Meeting Agenda
I. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
I.A. Roll Call
I.B. Public Comments Guidelines for Audience regarding the ESSA Grant Publication Notification
I.C. Public Hearing on ESSA Grant Publication Notification
I.C.1. Public Comment from the Audience 
I.C.2. Closing Public Comment
I.D. Board Discussion
I.E. Adjournment
II. OPEN REGULAR MEETING
II.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
II.B. Roll Call
II.C. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
II.D. Public Comments
III. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
IV. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
IV.A. Tax Collectors Report
IV.B. Expenditure Report
IV.C. Expenditure Report by Function
IV.D. Condition of Funds
V. REPORTS
V.A. TSL Strategic Plan Update
V.B. District and Campus Health Report
V.C. Superintendent's Report
V.D. Donations
VI. BOARD MATTERS
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the Board Meeting Minutes for Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2026
VII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Texas State Leadership District Assurances and Letter of Intent (LOI)
VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to enter into a shared services arrangement with McAllen ISD for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD).
VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and San Isidro ISD
VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action on DMAC Services Renewal from Region I
VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to extend ADSY Calendar Days on the 2026-2027 School Calendar
VII.G. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026 ADSY Summer Program Handbook
VII.H. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Feeding Program (Pending Approval)
VII.I. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Donations
VII.J. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Budget Amendment(s)
VII.K. Discussion and Possible Action to set budget workshop dates
VII.L. Discussion and Possible Action to increase the district insurance contribution
VII.M. Discussion and Possible Action to purchase a 2026 full-size 8-passenger SUV for students and staff transportation

VII.N. Discussion and Possible Action on purchasing buses equipped with 3-point seat belts fits within the district’s budget and plans to proceed with purchasing buses to come into alignment with the Transportation Code §547.701(f)
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
VIII.A. Discussion on District Vulnerability Assessment Overview
VIII.B. Discussion on Superintendent’s contract
VIII.C. Discussion on Employee Resignations, Retirement, Non-Renewals, and Vacant Positions 
VIII.D. Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
VIII.E. Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
VIII.F. Discussion on School LVN Medical Supervision Requirements
VIII.G. Discussion on Acting Child Nutrition Director Duties
IX. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on District Vulnerability Assessment Overview
IX.B. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent’s contract.
IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Employee Resignations, Retirement, Non-Renewals, and Vacant Positions 
IX.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
IX.F. Discussion and Possible Action on School LVN Medical Supervision Requirements
IX.G. Discussion and Possible Action on Acting Child Nutrition Director Duties
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:

"Good evening. I call this ESSA Public Hearing of the San Isidro ISD Board of Trustees to order at ___ p.m. Today is May 20th, and we are meeting at the San Isidro ISD Cafeteria."
Subject:
I.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:
"I will now take roll. Trustees, please respond when your name is called." (Insert trustee names)
Subject:
I.B. Public Comments Guidelines for Audience regarding the ESSA Grant Publication Notification
Description:

"Before we begin, I will review the public comment guidelines.

Each speaker will have 3 minutes. Comments must remain respectful and focused on ESSA-related topics.

The board cannot engage in dialogue or respond to speakers during the hearing.

Please remember that the board cannot hear complaints about specific employees, students, or personally identifiable matters in open session. Those issues must follow the district’s grievance process."

Presentation of ESSA Information

"At this time, I will turn the presentation over to [Superintendent Morris], who will present the required ESSA information."
Subject:
I.C. Public Hearing on ESSA Grant Publication Notification
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
This meeting is to meet the requirements related to the ESSA Grant as notice of San Isidro ISD's intent to Apply for 2026-2027 Federal Grant Funding.
Subject:
I.C.1. Public Comment from the Audience 
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:

"Thank you for the presentation Mrs. Morris. Trustees, do you have any questions for staff regarding the ESSA information presented?

 Public Comment

"We will now open the floor for public comments. I will call speakers in the order in which they signed up." (Call speakers one by one)
Subject:
I.C.2. Closing Public Comment
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:

Thank you to all who provided comments. The public comment period is now closed.
Subject:
I.D. Board Discussion
Description:
Trustees, we will now move into board discussion regarding the ESSA information presented.
Subject:
I.E. Adjournment
Description:
There being no further business, this ESSA Public Hearing of the San Isidro ISD Board of Trustees is now adjourned at ___ p.m.
Subject:
II. OPEN REGULAR MEETING
Presenter:
David Garza
Description:
Description:  This shall provide general notice that, during the course of the meeting, the Board may elect to discuss any item on the agenda in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.

Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act which authorize the closed meeting. All votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open session.

The Board may convene in closed session under one or more of the following exceptions within the Texas Government Code: Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071; Deliberations about Real Property - 551.072; Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts; Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076; Certain School Board Deliberations - Sections 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083; Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Section 551.087.

This shall also provide notice that any item listed as a closed session agenda item may be moved to open session.
Subject:
II.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
II.B. Roll Call
Subject:
II.C. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
Presenter:
David Garza
Subject:
II.D. Public Comments
Presenter:
Mark Olivarez
Subject:
III. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Presenter:
Mark Olivarez
Description:
 
  • TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment Awardees
  • Employees of the Year
  • Students of the Month
  • Employee of the Month
  • State UIL Qualifier
    • Feature Writing Regional Champion
  • State Track and Field Qualifier
    • 400m Dash Regional Champion
    • 800m Run Regional Champion
  • State FFA Talent Contest Qualifier
    • Area X FFA Talent Contest Champion
  • FFA District Office Position Recognition
Subject:
IV. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Subject:
IV.A. Tax Collectors Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
IV.B. Expenditure Report
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris
Subject:
IV.C. Expenditure Report by Function
Presenter:
Elsa Morris and Leo Olivarez
Subject:
IV.D. Condition of Funds
Presenter:
Leonel Olivarez
Subject:
V. REPORTS
Subject:
V.A. TSL Strategic Plan Update
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
Discussion from Work Session
Subject:
V.B. District and Campus Health Report
Presenter:
Mark Olivarez
Description:
Subject:
V.C. Superintendent's Report
Description:

Follow up on Student Travel Expenses
Projected Student Travel Expenses 
Graduation(s) Update and End Of Year 
Budget Planning Update
Subject:
V.D. Donations
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:
  • Cash Donation: $50.00 to Cheerleading Squad
  • Cash Donation: $50.00 to San Isidro ISD to 1st & 2nd Grade
  • Cash Donation: $100.00 to San Isidro ISD to 1st & 2nd Grade
  • Cash Donation: $100.00 to San Isidro ISD to 1st & 2nd Grade
  • Cash Donation: $100.00 to San Isidro ISD to 1st & 2nd Grade
  • Check Donation: $200.00 to Golf Program
  • Check Donation: $500.00 to San Isidro ISD (Student Scholarships)
  • Check Donation: $500.00 to San Isidro ISD (Student Scholarships)
  • Check Donation: $2,500.00 to San Isidro ISD (Baseball Field)
  • Update on Donations to improve Baseball Field.
Subject:
VI. BOARD MATTERS
Description:

SLI - San Antonio: June 10, 2026 — June13, 2026
  • Elsa Morris
  • David Garza
  • Jorge Alvarez
SLI - Ft. Worth: June 17, 2026 — June 20, 2026
  • Albino Alaniz
  • Ricardo Vela
Subject:
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on approval of the Board Meeting Minutes for Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2026
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Texas State Leadership District Assurances and Letter of Intent (LOI)
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to enter into a shared services arrangement with McAllen ISD for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD).
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and San Isidro ISD
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action on DMAC Services Renewal from Region I
Presenter:
Veronica Lopez
Subject:
VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to extend ADSY Calendar Days on the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Presenter:
Elsa Morris and Claudia Alvarez
Subject:
VII.G. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026 ADSY Summer Program Handbook
Subject:
VII.H. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Feeding Program (Pending Approval)
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.I. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Donations
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.J. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Budget Amendment(s)
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Subject:
VII.K. Discussion and Possible Action to set budget workshop dates
Description:
Possible dates and Times (Work Sessions) 
June 3 or 4 (5:30 pm) Work session #1
June 8 or 9 (5:30 p.m) Work session #2
June 16 (Reg Board Meeting @6:30) and Budget Work session @ 5:30
June 25 (5:30 p.m.) Budget Session #3 (with Frances)
Subject:
VII.L. Discussion and Possible Action to increase the district insurance contribution
Presenter:
Elsa Morris
Description:

Increase from $288.00 to $325.00 = $37.00 Increase
$444.00 yearly increase/employee (26 participants)

Yearly Estimated Cost to the District = $11,544.00

TRS Active Care Increasing Premium by 10% in 2026-27
Subject:
VII.M. Discussion and Possible Action to purchase a 2026 full-size 8-passenger SUV for students and staff transportation
Description:
Subject:

VII.N. Discussion and Possible Action on purchasing buses equipped with 3-point seat belts fits within the district’s budget and plans to proceed with purchasing buses to come into alignment with the Transportation Code §547.701(f)
Description:
Subject:
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
Description:
Description:  In accordance with Texas Governmnent Code (Open Meetings Act) the Board may move into closed session for the following reasons:  Section 551.071- For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.  Section 551.074- For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.  Section 551.082- Certain school board deliberations.
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion on District Vulnerability Assessment Overview
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion on Superintendent’s contract
Subject:
VIII.C. Discussion on Employee Resignations, Retirement, Non-Renewals, and Vacant Positions 
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion on School LVN Medical Supervision Requirements
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion on Acting Child Nutrition Director Duties
Subject:
IX. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on District Vulnerability Assessment Overview
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent’s contract.
Description:
Consider an additional year to the end of the existing contract.
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Employee Resignations, Retirement, Non-Renewals, and Vacant Positions 
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
IX.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
IX.F. Discussion and Possible Action on School LVN Medical Supervision Requirements
Subject:
IX.G. Discussion and Possible Action on Acting Child Nutrition Director Duties
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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