Meeting Agenda
I. Open of Meeting
This shall provide general notice that, during the course of the meeting, the Board may elect to discuss any item on the agenda in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.

Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act which authorize the closed meeting. All votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open session.

The Board may convene in closed session under one or more of the following exceptions within the Texas Government Code: Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071; Deliberations about Real Property - 551.072; Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts; Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076; Certain School Board Deliberations - Sections 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083; Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Section 551.087.

This shall also provide notice that any item listed as a closed session agenda item may be moved to open session.
I.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
I.B. Roll Call
I.C. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
I.D. Awards and Recognitions
I.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Minutes From:
March 19, 2025, April 7, April 16, 2025, and April 21, 2025
 
II. Business and Finance
II.A. Tax Collectors Report
II.B. Expenditure Report
II.C. Expenditures Report by Function
II.D. Financial Report (Condition of Funds)
II.E. Report on Donations
III. Budget Ammendments 
IV. Reports
IV.A. Departmental Reports
  1. Principal's Report
  2. Transportation Report
  3. Dean's Report
  4. Gear-up Report and Upcoming Events
  5. After-school program Updates and Summer Activities
  6. Child Nutrition Updates
V. Board Matters
V.A. TASB Risk Fund Board Update
VI. Action Agenda
VI.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Bank Depository 
VI.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025-26 District Calendar
VI.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the hiring of summer school non-contractual employees
VI.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Schedule for contractual employees
VI.E. Discussion and possible action on revised 2024-25 stipend list
VI.F. Discussion and Possible Action on hiring a new auditor for the district
VI.G. Discussion and Possible action on McAllen ISD Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Regional Day School for the Deaf
VI.H. Discussion and Possible action on Texas strategic leadership: Strategic Planning LOI & Assurances
 
VI.I. Discussion and Possible Action on Instructional Plan for Bluebonnet Curriculum: Staff Development & Instructional Plan 
VI.J. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Feeding Program (Pending Approval) 
VI.K. Discussion and Possible Action on training and hiring of certified lifeguard(s)for the district pool
VI.L. Discussion and Possible Action to determine the safety/health concerns caused by excessive roof leaks in the district band hall 
VI.M. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the budget planning timeline 
VI.N. Discussion and Possible Action on MOU for OneGoal:
ONEGOAL MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
VI.O. Discussion and Possible Action on DMAC (renewal) Services from Region I
VII. Closed Session:  In accordance with Texas Governmnent Code (Open Meetings Act) the Board may move into closed session for the following reasons:  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.  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.  Section 551.082- Certain school board deliberations.
VII.A. Discussion and Updates on School Safety 
VII.B. Discussion on Resignations and vacant positions 
VII.C. Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2025/26 school year  
VII.D. Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2025/26 school year
VII.E. Discussion on Posting Vacant Positions  for the 2025/26
VII.F. Discussion of Pay Scale for District Employee 
VIII. Reconvene Into Open Session
VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items discussed in closed session
IX. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Open of Meeting
This shall provide general notice that, during the course of the meeting, the Board may elect to discuss any item on the agenda in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.

Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act which authorize the closed meeting. All votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open session.

The Board may convene in closed session under one or more of the following exceptions within the Texas Government Code: Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071; Deliberations about Real Property - 551.072; Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts; Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076; Certain School Board Deliberations - Sections 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083; Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Section 551.087.

This shall also provide notice that any item listed as a closed session agenda item may be moved to open session.
Subject:
I.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
I.B. Roll Call
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
I.C. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
Subject:
I.D. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
  1. BBQ Team: Grilling Team 
  2. Welding Show Results 
  3. UIL State Qualifiers 
Subject:
I.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Minutes From:
March 19, 2025, April 7, April 16, 2025, and April 21, 2025
 
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:
Revised Board Minutes for 3/19/2025 (Attendance Correction as noted in April 16th meeting)
Subject:
II. Business and Finance
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
II.A. Tax Collectors Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
II.B. Expenditure Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
II.C. Expenditures Report by Function
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
II.D. Financial Report (Condition of Funds)
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Description:
Condition of Funds
Subject:
II.E. Report on Donations
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson -UIL Banquet Donation: $800 
J. Alvarez, L. Olivarez, E. Morris: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon $267
Wyatt Ranches: Student Scholarships $20,000 (2 students)
SIISD Board Members: STAAR Testing Teacher Treat boxes $300 
Thelma Delgado/Dr. Adalberto Garza: After-School Program Fruit Cart Donation $300
Israel Beltran $100
Chorizo de San Manuel $250
Farm & Ranch Supply $200
 
Subject:
III. Budget Ammendments 
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
IV. Reports
Subject:
IV.A. Departmental Reports
  1. Principal's Report
  2. Transportation Report
  3. Dean's Report
  4. Gear-up Report and Upcoming Events
  5. After-school program Updates and Summer Activities
  6. Child Nutrition Updates
Subject:
V. Board Matters
Presenter:
Velinda Reyes
Subject:
V.A. TASB Risk Fund Board Update
Presenter:
Velinda Reyes
Subject:
VI. Action Agenda
Subject:
VI.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Bank Depository 
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
VI.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025-26 District Calendar
Presenter:
Elsa Morris AND Lori Moore
Subject:
VI.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the hiring of summer school non-contractual employees
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris and Veronica Lopez
Description:
Teachers, Aides, Maintenance, Custodial, Child Nutrition Program, Transportation, After-School Program
Subject:
VI.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Schedule for contractual employees
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VI.E. Discussion and possible action on revised 2024-25 stipend list
Presenter:
Veronica Lopez
Subject:
VI.F. Discussion and Possible Action on hiring a new auditor for the district
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
VI.G. Discussion and Possible action on McAllen ISD Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Regional Day School for the Deaf
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
VI.H. Discussion and Possible action on Texas strategic leadership: Strategic Planning LOI & Assurances
 
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:
  • Dedicated consulting hours from a highly qualified Lead Coach and Performance Management Data Specialist from their local ESC to help build and execute a data-driven strategic plan
  • Dedicated one-on-one coaching time from your TSL Lead Coach to hone skills in driving and managing change across stakeholders
  • Structured workshops and strategic planning activities, moving toward a vision for the student experience with one voice
  • Access to a statewide network of district leaders, content experts on a range of topics and exemplars, with ready access to TEA
Subject:
VI.I. Discussion and Possible Action on Instructional Plan for Bluebonnet Curriculum: Staff Development & Instructional Plan 
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris and Veronica Lopez
Subject:
VI.J. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Feeding Program (Pending Approval) 
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
VI.K. Discussion and Possible Action on training and hiring of certified lifeguard(s)for the district pool
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:
Days and Hours of Operation 
Pool Hours: Monday - Thursday (5-8 p.m.) 
June 9-July 31 (Closed: July 2-3)

Lifeguard Hourly Rate: $30/hr (School employee) 
Cost of operation: 31 days x $90/day= $2790
Cost of American Lifeguard Association Shallow Water Certification: $285
Subject:
VI.L. Discussion and Possible Action to determine the safety/health concerns caused by excessive roof leaks in the district band hall 
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
VI.M. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the budget planning timeline 
Subject:
VI.N. Discussion and Possible Action on MOU for OneGoal:
ONEGOAL MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
Subject:
VI.O. Discussion and Possible Action on DMAC (renewal) Services from Region I
Subject:
VII. Closed Session:  In accordance with Texas Governmnent Code (Open Meetings Act) the Board may move into closed session for the following reasons:  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.  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.  Section 551.082- Certain school board deliberations.
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion and Updates on School Safety 
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion on Resignations and vacant positions 
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2025/26 school year  
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.D. Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2025/26 school year
Subject:
VII.E. Discussion on Posting Vacant Positions  for the 2025/26
Subject:
VII.F. Discussion of Pay Scale for District Employee 
Subject:
VIII. Reconvene Into Open Session
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items discussed in closed session
Subject:
IX. Adjournment

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