May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call meeting to order, roll call, establishment of a quorum and Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Invocation.

3. OPEN FORUM: Comments from the public. Citizen Communications: (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker/group) Public Audience: Public comments for this meeting will be held as follows: Members of the public, if you wish to comment before the Board, you must email comments@eeisd.org by 6:00 p.m. on May 11, 2026 to give your name and topic you wish to comment on.   

4. RECOGNITIONS:

4.a. Recognition of the Resolution donated by Coach Robert Capello to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District

4.b. Recognition of elementary/secondary campus with the highest student rate of attendance for the 5th six weeks

4.c. Recognition of the classroom with the highest student rate of attendance for the 5th six weeks

4.d. Recognition of Beatrice Ortiz, RCR Counselor for being a Statewide Semi-Finalist in the 2026 H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards

4.e. Recognition of recipient of LBJ Student Council Legacy Scholarship

4.f. Recognition of Alba Cantu, 2nd grade teacher at LBJ has been selected as a Brilliant Minds Featured Educator (Footsteps2Brilliance)

4.g. Recognition of Keyla Gutierrez, JFK Teacher, has been selected as a 2026 WhataTeacher Grant Recipient. 

4.h. Recognition of the District in winning the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAAM Foundation

4.i. Recognition of the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee

4.j. Recognition of Track Girls for being Area Regional Qualifiers 

4.k. Recognition of the EEHS Softball Girls for being Bi-District Champions

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:

5.a. Seat Belt Guidelines Presentation

5.b. EEISD Enrollment and Attendance Report

5.c. Attendance Initiatives 2026-2027

5.d. TIA Update

5.e. Enrollment/Registration Update/Campus Tours

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

6.a. Approval of Board Meeting(s) Minutes:
 

6.a.1. Board Workshop-April 2, 2026

6.a.2. Regular Board Meeting-April 13, 2026

6.b. BUSINESS AND FINANCE:

6.b.1. Approval of Expenditures over $25,000

6.b.2. EEISD Financial Report-Information Item

6.b.3. Approval of Tax Collection Report—March 2026

6.b.4. Approval of Budget Amendments

6.b.5. Approval of the renewal contract agreement with Xerox Corporation for copier services districtwide for a 36-month lease agreement

6.b.6. Approval of the renewal quote for Frontline Absence and Time Management for the 2026-2027 fiscal year

6.b.7. Approval of renewal for MLG Protection Services for Security Guard Services for the 2026–2027 school year.

6.b.8. Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan including stipends

6.b.9. Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Elsa, Texas, for the storage of certain District-owned firearms and the donation of certain National Firearms Acts items to the City of Elsa Police Department, and adoption of Resolution No 2026 authorizing the same

6.b.10. Approval of the proposed legal services agreement between Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo

6.b.11. Request to approve Caregiver Skills Training CST in Schools Adaptation project involving development of a version of CST for use in classroom settings

• Participation in planning, adaptation and training development meetings and activites
• Participation in research team meetings and activities

6.b.12. Approval to purchase renewal license of Palo Alto Threat Prevention license subscription and support using Texas DIR Cooperative contract DIR-CPO-4877

6.b.13. Approval of the Edcouch-Elsa ISD Donations

6.b.14. Approval of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Interlocal Cooperation Contract

6.b.15. Approval of the Early Childhood Toileting Assistance Guidelines 

6.c. TEACHING AND LEARNING:

6.c.1. Approval to purchase student Chromebooks for SB 1882 campuses (John F. Kennedy Fine Arts Academy, Ruben C. Rodriguez STEM Academy, Santiago Garcia Health & Science Academy)

6.c.2. Authorization to Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Elementary School Furniture

6.c.3. Approval of Summer Programs 2026 Employment for:

• PK/K Bilingual Education Program (required)
  • June 3rd-June 24th, JRG
• K/8th Migrant Education Program (required)
  • June 3rd-June 18th, JRG, JFK, RCR, CFT, Technology Center & Home Visits
• K/11th ACE Grant Program (required)
  • June 3rd-July 9th, JFK, RCR, CFT, EEHS
• 9/12th End of Course Summer Camp and Testing
  • June 8th-26th, EEHS
• 3/12th Credit Recovery
  • June 3rd-June 24th (Respective Campuses)

6.c.4. Approval of the 2026-2027 Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D.

6.c.5. Approval of the Student Handbook 2026-2027

6.c.6. Approval to purchase Dell Pro 16 laptops and charging carts for the College and Career Center (CCC)

6.c.7. Approval to purchase Dell Pro 24 Al-in-One desktops, keyboards, and mice for the College and Career Center (CCC)

6.d. STUDENT TRAVEL:

6.d.1. Ratification of travel for the EEHS UIL students and school sponsors to attend the UIL Regional Meet April 23-25, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas

6.d.2. Ratification of travel for the EEHS track students and school sponsors to attend the Regional Track Meet on April 30-May 2, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas 

6.d.3. Ratification of travel for the EEHS Softball girls to compete at the Varsity Softball Playoff on May 1, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas

6.d.4. Approval of travel for the EEHS CTE students and school sponsors to attend the Area X FFA Convention May 12, 2026, in Robstown, Texas

6.d.5. Approval of travel for the JFK Folklorico students and school sponsor to attend Sea World May 22, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas

6.d.6. Approval of travel for the CFT Jr. High and E-E High School mariachi students to perform at the Texas Bandmasters Association Annual Convention from July 15-17, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas 

6.d.7. Approval of End of Year travel for CFT Student Council students to Six Flags Fiesta Texas May 26, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 

6.d.8. Approval of End of the Year travel for the Edcouch-Elsa Marching Band to Six Flags Fiesta Texas June 20-21, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas

6.e. STAFF TRAVEL:

6.e.1. Ratification of travel for Jorge Flores and Pete Vallejo to Live Stream the softball playoff game on May 1, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas

6.e.2. Approval of travel for Tabitha Trevino to attend the Technology Conference from May 12-14, 2026 in South Padre, Island. 

6.e.3. Approval of travel for Sylvia Garza, CFO to attend the ROSBA Conference from May 15-16, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas 

6.e.4. Approval of travel for Richard Nunez, Alex Martinez and Lizandra Molina attend the Athletic Training Seminar June 4-7, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas

6.e.5. Approval of travel for Norma Layton to attend the TEPSA Conference June 8-11, 2026 in Round Rock, Texas

6.e.6. Approval of travel for Mr. Alberto Trevino to attend the Texas ACE Summer Meeting June 9-12, 2026 in Pasadena, Texas

6.e.7. Approval of travel for Cynthia Flores to attend the 4th Annual School Finance and Operations Conference July 20-24, 2026 in South Padre Island, Texas

7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:

7.a. Discussion and possible action to select a firm to conduct a search for the position of Superintendent of Schools, authorize the Board President and/or designee to execute a contract for superintendent search services, and take all action necessary in connection therewith.

7.b. Discussion and possible action of a contingency fee contract with Daly & Black P.C., Ordonez law firm PLLC., and Maxx Claims to provide legal and consulting services for the pursuit of insurance recovery claims with fees structured in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2254, and authorizing for the superintendent to execute the agreement. 

8. CLOSED SESSION:  The superintendent requests that the Board of Trustees convene in closed meeting as authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  This executive session is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section:

8.a. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

8.a.2. Discussion of Superintendent's recommendations for: proposed nonrenewal of term contracts; renewal of term contracts; initial offers of term contracts; renewal of probationary contracts; initial offers of probationary contracts; and termination of probationary contracts, of: librarians, counselors, nurses, educational diagnosticians, classroom teachers, and other certified educators (other than certified administrators), who are entitled to Chapter 21 contracts. 

8.a.3. Discussion of the Superintendent's recommendations for: proposed nonrenewal of term contracts, renewal of term contracts; initial offers of term contracts; and termination of probationary contracts, of certified administrators who are entitled to Chapter 21 contracts, including but not limited to campus principals. 

8.a.4. Discussion of Superintendent's recommendations for: Offers of non-Chapter 21 employment contracts. 

8.a.5. Discussion on Naming Interim Superintendent 

8.b. Consultation with legal counsel regarding a.) pending or contemplated litigation; b.) settlement offer; or c.) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Government Code (TX.Gov't. Code 551.071)

8.b.1. To discuss participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC to represent the District (Texas Government Code § 551.071)

9. ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:

9.a. 551.074 Discussion and action regarding personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

9.a.1. a. Action to propose non-renewals of Chapter 21 term contracts of classroom teachers and other non-administrator certified educators, including librarians, counselors, nurses, and educational diagnosticians, including non-renewals pursuant to the program change adopted by the Board on April 13, 2026.
b. Action to propose non-renewals of Chapter 21 term contracts of certified administrators, including but not limited to campus principals, including non-renewals pursuant to the program change adopted by the Board on April 13, 2026.
c. Action to terminate Chapter 21 probationary contracts. 
d. Action to approve initial offers of Chapter 21 term and probationary contracts.
e. Action to renew Chapter 21 term and probationary contracts.
f. Action to approve offers of non-Chapter 21 employment contracts.

9.a.2. Discussion and action on naming Interim Superintendent

9.b. Discussion and action regarding consultation with legal counsel regarding a.)  pending or contemplated litigation b.)  settlement offer; or c.)  matter in which the duty of the attorney to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (TX.Gov't. Code 551.071)

9.b.1. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution making the written findings required by Texas Government Code § 2254.103(b) relating to the proposed contingent fee legal services contract with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC. 

9.b.2. Consideration and approval of the contingent fee legal services agreement with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC, and authorization for the Board President and/or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the District.

9.b.3. Consideration and authorization to submit the contingent fee legal services contract to the Texas Attorney General for review and approval under the Texas Government Code § 22.54.1038, including a request for expedited review. 

10. ADJOURNMENT: