July 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Welcome, Mission & Vision Statement, and Notice of Meeting Posting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests a separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.

IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for June 2025. - Louan Powers

IV.B. Consider approval of the District Improvement Plan and the Campus Improvement Plans. - Miguel Castillo

IV.C. Consider approval of the annual legislative updates for the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct & Student Handbook. - Miguel Castillo

V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION

V.A. Presentation: TASB and Diamond Communications: ConnectED Texas Program - Cliff Herring

V.B. Information: Review of Financial Statements - Michael Carrales

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Action

VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval to authorize procurement of Bilingual Speech Therapy Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year through the CTPA cooperative contract (CLEVISD24-07). These services are necessary to fulfill the speech therapy requirements outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The annual estimated total cost of services is $131,000.00, based on an hourly rate of $88.00. - Dan Garza/Dr. Ernesto Salinas
 

VI.A.2. Discuss and possible approval of TASB Board of Directors Endorsement. - Jesse Hernandez

VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval of a policy for the acquisition of library materials as required by Senate Bill 13 from the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 - Rolando Ramirez

VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval of a policy related to non-enrolled student participation in UIL activities as contemplated by Senate Bill 401 from the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. - Rolando Ramirez

VI.A.5. Discuss and consider approval of a policy related to student use of personal communication devices as required by House Bill 1481 from the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. - Rolando Ramirez

VI.A.6. Discuss and consider approval of a policy requiring every campus of the district or school to provide students and employees with an opportunity to participate in a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day in accordance with Senate Bill 11 from the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. - Rolando Ramirez

VI.A.7. Discuss and consider approval of a Shared Services Agreement between Southside ISD and San Antonio ISD for participation in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $94,684.00. - Dan Garza/Dr. Ernesto Salinas

VI.A.8. Discuss and consider approval to issue open purchase orders with various cooperative contract vendors and suppliers to support student nutrition requirements and service delivery. - Dan Garza/Janie Ramirez

VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, and, 551.076 to consider the following:

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076, discussion regarding Safety/Security Updates. - Chief Don Berger

VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.

VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting

IX. ADJOURN