November 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

I. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of Monday, November 2, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Recognition of the 2026 “A” Accountability Ratings and Academic Distinction Designations.

VII.A.2. Recognition of the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Recipients.

VII.A.3. Open Public Hearing - School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas).

VII.A.4. Public Hearing – School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). 

VII.A.5. Close Public Hearing - School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas).

VII.A.6. Presentation and Update on the 2025-2026 Optional Flexible School Day Program.

VII.A.7. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended October 31, 2026.

VII.A.8. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended September 30, 2026. 

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 the  proposed library materials for purchase, as submitted, in accordance with Senate Bill 13 and BISD Policy EFB (LOCAL). *

X.A.2. Recommend approval to accept the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 13; Texas ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) grant in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the grant period September 01, 2026 to August 31, 2031, to provide academic support, enrichment activities, and family engagement opportunities for students attending Breeden, Burns, Cromack-Castaneda, Gonzalez, Perez, Ortiz, Russell, Pena, Paredes, and Vermillion Elementary campuses. *

X.A.3. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to move forward with the Gym Floor Repairs for Pace Early College High School through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197 at an approximate cost of $1,222,400.00.

X.A.4. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to move forward with the HVAC Upgrades for Rivera Early College High School through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197 at an approximate cost of $4,980,000.00.

X.A.5. Recommend approval to authorize Administration to move forward with the HVAC Upgrades for Ortiz Elementary School through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process, as authorized by Texas Government Code 2269.056(a). Funding for this project will be provided through Local Funds 197 at an approximate cost of $2,500,000.00.

X.A.6. Recommend approval to accept the Texas Traffic Safety Grant STEP in the amount of $95,997.13 with a required match of $15,999.63.  Grant period is 10/01/26 – 09/30/27.

X.A.7. Recommend approval to authorize the superintendent to submit to TEA a board approved remote instruction homebound waiver for ten (10) special education/504 students. *

X.A.8. Recommend approval to begin planning the specialized middle school with Engineering, Health Science, and Aviation pathways and the eighth-grade JROTC pilot program, and to develop an appendix to the 2026-2027 course listing guide in preparation for 2027-2028. *

X.A.9. Recommend approval of naming the following facility at Simon Rivera Early College High Schools Athletic Complex to Coach Tom Chavez Athletic Complex.

X.A.10. School District Teaching Permit for Noncore Academic and Career Technical Education courses in Law Enforcement with Brownsville I.S.D. 

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

X.B.1. Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $695,253.92.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #011 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Local Funds.  (Reallocation)

X.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #012 in the amount of $831.00 from Local Funds.  (Reallocation)

X.C.3. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #013 in the amount of $200.00 for Local Funds.  (Reallocation)

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

X.D.1. Recommend approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding between Brownsville ISD and Buckner Children & Family Services Inc. - FAYS Program to provide youth and family at-risk services for the 2026-2027 school year.  No cost to the District.  *

X.D.2. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Su Clinica Familiar Inc., for a period of three (3) years. Su Clinica provides specialized health care services at no cost to the District. 

X.D.3. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between BISD CTE Department and STEM NATION Media for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the District.  *

X.D.4. Recommend approval to enter into an Agreement between HealthStream, Inc. and Brownsville ISD for the onboarding of clinical rotation students at Valley Baptist Medical Center. CTE Categorical Funding not to exceed $5,000.00. *

X.D.5. Recommend approval of the Comprehensive Training Center (CTC) for Program Services to be paid through awarded grant funding and no direct cost to the District in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. *

X.D.6. Recommend approval to enter into Agreement with Cameron County Community Service Centers and School Districts to provide Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as Second Language and, certification for in demand occupations classes for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to the District.

X.D.7. Recommend approval of Quote #001-27 Lease Purchase for Class "C" School Buses to the Santander Bank tax-exempt five-year installment financing for the lease purchase of eleven school buses from Longhorn Bus Sales using BuyBoard-Resolution R002/26-27. The contract number is 723-17, and there is a fee of $800.00 per purchase order. Final expenditure of $2,276,810.00, which includes applicable one-time purchase and finance charges at 4.95% interest for five years.

X.D.8. Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Texas Trees Foundation for the planting of approximately 200 trees, with l00 trees each at Del Castillo-Morningside Elementary School and Oliveira Middle School, including irrigation systems, at no cost to Brownsville ISD.

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

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #27-007 Fine Arts Uniforms, Music Supplies, Equipment, and Services District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from November 2, 2026, through November 2, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #27-030 Truck Rental District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from November 02, 2026, through November 02, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #27-040 Charter Bus District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from November 02, 2026, through November 02, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #27-063 Preventive Maintenance and Repair for School Buses and Vehicles Fleet District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for items #4, #5, #30, #31, #33, and #35. The term of this contract is effective from November 02, 2026, through November 02, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms if all parties are in agreement. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #27-087 Repair Parts for School Buses and Support Vehicles to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective from November 02, 2026, through November 02, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFQ #27-132 Architectural Services District-Wide to ERO Architects, of Edinburg, Texas; Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc., of Brownsville, Texas; and Gignac & Associates, of Corpus Christi, Texas, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. Further, authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute contracts for the aforementioned services on a project-by-project basis, consistent with the solicitation and applicable District requirements.

X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFQ #27-133 Architectural/Engineering Services for Roof Replacement District-wide to Amtech Solutions, LLC., of McAllen, Texas; Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc., of Brownsville, Texas; and Gignac & Associates, of Corpus Christi, Texas, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. Further, authorize the Administration to negotiate and execute contracts for the aforementioned services on a project-by-project basis, consistent with the solicitation and applicable District requirements.

X.E.8. As per specifications, recommend a three (3) to six (6) month extension of CSP #24-110 for Term life/AD&D Employee Benefit Plan to Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Lombard, IL.  The term of this contract is effective January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.  Services will be rendered based on the needs of the district.  

X.E.9. As per specifications, recommend a three (3) to six (6) month extension of CSP #24-113 Pharmacy Benefit Manager an Specialty Pharmacy to Araya Rx of New York City, NY.  The term of this contract is effective January 1,2027 to December 31, 2027.  

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

XI.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

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

XI.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (4)

XI.A.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff)

XI.A.4. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.A.5. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.A.6. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor At-Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

XI.A.7. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Dean of Instruction. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XI.A.8. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.9. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Language Arts. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1) 

XI.A.10. Campus Professional Employee (A.S.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XI.A.11. Qualified administrators as Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XI.A.12. Campus Professional Employee (M.V.) for change in days for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.

XI.B. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XI.B.1. Staff Attorney

XI.B.1.a. Civil Action No.1:26-cv-00622; Benita Villarreal vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XI.B.1.b. Civil Action No.1:26-cv-00658; Leonel Zuniga vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XI.B.1.c. Civil Action No.1:26-cv-00339; Adelida Ruth Vento vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XI.B.2. Board Attorney:

XI.B.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XI.C. DISTRICT WIDE INTRUDER DETECTION AUDIT REPORT:

XI.C.1. Discussion of the findings of the Intruder Detection Audit Report. 

XI.D. REAL ESTATE:

XI.D.1. Purchase, exchange, lease or value of District property. 

XI.E. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XI.E.1. Consultation with Lead Internal Auditor.

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

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

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

XII.C. Recommend approval: XI. C. 1

XII.D. Recommend approval: XI. D. 1

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

XIII. Announcement(s):

XIV. Adjournment.