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

  • Recognition of the Welding Team

  • Recognition of the Child Nutrition Student Workers

  • Simmons Bank Presentation
6.B. Star Students of the Month
6.C. Mighty Trojan Awards
7. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
7.A. Learning & Innovation Update
7.B. Operations Update   

                      Catherine Rogers, Director of Transportation

                       Isidro Reyna, Director of Maintenance

                       Yolanda Abrigo, Director of Technology

                       William Berzins, Project Manager, SpawGlass
7.C. Security Update
7.D. Human Resources Update
7.E. Business Office Update
7.F. Athletic Department Update
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
8.A. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
      September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM Regular Board Meeting 

8.B.  Private Donation: 

  • $1,000 from Carlos Garcia for AC Jones Wrestling expenses

  • $1,000 from VFW Plst 9170 for BISD Tennis expenses

  • $1,233.75 from ACJ All Sports Booster for Port Isabel Hotel Stay

  • $2,500.01 from Aztec Chevrolet for ACJ Wrestling supplies

  • $2,150.00 of water bottles from Cool Breeze Services for student
    practices
8.C. Approval of September Expenditures
9. ACTION ITEMS:

9.A. Consideration and possible action regarding the Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors nomination ballot
9.B. Consideration and possible action regarding a 2025-2026 budget amendment from the Fund Balance for the AC Jones Restrooms
 

9.C. Consideration and possible action regarding the CDA Policy
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, including possible discussion with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to same
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 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
12. AGENDA PLANNING
13. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 9, 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

  • Recognition of the Welding Team

  • Recognition of the Child Nutrition Student Workers

  • Simmons Bank Presentation
Presenter:
Mr. Travis Fanning, Superintendent
Subject:
6.B. Star Students of the Month
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
6.C. Mighty Trojan Awards
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
7. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
7.A. Learning & Innovation Update
Presenter:
Ms. Erika Vasquez, Chief of Staff
Subject:
7.B. Operations Update   

                      Catherine Rogers, Director of Transportation

                       Isidro Reyna, Director of Maintenance

                       Yolanda Abrigo, Director of Technology

                       William Berzins, Project Manager, SpawGlass
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 Update
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:
      September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM Regular Board Meeting 
Subject:

8.B.  Private Donation: 

  • $1,000 from Carlos Garcia for AC Jones Wrestling expenses

  • $1,000 from VFW Plst 9170 for BISD Tennis expenses

  • $1,233.75 from ACJ All Sports Booster for Port Isabel Hotel Stay

  • $2,500.01 from Aztec Chevrolet for ACJ Wrestling supplies

  • $2,150.00 of water bottles from Cool Breeze Services for student
    practices
Subject:
8.C. Approval of September Expenditures
Subject:
9. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:

9.A. Consideration and possible action regarding the Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors nomination ballot
Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
9.B. Consideration and possible action regarding a 2025-2026 budget amendment from the Fund Balance for the AC Jones Restrooms
 
Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:

9.C. Consideration and possible action regarding the CDA Policy
Presenter:
Mrs. Dela Castillo, Chief Financial Officer
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, including possible discussion with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to same
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 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:
12. AGENDA PLANNING
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT

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