May 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance/s.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Recommend approving the minutes with any corrections:

VI.A. Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

VI.B. Special Called Board Meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

VII. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VII.A. Conference Presentations:

VII.A.1. Open Public Hearing - Naming of Hanna Early College High School Facilities.

VII.A.2. Naming of Hanna Early College High School Facilities.

VII.A.3. Close Public Hearing - Naming of Hanna Early College High School Facilities.

VII.A.4. Recognition of Police Officer Itsel Salinas Heroic and Bravery Action.

VII.A.5. Recognition of National Police Week.

VII.A.6. Recognition of School Lunch Hero Day.

VII.A.7. Recognition of National School Nurse's Week and Nurse Day.

VII.A.8. Presentation of the D&M Commercial Auto Leasing.

VII.A.9. Presentation of Senate Bill #546 Relating to Seat Belts on Buses that Transport Children.

VII.A.10. Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP will report on the Delinquent Ad Valorem Tax Collections for Brownsville Independent School District for the period covering July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.  

VII.A.11. Brownsville Independent School District Financial Report for the period ended April 30, 2026.

VII.A.12. Brownsville Independent School District Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended March 31, 2026.

IX. Recommend approving the Consent Agenda. The Board has agreed to discuss the following items. All of the items below that are not called out will be approved by consent. 

                                              (All presentations limited to five (5) minutes)

X. Consent Agenda:

X.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

X.A.1. Recommend approval of naming the following facilities at Hanna Early College High School, Band Hall to Arcadio “Art” Guajardo Band Hall, Tennis Courts to Terry Hoover Tennis Courts and the New Gymnasium to Don Denson Gymnasium. 

X.A.2. Recommend approval to accept the FDA grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00 and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) grant of $10,000.00 at no cost to the District. 

X.A.3. Recommend approval to compensate staff for any work performed outside of approved calendar workdays during the summers of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.  This includes, but is not limited to, required training and special events.

X.A.4. Recommend approval for the Communications Center upgrade to ensure continued operational effectiveness, officer safety, and alignment with current public safety communication standards. Total cost is $260,000.00 to be funded from 199-Local Funds. (Unassigned Fund Balance)

X.A.5. Recommend approval of the lease-purchase of a 6-year fleet replacement and rotation plan with D&M Commercial Leasing, an approved vendor. The total estimated cost for a 50-unit fleet lease is $3,046,710.00 for Years 1-6 and $4,309,700.00 for Years 6-12, for a combined total of $7,356,410.00 over 12 years. The total estimated cost for a 30-unit fleet lease is $1,861,680.00 for Years 1-6 and $2,292,980.00 for Years 6-12, for a combined total of $4,154,660.00 over 12 years. To be funded from 199 - Local Funds. (Unassigned Fund Balance).

X.A.6. Recommend approval to submit the 2026-2027 Allotment & TEKS Certification Form. This is at no cost to the District. 

X.A.7. Recommend approval of the proposed list of library materials for purchase, as submitted, in accordance with Senate Bill 13 and BISD Policy EFB (Local). *

X.A.8. Recommend approval to reschedule the Board Meeting from June 9, 2026, to June 16, 2026. This change is necessary due to a Special Called Board Meeting on June 9, 2026, which will be dedicated to the Superintendent's Search.

X.A.9. Recommend approval to purchase the annual license for The System for Educator Effectiveness (SEE-One) for the 2026-2027 school year to manage the SLO student growth measure. Categorical Fund:167 – Teacher Incentive Allotment $262,044.30. *

X.B. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

X.B.1. Recommend approval of payments for construction services and/or engineering services throughout the District in the total amount of $748,035.60.

X.C. Recommend approval of Budget Amendments:

X.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #020 in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for Fund 197 – Projects.  (Assigned Fund Balance)

X.C.2. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #021 in the amount of $300,000.00 for Fund 199 Local Maintenance. (Unassigned Fund Balance)

X.D. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

X.D.1. Recommend approval of the ClassDojo Master Service Agreement & Data Privacy Agreement. Formalizing this collaboration will enhance digital communication and District level reporting at no cost to the District.*

X.E. Recommend approval of the following Bid(s)/Proposal(s)/Purchase(s):

X.E.1. Recommend awarding RFP #26-019 Athletic Supplies for Football, Volleyball, and Girls/Boys Basketball District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.2. Recommend awarding RFP #26-020 Athletic Supplies for Cross Country, Soccer and Track District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.3. Recommend awarding RFP #26-021 Athletic Supplies for Baseball and Softball District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)

X.E.4. Recommend awarding RFP #26-022 Athletic Supplies for Golf, Swimming and Tennis District-wide (Catalog Bid) to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.5. Recommend awarding RFP #26-029 Consultant Services District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.6. Recommend awarding RFP #26-050 Curriculum and Instruction Supplies, Materials and Software District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027. (Annual Proposal)

X.E.7. Recommend awarding RFP #26-090  Plumbing Services District-wide to several vendors and cast lots for item #22 of said bid.  The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027, with the option to renew (2) additional one (1) year terms if all parties agree. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

X.E.8. Recommend awarding RFP #26-104  Intercom Repair Services, Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from May 05, 2026, through May 05, 2027, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year (1) terms if all parties agree. Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.  

XI. Board Member Request(s)

XI.A. Conference Presentation(s):

XI.A.1. Presentation regarding concern for STAAR End-of-Course Testing Failure.  (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

XI.B. Action Item(s)

XI.B.1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve and authorize the Superintendent to move forward with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District and Little Haven. (Board Agenda Request Denise Garza/Board Support Frank Ortiz)

XI.B.2. Consider termination of the current contract with Valley Risk Consulting, Inc. (Roger Garza), in accordance with contract provisions, and direct the Superintendent to issue a new RFP for insurance and benefits consulting services and return recommendations to the Board.  (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo/Board Support Minerva Pena)

XI.B.3. Discussion, consideration, and action to replace current person serving in school board president position. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XII. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

XII.A. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE(S):

XII.A.1. Discussion and consideration regarding Level III Grievance No.026/25-26 on R.Z.

XII.A.2. Discussion and consideration regarding Level III Grievance No.027/25-26 on C.C.

XII.B. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

XII.B.1. Presentation and acceptance of Retirements. (33)

XII.B.2. Presentation and acceptance of Resignations. (2)

XII.B.3. Personnel Update with Interim Superintendent (Dr. Alda T. Benavides)

XII.B.4. Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s)- Assistant Principal-HS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

XII.B.5. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Athletic Trainer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.6. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Coordinator, Procurement. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.7. Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2025-2026 school year(s) - Director, Childcare Center. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

XII.B.8. Campus professional staff for Chapter 21-term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.9. Campus professional staff for Probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

XII.B.10. Proposed non-renewal of a term contract professional teacher (A.N.) at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year.

XII.B.11. Discussion of Non-Renewal of Non-Chapter 21 Contractual employees.

XII.C. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

XII.C.1. Staff Attorney

XII.C.1.a. Discussion regarding the Display of Ten Commandments in Texas Classrooms.

XII.C.1.b. Discussion regarding Civil Action No.1:26-CV-00339; Adelida Ruth Vento vs. Brownsville Independent School District.

XII.C.1.c. Possible settlement regarding restitution fees owed to the District from former employee C.D.  

XII.C.1.d. Possible settlement of District employee E.G. 

XII.C.1.e. Possible settlement of District employee R.C. 

XII.C.1.f. Discussion and consideration regarding possible settlement of District employee (O.A.)

XII.C.2. Board Attorney:

XII.C.2.a. Legal Update with Board Counsel.

XII.C.2.a.1. Interim Superintendent's Employment Contract. (Dr. Alda T. Benavides)

XII.D. INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTATION

XII.D.1. Internal Auditor Consultation.

XII.E. BOARD MEMBER REQUEST(S):

XII.E.1. Discussion and consideration regarding Interim Superintendent contract regarding pay, and details in superintendent contract. (Board Agenda Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XII.E.2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Agency conducting the District's Audit (Clifton, Larson, Allen). (Board Agenda Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support Carlos Elizondo)

XII.F. REAL ESTATE:

XII.F.1. License Agreement between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Brownsville Independent School District within Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector.

XIII. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XIII.A. Board Action:  XII. A. 1 and 2

XIII.B. Board Action: XII. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11

XIII.C. Board Action: XII. C. 1. a, b, c, d, e, f and C. 2. a. 1

XIII.D. Board Action: XII. D. 1

XIII.E. Board Action: XII. E. 1 and 2. 

XIII.F. Recommend approval: XII. F. 1

XIV. Announcement(s):

XV. Adjournment.