January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

I. Rescheduled Regular Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance(s).

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VI.A. Conference Presentations:

VI.A.1. School Board Recognition Month January 2026.

VI.A.2. Recognition of Salvador Garcia, Rivera ECHS Soccer Coach.

VI.A.3. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

VI.A.4. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2025.

VII. 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.

NOTE: The Board of Trustees may go into Closed/Executive Session to deliberate any item on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

VIII. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

IX. Consent Agenda:

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

IX.A.1. Recommend approval of the proposed list of library materials for purchase, as submitted, in accordance with Senate Bill 13 and BISD Policy EFB (Local). *

IX.A.2. Recommend approval to submit the BISD TIA Renewal Application with adjusted spending plan and pay the TIA reimbursable renewal fee of $10,000.00 to the Texas Education Agency.

IX.A.3. Recommend approval for BISD Scouts to participate in the 74th Annual Brownsville Scout Government Day on February 13, 2026. 

IX.A.4. Recommend approval of nonbusiness days (holidays) from the 2025-2026 Calendar for the remaining school year: Spring Break (March 16-20, 2026). 

IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

IX.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $280, 211.39.

IX.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

IX.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #015 in the amount of $7,689,169.00 for 199 - Local Maintenance Fund.  (Reallocation of $120,078.00 and Unassigned Fund Balance of $7,569,091.00)

IX.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #016 in the amount of $850,000.00 for Fund 162 – State Compensatory.  (Reallocation)

IX.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

IX.D.1. Recommend the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of Southern Cameron County with the purpose of serving the local community in Cameron County. At no cost to the District. 

IX.D.2. Recommend approval of Integrated English Literacy & Civics Education funds amended grant award in the amount of $293,397.00 for BISD Fund 220/TWC Fund 243-Integrated English Literacy & Civics Education Fund for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District. 

IX.D.3. Recommend approval of AEFLA Federal Adult Education funds amended grant award in the amount of $866,317.00 for BISD Fund 309/TWC Fund 231 - AEFLA Federal Adult Education Fund for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the District. 

IX.D.4. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Women’s University and Brownsville ISD to provide a master’s degree program for both in-field and out-of-field students. The MOU will be effective upon execution by both parties and will continue for two (2) years and may be renewed for a one (1) year term thereafter upon written agreement signed parties. In previous years, the District has had sponsorship agreements between BISD and Texas Woman’s University. At no cost to the District. *

IX.D.5. Recommend approval for Administration to continue collaborative service agreements with the Gladys Porter Zoo and Brownsville Historical Association in the amount not to exceed $78,480.00 from budgeted Local Maintenance Funds. (Annual Agreement). *

IX.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into agreement with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation to participate in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for the 2025–2026 school year. Under this agreement, program participants will receive training through community service assignments while actively seeking unsubsidized employment. This partnership will be provided at no cost to the District. 

X. Board Member Request(s):

X.A. Presentation by Dr. Chavez reviewing his current goals and outcomes to date. (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Frank Ortiz)

XI. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

XI.A. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS:

XI.A.1. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to contract negotiations with Deveraux, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Forensic Auditors.

XI.B. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XI.B.1. Level III Parent Grievance No. 005/25-26 on Maria Raga on behalf of Student J.C.R.

XI.B.2. Level III Grievance No.012/25-26 on L.M.

XI.B.3. Level III Grievance No.013/25-26 on A.L.

XI.B.4. Level III Grievance No.014/25-26 on B.G.

XI.C. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XI.C.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (3)

XI.C.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (2)

XI.C.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Jesus H. Chavez)

XI.C.4. Proposed termination of a term contract and discharge for teacher (G.E.G) for good cause for the 2025-2026 School Year.

XI.D. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION:

XI.D.1. Board Attorney:

XI.D.1.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XI.E. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION:

XI.E.1. Consultation with Director of Internal Audit.

XI.F. BOARD SELF EVALUATION:

XI.F.1. Board Self-Evaluation.

XI.G. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):

XI.G.1. A review of the employee conduct policy included in the Employee Code of Conduct and a case-by-case review on employee misconduct cases occurring in the 2024-2025 school year. (Board Agenda Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Daniella Lopez Valdez)

XII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XII.A. Recommend approval: XI. A. 1 (Discussion and possible action on matters related to contract with Deveraux, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Forensic Auditors.

XII.B. Recommend approval: XI. B. 1, 2, 3 and 4

XII.C. Recommend approval: XI. C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

XII.D. Recommend approval: XI. D. 1a 

XII.E. Recommend approval: XI. E. 1

XII.F. Recommend approval: XI. F. 1 

XII.G. Recommend approval: XI. G

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.