Meeting Agenda
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOGNITIONS 
5.a. La Union Elementary
5.b. John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary
5.c. Alto Bonito Elementary
5.d. Ringgold Ac2E Elementary
5.e. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Elementaruy
5.f. Grulla Elementary
5.g. Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary
5.h. Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary
5.i. Grulla Middle School
5.j. Veterans Middle School
5.k. Ringgold Middle School
6. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
6.a. 2024-2025 Bilingual/ESL/Dual Language Annual Evaluation
6.b. LOTE Awards - Texas Dual Language Student Award
6.c. TELPAS Awards - 2025 English Language Proficiency Student Growth
6.d. Special Education Student Progress Update - 1st Six Weeks
6.e. Recognition of District Principals in honor of National Principals Month
6.f. Report on Transportation issues and the plan to resolve issues
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.a. FINANCE
8.a.i. Finance Reports
8.a.i.a. Report on Tax Collections for the Month of September 2025
8.a.i.b. Report on Budget Balances for the Month of September 2025
8.a.i.c. Report on Monthly Check Register for the Month of September 2025
8.a.i.d. Report on District Staff Data for the Month of September 2025
8.a.i.e. Report on Quarterly Investments
8.a.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Donations to Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
8.a.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Tax Refunds for the Month of September 2025 
8.a.iv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Budget Amendment #2026-2
8.a.v. Consider and Take Possible Action on Change Order Request 034 from Gerlach Builders LLC for Signage changes requested by principal for Grulla Middle School
8.a.vi. Consider and Take Possible Action on Change Order Request 035 from Gerlach Builders LLC for Millwork for Library Storage for Grulla Middle School
8.a.vii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Change Order Request 037 from Gerlach Builders LLC for Electrical for Mixer for Grulla Middle School
8.a.viii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Pay Application #20-RET from NM Contracting LLC for Faculty & Student Training Center at Fort Ringgold
8.a.ix. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal Agreement with CHLH Engineering LLC for the RGCGISD Grulla Middle School Kitchen Upgrade
8.a.x. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal Agreement with CHLH Engineering LLC for the RGCGISD Child Nutrition Building - Old Tractor Supply Building
8.a.xi. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal Agreement with CHLH Engineering LLC for the RGCGISD Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Building
8.a.xii. Consider and Take Possible Action on PowerSchool University
8.a.xiii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed 2025-2026 HS Tutorial Program
8.a.xiv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Requisitions $5,000 and Over
8.a.xv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Requisitions Under TASB Policy CH [Local]: Purchasing and Acquisition
8.b. BUSINESS/OPERATIONS FACILITIES
8.b.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities from Scouting America for Recruitment
8.b.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities from Revision Focus to showcase STARR EOC
8.b.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities from Texas Health and Human Services for Annual Program Manager/Supervisor Meeting
8.c. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES 
8.c.i. Consider and Take Possible Action Amending Compensation Plan 2025-2026
8.c.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Agreement with Region One Personnel Cooperative
8.d. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
8.d.i. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Hire a Real Estate Agent and to Begin Advertising the Sale of the Payne Property and the Solicitation of Bids for the Property.
8.d.ii. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy DBD(LOCAL) Related to Employee Eligibility.
8.e. BOARD GOVERNANCE
8.e.i. Approval of Board Minutes
8.e.i.a. Regular Board Meeting September 9, 2025
8.e.i.b. Special Board Meeting September 24, 2025
9. ACTION ITEMS
BUSINESS/OPERATIONS FACILITIES - ACTION ITEMS
9.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities Grulla High School Cafeteria from Angel Montemayor for East Side Pageant
10. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES - ACTION ITEMS
10.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Librarian Performance Pay Program
10.b. Consider and Take Possible Action on Resolution Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE)
10.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 November VATRE Employee Pay Schedule
10.d. Consider and Take Possible Action on Resolution for VATRE and late hires
11. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION- ACTION ITEMS
11.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on RHS Culinary Arts to participate in "Cooking Around the World" competition in Florida
11.b. Consider and Take Possible Action on Teacher Stipends for Project L3 Professional Development Days August 2025
11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on Instructional Leadership Planning Sessions for Fall /Spring
11.d. Consider and Take Possible Action on Librarian Lead Designation
11.e. Consider and Take Possible Action on Library Services Policy Updates SB13 & SB 900
11.f. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Library Book List - SB 13 Compliance
11.g. Consider and Take Possible Action on Early College High School Renewal Application
11.h. Consider and Take Possible Action on MOU between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas (BHSST) and Rio Grande City Grulla ISD for Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education services (PADREs)
12. SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ACTION ITEMS
12.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Contract Renewal for ABC Therapy, Inc
13. BILINGUAL/ESL/ MIGRANT DEPARTMENT-  ACTION ITEMS
13.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 Comp. Staff Development Plan - BE Exception/ESL Waiver
13.b. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 BE/ESL Stipend Criteria
13.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 Migrant Tutors
14. MAINTENANCE- ACTION ITEMS
14.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Bus Lease Purchase Agreement
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.a. Discussion on Personnel
15.b. Discussion on Resignations/Retirements of Existing Personnel
15.c. Deliberation Regarding the Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Administrative Personnel, Including but Not Limited to Certified and Non-Certified Administrators and Certain Chief-and Director-Level Positions, Relating to Appointments, Employment, Reassignments, and Contract Recommendations (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)
15.d. Level III Grievance (DGBA) requested by Marbella Bazaldua
15.e. Discussion Regarding the Possible Sale and/or Subdivision of the Payne Property, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property).
15.f. Discussion Regarding Transportation Department Operations, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
15.g. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees).
15.h. Discussion Regarding Potential Policy Changes to DBD(local) Related to Employee Eligibility, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and § 551.074 (Personnel Matters).
16. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION & ACTION ITEMS
16.a. Discussion and Possible Action on Personnel
16.b. Discussion and Possible Action on Resignations/Retirements of Existing    Personnel
16.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on the Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Administrative Personnel, Including but Not Limited to Certified and Non-Certified Administrators and Certain Chief-and Directors-Level Positions
16.d. Level III Grievance (DGBA) requested by Marbella Bazaldua
16.e. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Sale and/or Subdivision of the Payne Property, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property).
16.f. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Transportation Department Operations, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
16.g. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Personnel Matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees).
16.h. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potential Policy Changes to DBD(local) Related to Employee Eligibility, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and § 551.074 (Personnel Matters).
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
 
18. CLOSING BUSINESS & ADJOURNMENT
18.a. Announcements for upcoming events
18.b. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
2. ROLL CALL
Description:
    1. ___ Dr. Veronica Barrera, President 
    2. ___ Mr. Rene Peña, Vice-President
    3. ___ Mr. Eduardo "Eddie" Ramirez, Secretary
    4. ___ Mr. Noe Castillo, Member
    5. ___ Ms. Pattsy Garcia, Member
    6. ___ Mr. Jesus "Jesse" Solis, Jr., Member
    7. ___ Mr. Basilio D. Villarreal, Jr., Member
    8. ___ Mrs. Guadalupe Garza, Superintendent
Subject:
3. INVOCATION
Subject:
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOGNITIONS 
Subject:
5.a. La Union Elementary
Description:
i. Cheerleading Squad
Subject:
5.b. John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary
Description:
i. Student Council
ii. Cheer Students
iii. Diamond Reporters
Subject:
5.c. Alto Bonito Elementary
Description:
i. Cheerleaders
ii. Buddy Guides
Subject:
5.d. Ringgold Ac2E Elementary
Description:
i. Cheer Team
ii. Student Council
Subject:
5.e. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Elementaruy
Description:
i. Spirit Cheer
ii. Cheer Team
Subject:
5.f. Grulla Elementary
Description:
i. Cheerleaders
Subject:
5.g. Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary
Description:
i. Student Counsel
ii. Cheer Squad
Subject:
5.h. Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary
Description:
i. Student Council
ii. Cheerleaders
iii. Studios News Team
Subject:
5.i. Grulla Middle School
Description:
i. Cross Country 8th Grade Girls
Subject:
5.j. Veterans Middle School
Description:
i. Crosscountry 7th Grade Boys
Subject:
5.k. Ringgold Middle School
Description:
i. Cross Country 7th Grade Girls
ii. Cross Country 6th Grade Boys
Subject:
6. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Subject:
6.a. 2024-2025 Bilingual/ESL/Dual Language Annual Evaluation
Subject:
6.b. LOTE Awards - Texas Dual Language Student Award
Subject:
6.c. TELPAS Awards - 2025 English Language Proficiency Student Growth
Subject:
6.d. Special Education Student Progress Update - 1st Six Weeks
Subject:
6.e. Recognition of District Principals in honor of National Principals Month
Subject:
6.f. Report on Transportation issues and the plan to resolve issues
Subject:
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Pursuant to Board Policy BED (Local), individuals wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting must sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins, in accordance with the Board’s procedures. Comments are limited to five minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding officer for effective meeting management. The Board may not deliberate or take action on any topic not included on the posted agenda.
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
8.a. FINANCE
Subject:
8.a.i. Finance Reports
Subject:
8.a.i.a. Report on Tax Collections for the Month of September 2025
Subject:
8.a.i.b. Report on Budget Balances for the Month of September 2025
Subject:
8.a.i.c. Report on Monthly Check Register for the Month of September 2025
Subject:
8.a.i.d. Report on District Staff Data for the Month of September 2025
Subject:
8.a.i.e. Report on Quarterly Investments
Subject:
8.a.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Donations to Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Subject:
8.a.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Tax Refunds for the Month of September 2025 
Subject:
8.a.iv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Budget Amendment #2026-2
Subject:
8.a.v. Consider and Take Possible Action on Change Order Request 034 from Gerlach Builders LLC for Signage changes requested by principal for Grulla Middle School
Subject:
8.a.vi. Consider and Take Possible Action on Change Order Request 035 from Gerlach Builders LLC for Millwork for Library Storage for Grulla Middle School
Subject:
8.a.vii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Change Order Request 037 from Gerlach Builders LLC for Electrical for Mixer for Grulla Middle School
Subject:
8.a.viii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Pay Application #20-RET from NM Contracting LLC for Faculty & Student Training Center at Fort Ringgold
Subject:
8.a.ix. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal Agreement with CHLH Engineering LLC for the RGCGISD Grulla Middle School Kitchen Upgrade
Subject:
8.a.x. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal Agreement with CHLH Engineering LLC for the RGCGISD Child Nutrition Building - Old Tractor Supply Building
Subject:
8.a.xi. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal Agreement with CHLH Engineering LLC for the RGCGISD Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Building
Subject:
8.a.xii. Consider and Take Possible Action on PowerSchool University
Subject:
8.a.xiii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed 2025-2026 HS Tutorial Program
Subject:
8.a.xiv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Requisitions $5,000 and Over
Subject:
8.a.xv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Requisitions Under TASB Policy CH [Local]: Purchasing and Acquisition
Subject:
8.b. BUSINESS/OPERATIONS FACILITIES
Subject:
8.b.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities from Scouting America for Recruitment
Subject:
8.b.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities from Revision Focus to showcase STARR EOC
Subject:
8.b.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities from Texas Health and Human Services for Annual Program Manager/Supervisor Meeting
Subject:
8.c. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES 
Subject:
8.c.i. Consider and Take Possible Action Amending Compensation Plan 2025-2026
Subject:
8.c.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Agreement with Region One Personnel Cooperative
Subject:
8.d. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
Subject:
8.d.i. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Hire a Real Estate Agent and to Begin Advertising the Sale of the Payne Property and the Solicitation of Bids for the Property.
Subject:
8.d.ii. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy DBD(LOCAL) Related to Employee Eligibility.
Subject:
8.e. BOARD GOVERNANCE
Description:
Approval of Board Minutes
Subject:
8.e.i. Approval of Board Minutes
Subject:
8.e.i.a. Regular Board Meeting September 9, 2025
Subject:
8.e.i.b. Special Board Meeting September 24, 2025
Subject:
9. ACTION ITEMS
BUSINESS/OPERATIONS FACILITIES - ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
9.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use School Facilities Grulla High School Cafeteria from Angel Montemayor for East Side Pageant
Subject:
10. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES - ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Librarian Performance Pay Program
Subject:
10.b. Consider and Take Possible Action on Resolution Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE)
Subject:
10.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 November VATRE Employee Pay Schedule
Subject:
10.d. Consider and Take Possible Action on Resolution for VATRE and late hires
Subject:
11. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION- ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on RHS Culinary Arts to participate in "Cooking Around the World" competition in Florida
Subject:
11.b. Consider and Take Possible Action on Teacher Stipends for Project L3 Professional Development Days August 2025
Subject:
11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on Instructional Leadership Planning Sessions for Fall /Spring
Subject:
11.d. Consider and Take Possible Action on Librarian Lead Designation
Subject:
11.e. Consider and Take Possible Action on Library Services Policy Updates SB13 & SB 900
Subject:
11.f. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Library Book List - SB 13 Compliance
Subject:
11.g. Consider and Take Possible Action on Early College High School Renewal Application
Subject:
11.h. Consider and Take Possible Action on MOU between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas (BHSST) and Rio Grande City Grulla ISD for Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education services (PADREs)
Subject:
12. SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Contract Renewal for ABC Therapy, Inc
Subject:
13. BILINGUAL/ESL/ MIGRANT DEPARTMENT-  ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
13.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 Comp. Staff Development Plan - BE Exception/ESL Waiver
Subject:
13.b. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 BE/ESL Stipend Criteria
Subject:
13.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 Migrant Tutors
Subject:
14. MAINTENANCE- ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
14.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on Bus Lease Purchase Agreement
Subject:
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
By this Notice, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084, for any item on this posted agenda.
Subject:
15.a. Discussion on Personnel
Subject:
15.b. Discussion on Resignations/Retirements of Existing Personnel
Subject:
15.c. Deliberation Regarding the Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Administrative Personnel, Including but Not Limited to Certified and Non-Certified Administrators and Certain Chief-and Director-Level Positions, Relating to Appointments, Employment, Reassignments, and Contract Recommendations (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)
Subject:
15.d. Level III Grievance (DGBA) requested by Marbella Bazaldua
Subject:
15.e. Discussion Regarding the Possible Sale and/or Subdivision of the Payne Property, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property).
Subject:
15.f. Discussion Regarding Transportation Department Operations, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
Subject:
15.g. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees).
Subject:
15.h. Discussion Regarding Potential Policy Changes to DBD(local) Related to Employee Eligibility, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and § 551.074 (Personnel Matters).
Subject:
16. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION & ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
16.a. Discussion and Possible Action on Personnel
Subject:
16.b. Discussion and Possible Action on Resignations/Retirements of Existing    Personnel
Subject:
16.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on the Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Administrative Personnel, Including but Not Limited to Certified and Non-Certified Administrators and Certain Chief-and Directors-Level Positions
Subject:
16.d. Level III Grievance (DGBA) requested by Marbella Bazaldua
Subject:
16.e. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Sale and/or Subdivision of the Payne Property, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property).
Subject:
16.f. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Transportation Department Operations, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
Subject:
16.g. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Personnel Matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees).
Subject:
16.h. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potential Policy Changes to DBD(local) Related to Employee Eligibility, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and § 551.074 (Personnel Matters).
Subject:
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
 
Description:
Pursuant to Board Policy BED (Local), individuals wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting must sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins, in accordance with the Board’s procedures. Comments are limited to five minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding officer for effective meeting management. The Board may not deliberate or take action on any topic not included on the posted agenda.
Subject:
18. CLOSING BUSINESS & ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
18.a. Announcements for upcoming events
Subject:
18.b. Adjournment

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