Meeting Agenda
I. Call Regular Meeting to Order
II. Open of Meeting
II.A. Roll Call
II.B. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
II.C. Public Comments
II.D. Awards and Recognitions
III. Action Agenda
III.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Trustee to Fill Board Vacancy Place 2
III.B. Discussion and possible action on swearing in of newly appointed Place 2 Board Member 
IV. Business and Finance
IV.A. Tax Collectors Report
IV.B. Expenditures Report
IV.C. Expenditures Report by Function
IV.D. Condition of Funds
IV.E. Donations
IV.F. Historical Report on VTX1 Capital Credits
V. Reports
V.A. Principal's Report
V.B. Superintendent Follow-Up
V.C. Region I Rural Pathways Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Presentation
VI. Board Matters
VII. Action Agenda
VII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the minutes from the Public Hearing / Regular Meeting on January 7, 2026, and the Special Board Meeting on January 14, 2026

VII.B. Discussion and Possible Action to appoint a Leading Innovative Future Technologies (LIFT) Advisory Board Representative
VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve UTRGV / STC Dual-Enrollment Crosswalks for High School Credit
VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (EIA) REGULATION with Feedback
VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action on the revised contract for Build-Back Services for the 2025 March Flood 
VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to allow all full-time District Employees to enter into SAN ISIDRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS HOUSING AGREEMENT
VIII. Closed Session:
VIII.A. Discussion on the Superintendent Evaluation Tools
VIII.B. Discussion on New Board Counsel
IX. Reconvene Into Open Session
IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Superintendent Evaluation Tools
IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action on New Board Counsel 
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
II. Open of Meeting
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:
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:
II.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
II.B. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
Subject:
II.C. Public Comments
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Subject:
II.D. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Description:
  • School Board Recognition Month
  • Staff Retiree Recognition
  • Students of the Month / Employee of the Month Recognition
  • State Qualifiers - FFA Grilling Team
Subject:
III. Action Agenda
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
III.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Trustee to Fill Board Vacancy Place 2
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
III.B. Discussion and possible action on swearing in of newly appointed Place 2 Board Member 
Subject:
IV. Business and Finance
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
IV.A. Tax Collectors Report
Subject:
IV.B. Expenditures Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
IV.C. Expenditures Report by Function
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
IV.D. Condition of Funds
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
IV.E. Donations
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
IV.F. Historical Report on VTX1 Capital Credits
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
V. Reports
Subject:
V.A. Principal's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Description:
  • District Health Report
  • Old Gym Status
  • Status/Update on the Installation of New A/C Units (3)
  • Centinal Reporting Requirement: Seatbelts Update
Subject:
V.B. Superintendent Follow-Up
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:

  • Bus Purchase Status

    • Quote / Rationale / Delivery Date

  • RFQ (External Auditor) Update

  • School Electioneering (meeting held)
Subject:
V.C. Region I Rural Pathways Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Presentation
Presenter:
Hermelinda Ayala Rios
Subject:
VI. Board Matters
Subject:
VII. Action Agenda
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the minutes from the Public Hearing / Regular Meeting on January 7, 2026, and the Special Board Meeting on January 14, 2026
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:

VII.B. Discussion and Possible Action to appoint a Leading Innovative Future Technologies (LIFT) Advisory Board Representative
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Description:
R-PEP
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve UTRGV / STC Dual-Enrollment Crosswalks for High School Credit
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris and Veronica Lopez
Subject:
VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (EIA) REGULATION with Feedback
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris and Veronica Lopez
Subject:
VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action on the revised contract for Build-Back Services for the 2025 March Flood 
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
Subject:
VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to allow all full-time District Employees to enter into SAN ISIDRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS HOUSING AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Elsa V. Morris
Subject:
VIII. Closed Session:
Description:
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:
VIII.A. Discussion on the Superintendent Evaluation Tools
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion on New Board Counsel
Subject:
IX. Reconvene Into Open Session
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Superintendent Evaluation Tools
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action on New Board Counsel 
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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