Meeting Agenda
1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS-OTHER
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
1.D. Roll Call
1.E. CISD Vision and Mission Statements
2. BOARD HONORS
2.A. Recognition of the Canutillo High School Marching Band for their Outstanding Performance at the 2025 Socorro ISD Marchfest Band Competition and a Successful Marching Season. 
2.B. Recognition of CISD Principals for their Contributions to the District During October, National Principals Month
2.C. Recognition of the Canutillo ISD Human Resources Dept. During Texas Education Human Resources Day for their Important Contributions.
3. OPEN FORUM-OTHER
Any person wishing to address the Board during the period reserved for public comment at a Board meeting must sign up to be heard, in accordance with District policy BED(LOCAL):
Each participant will be limited to THREE MINUTES to make comments to the Board.
The Board is NOT permitted to discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
For further information on those policies, contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant.  
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION-OTHER
4.A. Lonestar Governance Goals 1 & 2
4.B. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.A. A Public Hearing Will Be Held Regarding the Canutillo ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).  The Public is Invited to Attend and Provide Public Comment.
5.B. Discussion and Possible Action of Approval of the Canutillo ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
6. BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUSINESS
6.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Allocation of a Percentage from Property Sales Proceeds to a Fund for Future Builds
6.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding District Compliance With Senate Bill 10.
7. CONSENT AGENDA-VOTING
7.A. BUSINESS SERVICES
7.A.1. Approval of the Monthly Donations
7.A.1.a. Board Acceptance of the October 2025 Donations Report
7.A.2. Approval of the Budget Amendments
7.A.3. Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 (GMP) for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) Services for Earthwork and MEP at the New Alderete Middle School (AMS) RFQ 2025-02B, From Banes General Contractors in the Amount of $26,493,133.56.
7.A.4. Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 (GMP) for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) Services for Earthwork and MEP at the New Canutillo Middle School (CMS) RFQ 2025-02B, From Banes General Contractors in the Amount of $25,748,877.34.
7.B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
7.B.1. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between El Paso Child Guidance Center and Canutillo Independent School District.
7.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
7.C.1. Approval for 2025-2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
To Consult with Attorney Under Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.076 of the Texas Government Code:


(A certified agenda or recording of a closed meeting is confidential and is not available to the public except by court order.  A person who knowingly and without lawful authority makes a certified agenda or recording  public commits a Class B misdemeanor. Any exceptions will be communicated in accordance with applicable policies and regulations)
8.A. Discussion Regarding the Potential Sale of District Owned Property Including Property Located at 7311 Bosque Rd. Canutillo, TX 79835 to El Paso County and Other Potential Sites. 
8.B. Receive and discuss Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus.
8.C. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation of Administration to Terminate the Probationary Contract of G. R., Teacher at Jose Damian Elementary, for Job Abandonment Without Good Cause and Issue Appropriate Notice to SBEC.
8.D. Discussion Regarding the Status and Possible Mediation in the Matter of T. Avent v. Canutillo ISD; Cause no. 2024DCV2484.
9. NEW BUSINESS (continued); OTHER
9.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Potential Sale of District Owned Property Including Property Located at 7311 Bosque Rd. Canutillo, TX 79835 to El Paso County and Other Potential Sites.
9.B. District Report: An Intruder Detection Audit was Conducted in the District by Region 19 ESC / Texas Education Agency (TEA).  Findings Will Be Shared With the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A Plan of Action is in Place and Will Be Shared With the Board of Trustees.
9.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Recommendation of Administration to Terminate the Probationary Contract of G. R., Teacher at Jose Damian Elementary, for Job Abandonment Without Good Cause and Issue Appropriate Notice to SBEC.
9.D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mediation in the Matter of T. Avent v. Canutillo ISD; Cause no. 2024DCV2484.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS-OTHER
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order
Subject:
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
1.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
1.D. Roll Call
Subject:
1.E. CISD Vision and Mission Statements
Attachments:
Subject:
2. BOARD HONORS
Subject:
2.A. Recognition of the Canutillo High School Marching Band for their Outstanding Performance at the 2025 Socorro ISD Marchfest Band Competition and a Successful Marching Season. 
Presenter:
G. Reveles
Subject:
2.B. Recognition of CISD Principals for their Contributions to the District During October, National Principals Month
Presenter:
G. Reveles
Subject:
2.C. Recognition of the Canutillo ISD Human Resources Dept. During Texas Education Human Resources Day for their Important Contributions.
Presenter:
G. Reveles
Subject:
3. OPEN FORUM-OTHER
Any person wishing to address the Board during the period reserved for public comment at a Board meeting must sign up to be heard, in accordance with District policy BED(LOCAL):
Each participant will be limited to THREE MINUTES to make comments to the Board.
The Board is NOT permitted to discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
For further information on those policies, contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant.  
Subject:
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION-OTHER
Subject:
4.A. Lonestar Governance Goals 1 & 2
Presenter:
Ruby Palacios / Shawn Leggett
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
Presenter:
Julie Scott & Dr. Monica Reyes
Attachments:
Subject:
5. PUBLIC HEARING
Presenter:
C. Pulley
Subject:
5.A. A Public Hearing Will Be Held Regarding the Canutillo ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).  The Public is Invited to Attend and Provide Public Comment.
Presenter:
C. Pulley
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. Discussion and Possible Action of Approval of the Canutillo ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
Presenter:
C. Pulley
Subject:
6. BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Allocation of a Percentage from Property Sales Proceeds to a Fund for Future Builds
Presenter:
Trustee Carolina Ortega
Subject:
6.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding District Compliance With Senate Bill 10.
Presenter:
Jesica Arellano / Steve Blanco
Subject:
7. CONSENT AGENDA-VOTING
Subject:
7.A. BUSINESS SERVICES
Subject:
7.A.1. Approval of the Monthly Donations
Presenter:
C. Pulley
Subject:
7.A.1.a. Board Acceptance of the October 2025 Donations Report
Presenter:
Cristina Pulley/Veronica Campbell
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.2. Approval of the Budget Amendments
Presenter:
C. Pulley
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3. Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 (GMP) for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) Services for Earthwork and MEP at the New Alderete Middle School (AMS) RFQ 2025-02B, From Banes General Contractors in the Amount of $26,493,133.56.
Presenter:
Ernesto Ortiz / PROCEDEO
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.4. Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 (GMP) for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) Services for Earthwork and MEP at the New Canutillo Middle School (CMS) RFQ 2025-02B, From Banes General Contractors in the Amount of $25,748,877.34.
Presenter:
Ernesto Ortiz / PROCEDEO
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Subject:
7.B.1. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between El Paso Child Guidance Center and Canutillo Independent School District.
Presenter:
Dr. Monica Reyes
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
7.C.1. Approval for 2025-2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Julieta Melendez
Attachments:
Subject:
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
To Consult with Attorney Under Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.076 of the Texas Government Code:


(A certified agenda or recording of a closed meeting is confidential and is not available to the public except by court order.  A person who knowingly and without lawful authority makes a certified agenda or recording  public commits a Class B misdemeanor. Any exceptions will be communicated in accordance with applicable policies and regulations)
Subject:
8.A. Discussion Regarding the Potential Sale of District Owned Property Including Property Located at 7311 Bosque Rd. Canutillo, TX 79835 to El Paso County and Other Potential Sites. 
Presenter:
Oscar Rico
Subject:
8.B. Receive and discuss Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus.
Presenter:
Chief Fernando Martinez
Subject:
8.C. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation of Administration to Terminate the Probationary Contract of G. R., Teacher at Jose Damian Elementary, for Job Abandonment Without Good Cause and Issue Appropriate Notice to SBEC.
Presenter:
Martha Carrasco
Subject:
8.D. Discussion Regarding the Status and Possible Mediation in the Matter of T. Avent v. Canutillo ISD; Cause no. 2024DCV2484.
Presenter:
Steve Blanco
Subject:
9. NEW BUSINESS (continued); OTHER
Subject:
9.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Potential Sale of District Owned Property Including Property Located at 7311 Bosque Rd. Canutillo, TX 79835 to El Paso County and Other Potential Sites.
Presenter:
Oscar Rico
Subject:
9.B. District Report: An Intruder Detection Audit was Conducted in the District by Region 19 ESC / Texas Education Agency (TEA).  Findings Will Be Shared With the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A Plan of Action is in Place and Will Be Shared With the Board of Trustees.
Presenter:
Chief Fernando Martinez
Subject:
9.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Recommendation of Administration to Terminate the Probationary Contract of G. R., Teacher at Jose Damian Elementary, for Job Abandonment Without Good Cause and Issue Appropriate Notice to SBEC.
Presenter:
Martha Carrasco
Subject:
9.D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mediation in the Matter of T. Avent v. Canutillo ISD; Cause no. 2024DCV2484.
Presenter:
Steve Blanco
Subject:
10. ADJOURNMENT

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