October 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER, CONDUCT ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND TEXAS PLEDGE - DR. LUIS G. ALAMIA
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3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE
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4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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4.A. 2025-2026 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Property Value Study Report
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4.B. 2026 School Improvement Campuses and Improvement Plans
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4.C. Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation 2025-2026 School Year
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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6.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS EARNED BY BOARD MEMBERS
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6.C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND AND/OR CORRECT THE 2026-2027 COMPENSATION PLAN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
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6.D. APPROVAL OF PREP TEACHER RESIDENCY COHORT 2 PROGRAM ALLOTMENT PARTICIPANT COSTS
COST: $45,500.00 SOURCE: TIA FUNDS |
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6.E. APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR DE ZAVALA ELEMENTARY AND ROBERT E LEE ELEMENTARY FOR TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT AND JOHN F. KENNEDY AND CARMEN V. AVILA AS ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND HARGILL ELEMENTARY AS A D RATED CAMPUS
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6.F. APPROVAL OF THE TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR DR. THOMAS ESPARZA ELEMENTARY AS A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRESS SCHOOL AND ANNE MAGEE ELEMENTARY AS A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL
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6.G. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) BETWEEN THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC
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6.H. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (UTRGV) TO IMPLEMENT THE WORK STUDY STUDENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM -GO CENTER (COLLEGIATE G-FORCE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM) AT EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNNY ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, ROBERT VELA HIGH, AND COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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6.I. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER TO JOIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS COOPERATIVE
COST: $33,373.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.J. APPROVAL TO RENEW PURCHASE WAYGROUND FORMALLY QUIZIZZ FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT, AI-SUPPORTED, AND IMMERSIVE LEARNING SOFTWARE
COST: $107,611.64 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.K. APPROVAL OF CONTINUED USE OF THE LIST OF INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATIONS ACKNOWLEDGED AS A “PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT” FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE EDINBURG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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6.L. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ACT, PREACT 8 AND PREACT 10 EXAMS FROM ACT, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACT SCHOOL DAY TESTING, PREACT FOR GRADE 8 AND GRADE 10.
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: CCMR FUNDS |
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6.M. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FROM COLLEGEBOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS, PSAT/NMSQT TESTS, ACCUPLACER TSIA2 TESTS, AND EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR FOR PARTICIPATING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, ROBERT VELA HIGH SCHOOL, AND EDINBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
COST: $470,000.00 SOURCE: CCMR FUNDS |
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6.N. APPROVAL OF, CERTIPORT FOR INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATION EXAMS (ADOBE, QUICKBOOKS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS, AND MICROSOFT OFFICE EXPERT IN ACCESS & WORD) FOR THE CTE COURSES (ANIMATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY II, VIDEO GAME DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN, ENTREPRENEURSHIP II, ACCOUNTING II, AND ADVERTISING) AT EDINBURG HIGH SCHOOL, EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNNY ECONOMEDES HIGH SCHOOL, ROBERT VELA HIGH SCHOOL, VISION ACADEMY AND CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER CENTER.
COST: $92,804.07 SOURCE: CAREER & TECHNOLOGY FUNDS |
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6.O. APPROVAL OF LICENSING RENEWAL FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE VIDEO CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFETY, SECURITY, AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, STUDENTS, STAFF, AND VISITORS.
COST: $53,657.54 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUND |
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6.P. APPROVAL TO RENEW SMARTCOM DISASTER RECOVERY HOSTING SITE FOR DISTRICT-WIDE CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING PHONE, INTERNET, EMAIL, AND NETWORK ACCESS IN CASE OF LOSS OF POWER DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS, HURRICANE, OR OTHER INCLEMENT WEATHER AT CURRENT NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER
COST: $90,432.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.Q. APPROVAL TO RENEW AND PURCHASE THE LIGHTSPEED INTERNET SECURITY AND SAFETY BUNDLE, WHICH INCLUDES FILTER, ALERT, CLASSROOM, AND MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
COST: $227,300.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUND |
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6.R. APPROVAL TO RENEW GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR EDUCATION PLUS LICENSING FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
COST: $175,359.20 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUND |
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6.S. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-36, AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS REPAIR SERVICES - FIRST YEAR TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $300,000.00 SOURCE: FINE ARTS FUNDS |
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6.T. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-65, POLICE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS AND RELATED ITEMS - FIRST YEAR TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $80,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.U. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 25-86, COOLING TOWER MAINTENANCE 1ST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $60,985.07 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUND |
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6.V. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-01, DIESEL AND UNLEADED FUEL - FIRST YEAR TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $2,500,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.W. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-14, LIBRARY SUPPLIES - FIRST YEAR TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $50,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.X. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-16, CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES & RELATED ITEMS 1ST YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL
COST: $100,000.00 SOURCE: CAREER & TECHNOLOGY FUNDS |
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6.Y. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-59, SHEET MUSIC AND RELATED SUPPLIES
COST: $40,000.00 SOURCE: FINE ARTS FUNDS |
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6.Z. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-64, ARMATURE WORKS & REPAIR
COST: $80,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.AA. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-66, EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS FOR CHILD NUTRITION
COST: $54,927.60 SOURCE: FOOD SERVICE FUNDS |
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6.AB. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 26-71, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION AND REPAIR
COST: $50,000.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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6.AC. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL (CSP) 27-02, AVILA ELEMENTARY CHILLER REPLACEMENT
COST: $452,245.00 SOURCE: LOCAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS |
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7. ACTION AGENDA
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7.A. DISCUSSION ON FIRST READING OF AMENDED BOARD POLICY CE (LOCAL): ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
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7.B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR-END FROM AUGUST 31 TO JUNE 30, BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 |
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8. CLOSED SESSION
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8.A. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney on Any Permitted Subject Including, But Not Limited to:
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8.A.1. Discussion with School Attorney on Item(s) Exempted Under Attorney-Client Privilege
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8.A.2. Update on Pending Litigation
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8.B. Section 551.072--Deliberation Regarding Real Property
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8.C. Section 551.074--Personnel Matters
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8.C.1. Discussion of Employment For:
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8.C.1.a. Boys Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach: Robert Vela High School
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8.C.1.b. Director - Transportation Department
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8.C.2. Update on Pending Personnel Investigations
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8.C.3. Discussion of Superintendent's Personnel Update
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8.C.4. Discussion Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Alejo N. Casarino
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8.C.5. Discussion Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Adrian Luna
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8.C.6. Discussion Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Heriberto Salinas
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8.D. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074--Personnel Matters
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8.E. Section 551.076 - Deliberations on Security Devices or Security Audits
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8.E.1. Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings for an Elementary Campus
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9. OPEN SESSION: ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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9.A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
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9.A.1. Update on Pending Litigation
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9.B. Section 551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property
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9.C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters
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9.C.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of Boys Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach at Robert Vela High School
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9.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Employment of a Director for the Transportation Department
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9.C.3. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
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9.C.4. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Alejo N. Casarino
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9.C.5. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Adrian Luna
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9.C.6. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Termination of At-Will Employee: Heriberto Salinas
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9.D. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074 - Personnel
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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