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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Notice of Meeting Posting.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.
IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for January 2025. - Louan Powers
IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports for December 2024. - Michael Carrales
IV.C. Consider approval of a donation exceeding $5,000. - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Tanya Mares
IV.D. Consider approval of TASB Local Policy Update 124 - Various Directors
IV.E. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Course Catalog. - Miguel Castillo
IV.F. Consider approval of Staff Development Waiver - Dr. Jodi Spoor
IV.G. Consider approval for the Special Programs Department to purchase sensory room supplies as noted in the Material Transfer Agreement for the awarded University of Incarnate Word Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant in the amount of $52,238.59. - Dan Garza/Dr. Ernesto Salinas
IV.H. Consider approval of the Campus Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams. - Miguel Castillo
IV.I. Consider approval of the revised First Quarter Investment Report ending November 2024. - Michael Carrales
IV.J. Consider approval of the amendment to Southside Independent School District's FICA Alternative Plan. - Michael Carrales
IV.K. Consider approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the Upcoming Election on May 3, 2025. - Michael Carrales
V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION
V.A. Presentation: Campus/Student VIP Award winners - Sylvia Rincon/Alejandra Gallego
V.B. Presentation: Academic Decathlon Team - Richard Casillas
V.C. Presentation: SHS Cheerleaders Performance at the NCA High School National Championship - Jennifer Gonzales
V.D. Presentation: JROTC students are being recognized for their competition success - Erik Pina
V.E. Presentation: Campus Teachers of the Year and announcement of the Southside ISD Teacher of the Year. - Marybel Flores
V.F. Presentation: Attendance Awards - Corina Sanchez
V.G. Presentation: Student Achievement and Progress - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Miguel Castillo
V.H. Presentation: Southside ISD Summary of Delinquent Tax Collections and Results October 2024-December 2024 - Michael Carrales/Lilia Gibson, CFO Linbarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
V.I. Information: Review of Financial Statements for January 2025 - Michael Carrales
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VI.A. Action
VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. - Dr. Jodi Spoor
VI.A.2. Discuss and consider approval of executing an agreement with Reliance Air & Refrigeration for the purchase of Commercial Kitchen Reach-In Coolers/Warmers at various district campuses in the amount of $188,308.00. - Dan Garza/Janie Ramirez
VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment #1 and Budget Amendment #2. - Michael Carrales
VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval of the Order of Cancellation of the Election for Board of Trustees Positions 3, 4, and 5 on May 3, 2025. The three candidates who applied and were accepted are certified unopposed. 
VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.0821, and 551.129 to consider the following:
VII.A. Texas Government Code 551.076 and 551.0821 discuss and consider hiring the Principal at Gallardo Elementary as recommended by the Superintendent.
VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 consultation with legal counsel concerning legal issues related to 1st Amendment to Health Center Service Agreement to amend the terms of the existing agreement.
VII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, discussion of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
VII.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.129, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to Executive Order (EO) 14159 regarding immigration.
VII.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.
VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting
VIII.A. Consider and take action on approval of the Principal at Gallardo Elementary. 
IX. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Notice of Meeting Posting.
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.
Subject:
IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for January 2025. - Louan Powers
Subject:
IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports for December 2024. - Michael Carrales
Subject:
IV.C. Consider approval of a donation exceeding $5,000. - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Tanya Mares
Subject:
IV.D. Consider approval of TASB Local Policy Update 124 - Various Directors
Subject:
IV.E. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Course Catalog. - Miguel Castillo
Subject:
IV.F. Consider approval of Staff Development Waiver - Dr. Jodi Spoor
Subject:
IV.G. Consider approval for the Special Programs Department to purchase sensory room supplies as noted in the Material Transfer Agreement for the awarded University of Incarnate Word Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant in the amount of $52,238.59. - Dan Garza/Dr. Ernesto Salinas
Subject:
IV.H. Consider approval of the Campus Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams. - Miguel Castillo
Subject:
IV.I. Consider approval of the revised First Quarter Investment Report ending November 2024. - Michael Carrales
Subject:
IV.J. Consider approval of the amendment to Southside Independent School District's FICA Alternative Plan. - Michael Carrales
Subject:
IV.K. Consider approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the Upcoming Election on May 3, 2025. - Michael Carrales
Subject:
V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION
Subject:
V.A. Presentation: Campus/Student VIP Award winners - Sylvia Rincon/Alejandra Gallego
Subject:
V.B. Presentation: Academic Decathlon Team - Richard Casillas
Subject:
V.C. Presentation: SHS Cheerleaders Performance at the NCA High School National Championship - Jennifer Gonzales
Subject:
V.D. Presentation: JROTC students are being recognized for their competition success - Erik Pina
Subject:
V.E. Presentation: Campus Teachers of the Year and announcement of the Southside ISD Teacher of the Year. - Marybel Flores
Subject:
V.F. Presentation: Attendance Awards - Corina Sanchez
Subject:
V.G. Presentation: Student Achievement and Progress - Dr. Jodi Spoor/Miguel Castillo
Subject:
V.H. Presentation: Southside ISD Summary of Delinquent Tax Collections and Results October 2024-December 2024 - Michael Carrales/Lilia Gibson, CFO Linbarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Subject:
V.I. Information: Review of Financial Statements for January 2025 - Michael Carrales
Subject:
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
VI.A. Action
Subject:
VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. - Dr. Jodi Spoor
Subject:
VI.A.2. Discuss and consider approval of executing an agreement with Reliance Air & Refrigeration for the purchase of Commercial Kitchen Reach-In Coolers/Warmers at various district campuses in the amount of $188,308.00. - Dan Garza/Janie Ramirez
Subject:
VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment #1 and Budget Amendment #2. - Michael Carrales
Subject:
VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval of the Order of Cancellation of the Election for Board of Trustees Positions 3, 4, and 5 on May 3, 2025. The three candidates who applied and were accepted are certified unopposed. 
Subject:
VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.0821, and 551.129 to consider the following:
Subject:
VII.A. Texas Government Code 551.076 and 551.0821 discuss and consider hiring the Principal at Gallardo Elementary as recommended by the Superintendent.
Subject:
VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 consultation with legal counsel concerning legal issues related to 1st Amendment to Health Center Service Agreement to amend the terms of the existing agreement.
Subject:
VII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, discussion of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
Subject:
VII.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.129, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to Executive Order (EO) 14159 regarding immigration.
Subject:
VII.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.
Subject:
VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting
Subject:
VIII.A. Consider and take action on approval of the Principal at Gallardo Elementary. 
Subject:
IX. ADJOURN

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