February 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to order - 6:00 p.m.

1.A. Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required by law.

1.B. Moment of Silence

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance 

1.D. Public Comment

1.E. Public Address

1.F. Announcements

1.F.1. Recognition of Stock Show and University Interscholastic League Academics Participants.

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Approval of monthly bills

2.B. Approval of Minutes
Regular Board Meeting 01-28-2026
 

2.C. Superintendent's Report
 

2.C.1. Business Office Reports/Review of Investments
Presenter: Miriam Del Rio-Castillo, Finance Director

2.C.1.a. Zavala County Bank

2.C.1.b. Lone Star Investment Pool Report

2.C.1.c. Monthly Board Budget Report

2.C.1.d. Tax Collection Report

2.C.1.e. Student Activity

2.C.1.f. Food Service Report

2.C.1.g. Tax Refunds

2.C.1.h. Donations

3. Presentation of updated information regarding board & superintendent expenses for fiscal year 2025 and Public Hearing.

4. For Information only: Perkins Grant Update

5. Discuss and take possible action to approve a Board Resolution authorizing the District’s continued participation in the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Cooperative Purchasing Program and the transition of the District’s Fuel/Travel/Commercial card services to the state-awarded vendor, U.S. Bank National.

6. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy CCGA (LOCAL) revision.

7. Discuss and take possible action to approve good cause resolution regarding school security.

8. Discuss and take possible action to approve revisions to the District of Innovation plan.

9. Public Hearing regarding District of Innovation revisions.

10. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy FEA (LOCAL)

11. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy BQA (LOCAL)

12. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy EEP (LOCAL)

13. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL) revision.

14. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy FNG(LOCAL) revision.

15. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy GF(LOCAL) revision.

16. Discuss and take possible action to approve Support Staff Retention Allotment payment.

17. Discuss and take possible action to approve Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) with revisions as recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards.

18. Discuss and take possible action to approve replacement of three school buses and two activity buses.

19. Discuss and take possible action to approve implementation of Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten.

20. Closed Session — Adjourn to closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq. Specifically, personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Texas Government Code section 551.074); and/or Consultation with Attorney, to discuss personnel, resignations, and other personnel items (Texas Government Code section 551.071).

20.A. Discussions concerning support staff and the duties and responsibilities of Board members. Consultation with District legal counsel concerning legal and procedural matters related to the same.

20.B. Personnel

20.B.1. Discussion regarding recommendation for non-renewal of a probationary contract at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

20.C. Superintendent Formative Evaluation

20.D. Safety and Security

21. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered in closed session.

21.A. Discuss and take possible action to approve the recommendation for non-renewal of a probationary contact at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

22. Adjournment