II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Special Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

VI.B. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

VI.C. Special Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Presentation of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), Documentary Filming Featuring BISD Food and Nutrition Services.

VII.A.2. Presentation of an update on Delinquent Tax Collection from Purdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for the period ending July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

VII.A.3. Presentation on the Reporting of Fees Paid to Purchasing Cooperatives, which includes Membership, Management, and Transaction Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

VII.A.4. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended July 31, 2025

VII.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended June 30, 2025. 

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 Resolution No. 001/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Omnia Partners for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.2. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB) for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.3. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.4. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 004/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.5. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 005/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region 16 ESC Statewide Cooperative for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.6. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 006/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region One-Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.7. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region One ESC, Library Services and Instructional Resources COOP for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.8. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative (CNP-STC) for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.9. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 009/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC8) (TIPS) for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.10. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 010/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Programs for fiscal year 2025-2026. 

X.A.11. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region XI Education Service Center, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), Fort Worth, Texas, for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.12. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of TASB Energy Cooperative for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.13. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Sourcewell for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.14. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 015/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) for fiscal year 2025-2026.  

X.A.15. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 016/25-26 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Education Service Center, Region 20 and the Pace Purchasing Cooperative for fiscal year 2025-2026.

X.A.16. Recommend approval to adopt TASB Policy FD (Local) and FM (Local).

X.A.17. Recommend approval to adopt TASB Policy EFB (Local).

X.A.18. Recommend approval to adopt TASB Policy FNCE (Local).

X.A.19. Recommend approval to utilize Gold Star Foods and distribution services in the amount of $80,000.00. Fund 101 – Food and Nutrition Services. 

X.A.20. Recommend approval to contract Region One to provide staff development and instructional coaching for the 2025-2026 school year to support private school instructional needs based on identified needs and funding.  Contracted Services will not exceed $44,200.00. *

X.A.21. Recommend approval of Canine Officer Pike to retire along with his Canine Handler Raymundo Nieto, Jr.

X.A.22. Recommend approval for Dr. ET & Company, of Weslaco, TX to provide consulting services for BISD parents for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Funding: 289 for $5,000.00 for a two-hour session and a workbook for each parent to take home. Region One Purchasing Cooperative Vendor #24-0162. *

X.A.23. Recommend approval of College 1st Program dba Vision Ed Group, of Mission, Texas to provide consulting services for students in Youth Connection Project and Migrant Education Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Funds: 289 Title IV $24,000.00 for 4 Camps.  *

X.A.24. Recommend approval to adopt the Student Code of Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year. A total of $5,000.00 has been budgeted from local funding for printing by the Department of Pupil Services. 

X.A.25. Recommend approval to adopt the revision to the Delegation of Authority for the Procurement of Construction Services and Ranking Criteria, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 2269 .056 (a). 

X.A.26. Recommend approval to contract with Dr. ET & Company to deliver Social Emotional Learning services for the 2025-2026 school year at the cost of $72,600.00 for all District Campuses. *

X.A.27. Recommend approval to contract with Coaching Excellence in Organization to deliver Social Emotional Learning services to Rivera ECHS for the cost of $10,000.00.

X.A.28. Recommended approval to contract consultant services agreement with Liberty Source / Harris Education Solutions for the 2025–2026 school year to support our district for a total cost of $102,500.00. *

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

X.B.1. Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $758,116.25.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #001 in the amount of $34,132,718.00 for Local Funds.  (Carryover Budget)

X.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #002 in the amount of $1,586,090.00 for Fund 101 – Food and Nutrition Services.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.3. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #003 in the amount of $5,783.00 for Fund 161 – Local Deaf.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.4. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #004 in the amount of $9,213.00 for Fund 162 – State Compensatory.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.5. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #005 in the amount of $28,400.00 for Fund 163 – State Bilingual.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.6. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #006 in the amount of $3,524.00 for Fund 164 – State Career and Technical Education.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.7. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #007 in the amount of $74,553.00 for Fund 165 – Athletics.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.8. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #008 in the amount of $13,766.00 for Fund 166 – Special Education.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.9. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #009 in the amount of $251,850.00 for Fund 167 – Teacher Incentive Allotment.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.10. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #010 in the amount of $780,616.00 for Fund 188 – Tax Rate Increase.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.11. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #011 in the amount of $8,396,953.00 for Fund 197 –  Projects.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

X.C.12. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #012 in the amount of $2,067,618.00 for Fund 199 – Local Maintenance.  (Carryover Purchase Order Budget)

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

X.D.1. Recommend approval to enter into an agreement with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to continue Policy Service Subscription Agreement at a cost of $4,600.00.

X.D.2. Recommend approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide hands-on programs in agriculture, nutrition, science, and youth development on BISD school campuses beginning August 2025 through June 2026 unless terminated earlier as provided in the agreement. No cost to the District. *

X.D.3. Recommend approval to contract with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for services regarding the Texas Pre-Freshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP) to be implemented during the 2025-2026 school year at a cost of $425.00 per student.  *

X.D.4. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas Youth Prevention Program for implementation of their educational programs for reducing alcohol and substance abuse among youth in secondary schools during the BISD 2025-2026 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.5. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Palms Behavioral Health Hospital and Brownsville ISD for educational services for BISD students who participate in the Partial Hospitalization Program for the 2025-2026 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.6. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department to provide court-ordered counseling to BISD secondary students on BISD campuses during the school day for the 2025-2026 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.7. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties and Brownsville ISD to provide educational services to students in PreK to 12th grades for the 2025-2026 school year with an automatic annual renewal basis unless terminated in writing by either party. No cost to the District. *

X.D.8. Recommend approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brownsville Independent School District and Capella University to provide practicum/internship sites on BISD school campuses for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.  No cost to the District. *

X.D.9. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M University and Brownsville ISD to implement the Advise TX College Advising Corps at all BISD High Schools and ECHS Campuses with the addition of a District Advisor for 2025-2026 school year. The total cost to the district is $105,000.00  *

X.D.10. Recommend approval to renew the Workforce Solutions Cameron contract and include the nine holidays that are reimbursed for the effective dates of September 2, 2025 through September 30, 2028. No cost to the District. *

X.D.11. Recommend approval to renew the Contract/Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps and Brownsville Independent School District for the purpose of providing AmeriCorps members at Brownsville ISD Early College and High School campuses to assist students with college planning and enrollment services for the 2025-2026 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.12. Recommend approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and Buckner Children & Family Services, Inc. FAYS Program to provide youth and family at-risk services for the 2025-2026 school year. No cost to the District. *

X.D.13. Recommend approval to continue a partnership with Texas Southmost College to provide dual program opportunities to BISD students. These programs expand and enhance dual enrollment/dual credit options. This agreement shall continue from year to year unless amended or terminated in writing by either party. Services and items to be purchased are subject to the District’s needs and funding. Approximate cost: $390,000.00. *

X.D.14. Recommend approval to continue the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding and UTRGV for the dual credit program. This agreement shall continue from year to year unless amended or terminated in writing by either party. UTRGV will waive all tuition and fees for participating students while they remain eligible to participate in the Program. The costs of the textbook(s) will be paid by BISD through the Instructional Material Technology Allotment fund. Approximate cost: $20,000.00 on textbooks (based on student participation). *

X.D.15. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with ORC Industries Inc. and Brownsville ISD to provide BISD students with disabilities opportunities for awareness of industrial manufacturing, and workforce training. The MOU will be effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and may be extended thereafter if agreed upon by both parties at no cost to the District. *

X.D.16. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M University Kingsville Department of Clinical Health Sciences and Brownsville ISD to provide an opportunity for masters degree program students to obtain in-field and out-of-field clinical experience. Will be effective August 1, 2025 through August 1, 2026 and shall be automatically renewed for five additional terms of one-year through August 1, 2031, unless terminated by either party. In previous years, the District has had sponsorship agreements between BISD and Texas A&M University Kingsville. At no cost to the District. *

X.D.17. Recommend approval of Subscription Agreement between Ellevation Education and Brownsville Independent School District for Compliance and instructional strategies for Emergent Bilingual students in the amount of $351,202.50 for the 2025-2026 school year. *

X.D.18. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Texas at Austin, The Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Hispanic Achievement (LUCHA) Program online courses, in the amount of $125,000.00 for the 2025-2026 school year. Services to be rendered to the District’s needs and funding. *

X.D.19. Recommend approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and Texas State Technical College for the 2025-2026 school year to provide P-TECH students the opportunity to enroll in Dual Enrollment program of study courses at respective high schools. Cost not to exceed $15,000.00. *

X.D.20. Recommend approval of a contract between CareerCraft, Inc. and Brownsville ISD for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount not to exceed $38,000.00. * 

X.D.21. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between RGV Linking Economic and Academic Development and Brownsville Independent School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development will provide services to support the goal of students to stay in school and graduate from high school equipped with college and workforce readiness, in the amount not to exceed $23,250.00 from State Categorical funds. *

X.D.22. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between PSJA ISD and the Brownsville Independent School District to provide professional products and services to BISD in the area of informational systems. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $108,000.00 from Local Funds for August 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 school year is anticipated. *

X.D.23. Recommend approval of the revised application to participate in the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2025-2026 school year based on the District’s needs. At no cost to the District. *

X.D.24. Recommended approval to enter into Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and the Brownsville Independent School District for 2025-2026 school year. A total estimated fiscal implication not to exceed $50,000.00 for the 2025-2026 school year is anticipated. *

X.D.25. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understating between Su Clinica Familiar, Inc.  and Brownsville ISD, Su Clinica will operate a mobile unit, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (RMCM) which will provide dental services to children served by Brownsville ISD. The MOU will be in effect for 2025-2026, the Memorandum shall automatically renew an additional year for the 2026-2027.  Memorandum may terminate at any time with or without cause, by providing at least thirty calendar days prior written notice to the other Party.   At no cost to the District. *

X.D.26. Recommend approval to extend contract with Texas Workforce Commission – Amendment 002 for an additional three months, with an end date of September 30, 2025. At no cost to the District.  

X.D.27. Recommend approval to enter into an Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as a Second Language and, certification for in-demand occupations classes for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District.

X.D.28. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Su Clinica for the 2025-2026 school year. Su Clinica will provide specialized healthcare services to BISD students at the Student Base Clinic (SBC) located at 3200 E. 30th, Cromack Elementary Building.  At no cost to the District. *

X.D.29. Recommend approval to accept the contract submitted by ERO Architects for the evaluation of sites, schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement phase, construction phase and project closeout.

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

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #26-001  General Merchandise Supplies, Services and Groceries District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025, through August 5, 2026. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #26-003  Achievement Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025, through August 5, 2026. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #26-024  High School Marching Band Show Writing Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025, through August 5, 2026.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #26-027  Special Education Services District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025, through August 5, 2026.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #26-065  Fire Extinguisher Materials and Fire Suppressant System District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025 through August 5, 2026 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #26-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025 through August 5, 2026 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFP #26-069  Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contract Services District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 5, 2025 through August 5, 2026 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.8. Recommend awarding CSP #26-126 Financial Advisor Services to TRB Capital Markets, LLC d/b/a Estrada Hinojosa from Dallas, Texas. The contract period is for a three (3) year term beginning August 5, 2025 through August 5, 2028 with the option to renew for an additional two (2) one-year terms. Year one (1) of a five (5) year contract.

XI. Board Member Request(s)

XI.A. Action Item(s)

XI.A.1. Presentation, Discussion And Possible Action regarding Students, In The Former BLA Program, Needing To Complete Their Credits To Earn Their High School Diploma. Who is overseeing program at this time and how many students are currently in this program. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XI.A.2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to reorganize the Board.  (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

XI.A.3. Update on the audit requested previously  by the board.  (i.e., Sams Stadium, Resaca...etc.) but not limited to these mentioned.  (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

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. Discussion and consideration regarding Level III Grievance No.001/25-26 on L.Z.

XII.A.2. Discussion and consideration regarding Level III Grievance No.002/25-26 on M.O., J.C., J.H., and S.C.

XII.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XII.B.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (4)

XII.B.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (23)

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

XII.B.4. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Assistant Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.5. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

XII.B.6. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.7. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Coordinator, Testing. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.8. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – District Graphic Artist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.9. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Principal, Vermillion Elementary School. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1) 

XII.B.10. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Principal, Villa Nueva Elementary School. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.11. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year – Speech Language Pathologist/Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.12. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (L.R.) for change in contract, change in days for the 2025-2026 Fiscal School Year.

XII.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XII.C.1. Staff Attorney

XII.C.1.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cause No. 2023-DCL-00242-A; Omar Gonzalez vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.C.1.b. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cause No. 2025-DCL-02339-B; Robert “Bob” Driggers vs Brownsville Independent School District. 

XII.C.2. Board Attorney:

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

XII.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

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

XII.E. Board Self Evaluation.

XII.E.1. Board Self-Evaluation

XII.F. REAL ESTATE:

XII.F.1. The Board of Trustees may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072 

XII.G. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):

XII.G.1. Presentation, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Special Education Students Being Allowed To Fully Participate In Extra Curricular Activities Such As, Band, Cheer, Dance, etc.  (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

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

XIII.A. Level III Grievance(s): XII. A. 1 and 2

XIII.B. Personnel Matters: XII. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

XIII.C. Attorney Consultation: XII. C.1a, 1b and 2a

XIII.D. Internal Auditor: XII. D. 1

XIII.E. Board Self-Evaluation: XII. E. 1

XIII.F. Real Estate:  XII. F1

XIII.G. Board Agenda Request:  XII. G. 1

XIV. Announcement(s):

XV. Adjournment.