Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
3.B. District Initiatives/Events
4. BOARD HONORS
4.A. SISD elementary students will be recognized for winning the 9th Annual SISD Math Bee
4.B. An Eastlake High School student will be recognized for earning top honors at the 2026 State UIL Cross Examination Debate Competition
4.C. SISD students will be recognized for winning 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
4.D. SISD students will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the 2026 Texas Science and Engineering Fair
4.E. SISD student-athletes will be recognized for qualifying and competing at the 2026 UIL State Wrestling Meet
4.F. SISD varsity soccer teams will be recognized for winning 2025-2026 UIL Championships
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.A. Proclamation for National School Nurse Day, May 6, 2026, to be announced by the Board President
6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
6.A. Report and Announcement of Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
7. OPEN FORUM
8. DISTRICT REPORTS
8.A. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
8.B. Board Goal 2
8.C. Budget Development Workshop for 2026-2027
8.D. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
8.E. Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) Report
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
9.A.1. March 11, 2026 Board of Trustees Briefing Meeting
9.A.2. March 25, 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
9.A.3. April 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Briefing Meeting
9.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
9.C.1. Amendments for April 15, 2026
9.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
9.D.1. Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment - RFP No. E2626
9.D.2. Filters and Accessories - RFP No. E2622
9.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
9.E.1. Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items - RFP No. E2250
9.E.2. Finance ERP Software System - RFP No. E2506
9.E.3. Learning Management System - RFP No. E2016
9.E.4. Legal Services - RFQ No. E2377
9.E.5. Math Instructional Resources - RFP No. E2234
9.E.6. Network Wireless Access Point Licenses - RFP No. E2509
9.E.7. Staffing Services - RFP No. E2360
9.E.8. Towing Services - RFP No. E2532
9.E.9. Translation Services - RFP No. E2426
9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
9.F.1. Interlocal Agreement - AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services, Ft. Worth ISD Contract #25-026
9.G. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
9.G.1. OMNIA Partners and TIPS Contracts - Student Laptops and Insurance Services
9.G.2. ESC Region 1 South Texas Cooperative Contract RFP #23-0133 Kitchen Equipment and Small Kitchen Wares
9.H. Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy
9.H.1. CH (Local) - Purchasing and Acquisition
9.H.2. EHBAA (Local) - Special Education: Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility
9.I. Consider approval of Financial Update As of February 28, 2026
9.J. Consider approval of Resolution to Decommit and Recommit Committed Fund Balance
9.K. Consider approval of Teacher Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A. Consider approval of SISD Artificial Intelligence Handbook
10.B. Discussion and action to approve award of Job Order Contract (JOC) for HVAC Upgrades at Mission Ridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista STEAM Academy utilizing purchasing cooperative ESC Region 19 Allied States
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel and to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es) under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
12. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Subject:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Subject:
3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
Subject:
3.B. District Initiatives/Events
Subject:
4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Subject:
4.A. SISD elementary students will be recognized for winning the 9th Annual SISD Math Bee
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4.B. An Eastlake High School student will be recognized for earning top honors at the 2026 State UIL Cross Examination Debate Competition
Subject:
4.C. SISD students will be recognized for winning 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Subject:
4.D. SISD students will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the 2026 Texas Science and Engineering Fair
Subject:
4.E. SISD student-athletes will be recognized for qualifying and competing at the 2026 UIL State Wrestling Meet
Subject:
4.F. SISD varsity soccer teams will be recognized for winning 2025-2026 UIL Championships
Subject:
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
Subject:
5.A. Proclamation for National School Nurse Day, May 6, 2026, to be announced by the Board President
Description:
INFO: **The Proclamation honors the vital role SISD Nurses play in protecting student health, ensuring safety, supporting attendance and promoting academic success. With increasing student medical complexity, mental health needs and public health responsibilities, school nurses serve as frontline healthcare providers within the educational setting.
Subject:
6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. Report and Announcement of Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
Description:
INFO: **As required by the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61.1, Board President, Michael Najera, will announce the completed, deficient and exceeding Board training continuing education hours for each Trustee.
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7. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
8. DISTRICT REPORTS
Subject:
8.A. TEA Conservator Executive Summary Report
Presenter:
Presenters: TEA Conservators
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8.B. Board Goal 2
Presenter:
Presenter: Kelly McBain
Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide data on the board goal #2 and progress measures.
Subject:
8.C. Budget Development Workshop for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Presenter: David C. Solis
Description:
INFO: **A presentation regarding the budget development process will be provided for the Board of Trustees.
Subject:
8.D. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Presenter: Paul Solis III
Description:
INFO: **An Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in the district by Region 19 ESC. Findings will be shared with the District School Safety and Security Committee, and the Board of Trustees. A plan of action is in place and will be shared with the Board of Trustees.
Subject:
8.E. Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) Report
Presenter:
Presenters: BAC Leaders Tom Laign and Dr. Ginger Raya
Description:
INFO: **Leaders of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) will present the committee's final report and recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
9.A.1. March 11, 2026 Board of Trustees Briefing Meeting
Subject:
9.A.2. March 25, 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Subject:
9.A.3. April 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Briefing Meeting
Subject:
9.B. Consider approval of Requests for the Use of School Facilities
Subject:
9.C. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
9.C.1. Amendments for April 15, 2026
Subject:
9.D. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
Subject:
9.D.1. Energy Management Controls, OEM Parts and Equipment - RFP No. E2626
Description:
INFO: **To secure Energy Management Controls, OEM parts and related equipment necessary to maintain operational efficiency, ensure system reliability, and support ongoing facility needs across the Socorro Independent School District. These products and services are essential for the proper maintenance, repair, and optimization of HVAC systems and building automation controls throughout district facilities. (Maximum $200,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.D.2. Filters and Accessories - RFP No. E2622
Description:
INFO: **To obtain filters and related accessories required to maintain operational efficiency, ensure system reliability, and support ongoing facility needs across the Socorro Independent School District. These items are essential for the proper maintenance, performance, and air quality optimization of HVAC systems throughout district facilities. (Maximum $250,000.00 per year - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.E. Consider approval of Requests for Extension
Description:
INFO: **For an additional 1-year accordingly.
Subject:
9.E.1. Athletic Apparel and Miscellaneous Items - RFP No. E2250
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the fourth and final possible extension. (Maximum $550,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.2. Finance ERP Software System - RFP No. E2506
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the first possible extension.
(Maximum $589,999.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.E.3. Learning Management System - RFP No. E2016
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the fourth possible extension. (Maximum $225,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.4. Legal Services - RFQ No. E2377
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 25, 2027, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $300,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.E.5. Math Instructional Resources - RFP No. E2234
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the fourth and final possible extension. (Maximum $250,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.6. Network Wireless Access Point Licenses - RFP No. E2509
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the first possible extension. (Maximum $273,000.00 - Schools and Libraries Division (E-Rate Program) and Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.E.7. Staffing Services - RFP No. E2360
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the third possible extension. (Maximum $3,500,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds and Federal Funds)
Subject:
9.E.8. Towing Services - RFP No. E2532
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the first possible extension.
(Maximum $45,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.E.9. Translation Services - RFP No. E2426
Description:
INFO: **Extend through June 30, 2027, which is the first possible extension.
(Maximum $100,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.F. Consider approval of Contracts
Subject:
9.F.1. Interlocal Agreement - AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services, Ft. Worth ISD Contract #25-026
Description:
INFO: **To continue the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services with AllOne Health (formally Deer Oaks) utilizing the Ft. Worth ISD awarded contract #25-026 through the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA/txctpa.org). (Maximum: estimated $60,000.00 - Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of purchasing cooperatives and purchases over $50,000
Subject:
9.G.1. OMNIA Partners and TIPS Contracts - Student Laptops and Insurance Services
Description:
INFO: **For the acquisition of 4,500 high school student laptops from Decision Tree Inc., along with insurance and warranty services from Securranty. (Maximum $4,067,775.00 - Budgeted General Funds [199]; IMA Funds [410])
Subject:
9.G.2. ESC Region 1 South Texas Cooperative Contract RFP #23-0133 Kitchen Equipment and Small Kitchen Wares
Description:
INFO: **For the acquisition of food service kitchen equipment, small kitchenware. (Maximum $500,000.00 - Budgeted National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Funds, and Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
9.H. Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy
Subject:
9.H.1. CH (Local) - Purchasing and Acquisition
Subject:
9.H.2. EHBAA (Local) - Special Education: Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of Financial Update As of February 28, 2026
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.
Subject:
9.J. Consider approval of Resolution to Decommit and Recommit Committed Fund Balance
Description:
INFO: **Resolution to decommit a portion of the District's committed fund balance in the General Fund that were previously set aside for specific  projects by Board action; however, the projects have either been completed and the funds were not needed, or the interlocal agreements with the City were never finalized. The remaining balance associated with these items is $1,317,532.61.
Subject:
9.K. Consider approval of Teacher Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Presenter: Celina Stiles
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval of the item as presented.
Subject:
10. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of SISD Artificial Intelligence Handbook
Presenter:
Presenter: Miguel Moreno
Description:
INFO: **To add the SISD Artificial Intelligence (AI) Handbook as an Exhibit to Policy CQD (Local). The handbook provides district-wide guidance that supports implementation of existing Board policy by outlining AI literacy expectations, responsible and ethical use, privacy and data security protections, and alignment with student and employee handbooks and acceptable use requirements. Including the handbook as an Exhibit does not modify policy language, but establishes a clear, authoritative reference to guide instructional and operational use of AI while allowing the District to update practices as technology, regulations, and educational needs evolve.
Subject:
10.B. Discussion and action to approve award of Job Order Contract (JOC) for HVAC Upgrades at Mission Ridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista STEAM Academy utilizing purchasing cooperative ESC Region 19 Allied States
Presenter:
Presenter: Liliana Fierro
Description:
INFO: **Administration recommends consideration and approval to utilize purchasing cooperative ESC Region 19 Allied States to Noble General Contractors, LLC and authorize administration and legal counsel to prepare and finalize the construction contract to complete the scope of work. (Maximum $2,686,845.40 - available funds from the 2017 Bond and Budgeted General Funds)
Subject:
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
11.A. The meeting is to be closed for discussion with legal counsel and to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es) under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076.
Subject:
12. ADJOURN

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