August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

OPEN SESSION:

1. Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge

1.A. Moment of Silence

2. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum

3. Call to Order:   This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act

4. Open Forum

5. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s)

5.A. Special Meeting of July 31, 2025

5.B. Special Meeting of August 12, 2025

6. Information

6.A. Administrative Reports

6.A.1. Superintendent's Report

6.A.1.A. Bond Renovation Update

6.A.2. Campus Principal Report

6.A.2.A. RSIZ Presentation

6.A.3. Business Reports

6.A.3.A. Financial & Tax Reports

6.A.4. Athletic Director's Report

6.A.5. Technology/Safety Report

6.A.6. Cafeteria Report

6.A.7. Maintenance Director Report

7. Action Items

7.A. Consider Administering Statement of Officer and Administering Oath of Office of Appointment to Benavides ISD Board of Trustee-Place 6.

7.B. Discuss and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices.

7.C. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).

7.D. Consider and Approve Tax Rate for 2025.

7.E. Consider and Approve Tax Ordinance for 2025.

7.F. Discussion and Possible Approval  of Resolution to Delegate Contractual Authority to Superintendent and to Approve the Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding).

7.G. Consideration and Approval to Purchase Playground Equipment to be Reimbursed with Bond Proceeds.

7.H. Consider and Approve Audit Engagement letter with Raul Hernandez for 2025-2026.

7.I. Consider and Approve First Reading of Localized Policy Manual Update 125.

7.J. Consider and Approve Opening a Checking Account with Texas Champion Bank for Capital Projects Fund Bond - 2025.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:

1. Personnel

1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring

1.B. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney

1.C. Consider and Approve Settlement Offer from Ewing Construction

1.D. Update from Superintendent on Texas Education Agency Settle Up Meeting

OPEN SESSION:

Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.

1. Personnel

1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring

1.B. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney

1.C. Consider and Approve Settlment Offer from Ewing Construction

1.D. Update from Superintendent on Texas Education Agency Settle Up Meeting

Closing Business

1. The Board May Set Dates for Special Meetings and Hearings and Information Regarding Other Special Dates

2. Agenda Items:  Members of the Board May Submit Requests or Information to be Considered at the Next Regular Board Meeting

3. Members of the Board of Trustees' Comments or Announcements

Adjourn