August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2026-2027 OFFICIAL BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE
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V. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 20 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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VI. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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VI.1) Financial Report
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VI.2) Utility Report
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VI.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI.4) Report on the 2026 Certified Appraisal Roll from the Maverick County Appraisal District.
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VI.5) Report on the Certification of the Estimated 2025/2026 Excess Debt Collections for the EPISD Interest and Sinking Fund.
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VI.6) Review and Discuss the 2026 Voter - Approval Tax Rate Worksheet
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VI.7) Report on State Compensatory Education Program Evaluations
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VI.8) Presentation of the TCASE Special Education audit report.
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VII. 2ND BUDGET WORKSHOP
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VII.1) Review 2026-2027 Official Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt the Official Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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VIII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to adopt resolution 2026/2027-01 to set the 2026 Tax Rate.
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IX. CONSENT ITEMS
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IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2026 (Board Workshop) and the July 14, 2026 (Regular) Board Meetings.
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IX.2) Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Eagle Pass Independent School District for Design-Build delivery method for the District wide improvements for the 2026 Bond Projects TGC 2269 Subchapter G.
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IX.3) Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Eagle Pass Independent School District for competitive sealed proposal delivery method for the new construction and building addition construction projects for the 2026 Bond Projects TGC 2269 Subchapter D.
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IX.4) Consideration and possible action to delegate authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and contract with the Board-selected design professional for the 2026 Bond projects TGC 2269.053.
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IX.5) Consideration and possible action to approve the prevailing wage rates for the 2026 Bond Projects in accordance with TGC Section 2258.022. The Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates are recommended for Maverick County.
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IX.6) Consideration and possible action to approve the procurement method of the competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for the gym floor and roof replacement at Seguin and Seco Mines Elementary project in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB and State Guidelines.
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IX.7) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for the gym floor and roof replacement at Benavides, Ray Darr, and Kirchner Elementary project in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.
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IX.8) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for the gym floor and roof replacement at HB Gonzalez, Pete Gallego, and San Luis Elementary project in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.
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IX.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for the gym floor and roof replacement at Liberty, Rosita Valley, and Sam Houston Elementary project in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB and State Guidelines.
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IX.10) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for Language Development Center gym in accordance with Board Policy CV CVB and State Guidelines.
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IX.11) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of competitive sealed proposals and the ranking criteria for the Rosita Valley Literacy Academy gym project in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.
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IX.12) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a Cooperative Working Agreement between the Eagle Pass ISD and Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. for the purpose of coordinating comprehensive social services for students during the 2026-27 school year.
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IX.13) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve an Interlocal Agreement for services and equipment with Maverick County.
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X. CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
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X.1) The Board will hear the request to hire a personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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X.2) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by Superintendent as Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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X.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned as Network Administrator subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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X.4) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance appeal of Veronica Chavez.
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X.5) The Board will consults with its attorney regarding legal issues relating to donations to the District. TGC 551.071.
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XI. OPEN SESSION
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To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
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XI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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XI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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XI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned as Network Administrator subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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XI.4) Consideration and possible action on the Level III Grievance appeal of Veronica Chavez.
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XII. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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