October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Agenda of Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
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3.A. Announcement of New Personnel
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3.B. District Initiatives/Events
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4. BOARD HONORS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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4.A. SISD students will be recognized for winning the 2026 MASBA District Art Competition
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4.B. SISD students will be recognized for being selected to the 2026 txEDCON-TASA/TASB State Art Exhibition presented by the Texas Art Education Association's Youth Art Month Program
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter:
Presenter: Daniel Escobar
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5.A. Americas High School students, nurses and SISD bus drivers will be recognized for responding to and assisting a student during an emergency on campus
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5.B. Generation Texas Months, October and November 2026 and 2026 Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, 2026
Description:
INFO: **Generation Texas Month is a statewide initiative that promotes college, career, and military readiness by encouraging students and families to explore post-secondary opportunities and plan for their future educational and career goals. Red Ribbon Week is a national awareness campaign that promotes drug-free lifestyles and encourages students to make healthy choices that support their academic, personal, and social success.
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5.C. National School Lunch Week Proclamation - October 12-16, 2026
Description:
INFO: **The National School Lunch Program has served our nation admirably for over 80 years through advanced practices and nutritional education.
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6. OPEN FORUM
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7. DISTRICT REPORTS
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7.A. District Goal #1 Early Literacy
Presenter:
Presenter: Jina Pacheco
Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide data on the District Goal #1 Early Literacy and progress measures.
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7.B. 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.
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7.C. Health Fund Updates
Presenter:
Presenter: Mario Carmona
Description:
INFO: **This presentation will provide information on health plan funding.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Consider approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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8.A.1. September 8, 2026 Board of Trustees Briefing Meeting
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8.A.2. September 15, 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.A.3. October 6, 2026 Special Board of Trustees Meeting
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8.B. Consider approval of Budget Amendments
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8.B.1. Budget Amendments for October 20, 2026
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8.C. Consider approval of Awarding of Bids
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8.C.1. Library Books - RFP No. E2714
Description:
INFO: **To purchase Library Books and Services as needed district wide. (Maximum $550,000.00 - General Fund and Federal Funds, subject to available budget)
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8.D. Consider approval of Contracts
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8.D.1. Athletic Support and Development Agreement - El Paso Children's Hospital
Description:
INFO: **The proposed agreement would provide $280,000.00 annually to help cover trainer salaries and benefits. The District would allocate $1,000.00 from those funds to each athletic trainer for equipment needs. (No cost to the District)
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8.D.2. Interlocal Agreement - Region 1 Education Service Center, Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of food service kitchen equipment, small kitchenware, cafeteria dining decor, food service apparel, shoes and accessories. (Maximum $500,000.00 - National School Lunch Program [Federal Funds], and General Funds, both subject to available budget)
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8.D.3. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - ESC Region 19, Texas Reading Academies
Description:
INFO: **This purchase supports District Goal 1 by providing Kindergarten-3rd grade teachers with training to provide research-based reading instruction. ESC Region 19 is an Authorized Provider of this service/training. The cost to the district is $12,000.00 for each Comprehensive Cohort for a total of $48,000.00 which is funded through the Early Education Allotment for the 2026-2027 School Year. (Maximum $48,000.00 - General Funds, Early Education Allotment)
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8.D.4. Transportation Equipment Services Agreement - HEF-P Socorro, LLC (Highland Electric Fleets) for Electric School Bus Fleet Services
Description:
INFO: **Administration requests Board approval to enter into a long-term Transportation Equipment Services Agreement with HEF-P Socorro, LLC, a subsidiary of Highland Fleets, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 021825 for services supporting twenty-five (25) District-owned Type C electric school buses, charging stations, related infrastructure, and fleet-management services. The system is associated with District premises located at 12460 Rojas Drive, El Paso, Texas 79928, and 201 Tanton Road, Socorro, Texas 79927. The program is anticipated to become operational on or before March 31, 2027, subject to utility and permitting timelines. (The services are valued at $11,900 per vehicle annually, or $297,500 annually for 25 vehicles. Under the agreement, the value of the services is offset through the District’s grant of specified site, system, and operational licenses to the provider.) |
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8.E. Consider approval of Purchasing Cooperatives and Purchases Over $100,000
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8.E.1. COOP TIPS #250802 - Magic School AI Solutions, Academic and Educational Goods and Services
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of a cloud-based instructional artificial intelligence solution that will support classroom instruction by providing educators with responsible, secure, and instructionally appropriate artificial intelligence tools designed to enhance teaching and learning. (Maximum $596,000.00 - Budgeted Title 1 Funds [211])
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8.E.2. OMNIA #01-146 and SISD Quote #EQ-2702 - Technology Equipment for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Labs
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of desktop computers and monitors to be utilized to enhance CTE labs at the following campuses: Eastlake Middle School, Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School, SSG. Manuel R. Puentes Middle School, Sun Ridge Middle School, Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School, Desert Wind School, John Drugan School and Pebble Hills High School. (Maximum $669,694.00 - Budgeted CTE General Funds, Carl D. Perkins and META Grant)
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8.E.3. Purchase of SISD Student Chromebooks
Description:
INFO: **For the purchase of up to 3,700 student Chromebooks, protective cases, and Google Chrome OS managed licenses. The Department of Technology Services will utilize approved vendors from Local and State Cooperative Contracts. (Maximum $2,098,400.00 - Budgeted Title I Funding [211])
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8.F. Consider approval of Financial Report as of August 31, 2026
Description:
INFO: **Each month, financial statements are prepared to provide the Board of Trustees a summary of the District's financial position.
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8.G. Consider approval of Facilities Use and License Agreement - Socorro High School Science Building Request for Military Veteran's Museum of Southwest
Description:
INFO: **Administration requests the Board's consideration of this Facility Use and License Agreement as presented.
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8.H. Consider approval of Individual to fill the current vacancy on the SISD Foundation Board of Directors
Description:
INFO: **The SISD Foundation met by proxy vote and unanimously selected the following individuals to fill the current vacancy.
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8.H.1. Pablo Villa
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8.I. Consider approval of 2026-2027 Compensation Plan Updates
Description:
INFO: **Administration will present updates for the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan.
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8.J. Consider approval of HB 3033 Designation of Ten (10) Non-Business Days for Texas Public Information Act Requests
Description:
INFO: **SISD would like to have the following days considered "Non-Business" Days: March 22-24, 2027 (3 days); November 24 & 26, 2027 (2 days); and December 20-24, 2027 (5 days).
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8.K. Consider approval of Job Description(s) Update(s)
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8.K.1. Athletic Trainer Services
Description:
INFO: **Primary duties of this employee are to plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of athletic training program for student athletes. Also works under the direction of the team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.
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8.K.2. Library Services and Media Compliance Coordinator
Description:
INFO: **Primary purpose is to provide strategic leadership and district-wide oversight of library activities and services that support instructional goals, ensure compliance with Texas Education Code §§33.020-33.027 and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s (TSLAC) collection development standards. This role promotes equitable access to resources through strategic oversight, professional development, and transparent catalog and content management.
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8.K.3. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Description:
INFO: **Primary purpose is to implement the district's health programs and provide routine care for students.
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8.K.4. Literacy Coach
Description:
INFO: **Primary purpose is to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area(s) assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society and be college-ready. In addition to regular classroom duties, serve as a mentor, and lead member of support team for respective content area teachers/resident(s) as assigned by principal. (Grant Funded)
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8.L. Consider approval of New Positions (Various)
Description:
INFO: **New positions based on staffing needs.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. The meeting is to be closed to receive Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for District campus(es) under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.076.
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10. ADJOURN
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