August 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting
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I. Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.
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II. Moment of Silence.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. Roll Call:
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V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, August 18, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board. The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous. The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.
Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities. A Trustee may debate a motion for three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity. |
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VII. Action Item(s)
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VII.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):
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VII.A.1. Consideration and approval of an Order calling for a Bond Election to be held by the Brownsville Independent School District, making provision for the Joint Election, and Resolving Other Matters incident and related to such election. The Bond Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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VII.A.2. Recommend approval to appoint Dr. Jesus H. Chavez, Superintendent as agent to perform the duties provided by Texas Election Law, Sec. 31.123 for Brownsville Independent School District Bond Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, effective immediately.
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VII.B. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
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VII.B.1. Recommend approval to contract with Cameron County Elections Office and to pay a 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract. Estimated at $209,194.70.
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VIII. Announcement(s):
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IX. Adjournment.
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