Meeting Agenda
1. (OTHER) First Order of Business 
1.A. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
1.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
1.D. District Mission and Vision
2. (OTHER) Superintendent's Report
3. (OTHER) District Recognitions
3.A. Partners in Education
3.A.1. El Paso Central Appraisal District
3.A.2. GECU
3.B. Borderplex Summer Interns
4. (OTHER) Open Forum
5. Lone Star Governance
5.A. Student Outcome Monitoring: 
5.A.1. 2026 A-F Accountability Rating
5.B. (Accountability 1) Review Board's Time Use Trackers
6. (ADVOCACY) Community Engagement on Student Outcome Goals
7. (VISION Y) Information / Reports / Presentations
7.A. Financial Reports-Information Only
7.B. Enrollment Update
8. (VISION Y) Board Items
8.A. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing EPCAD Representation in the Property Value Study Process
8.B. Consideration and Approval of SB 12 Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code 39.008 to be Submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to include a Public Hearing prior to Approval by the Board of Trustees
8.C. Consider Approval of Class Size Waiver, TEC §25.111, §25.112 and §25.113
8.D. Consider the Selection of a Delegate and an Alternate to Represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on October 9 in Houston, TX
8.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Opposing the Proposed Border Highway East Extension of State Loop 375
9. (STRUCTURE) Consent Agenda
(All items on the Consent Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)
9.A. Purchases > $25,000 threshold - Authorization
9.A.1. Consider Approval to Purchase Frontline for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
9.B. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
9.B.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2026
9.B.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes - August 17, 2026
9.C. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS) MOU with Region 19
9.D. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of El Paso County Juvenile Alternative Education Program Pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
9.E. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Meals for Children in Head Start Program
9.F. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Meals for Adults in Head Start Program
9.G. Consider Approval of Adult Meal Price for 2026-2027
9.H. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, TEC 11.251
9.I. Consider Approval of Contracts for Providers of Special Education Related Services and Attorney Retainment
9.J. Consider Approval of Donations
9.K. Consider Approval of the Property, Casualty, and Auto Liability Insurance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
9.L. Consider Approval of Worker Compensation Insurance for 2026-2027
9.M. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
9.N. Consider Approval of Unemployment Insurance for 2026-2027
10. (OTHER) Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed session to discuss the following items under Sections 551.074, Texas Government Code. The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action. 
10.A. Discussion regarding status update pending TEA investigation Case Number: 2026-04-0243 to include any necessary advice from legal counsel.
10.B. Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
11. (STRUCTURE) Continuation of Board Items in Open Session
11.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
12. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 30, 2026
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. (OTHER) First Order of Business 
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
1.A. Establish a quorum and call the meeting to order
Subject:
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
Subject:
1.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
1.D. District Mission and Vision
Subject:
2. (OTHER) Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
Subject:
3. (OTHER) District Recognitions
Subject:
3.A. Partners in Education
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
Subject:
3.A.1. El Paso Central Appraisal District
Subject:
3.A.2. GECU
Subject:
3.B. Borderplex Summer Interns
Presenter:
Mrs. Maria Morales, CTE Coordinator
Subject:
4. (OTHER) Open Forum
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
5. Lone Star Governance
Subject:
5.A. Student Outcome Monitoring: 
Subject:
5.A.1. 2026 A-F Accountability Rating
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. (Accountability 1) Review Board's Time Use Trackers
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
6. (ADVOCACY) Community Engagement on Student Outcome Goals
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Subject:
7. (VISION Y) Information / Reports / Presentations
Subject:
7.A. Financial Reports-Information Only
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Enrollment Update
Presenter:
Ms. Emily Saucedo, PEIMS Specialist
Attachments:
Subject:
8. (VISION Y) Board Items
Subject:
8.A. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing EPCAD Representation in the Property Value Study Process
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing EPCAD representation in the property value study process. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Ida Estrada, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Consideration and Approval of SB 12 Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code 39.008 to be Submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to include a Public Hearing prior to Approval by the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve Certification of Compliance required by Texas Education Code 39.008. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Ida Estrada, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Consider Approval of Class Size Waiver, TEC §25.111, §25.112 and §25.113
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve Class Size Waiver, as presented. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Ida Estrada, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Consider the Selection of a Delegate and an Alternate to Represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on October 9 in Houston, TX
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to nominate Maria Saldana as delegate and Ida Estrada as alternate to Represent Tornillo ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on October 9 in Houston, TX. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Marlene Bullard, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Subject:
8.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Opposing the Proposed Border Highway East Extension of State Loop 375
Presenter:
Ms. Marlene Bullard, Board President
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve a Resolution Opposing the Proposed Border Highway East Extension of State Loop 375, as presented. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Ida Estrada, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9. (STRUCTURE) Consent Agenda
(All items on the Consent Agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board Member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration)
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve consent agenda with items removed. This motion, made by Marlene Bullard and seconded by Maria Saldana, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Subject:
9.A. Purchases > $25,000 threshold - Authorization
Subject:
9.A.1. Consider Approval to Purchase Frontline for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Subject:
9.B.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B.2. Special Board Meeting Minutes - August 17, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS) MOU with Region 19
Presenter:
Mr. Carlos Garcia, Director of Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of El Paso County Juvenile Alternative Education Program Pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
Presenter:
Dr. Rosa Vega-Barrio, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Meals for Children in Head Start Program
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Aguirre, District CNS Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Meals for Adults in Head Start Program
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Aguirre, District CNS Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Consider Approval of Adult Meal Price for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Ms. Norma Aguirre, District CNS Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
9.H. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, TEC 11.251
Presenter:
Mrs. Myrna Lopez, Director of Administrative Services
Action(s):
Motion Item Tabled:
Move to table item. This motion, made by Marlene Bullard and seconded by Ofelia Bosquez, Item Tabled.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I. Consider Approval of Contracts for Providers of Special Education Related Services and Attorney Retainment
Presenter:
Ms. Marisela Ramos, District Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve Contracts for Providers of Special Education Related Services and Attorney Retainment. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Ida Estrada, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J. Consider Approval of Donations
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Move to approve Donations, as presented. This motion, made by Ofelia Bosquez and seconded by Ida Estrada, Passed.
  • Hector Lopez: Absent
  • Enrique Vega: Absent
  • Ofelia Bosquez: Yea
  • Marlene Bullard: Yea
  • Ines Delgado: Yea
  • Ida Estrada: Yea
  • Maria Saldana: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9.K. Consider Approval of the Property, Casualty, and Auto Liability Insurance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
9.L. Consider Approval of Worker Compensation Insurance for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mrs. Sandra Garcia, HR Generalist
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Mr. Luis M. Guerra, Director of Finance
Attachments:
Subject:
9.N. Consider Approval of Unemployment Insurance for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mrs. Sandra Garcia, HR Generalist
Attachments:
Subject:
10. (OTHER) Executive Session. The Board will enter into a closed session to discuss the following items under Sections 551.074, Texas Government Code. The Board will reconvene into open session to take any necessary action. 
Subject:
10.A. Discussion regarding status update pending TEA investigation Case Number: 2026-04-0243 to include any necessary advice from legal counsel.
Subject:
10.B. Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
Subject:
11. (STRUCTURE) Continuation of Board Items in Open Session
Subject:
11.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Evaluation
Subject:
12. Next Meeting Tentative Date: September 30, 2026

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