Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM 
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/TEXAS PLEDGE
IV. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: 
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Presentation of Finalized 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report.
V.B. Strengthening Early Education through Data grant
V.C. LASO 4 grant
V.D. Solar Farm Projects
VI. FINANCIAL REPORTS
VI.A. Revenue & Expenditures
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Action to approve Board minutes of Regular Meeting on January 15, 2026
VII.B. Action to approve the addition, revision, or deletion of (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126.
VII.C. Septic Tank Proposed Repairs
VII.D. Action to approve the naming of John Barton, Duval County Extension Agent, to be an adjunct faculty member of Ramirez CSD.
VII.E. Action to approve the Certification of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Discussion and Action to Approve a Resolution Committing Unrestricted Fund Balance for construction.
VIII.B. Discussion & Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment as Presented. 
VIII.C. Discussion and Action to hire a Donovan Group to create a District Communications Strategic plan and retainer services.
VIII.D. Discussion and Action to approve Tijerina Financial Consulting, LLC to be the Ramirez CSD Financial Advisor
VIII.E. Discussion and Action to approve the Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to finalize a request for proposal to bid the exterior remodeling of the campus buildings.
VIII.G. Discussion and Possible Action to Personal & Chattel Property Auction Agreement for School Surplus Items
IX. CLOSED SESSION 
IX.A.
  1. Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.
X. OPEN SESSION
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM 
Description:
___Alva Cecilia Black, President
___Irma Lopez, Secretary 
___Aracelis Pena, Member 
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/TEXAS PLEDGE
Description:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag 
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands, 
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all."

"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge 
allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, 
one and indivisible."
Subject:
IV. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: 
Description:
The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken.  The board requests that comments  and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous.

Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum.  Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. 
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Presentation of Finalized 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report.
Subject:
V.B. Strengthening Early Education through Data grant
Description:
Ramirez CSD was chosen to participate in the Region 2 ESC's 2025-2027 Strengthening Early Education through Data Grant.  Ramirez will receive the services of a dedicated Data Integration Coach that will train teachers to use the Region's innovative AI-powered data integration dashboard that uses assessment data in real-time to predict student performance and allow for earlier specific interventions.
Subject:
V.C. LASO 4 grant
Description:
Ramirez CSD competed for and was awarded the LASO 4 LIFT grant to continue implementation of the Bluebonnet curriculum.

The grant also provides two opportunities to acquire interns under the PREP Residency Preservice Program and the PREP Mentorship Program.
Subject:
V.D. Solar Farm Projects
Subject:
VI. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Subject:
VI.A. Revenue & Expenditures
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration. Requests must be directed to either the President of the Board of Trustees or the Superintendent.
Subject:
VII.A. Action to approve Board minutes of Regular Meeting on January 15, 2026
Subject:
VII.B. Action to approve the addition, revision, or deletion of (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126.
Description:
List of (LOCAL) policies as revised by TASB Policy Service:

BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES
 
Subject:
VII.C. Septic Tank Proposed Repairs
Description:
Septic system is backing up due to the lack of a grease trap on the cafeteria sewage line.  Current system is unworkable and must be done properly.
Subject:
VII.D. Action to approve the naming of John Barton, Duval County Extension Agent, to be an adjunct faculty member of Ramirez CSD.
Subject:
VII.E. Action to approve the Certification of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027.
Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and Action to Approve a Resolution Committing Unrestricted Fund Balance for construction.
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion & Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment as Presented. 
Subject:
VIII.C. Discussion and Action to hire a Donovan Group to create a District Communications Strategic plan and retainer services.
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and Action to approve Tijerina Financial Consulting, LLC to be the Ramirez CSD Financial Advisor
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and Action to approve the Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to finalize a request for proposal to bid the exterior remodeling of the campus buildings.
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and Possible Action to Personal & Chattel Property Auction Agreement for School Surplus Items
Subject:
IX. CLOSED SESSION 
Description:
Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to 551.071; 551.074, 551.087)
Subject:
IX.A.
  1. Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.
Subject:
X. OPEN SESSION
Description:
Action on matters considered in closed session
Subject:
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT

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