Public Meeting Agenda: July 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order
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.

I.A. Roll Call

Presenter: David Garza

I.B. Pledge Of Allegiance and Texas Pledge

Presenter: David Garza

I.C. Approval of the Minutes
Discussion and Approval of Board minutes from June 30, 2025

Presenter: David Garza

II. Public Comment or Requests

III. Business and Finance

Presenter: Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris

III.A. Tax Collectors Report

Presenter: Leonel Olivarez

III.B. Expenditure Report

Presenter: Leonel Olivarez and Elsa Morris

III.C. Financial Report (Condition of Funds)

Presenter: Leonel Olivarez

Description: Condition of Funds and Report on VTX Rebate Funds to the SIISD

IV. Expenditure Report by Function (Combined Funds Report)

V. Reports

V.A. Administration and Departmental Reports

Principal's Report-Dr. Mark Olivarez
HB 1481 Update (Phone Ban)
Transportation and Maintenance Report-Luis Alvarado
Dean's Report-Veronica Lopez
STAAR Data Report-Veronica Lopez and Mark Olivarez
After-school program Updates and Summer Activities-Isabel Beltran
Follow-up counselor's Report (CCMR, Dual Enrollment and Senior Credit Audit)-Sonya Ponce
Child Nutrition Updates- Laura Villarreal
Bluebonnet Curriculum Overview- Inst Coaches
Public Relations Events & Updates- Dr. Olivarez

Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Staff

VI. Superintendent's Report

Description: 1. TASB Policy Update 124/125-UPDATED
2. HB2 Updates/Legislative Updates
4. Texas Strategic Leadership /Steering Committee (Aisha Reyes and Cecila Garza)
5. Federal Funds Withheld by Dept of Ed
6. Update on Policy Updates as per Legislative Updates
7. Required Misconduct Reporting and Notices (SB 571) and Liability of Public Schools and Professional School Employees (HB 4623)
8. Certification Fee Waivers

VII. Board Matters
1. TASB Endorsement Form (South Texas ISD) AND TASB Correspondence to select candidate to endorse

2. Discuss suggestions for running more effective board meetings

Presenter: Velinda Reyes and David Garza

Description: Discuss and Select an individual to endorse for TASB Board (region I)

VIII. Action Agenda

VIII.A. Budget Amendments: Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendment for June and July

Presenter: Leonel Olivarez

Description: Move Funds to cover repairs for the Fire alarm system from Function 51
Amount needed to cover repairs: $16,330.00

VIII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Requisitions or Purchases above the $15,000 Superintendent Spending Threshold

Description:

Approval of Requisitions/Invoices to Strong Tower Technologies ---Invoices totaling: $16330.00
Approval for NEIT (Contacted Service for LASO Grant) Mrs. Lopez will provide invoices

VIII.B.1. Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment to Function 51 to cover the repair cost of the Intercom and Replacement of Control Panel

VIII.C. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the budget planning workshop date and date to approve the final district budget

VIII.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Student Accident Insurance

Presenter: Elsa V. Morris

VIII.E. Discussion and Possible Action of Interlocal Agreement between STC and San Isidro ISD

VIII.F. Discussion and Possible action to participate in Region One Library Services and Instructional Resources Virtual Library Cooperative

VIII.G. Discussion and Possible Action on Selection of Bank Depository

Presenter: Leonel Olivarez

VIII.H. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution Approving "STATEMENT OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE" as a participating jurisdiction in the Starr County Multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan

Presenter: Mark Olivarez

VIII.I. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution for Keeping it Safe Grant

Presenter: Elsa V. Morris

IX. Discussion and Possible Action to Endorse TASB Board Member as discussed in board matters

X. Closed Session: 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.

XI. Discussion and Updates on School Safety

Presenter: Elsa Morris

XII. Discussion on Resignations and vacant positions

Presenter: Elsa Morris

XIII. Discussion on Principal's Teacher and Gear-Up Recommendations
1. Gear-Up Vacancy
2. Elementary Teacher Vacancy
3. HS/MS Science Composite Teacher Vacancy

Presenter: Elsa Morris

XIV. Discussion on phase-in of TRS Surcharge repeal of the surcharge for 2025-26 based on new guidance from TASB

Presenter: Elsa Morris

Description: The HB2 bill repeals Government Code, Section 825.4092(f), to allow employers to pass on surcharges to employed retirees.

It would also repeal the requirement under Section 825.4092(f), Texas Government Code, that prohibits school districts from passing the surcharge that is currently paid for rehiring retired teachers to the retiree.

XV. Discussion on the hiring of a Female Physical Education Teaching Assistant for 2025/26 school year

Presenter: Elsa Morris

XVI. Discussion of Reassignment of Degreed-District Personnel to assist with student population as Co-Teachers

Presenter: Elsa Morris

XVII. Discussion of Pay Scale for Teachers and Staff Compensation

Presenter: Elsa Morris

Description: Handout will be provided by Mrs. Morris

XVIII. Reconvene Into Open Session

XVIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action on resignations and vacant positions

Presenter: Elsa Morris

XVIII.B. Discussion and possible Action on Teacher and Gear-up Vacancies

XVIII.C. Discussion and Possible Action on phase-in of TRS Surcharge repeal for 2025-26 based on new guidance from TASB

XVIII.D. Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a Female Physical Education Teaching Assistant for 2025/26 school year

XVIII.E. Discussion and possible Reassignment of Degreed-District Personnel to assist with student population as Co-Teachers

XVIII.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Teacher and Staff Compensation

Presenter: Elsa Morris

Description: SB 26 includes a Teacher Retention Allotment, which provides raises for teachers with 3 or more years of experience.

Districts with 5,000 or fewer students: Teachers with 3-4 years experience receive $4,000 raises, and those with 5+ years receive $8,000.

XIX. Adjournment

July 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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