February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

VI.B. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

VI.C. Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, November 13, 2025.

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Recognition of Charro Days 2026 Poster Student Participation.

VII.A.2. Recognition of All-State Band and Choir Students.

VII.A.3. Recognition of 2025 BISD Mock Trial District Competition. 

VII.A.4. Recognition of the 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll. 

VII.A.5. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended January 31, 2026.

VII.A.6. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended December 31, 2025.

VIII. 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.
 

IX. 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)

X. Consent Agenda:

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

X.A.1. Recommend approval of Calendar A as the 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar. 

X.A.2. Recommend approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

X.A.3. Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Secondary Course Listing Guides at no cost to the District. *

X.A.4. Recommend approval for Coaching Excellence in Organization, of Edinburg, Texas to provide consulting services for students in the Youth Connection Project & Migrant Education Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Categorical Funds: Fund 162 $9,998.00.*

X.A.5. Discussion and possible action of adopting Resolution #026/25-26 regarding a period for prayer and reading of religious texts under Senate Bill 11.

X.A.6. Recommend approval for Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas, to provide professional development contracted services to BISD Appraisers. Categorical Fund: 167 - Teacher Incentive Allotment $74,200.00.

X.A.7. Recommend approval for Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas, to provide professional development contracted services on the SLO Redesign for BISD teachers and administrators. Categorical Fund: 167 – Teacher Incentive Allotment $280,350.00.

X.A.8. Recommend approval to reschedule the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

X.A.9. Recommend approval of Change Order # 001 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Sigma HN Engineers, LLC for the CSP #23-153A HVAC Improvements - Sharp Elementary. The amount of $16,087.00 represents unused funds in the Contingency Allowance Fund 197. (credit back to the District). 

X.A.10. Recommend approval of Change Order # 001 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Sigma HN Engineers, LLC for the CSP #23-153B HVAC Improvements - Martin Elementary. The amount of $16,339.00 represents unused funds in the Contingency Allowance Fund 197. (credit back to the District). 

X.A.11. Recommend approval to Change Order #004 to amend the Owner/Contractor Agreement with Scoggins Construction., Inc., for the Food and Nutrition Services New Freezer/Cooler foundation modification and electrical upgrades. The amount of an increase of $14,400.00.

X.A.12. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to accept the Change Order #005 from Scoggins Construction Company, Inc. of Harlingen, Texas CSP# 22-147 Food and Nutrition Services Freezer/Cooler Facility, project was to be Substantially Completed by December 24, 2025, requesting to extend the Substantial Completion date to June 02, 2026.

X.A.13. Recommend approval to authorize the Superintendent to submit applications for the District attendance waiver(s) due to inclement weather, health, safety-related, or other qualifying issues to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as needed for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.

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

X.B.1. Recommend the approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $694,251.25.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of  Budget Amendment #017 in the amount of $10,000.00 for Fund 166 – State Special Education.  (Additional Funding)

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

X.D.1. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding among the Rio Grande Valley Institutions of Higher Education, Region One Education Service Center, and all Brownsville Independent School District Early College High Schools. Schools offering the HB5 College Prep courses are required to ensure teachers receive the required training at the cost of $990.00 per participant at Region One. *

X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #26-014  Paper Multipurpose and Color; Printing Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026, through February 03, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #26-015  Career and Technical Education Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026, through February 03, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #26-048  Employee Uniforms District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026, through February 03, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #26-060  Building Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026 thru February 03, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) terms if all parties  agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #26-080  Glazing Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #35 and #39 of said proposal.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026 thru February 03, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #26-086  HVAC, Chiller, Ice Maker and Other Related Maintenance Services, Repairs and Installation of Equipment District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026 thru February 03, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFP #26-089  Door Repair/Replacement District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026 thru February 03, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.8. Recommend awarding RFP #26-098  Facilities Maintenance Repair Services District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026 thru February 03, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.9. Recommend awarding RFP #26-099  Construction Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026 thru February 03, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) terms if all parties agree.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.10. Recommend awarding RFP #26-102  Network Cabling Installation and Repair District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from February 03, 2026, through February 03, 2027.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.11. Recommend awarding CSP #26-141  HANNA ECHS Tennis Courts upgrades, to Hellas Construction Inc. Austin, TX.  Funding to be from 197.

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

XI.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XI.A.1. Level III Grievance No.015/25-26 on M.M.

XI.A.2. Level III Grievance No.016/25-26 on J.L.

XI.A.3. Level III Grievance No.017/25-26 on J.J.

XI.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XI.B.1. Retirements. (8)

XI.B.2. Resignations. (1)

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

XI.B.4. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

XI.B.5. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Dean of Instruction. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.B.6. Non-Ch.21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Director, Finance/Business Manager.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.B.7. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Director, Procurement Services.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding. (1)

XI.B.8. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Network Administrator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XI.B.9. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Emergency Management Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XI.B.10. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Coordinator, Gear Up. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(10)

XI.B.11. Termination of a term contract teacher (G.E.G) for good cause for the 2025-2026 School Year.

XI.B.12. Discussion and Conduct Superintendent's Formative Evaluation.

XI.C. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION:

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

XI.D. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION:

XI.D.1. Staff Attorney:

XI.D.1.a. Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; Jimmy Haynes vs. Brownsville Independent School District. 

XI.D.2. Board Attorney:

XI.D.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel/Pending Board Member Request(s).

XI.D.2.b. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to District Climate Survey. 

XI.D.2.c. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to contract negotiations with Deveraux, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Forensic Auditors.

XI.E. BOARD SELF-EVALUATION:

XI.E.1. Board Self Evaluation.

XI.F. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):

XI.F.1. Superintendent's contract. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Denise Garza)

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

XII.A. Recommend approval:  XI. A. 1, 2 and 3

XII.B. Recommend approval:  XI. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 

XII.C. Recommend approval:  XI. C. 1

XII.D. Recommend approval:  XI. D. 1a and 2a, b and c

XII.D.1. Recommend approval of XI. D.1a Recommend approval Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; Jimmy Haynes vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.D.2. Recommend approval of XI. D. 2a Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Board Member Requests.

XII.D.3. Recommend approval of XI. D. 2b Discussion and possible action to approve and issue District-wide Climate Survey study.

XII.D.4. Recommend approval of XI. D. 2c Discussion and possible action on matters related to contract approval with Deveraux, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Forensic Auditors, for forensic audit services.

XII.E. Recommend approval:  XI. E. 1

XII.F. Recommend approval:  XI. F. 1 Discussion, consideration and possible action on Superintendent's contract. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Denise Garza)

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.