April 22, 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. Recognition of Teachers and support staff of the Year.

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Approval of monthly bills

2.B. Approval of Minutes
Regular Board Meeting 3-25-25
 

2.C. Superintendent's Report
Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Special Education Director, Athletic Director, Operations Coordinator.

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

3. Presentation by Foundation Innovation.

4. Consider and take possible action to ratify the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-2027.

5. Consider and take possible action regarding Investment Program annual review resolution

6. Consider and take possible action regarding delegation of investment officer responsibilities.

7. Consider and take possible action regarding bus upgrades to install seat belts on all buses that do not have seat belts.

8. Consider and take possible action to approve the budget amendments as presented.

9. Consider and take possible action to fund Foundation Innovation consulting fee.

10. Consider and take possible action regarding Board Policy EFB (LOCAL) as recommended by TASB Policy Service and the District Education Improvement Committee.

11. Consider and take possible action on amendments to the District of Innovation plan and public hearing regarding the same.

12. Consider and take possible action to approve the recommended vendor for RFP 26-01.

13. Consider and take possible action to approve the contract for providers (ESC 20) under LASO 3 implementation.

14. 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).  Pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.129, Texas Government Code, consultation with District's legal counsel regarding legal and procedural matters related to TEA complaint.

14.A. Safety and Security

14.B. Personnel

14.B.1. Discussion regarding employment contracts for teachers and other contracted personnel

14.B.2. Discussion regarding administrative contracts for 2026-2027, including Director of Finance, Secondary Principal, Academic Coordinator, School Counselor, Director of Special Programs, and Technology Director

14.B.3.  Discussion regarding appointment of elementary principal.

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

15.A. Consider and take possible action regarding employment contracts for teachers and other contracted personnel.

15.B. Consider and take possible action to renew administrative contracts for 2026-2027, including Director of Finance, Secondary Principal, Academic Coordinator, School Counselor, Director of Special Programs, and Technology Director

15.C. Consider and take possible action regarding appointment of elementary principal.

16. Adjournment