Subject:
VI. Recommend approving  the minutes with any corrections:
Subject:
VI.A. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566
Subject:
VII.A. BUDGET HEARING:
Subject:
VII.A.1. Open Public Hearing - Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Subject:
VII.A.1.a. Presentation of the Brownsville Independent School District 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.A.1.b. Public Participation to Discuss Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.A.2. Closed Public Hearing - Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Subject:
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. 
Subject:
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)
Subject:
X. Consent Agenda:
Subject:
X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
Subject:
X.A.1. Recommend approval of the Brownsville Independent School District 2025-2026 Budget.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2. Recommend approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.3. Recommend approval to contract consultants to support District-wide initiatives and practices that include priority campus support for elementary and secondary educational staff based on District needs and funding.  *
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.4. Recommend approval for the continuation of services through the Distribution Agreement between Brownsville Independent School District and Soles4Souls for distribution of shoes for our Homeless children and youth enrolled in our Early Childhood programs through 12th Grade at no cost to the District. *
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.5. Recommend approval of Change Order #003, to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Scoggins Construction Co., Inc., CSP #22-147, Food Nutrition Services New Freezer/Cooler Facility of $3,400.00. The amount represents an increase of construction change under Fund 199.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):
Subject:
X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the district in the total amount of $97,213.19.
Subject:
X.C. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
Subject:
X.C.1. Recommend approval of AEFLA (Adult Education Family & Literacy Act) funds in the amount of $901,063.00 for BISD Fund 309/TWC Fund 231- AEFLA Federal Adult Education Fund for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District. 
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NIÑOS Head Start to include co-enrolled model at Aiken, Burns, Brite, Benavides, a co-teaching model at Perez and two full-day Contractual Model Classrooms at Vermillion Elementary Schools.  The collaboration will continue at all six elementary sites for the 2025-2026 school year. *
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.3. Recommend approval that the Board of Education approve the consulting agreement with MoakCasey, LLC, for comprehensive high school schedule analysis and related services for the 2025-2026 school year, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $49,000.00. *
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):
Subject:
X.D.1. Recommend awarding RFQ #25-093 Architectural Services for CTE Facility to ERO Architect, Inc., of McAllen, Texas, to provide Architectural Services and to Authorize Administration to negotiate a fee for said services. 
Subject:
XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.
Subject:
XI.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):
Subject:
XI.A.1. Presentation and acceptance of Retirements. (2)
Subject:
XI.A.2. Presentation and acceptance of Resignations. (5)
Subject:
XI.A.3. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Assistant Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)
Subject:
XI.A.4. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
Subject:
XI.A.5. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Assistant Choir Director/Accompanist Itinerant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
Subject:
XI.A.6. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
Subject:
XI.A.7. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Defensive Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
Subject:
XI.A.8. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Offensive Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
Subject:
XI.A.9. Personnel for the 2025-2026 school year –  Supervisor, Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
Subject:
XI.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
Subject:
XI.B.1. Staff Attorney
Subject:
XI.B.1.a. Discussion and consideration regarding payment of pending invoice(s) for Manzano Middle School. 
Subject:
XI.B.2. Board Attorney
Subject:
XI.B.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.
Subject:
XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
XII.A. BOARD ACTION - PERSONNEL AGENDA ITEMS - XI. A 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Subject:
XII.B. BOARD ACTION - ATTORNEY CONSULTATION AGENDA ITEMS - XI. B. 1a and 2a
Subject:
XIII. Announcement(s):
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment.

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