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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION & PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
4. BOARD COMMENTS
4.A. Any Board member may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, without prior posting being required.  Comment items may not pertain to the character of any students, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting.
5. PUBLIC FORUM 
5.A. Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (Local) may address the Board and make public comments on an agenda item during or before the Board's consideration of the item.  The Board may allow public comment on agenda items at all meetings.  The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak.
6. RECOGNITIONS 
6.A. Superintendent Comments
6.B. Recognition of Star Students
6.C. Recognition of Audiovisual Students
6.D. Mighty Trojan Award
7. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
7.A. Learning & Innovation update

7.B.  Operations Update
        Department Update
        Bond Project Update

7.C. Security Update
7.D. Human Resources Update
7.E. Business Office Report
7.F. Athletic Department Update
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
8.A. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:

8.A.1. February 24, 2025, 6:00 PM Special Board Meeting

8.A.2. February 24, 2025, 5:30 PM Workshop
8.A.3. February 18, 2025, 5:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
8.B. Donation: Steel Dynamics donated metal valued at $3,276.80
8.C. Approval of February 2025 Expenditures
9. ACTION ITEMS:
9.A. Consideration and possible action regarding school closure due to City-wide water crisis

9.B. Consideration and possible action regarding the low attendance, inclement weather, and health waiver for the 2024-2025 school year

9.C. Consideration and possible action regarding RFP# 25-01 HMD Equipment Grant for a purchase over $50,000 for the Child Nutrition department
9.D. Consideration and possible action regarding the nomination of Superintendent Mr. Travis Fanning for TASB 2025 Superintendent of the Year
9.E. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution 2025-2026 E-Rate filings
9.F. Consideration and possible action regarding a bond program manager contract
9.G.  Consideration and possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with
Beeville ISD and Coastal Plains Integrated Health
9.H. Consideration and possible action regarding canceling May 3, 2025, School Board
  Election in Sub-District 1
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 
10.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Chapter 551.071-551.084, Texas Government Code, whereupon the Superintendent at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters.
10.A.1. 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.
10.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087: Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to possible Applications for Appraised Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code and to deliberate the officer of a financial incentive to a business prospect.
10.A.3. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
10.A.3.a. Discussion regarding the re-evaluation of Beeville ISD properties
10.A.3.b. Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
10.A.4. Section 551.073  For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
10.A.5. 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.
10.A.5.a. Discussion regarding Superintendent's personnel recommendations and resignations

10.A.5.b. Discussion regarding the renewal proposed appointment, reassignment proposed termination, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed non-renewals, non-renewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including certified and non-certified teachers 

10.A.5.c. Discussion regarding administrative personnel matters
10.A.6. Section 551.076 To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
10.A.7. Section 551.821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.
10.A.8. Section 55.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representative of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provide for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code.
10.A.9. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.
11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: 
11.A. Consideration and possible action of items discussed in Closed Session
11.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent's recommendations of personnel and resignations

11.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding the renewal proposed appointments reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed non-renewals, non-renewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including certified and non-certified teachers

12. AGENDA PLANNING
13. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
2. INVOCATION & PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
Presenter:
Mr. Orlando Vasquez, Board President
Subject:
4. BOARD COMMENTS
Subject:
4.A. Any Board member may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, without prior posting being required.  Comment items may not pertain to the character of any students, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting.
Subject:
5. PUBLIC FORUM 
Subject:
5.A. Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (Local) may address the Board and make public comments on an agenda item during or before the Board's consideration of the item.  The Board may allow public comment on agenda items at all meetings.  The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak.
Subject:
6. RECOGNITIONS 
Subject:
6.A. Superintendent Comments
Presenter:
Mr. Travis Fanning, Superintendent
Subject:
6.B. Recognition of Star Students
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
6.C. Recognition of Audiovisual Students
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
6.D. Mighty Trojan Award
Presenter:
Mrs. Martina Villarreal, Director of Federal and Special Programs
Subject:
7. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
7.A. Learning & Innovation update
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:

7.B.  Operations Update
        Department Update
        Bond Project Update

Presenter:
Dr. Thomas Lawing, Chief Operating Officer
Subject:
7.C. Security Update
Presenter:
Mr. Art Gamez, Chief of Police
Subject:
7.D. Human Resources Update
Presenter:
Dr. Darryl O. Cobb, Chief of Human Resources and Talent Management
Subject:
7.E. Business Office Report
Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
7.F. Athletic Department Update
Presenter:
Mr. Richard Vasquez, Athletic Director
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
8.A. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Subject:

8.A.1. February 24, 2025, 6:00 PM Special Board Meeting

Subject:
8.A.2. February 24, 2025, 5:30 PM Workshop
Subject:
8.A.3. February 18, 2025, 5:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
8.B. Donation: Steel Dynamics donated metal valued at $3,276.80
Subject:
8.C. Approval of February 2025 Expenditures
Subject:
9. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
9.A. Consideration and possible action regarding school closure due to City-wide water crisis
Presenter:
Mr. Travis Fanning, Superintendent
Subject:

9.B. Consideration and possible action regarding the low attendance, inclement weather, and health waiver for the 2024-2025 school year

Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
9.C. Consideration and possible action regarding RFP# 25-01 HMD Equipment Grant for a purchase over $50,000 for the Child Nutrition department
Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
9.D. Consideration and possible action regarding the nomination of Superintendent Mr. Travis Fanning for TASB 2025 Superintendent of the Year
Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
9.E. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution 2025-2026 E-Rate filings
Presenter:
Dr. Thomas Lawing, Chief Operating Officer
Subject:
9.F. Consideration and possible action regarding a bond program manager contract
Presenter:
Dr. Thomas Lawing, Chief Operating Officer
Subject:
9.G.  Consideration and possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with
Beeville ISD and Coastal Plains Integrated Health
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
9.H. Consideration and possible action regarding canceling May 3, 2025, School Board
  Election in Sub-District 1
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 
Subject:
10.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Chapter 551.071-551.084, Texas Government Code, whereupon the Superintendent at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters.
Subject:
10.A.1. 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.
Subject:
10.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087: Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to possible Applications for Appraised Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code and to deliberate the officer of a financial incentive to a business prospect.
Subject:
10.A.3. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Subject:
10.A.3.a. Discussion regarding the re-evaluation of Beeville ISD properties
Subject:
10.A.3.b. Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
10.A.4. Section 551.073  For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
Subject:
10.A.5. 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.
Subject:
10.A.5.a. Discussion regarding Superintendent's personnel recommendations and resignations
Subject:

10.A.5.b. Discussion regarding the renewal proposed appointment, reassignment proposed termination, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed non-renewals, non-renewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including certified and non-certified teachers 

Subject:
10.A.5.c. Discussion regarding administrative personnel matters
Subject:
10.A.6. Section 551.076 To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
Subject:
10.A.7. Section 551.821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.
Subject:
10.A.8. Section 55.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representative of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provide for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code.
Subject:
10.A.9. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.
Subject:
11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: 
Subject:
11.A. Consideration and possible action of items discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
11.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent's recommendations of personnel and resignations
Subject:

11.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding the renewal proposed appointments reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed non-renewals, non-renewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including certified and non-certified teachers

Subject:
12. AGENDA PLANNING
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT

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