The meeting is to be closed for discussion and consideration of a Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

INFO: **The Board meeting calendar has been developed using the third (3rd) Wednesday of the month for the Regular Board meetings with the following exceptions: July 2025-fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month due to the summer break; and March 2026-fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month due to the student intersession break.

INFO: **On an annual basis, the District is required to consult with parents, community, business members, and educational stakeholders on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) federal grant entitlements and planned expenditures for the upcoming year. This public hearing is to be completed prior to the District committing any funds and prior to submitting the 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application to the Texas Education Agency. The deadline to submit the application to TEA is June 30, 2025.

INFO: **The Board of Trustees is required to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget and the tax rate to support it before the adoption of the said item. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposed budget and tax rate. Note that the tax rate will not be adopted by the Board until September, when the certified property
values are received from the Central Appraisal District.

INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.

INFO: **This presentation will include Postsecondary Education Funding (PSEF) numbers which include scholarships, grants, military awards, dual credit and OnRamps for each high school.

INFO: **The presentation will outline the Transition programs and services provided through the Special Education Department to high school students. The program redesign for PreKinder and Kinder Collaboratives will be provided along with information about the changes with the Functional Living Skills and Practical Academic Skills classes for the 2025-2026 school year.

INFO: **The procurement of this bid is transparent and focused on cost-effectiveness to help the district meet its goal of providing equitable distribution of its resources. (Maximum $120,000.00 - General Fund Budget)

INFO: **To purchase athletic training supplies as needed district wide. (Maximum $100,000.00 - General Fund Budget)

INFO: **The audit will provide information to voters about the district's fiscal management and efficiency before a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). (Maximum $21,250.00, plus cost for public hearing)

INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.

INFO: **Extend through August 16, 2026, which is the second and final possible extension. (Maximum $750,000.00 per year - General Funds, Federal Funds and Special Funds)

INFO: **Extend through August 16, 2026, which is the second possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00 per year - General Funds)

INFO: **Extend through August 20, 2026, which is the second and final possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00 per year - General Funds, Federal Funds, and Special Funds)

INFO: **Extend through August 23, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $150,000.00 per year - General, Federal Budget)

INFO: **Extend through July 31, 2026, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $90,000.00 per year - National School Breakfast and Lunch Program)

INFO: **The purpose is to establish coordinated clinical educational programs and guidelines for the education and training of students enrolled in the Athletic Training Program at NMSU. This agreement will allow their Master's students to obtain their hours at our high schools with athletic trainers. (No cost to the District)

INFO: **This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the District will participate in a self-insurance risk pool for property, casualty, and liability coverage, as well as other risk management services. (No cost to the District)

INFO: **This ongoing program offers high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses while attending high school and simultaneously receive academic credits from UT Austin and their SISD high school(s). (Tuition fee will be waived for FAST-eligible students; all other costs will remain the same.)

INFO: **GECU will vacate the office space currently occupied at Pebble Hills High School and will be responsible for the removal of all furnishings, equipment, and improvements installed, and will restore the space to its original condition at GECU's expense. GECU will continue operating the ATM located at the District Service Center, and the ATM currently located at the Student Activities Center/Aquatics facility will be relocated to Americas High School. (No cost to the District)

INFO: **This MOU is intended to establish a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between the parties involved and to clearly define their respective responsibilities in delivering workforce services to the Far West Adult Education Consortium (FWAEC). It outlines the responsibilities and commitments of the parties to serve WSB throughout the term of this agreement. (No cost to the District.)

INFO: **This agreement establishes a partnership to provide cooperative arrangements for students enrolled in the Educator Preparations Program (EPP) at Southwestern Adventist University. This agreement would allow SISD to provide classroom learning experience and related educational services to students enrolled at the University. (No cost to the District)

INFO: **Renewal of services for the 2025-2026 Texas Student Database Systems Support Cooperative (TSDS). This level of support will maintain the LEA's steward's knowledge base and provide support for all current and any new core collections for TSDS. (Maximum $31,585.00 - General Funds)

INFO: **The purpose is to procure Property, General, Automobile, Law Enforcement, Cyber, Crime, and Educator's Legal Liability Insurance. (Maximum $2,872,145.00 - 2025-2026 General Funds)

INFO: **This contract will include Capturing Kids' Hearts one (1) training for Escontrias STEAM Academy and new hires at seven (7) returning campuses if needed. Two consecutive-day training sessions for up to 50 participants to include access to the course training manual and limited collection of foundational videos and resources on CKH.org. For 7 returning campuses: O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy, Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School, Desert Wind School, Eastlake Middle School, Socorro Middle School, H.D. Hilley Elementary School and Helen Ball Elementary School full-day training sessions for up to 60 participants. (Maximum $93,000.00 - Title IV, Part A)

INFO: **A curriculum support system for K-12 designed to provide a common language, process and structure for curriculum development. The administrative fee is $6.50 per student with a PEIMS enrollment of 45,863. The base fee equals $298,109.50 plus the annual Technology fee of $10,620.00 and a Regional fee of $5,000.00. (Maximum $313,729.50 - General Funds)

INFO: **To purchase milk and dairy products. The goal is to maintain uninterrupted access to essential services and supplies, optimize financial resources through competitive pricing, and streamline procurement processes for better efficiency. (Maximum $200,000.00 - CNS Federal Funds)

INFO: **Professional Development for National PLC Cohort training and onsite coaching at identified campuses; it includes training for leadership and provides collaboration with Solution Tree representatives and other National Cohort districts so that we can design and refine PLC practices in SISD. (Maximum $146,684.00 - Federal Funds, Title II)

INFO: **This proposal requests the renewal for a fourth consecutive year of implementation within the District. Since its adoption, it has served as the district's comprehensive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Health program, supporting the development and well-being needs of all students across grade levels PK-12. (Maximum $225,981.00 - Federal Funds)

INFO: **Utilize DIR as well as other approved cooperatives, including TIPS, Allied States Cooperative, and OMNIA Partners, for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. (Maximum $4,800,000.00 - General Funds 199, 711 and Federal Funds 211)

INFO: **This contract is for a K-12 assessment coordination software used to improve efficiency and to minimize errors associated with inventory management and documentation. It is designed to streamline and improve the student testing process for STAAR, STAAR ALT2, EOC, TELPAS and TELPAS ALT2, Interim Assessments, and college readiness assessments. (Maximum $85,147.20 for the 2025-2026 School Year)

INFO: **Expenditures for the Teacher of the Year Gala include facility rental, use of audio and video equipment, event staff, and various operation fees for the services rendered. Ticket sales for this event were $38,330.00. All revenue from these sales are used towards final costs for the event. (Maximum $79,353.50 - General Funds to include revenue from ticket sales)

INFO: **Cooperative arrangement to provide for the efficient delivery of legally required special education and related services to eligible students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. (Maximum for 2024-2025 $215,000 and for 2025-2026 $207,950 - General Funds)

INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.

INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the contract recommendations for new and additional teachers, administrative-other, SLP Asst., librarians, nurses, counselors, speech therapists and education diagnostician contracts as presented.

INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented.

INFO: **The Board of Trustees have been provided with a copy of the proposed budget for their review. The budget is in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Chapter 44, Subchapter A, §44.004.

INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented.

INFO: **The current policy allows students to charge an unlimited number of meals. A policy revision will be proposed to establish a defined limit on the total amount that may be charged, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.