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Meeting Agenda
1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS 
1.A. Call Meeting to Order
1.B. Roll Call
1.C. Establish Quorum
1.D. The Pledge of Allegiance
1.E. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
1.F. San Elizario ISD Mission Statement
The mission of the San Elizario Independent School District is to graduate students with innovative skills for 21st-century careers by focusing on academic and social skills, fostering transformative practices, and building community support through positive relationships between home and school.
2. OPEN FORUM (five-minute limit per speaker, unless otherwise noted)
3. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Perfect Attendance since 3rd Grade - Matilde Arroyos, San Elizario High School Senior
3.B. MASBA Recognitions
3.B.1. 2024 MASBA Cultural Initiative Award - Abuelita's Kitchen - Ms. Aggie Reyes and Child Nutrition Services Team
3.B.2. 2024 MASBA Literacy Initiative Award - Literary Anthology - Ms. Anna Alvarez and Ms. Georgina Diaz
3.B.3. 2024 MASBA STEM Initiative Award - STEM Tank - Ms. Deborah Cortez
3.C. October is Principal's Month
3.D. Texas Education Human Resources Day
3.E. Recognition of National School Lunch Week
3.F. Purple Star Campus Designation Award SY 2024 - 2025
3.F.1. Lorenzo G. Loya Primary School - Ms. Sylvia Graves, Military-Connected Liaison
3.F.2. Josefa L. Sambrano Elementary School - Ms. Rosa Correa, Military-Connected Liaison
3.F.3. Alfonso Borrego Sr. Elementary School - Ms. Sandra Verdier, Military-Connected Liaison
3.F.4. San Elizario High School - Ms. Nora Almanzar, Military-Connected Liaison
3.F.5. Purple Star Campus Designation Support Personnel
3.F.5.a. Mr. Horacio Hernandez, Executive Director Technology
Ms. Perla Magallon, IT Specialist
Ms. Flor Sanchez, District Parent Liaison
3.G. Introduction of New Employees 
3.G.1. Assistant Principal at San Elizario High School - Ms. Laura Silva
3.G.2. Assistant Principal at San Elizario High School - Ms. Valerie Chavez
3.G.3. Principal at Lorenzo G. Alarcon Elementary School - Ms. Monika Ruiz
3.G.4. Executive Director of Human Resources - Ms. Gina Ramirez
4. NEW BUSINESS / BOARD ACTION ITEMS
4.A. Book Study Discussion on: The Governance Core
4.A.1. Chapter 5: Governing with Coherence
4.A.2. Chapter 6: Governance Culture
4.B. Discussion and possible board action to schedule MoakCasey Strategic Plan Meetings
4.B.1. Select a Meeting Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
4.C. Health Fund Update
4.D. Public Hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) 2023-2024 Rating
4.D.1. Powerpoint Presentation
4.E. Discussion and possible Board action regarding Campus Grade Levels
4.F. Discussion and possible Board action regarding directing the administration to proceed with TRS Active Care
5. CONSENT AGENDA - Consider and possible Board action on 
5.A. Financial Reports
5.A.1. Tax Report
5.A.2. Financial Statements
5.A.3. Investment Report
5.A.4. Purchase Orders exceeding $25,000.00
  • PO# 52025 - TASB Risk Management Fund $375,799.00
5.B. Consider and possible Board action to approve the final payment to AREDI Enterprises, LLC., for the repairs caused by water damage - PO# 51093
5.C. Consider and possible Board action to approve resolution to allow El Paso Central Appraisal District to act if the State Comptroller's Property Value Study places the district outside of the confidence level
5.D. Consider and possible Board action to approve the EPCC 2024-2027 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement
5.E. Consider and possible Board action to approve the THECB ApplyTexas Counselor Suite MOU
5.F. Consider and possible Board action to approve an Affiliation Agreement with Yeshiva University regarding the provision of Speech-Language Pathology experience for Yeshiva University students on designated district campuses and to authorize the Superintendent to execute the Affiliation Agreement, subject to final review by legal counsel.
5.G. Consider and possible Board action on Resolutions
5.G.1. Texas Education Human Resources Day Resolution
5.G.2. National School Lunch Week Resolution
5.H. Consider disposal of surplus property declared obsolete and unnecessary by Superintendent or her Designee, to include disposal of broken furniture and technology equipment according to Administrative discretion and by any reasonable means.
5.H.1. Technology Department
5.H.2. Support Services Department
5.I. Consider approval of minutes for the following: 
5.I.1. September 17, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS / INFORMATION  
6.A. Presentations
6.A.1. No Presentations
6.B. Reports
6.B.1. Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation for School Year 2023-2024 
6.B.2. Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation for School Year 2023-2024
6.B.3. Career and Technical Education Program Evaluation for School Year 2023-2024
6.B.4. Meal Service Update
6.C. Information
6.C.1. Board Training
6.C.1.a. Far West Texas School Boards Association Meetings
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Team of 8)
  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025 - TBD
6.C.2. Future-Ready Superintendents Leadership Network (FRSLN) - October 22–24, 2024 | San Elizario ISD visit - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
6.C.3. San Elizario High School Women's Conference: Entre Amigas - No Estas Sola | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, to consult with attorney, to discuss real estate matters, to consider recommendations for hiring of personnel or termination of personnel and other personnel matters under Sec. 551.071 and 551.074, Texas Gov. Code:
7.A. Discussion regarding Superintendent's evaluation date
7.B. Update on second lawsuit filed by various school districts to contest TEA A-F rating system and process
7.C. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Public Comment New Case Law
8. THE BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TO TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.A. Discussion and possible Board action to approve date to conduct Superintendent's Annual Evaluation
8.B. Discussion and possible Board action to approve modifications to Board Policy BED(LOCAL) on a First and Final Reading and Board Operating Procedures
9. NEXT MEETING DATE: 
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. - Special Board Meeting - Instructional Board Workshop
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
10. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS 
Presenter:
Mr. Eduardo Chavez, Board President
Subject:
1.A. Call Meeting to Order
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call
Subject:
1.C. Establish Quorum
Subject:
1.D. The Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
San Elizario ISD Student
Description:
A student will recite the pledge of allegiance. 

The student will be from the campus assigned to present during that board meeting.

During the month with no campus presentation, a student will be chosen from any campus. 
Attachments:
Subject:
1.E. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
San Elizario ISD Student
Attachments:
Subject:
1.F. San Elizario ISD Mission Statement
The mission of the San Elizario Independent School District is to graduate students with innovative skills for 21st-century careers by focusing on academic and social skills, fostering transformative practices, and building community support through positive relationships between home and school.
Presenter:
Mr. Eduardo Chavez, Board President
Subject:
2. OPEN FORUM (five-minute limit per speaker, unless otherwise noted)
Subject:
3. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
3.A. Perfect Attendance since 3rd Grade - Matilde Arroyos, San Elizario High School Senior
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
3.B. MASBA Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent, and Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Subject:
3.B.1. 2024 MASBA Cultural Initiative Award - Abuelita's Kitchen - Ms. Aggie Reyes and Child Nutrition Services Team
Subject:
3.B.2. 2024 MASBA Literacy Initiative Award - Literary Anthology - Ms. Anna Alvarez and Ms. Georgina Diaz
Subject:
3.B.3. 2024 MASBA STEM Initiative Award - STEM Tank - Ms. Deborah Cortez
Subject:
3.C. October is Principal's Month
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent, and Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Subject:
3.D. Texas Education Human Resources Day
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Recognition of National School Lunch Week
Presenter:
Ms. Aggie Reyes, Executive Director Child Nutrition Services
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Purple Star Campus Designation Award SY 2024 - 2025
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F.1. Lorenzo G. Loya Primary School - Ms. Sylvia Graves, Military-Connected Liaison
Subject:
3.F.2. Josefa L. Sambrano Elementary School - Ms. Rosa Correa, Military-Connected Liaison
Subject:
3.F.3. Alfonso Borrego Sr. Elementary School - Ms. Sandra Verdier, Military-Connected Liaison
Subject:
3.F.4. San Elizario High School - Ms. Nora Almanzar, Military-Connected Liaison
Subject:
3.F.5. Purple Star Campus Designation Support Personnel
Subject:
3.F.5.a. Mr. Horacio Hernandez, Executive Director Technology
Ms. Perla Magallon, IT Specialist
Ms. Flor Sanchez, District Parent Liaison
Subject:
3.G. Introduction of New Employees 
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent, Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent, and Mr. Troy Enriquez, Principal, San Elizario High School
Subject:
3.G.1. Assistant Principal at San Elizario High School - Ms. Laura Silva
Subject:
3.G.2. Assistant Principal at San Elizario High School - Ms. Valerie Chavez
Subject:
3.G.3. Principal at Lorenzo G. Alarcon Elementary School - Ms. Monika Ruiz
Subject:
3.G.4. Executive Director of Human Resources - Ms. Gina Ramirez
Subject:
4. NEW BUSINESS / BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
4.A. Book Study Discussion on: The Governance Core
Presenter:
Board of Trustees and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
4.A.1. Chapter 5: Governing with Coherence
Subject:
4.A.2. Chapter 6: Governance Culture
Subject:
4.B. Discussion and possible board action to schedule MoakCasey Strategic Plan Meetings
Presenter:
Board of Trustees and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.1. Select a Meeting Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Subject:
4.C. Health Fund Update
Presenter:
Mr. Norberto Rivas, Chief Financial Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Public Hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) 2023-2024 Rating
Presenter:
Mr. Norberto Rivas, Chief Financial Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D.1. Powerpoint Presentation
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Discussion and possible Board action regarding Campus Grade Levels
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent, and Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Discussion and possible Board action regarding directing the administration to proceed with TRS Active Care
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
5. CONSENT AGENDA - Consider and possible Board action on 
Subject:
5.A. Financial Reports
Presenter:
Mr. Norberto Rivas, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
5.A.1. Tax Report
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A.2. Financial Statements
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A.3. Investment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A.4. Purchase Orders exceeding $25,000.00
  • PO# 52025 - TASB Risk Management Fund $375,799.00
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. Consider and possible Board action to approve the final payment to AREDI Enterprises, LLC., for the repairs caused by water damage - PO# 51093
Presenter:
Mr. Norberto Rivas, Chief Financial Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C. Consider and possible Board action to approve resolution to allow El Paso Central Appraisal District to act if the State Comptroller's Property Value Study places the district outside of the confidence level
Presenter:
Mr. Norberto Rivas, Chief Financial Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. Consider and possible Board action to approve the EPCC 2024-2027 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
5.E. Consider and possible Board action to approve the THECB ApplyTexas Counselor Suite MOU
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
5.F. Consider and possible Board action to approve an Affiliation Agreement with Yeshiva University regarding the provision of Speech-Language Pathology experience for Yeshiva University students on designated district campuses and to authorize the Superintendent to execute the Affiliation Agreement, subject to final review by legal counsel.
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
5.G. Consider and possible Board action on Resolutions
Subject:
5.G.1. Texas Education Human Resources Day Resolution
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
5.G.2. National School Lunch Week Resolution
Presenter:
Ms. Aggie Reyes, Executive Director Child Nutrition Services
Attachments:
Subject:
5.H. Consider disposal of surplus property declared obsolete and unnecessary by Superintendent or her Designee, to include disposal of broken furniture and technology equipment according to Administrative discretion and by any reasonable means.
Subject:
5.H.1. Technology Department
Presenter:
Mr. Horacio Hernandez, Executive Director Technology
Attachments:
Subject:
5.H.2. Support Services Department
Presenter:
Mr. Jesus Martinez, Executive Director Support Services
Attachments:
Subject:
5.I. Consider approval of minutes for the following: 
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
5.I.1. September 17, 2024 - Special Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS / INFORMATION  
Subject:
6.A. Presentations
Subject:
6.A.1. No Presentations
Subject:
6.B. Reports
Subject:
6.B.1. Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation for School Year 2023-2024 
Presenter:
Ms. Leticia De Santos, Instructional Programs Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B.2. Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation for School Year 2023-2024
Presenter:
Ms. Blanca Cruz, Associate Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B.3. Career and Technical Education Program Evaluation for School Year 2023-2024
Presenter:
Ms. Sandra Sanchez, Career and Technical Education Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B.4. Meal Service Update
Presenter:
Ms. Aggie Reyes, Executive Director Child Nutrition Services
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Information
Subject:
6.C.1. Board Training
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.C.1.a. Far West Texas School Boards Association Meetings
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Team of 8)
  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025 - TBD
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C.2. Future-Ready Superintendents Leadership Network (FRSLN) - October 22–24, 2024 | San Elizario ISD visit - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Presenter:
Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
6.C.3. San Elizario High School Women's Conference: Entre Amigas - No Estas Sola | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Mr. Troy Enriquez, Principal, San Elizario High School
Attachments:
Subject:
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, to consult with attorney, to discuss real estate matters, to consider recommendations for hiring of personnel or termination of personnel and other personnel matters under Sec. 551.071 and 551.074, Texas Gov. Code:
Description:
The Board will enter into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, to consult with attorney, to discuss real estate matters, to consider recommendations for hiring of personnel or termination of personnel and other personnel matters under Sec. 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074, Texas Gov. Code:
Subject:
7.A. Discussion regarding Superintendent's evaluation date
Presenter:
Mr. Juan Cruz, Legal Counsel, and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
7.B. Update on second lawsuit filed by various school districts to contest TEA A-F rating system and process
Presenter:
Mr. Juan Cruz, Legal Counsel
Subject:
7.C. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Public Comment New Case Law
Presenter:
Mr. Juan Cruz, Legal Counsel
Subject:
8. THE BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TO TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
8.A. Discussion and possible Board action to approve date to conduct Superintendent's Annual Evaluation
Presenter:
Mr. Juan Cruz, Legal Counsel, and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent
Subject:
8.B. Discussion and possible Board action to approve modifications to Board Policy BED(LOCAL) on a First and Final Reading and Board Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Mr. Juan Cruz, Legal Counsel
Subject:
9. NEXT MEETING DATE: 
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. - Special Board Meeting - Instructional Board Workshop
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
10. ADJOURNMENT

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