Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order, Pledges, Prayer, and Welcome
1.A. Vision/Mission Statement

Vision - Challenging and empowering students for global success.
Mission - Natalia Independent School District, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing a safe and challenging environment that promotes productive and successful life-long learners.

Building Lives Utilizing Education
2. Public Comment
2.A. Agenda Items
2.B. Non-Agenda Items
3. Presentations
3.A. Proposed Tax Rate
3.B. Bond Projects Update
4. ScoreCard
4.A. 2024-2025 District Accountability Rating
4.B. Monthly Monitoring
4.B.1. Priority 1 - Grant/School Improvement Activities
4.B.2. Priority 1 - Walk Through Reports
4.C. Priority 3 - Certification/DOI Report
4.D. Priority 5 - Bus Inventory Report
5. Closed Session

5.A. Attorney consultation related to legal issues regarding grievances filed by T.M. and/or L.M. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071.

5.B. Hear and consider the following grievances filed by T.M. and/or L.M. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section ... 551.074, 551.082, and 551.0821:
Grievance filed on 5/15/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/20/2025 by L.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/22/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal and Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025, by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal regarding high school teacher
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 6/2/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 6/4/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent

5.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.0821 discussion and consultation with attorney regarding legal issues pertaining to:
Student vs. Natalia ISD, Before a Special Education hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 205-SE-0325.
6. Open Session: Discussion and Possible Action

6.A. Discuss and take possible action regarding grievances filed by T.M. and/or L.M.: 

Grievance filed on 5/15/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/20/2025 by L.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/22/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School
Assistant Principal and Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025, by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal regarding high school teacher
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 6/2/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 6/4/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent

6.B. Discuss and take possible action pertaining to:
Student vs. Natalia ISD, Before a Special Education hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 205-SE-0325.
6.C. Discuss and take possible action regarding 2024-2025 District Accountability Rating.

6.D. Discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the district’s maintenance tax notes, series 2025 in the approximate amount of $1,100,000 for various district maintenance and renovation purposes; levying a continuing, direct annual ad valorem tax for maintenance purposes, within the limit prescribed by law; and other matters in connection therewith.
6.E. Discuss and take possible to approve additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on July 9 and 10, 2025, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service.
6.F. Discuss and take possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and the Extracurricular Student Code of Conduct.
6.G. Discuss and take possible action to approve a revision to Policy FNF(Local) regarding the random drug testing of students.
7. Consent Agenda
7.A. Consider and approve minutes from the July 28, 2025 Regular Meeting and August 5, 2025 Special Meeting.
7.B. Consider and approve the July 2025 Financials.

7.C. Consider and approve the 2025 Tax Rate Calculations prepared by the Chief Appraiser.

7.D. Discuss and take possible action on the Resolution of the Board to set the 2025 tax rate.
7.E. Consider and approve a purchase from Bond funds over $25,000 to relocate a portable purchased from Devine ISD.
7.F. Consider and approve a purchase over $25,000 for Chromebooks from general and federal funds.
7.G. Consider and approve purchase over $25,000 for dishwasher using the food service funds.
7.H. Consider and approve the 2025-2026 Appraisal Calendar.

7.I. Consider and approve the 2025-2026 list of certified appraisers.
7.J. Consider and approve annual retainer renewal 2025 for services for Walsh Gallegos.
8. Superintendent Reports
8.A. Enrollment Report
8.B. Staffing Update
8.C. Events
8.D. Donation to district by Gateway Fellowship Church
8.E. Student Handbook
9. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: August 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order, Pledges, Prayer, and Welcome
Subject:
1.A. Vision/Mission Statement

Vision - Challenging and empowering students for global success.
Mission - Natalia Independent School District, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing a safe and challenging environment that promotes productive and successful life-long learners.

Building Lives Utilizing Education
Subject:
2. Public Comment
Subject:
2.A. Agenda Items
Subject:
2.B. Non-Agenda Items
Subject:
3. Presentations
Subject:
3.A. Proposed Tax Rate
Subject:
3.B. Bond Projects Update
Subject:
4. ScoreCard
Subject:
4.A. 2024-2025 District Accountability Rating
Subject:
4.B. Monthly Monitoring
Subject:
4.B.1. Priority 1 - Grant/School Improvement Activities
Subject:
4.B.2. Priority 1 - Walk Through Reports
Subject:
4.C. Priority 3 - Certification/DOI Report
Subject:
4.D. Priority 5 - Bus Inventory Report
Subject:
5. Closed Session
Subject:

5.A. Attorney consultation related to legal issues regarding grievances filed by T.M. and/or L.M. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071.
Subject:

5.B. Hear and consider the following grievances filed by T.M. and/or L.M. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section ... 551.074, 551.082, and 551.0821:
Grievance filed on 5/15/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/20/2025 by L.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/22/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal and Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025, by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal regarding high school teacher
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 6/2/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 6/4/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Subject:

5.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.0821 discussion and consultation with attorney regarding legal issues pertaining to:
Student vs. Natalia ISD, Before a Special Education hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 205-SE-0325.
Subject:
6. Open Session: Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:

6.A. Discuss and take possible action regarding grievances filed by T.M. and/or L.M.: 

Grievance filed on 5/15/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/20/2025 by L.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/22/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School
Assistant Principal and Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025, by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/27/2025 by T.M. against Letty Buenrostro, Executive Director of Academic Services
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal regarding high school teacher
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Carmen Maglievaz, High School Assistant Principal
Grievance filed on 5/28/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 5/29/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Grievance filed on 6/2/2025 by T.M. against Fernando Torres, High School Principal
Grievance filed on 6/4/2025 by T.M. against Lana Collavo, Superintendent
Subject:

6.B. Discuss and take possible action pertaining to:
Student vs. Natalia ISD, Before a Special Education hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 205-SE-0325.
Subject:
6.C. Discuss and take possible action regarding 2024-2025 District Accountability Rating.
Subject:

6.D. Discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the district’s maintenance tax notes, series 2025 in the approximate amount of $1,100,000 for various district maintenance and renovation purposes; levying a continuing, direct annual ad valorem tax for maintenance purposes, within the limit prescribed by law; and other matters in connection therewith.
Subject:
6.E. Discuss and take possible to approve additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on July 9 and 10, 2025, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service.
Subject:
6.F. Discuss and take possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and the Extracurricular Student Code of Conduct.
Subject:
6.G. Discuss and take possible action to approve a revision to Policy FNF(Local) regarding the random drug testing of students.
Subject:
7. Consent Agenda
Subject:
7.A. Consider and approve minutes from the July 28, 2025 Regular Meeting and August 5, 2025 Special Meeting.
Subject:
7.B. Consider and approve the July 2025 Financials.
Subject:

7.C. Consider and approve the 2025 Tax Rate Calculations prepared by the Chief Appraiser.
Subject:

7.D. Discuss and take possible action on the Resolution of the Board to set the 2025 tax rate.
Subject:
7.E. Consider and approve a purchase from Bond funds over $25,000 to relocate a portable purchased from Devine ISD.
Subject:
7.F. Consider and approve a purchase over $25,000 for Chromebooks from general and federal funds.
Subject:
7.G. Consider and approve purchase over $25,000 for dishwasher using the food service funds.
Subject:
7.H. Consider and approve the 2025-2026 Appraisal Calendar.
Subject:

7.I. Consider and approve the 2025-2026 list of certified appraisers.
Subject:
7.J. Consider and approve annual retainer renewal 2025 for services for Walsh Gallegos.
Subject:
8. Superintendent Reports
Subject:
8.A. Enrollment Report
Subject:
8.B. Staffing Update
Subject:
8.C. Events
Subject:
8.D. Donation to district by Gateway Fellowship Church
Subject:
8.E. Student Handbook
Subject:
9. Adjourn

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