April 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER |
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2. ROLL CALL |
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3. INVOCATION
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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5. RECOGNITIONS
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5.a. Ringgold Middle School
Description:
-Spelling Bee
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5.b. Rio Grande City High School
Description:
- UIL
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5.c. Grulla High School
Description:
-UIL
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5.d. Odyssey of the Mind Team
Description:
- Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Elementary
- AC2E Middle School |
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5.e. GT Awareness Week
Description:
- Campus GT Coordinators
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5.f. Region One Student by Student Presenter
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5.g. Ed Tech Coaches & Campus Teams
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5.h. Child Nutrition Program
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6. REPORTS AND INFORMATION |
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6.a. Updated Report on Summer Dual Credit Courses
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Pursuant to Board Policy BED (Local), individuals wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting must sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins, in accordance with the Board’s procedures. Comments are limited to five minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding officer for effective meeting management. The Board may not deliberate or take action on any topic not included on the posted agenda.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.a. FINANCE
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8.a.i. FINANCE REPORTS
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8.a.i.a. Report on Tax Collections for the Month of March 2026
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8.a.i.b. Report on Budget Balances for the Month of March 2026
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8.a.i.c. Report on Monthly Check Register for the Month of March 2026
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8.a.i.d. Report on District Staff Data for the Month of March 2026
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8.a.i.e. Report on Quarterly Investments
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8.a.i.f. Report on Budget Workshop 2027-3
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8.a.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Donations to Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
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8.a.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Tax Refunds for the Month of March 2026
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8.a.iv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Budget Amendment 2026-5
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8.a.v. Consider and Take Possible Action on List of Bids or Agreements Coming Up for Renewal
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8.a.vi. Consider and Take Possible Action on Requisitions for $5,000 and Over
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8.a.vii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Requisitions Under TASB Policy CH (LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition
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8.a.viii. Consider and Take Possible Action on CSP #26-17 Campus Pavilions at Grulla Middle School & Veterans Middle School
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8.a.ix. Consider and Take Possible Action on RFP# 26-18 Concrete
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8.a.x. Consider and Take Possible Action on RFP# 26-20 Building Maintenance Supplies and Construction Materials
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8.a.xi. Consider and Take Possible Action on RFP #26-21 Surveillance Equipment/ Installation/ Repair Catalog
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8.a.xii. Consider and Take Possible Action on the Plan of Finance for Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2026
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8.a.xiii. Consider and Take Possible Action on a Reimbursement Resolution Authorizing the District to immediately proceed with expenditures regarding the projects for which the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2026 will be issued for
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8.b. BUSINESS/OPERATIONS/FACILITIES
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8.b.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use Facilities from Rio Grande City to use Joe Sanchez Stadium for 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Event
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8.b.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use Facilities from Pinnacle Sports Foundation to use Joe R. Sanchez for Youth Track Meet
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8.b.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use Facilities from Rio Grande City Parks and Recreation Department to use various campuses for their department 2026 Basketball season
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8.b.iv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use Facilities from Vaquero 4-H Club to use the MPC for their 4-H Meeting
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8.b.v. Consider and Take Possible Action on Request to Use of Facilities from Starr County Memorial Hospital for the Maintenance Co-op
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8.c. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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8.c.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Compensation Plan Amendment
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8.c.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Teacher Time Equivanlency Program Guidelines
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8.c.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 Summer Work Schedule and Calendar
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8.c.iv. Consider and Take Possible Action on Survey for Child Nutrition Warehouse (Old Tractor Supply)
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8.d. TRAVEL REQUEST
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8.d.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Grulla Elementary Robotics World Finals Travel Request
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8.d.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Travel Request
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8.e. COUNSELING & SOCIAL SERVICES
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8.e.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on MOU between RGCGISD and Beyond Border Mental Health
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8.f. RISK MANAGEMENT
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8.f.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Annual Subscription to Raptor Technologies’ Accountability and Reunification Software
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8.f.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on School Audio Intercom System
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8.f.iii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Playground Fence for AVANCE
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8.g. MAINTENANCE
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8.g.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposal for Grulla High School Softball Canopy
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8.g.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on Auction Contract with Galindo Auctions, LLC
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8.h. BOARD GOVERNANCE
Description:
Approval of Board Minutes
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8.h.i. Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting-March 23, 2026
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9. ACTION ITEMS
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9.a. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
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9.a.i. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Egress and Ingress License of District Property to Department of Homeland Security
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9.b. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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9.b.i. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Renewal of Term Contracts for Professional Personnel (Non-Chapter 21, Chapter 21 Probationary, and Chapter 21 Term Contracts) for the 2026–2027 School Year
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9.c. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - ACTION ITEMS
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9.c.i. Consider and Take Possible Action on Industry-based Certification for Construction Seniors
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9.c.ii. Consider and Take Possible Action on LASO 3 Grant Spending Plan
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
By this Notice, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084, for any item on this posted agenda and the items listed below: |
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10.a. Discussion on Personnel
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10.b. Discussion on Resignations/Retirements of Existing Personnel
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10.c. Deliberation Regarding the Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Administrative Personnel, Including but Not Limited to Certified and Non-Certified Administrators and Certain Chief-and Director-Level Positions, Relating to Appointments, Employment, Reassignments, and Contract Recommendations (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)
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10.d. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees RG, RG, MJ, MM, CS, and MV at the end of the contract term. |
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11. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION & ACTION ITEMS
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11.a. Discussion and Possible Action on Personnel
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11.b. Discussion and Possible Action on Resignations/Retirements of Existing Personnel
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11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action on the Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Administrative Personnel, Including but Not Limited to Certified and Non-Certified Administrators and Certain Chief-and Directors-Level Positions
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11.d. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees RG at the end of the contract term. |
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11.e. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees RG at the end of the contract term.
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11.f. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees MJ at the end of the contract term.
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11.g. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees MM at the end of the contract term.
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11.h. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees CS at the end of the contract term.
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11.i. Discussion and Possible Action to terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts for employees MV at the end of the contract term.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Pursuant to Board Policy BED (Local), individuals wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting must sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins, in accordance with the Board’s procedures. Comments are limited to five minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding officer for effective meeting management. The Board may not deliberate or take action on any topic not included on the posted agenda. |
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13. CLOSING BUSINESS & ADJOURNMENT
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13.a. Announcements for upcoming events
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13.b. Adjournment
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