Meeting Agenda
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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. Roll Call
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I.B. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
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I.C. Approval of the Minutes
Discussion and Approval of Board minutes from May 22, 2025 |
II. Public Comment or Requests
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III. Business and Finance
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III.A. Tax Collectors Report
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III.B. Expenditure Report
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III.C. Financial Report (Condition of Funds)
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IV. Expenditure Report by Function (Combined Funds Report)
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V. Budget Ammendments
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Administration and Departmental Reports
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VII. Superintendent's Report
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VIII. Board Matters
1. TASB Endorsement Form (South Texas ISD) |
IX. Action Agenda
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IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Bid Notice Bank Depository
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IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the budget planning timeline
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IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Teacher Incentive Allotment Payout
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IX.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Region I TCMPC (TEKS Resource) System
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IX.E. Discussion and Possible Action on PEIMS/ PEIMS Plus Co-op Agreement with Region I
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IX.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Region One ESC Personnel Support Services (PSS) Cooperative for the 2025–2026 school year.
Agreement(s) |
IX.G. Discussion and Possible Action on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the 2025-2027 cycle.
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IX.H. Discussion and Possible Action on LearnSafe Project DOJ STOP School Violence Grant; Number: 15PBJA-24-GG-04237-STOP District Participation Agreement
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IX.I. Discussion and Possible Action to Advertise for Administrative Assistant
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IX.J. Discussion and Possible Action on TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125
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IX.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Requisitions/Invoices to Strong Tower Technologies
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X. 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.
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X.A. Discussion and Updates on School Safety
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X.B. Discussion on Resignations and vacant positions
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X.C. Discussion on Principal Recommendation
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X.D. Discussion of Pay Scale for Employees and Teachers
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XI. Discussion on TRS Surcharge repeal of the surcharge for 2025-26
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XII. Reconvene Into Open Session
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XII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on TRS Surcharge repeal for 2025-26
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XII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on resignations and vacant positions
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XII.C. Discussion and Possible Action on District Principal
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XII.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Employee and Teacher Compensation
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XIII. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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Meeting: | June 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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. |
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I.A. Roll Call
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David Garza
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I.B. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
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Presenter: |
David Garza
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I.C. Approval of the Minutes
Discussion and Approval of Board minutes from May 22, 2025 |
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Presenter: |
David Garza
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II. Public Comment or Requests
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III. Business and Finance
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Presenter: |
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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III.A. Tax Collectors Report
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Presenter: |
Leonel Olivarez
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III.B. Expenditure Report
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Presenter: |
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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III.C. Financial Report (Condition of Funds)
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Presenter: |
Leonel Olivarez
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Condition of Funds
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IV. Expenditure Report by Function (Combined Funds Report)
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V. Budget Ammendments
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Presenter: |
Leonel Olivarez
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Description:
Move Funds to cover repairs for the Fire alarm system from Function 51
Amount needed to cover repairs: $16,330.00 |
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Administration and Departmental Reports
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VII. Superintendent's Report
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Description:
1. TASB Policy Update
2. HB2 Updates 3. Legislative Updates 4. Texas Strategic Leadership /Steering Committee 5. Status of Vacancies for District Employment Positions 6. Update on Auditor Search |
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VIII. Board Matters
1. TASB Endorsement Form (South Texas ISD) |
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Presenter: |
Velinda Reyes
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IX. Action Agenda
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IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Bid Notice Bank Depository
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Presenter: |
Leonel Olivarez
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IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the budget planning timeline
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IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Teacher Incentive Allotment Payout
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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Description:
Mrs. Morris polled the board June 9, 2025 to distribute the TIA payouts with the June 20, 2025 payroll as stipulated in the TEA Approved Spending Plan
$124,285 was disbursed to Face-to-Face Teachers (Code 87) |
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IX.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Region I TCMPC (TEKS Resource) System
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Presenter: |
Veronica Lopez
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IX.E. Discussion and Possible Action on PEIMS/ PEIMS Plus Co-op Agreement with Region I
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Presenter: |
Veronica Lopez
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IX.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Region One ESC Personnel Support Services (PSS) Cooperative for the 2025–2026 school year.
Agreement(s) |
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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IX.G. Discussion and Possible Action on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the 2025-2027 cycle.
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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Description:
Having this MOU in place will continue to open the door for qualified students from San Isidro ISD to enroll in dual credit courses through UTRGV.
Dual credit students at UTRGV have the opportunity to challenge themselves academically and begin their postsecondary education early by completing rigorous university-level core courses. The current MOU for 2023-25 will expire on August 31, so this new MOU would need to be signed and executed on or before that date for students registered in Fall 2025 courses to maintain their enrollment eligibility. |
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IX.H. Discussion and Possible Action on LearnSafe Project DOJ STOP School Violence Grant; Number: 15PBJA-24-GG-04237-STOP District Participation Agreement
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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Description:
Through the grant, SlateXP and the Missouri Prevention Science Institute will provide the following services and materials at no cost as part of your district’s participation in the STOP Grant Project: · Deployment of LearnSafe, a CIPA-compliant monitoring and digital behavior system on district-owned computers used to identify and report behavioral risks to students, including threats of violence, self-harm and harm to others, with training, technical and monitoring support ensuring success and sustainability. The grant allows district-wide deployment of LearnSafe and training for all appointed district and building safety leaders. Bi-annual implementation of the Early Identification System (EIS) for screening student mental health concerns and using the Intervention Hub to provide pre-prepared schoolwide and individual student supports to reduce student risks. · The grant allows district-wide screening of all students. MPSI will provide coaching supports to review the district’s current threat assessment system, related policies and procedures and collaboratively work to advance the district’s current structure where needed (e.g., conduct advanced training and coaching). |
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IX.I. Discussion and Possible Action to Advertise for Administrative Assistant
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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Description:
Advertise for a position from within the district
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IX.J. Discussion and Possible Action on TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125
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IX.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Requisitions/Invoices to Strong Tower Technologies
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Description:
Invoices totaling: $16330.00
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X. 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.
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X.A. Discussion and Updates on School Safety
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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X.B. Discussion on Resignations and vacant positions
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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X.C. Discussion on Principal Recommendation
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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X.D. Discussion of Pay Scale for Employees and Teachers
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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XI. Discussion on TRS Surcharge repeal of the surcharge for 2025-26
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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Description:
The HB2 bill repeals Government Code, Section 825.4092(f), to allow employers to pass on surcharges to employed retirees.
It would also repeal the requirement under Section 825.4092(f), Texas Government Code, that prohibits school districts from passing the surcharge that is currently paid for rehiring retired teachers to the retiree. |
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XII. Reconvene Into Open Session
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XII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on TRS Surcharge repeal for 2025-26
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XII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on resignations and vacant positions
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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XII.C. Discussion and Possible Action on District Principal
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XII.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Employee and Teacher Compensation
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Presenter: |
Elsa Morris
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Description:
SB 26 includes a Teacher Retention Allotment, which provides raises for teachers with 3 or more years of experience.
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XIII. Adjournment
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