August 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing @6:00 p.m./ Regular Meeting will begin immediately after Public Hearing
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I. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
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II. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
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V. OPENING OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Description:
This shall provide general notice that, during the course of the meeting, the Board may elect to discuss any item on the agenda in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.
Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act which authorize the closed meeting. All votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open session. The Board may convene in closed session under one or more of the following exceptions within the Texas Government Code: Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071; Deliberations about Real Property - 551.072; Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts; Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076; Certain School Board Deliberations - Sections 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083; Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Section 551.087. This shall also provide notice that any item listed as a closed session agenda item may be moved to open session. |
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V.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Garza
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V.B. Roll Call
Presenter:
David Garza
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V.C. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
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V.D. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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V.E. Public Comments
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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VI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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VI.A. Tax Collector Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
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VI.B. Expenditure Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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VI.C. Expenditure Report by Function
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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VI.D. Financial Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
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VI.E. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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VII. REPORTS
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VII.A. Campus And District Health Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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VII.B. Superintendent Report
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
A. FIRST Rating
B. Accountability 2026 C. HVAC Status D. San Isidro ISD Housing Units |
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VII.C. Donations
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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VII.D. Intruder Detection Audit Report
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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VIII. BOARD MATTERS
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on July 29, 2026, and Special Board Meeting on August 4, 2026
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IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Donations
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.D. Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.E. Discussion on the 2026-2027 San Isidro ISD Student Handbook
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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IX.F. Discussion and Possible Action on the approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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IX.G. Discussion and Possible Action on the approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
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IX.H. Discussion and Possible Action on 2026–2027 Special Education Professional Services Contract/Agreement with Region One
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.I. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the updated 2026-2027 School Year Calendar to include additional days to meet ADSY PEP compliance
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.J. Discussion and Possible Action on 2025 Flood Loss Final Report
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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IX.K. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the final budget amendment(s) for 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Leo Olivarez
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IX.L. Discussion and Possible Action on Student Accident Insurance
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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IX.M. Discussion and Possible Action on Teacher Incentive Allotment Payout
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.N. Discussion and possible action to authorize the district to sign the external audit contract and engagement letter to satisfy Texas Education Code §44.008 (Professional Audit Services Contract)
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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IX.O. Discussion and Possible Action on Local Policy Update Affecting Policy FNCE (LOCAL) (Student Conduct / Personal Communication Devices)
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Description:
Background/Rationale: Administration recommends updating local policy FNCE in compliance with state legislative mandates restricting student use of personal electronic devices on school property during the instructional day. The updated policy establishes clear definitions, storage requirements, and progressive disciplinary consequences for non-compliance. The district had previously brought a resolution but had not brought the policy for board approval.
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IX.P. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt FM(LOCAL) and FD(LOCAL), as Recommended by TASB Policy Service, to Reflect the Board’s Previously Adopted Resolutions Opting Out of UIL Participation by Non-Enrolled (Homeschooled) Students.
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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IX.Q. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt EFB (LOCAL)—Instructional Resources: Library Materials—to Implement the Board’s Previously Adopted Resolution Establishing a School Library Advisory Council and to Comply with Senate Bill 13.
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
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IX.R. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Order Canceling the November 3, 2026, Board of Trustees Election and Certification of Unopposed Candidates
Description:
Summary: Attachments: Recommendation: Recommended Motion: Coordinator of Superintendent and Board Operations Ali Heimbigner Election Code, Section 11.0581 A general or special election must be cancelled if all filing deadlines have passed, and each candidate for an office listed on the ballot is unopposed. Order of Cancellation and Certificated of Unopposed Candidates The Superintendent recommends approval of the Order Canceling the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustee Election and Certification of Unopposed Candidates. I move to approve the Order Canceling the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustee Election and Certification of Unopposed Candidates
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IX.S. Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the San Isidro Independent School District concerning compliance with certain public-school safety and security requirements and other matters related thereto
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IX.T. Discussion and possible action on executing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Region One ESC Adult Education Department to establish a partnership to implement a comprehensive adult education and literacy program.
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X. CLOSED SESSION
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X.A. Discussion on District Audit Report (DAR)
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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X.B. Discussion on the contracted employees for 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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XI. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
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XI.A. Discussion and Possible Action to accept the District Audit Report (DAR)
Presenter:
Dr. Mark Olivarez
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XI.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the contracted employees for 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
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XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the San Isidro Independent School District concerning compliance with certain public-school safety and security requirements and other matters related thereto
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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