September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call Meeting To Order
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Opening Ceremonies
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Open Meeting
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Recognitions - There are no items for this meeting.
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Citizens to Be Heard
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Citizens wishing to address the Board will be heard at this time.
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Public Hearings - There are no items for this meeting.
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Board Members' Report - There are no items for this meeting.
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Reports
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Strategic Development Plan Update - Highly Effective Instruction, Strategies 4 and 5
(Amy Childress and Jennifer Sutton) |
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Facilities and Construction Updates
(Hector Chapa) |
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Consent Agenda
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Minutes from the Meetings
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August 17, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting
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Financial Statements
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve amendment for all funds as of August 31, 2026. Monthly financial status reports for all funds as of August 31, 2026 are included for information purposes only.
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Awarding of Bid/RFP/RFQ Items
(Paula Johnson) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consent C-1: Small Vehicle Parts and Supplies, RFP 27-22
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Consent C-2: Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems, RFP 27-23 (Resubmitted)
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Consent C-3: Professional Services for Special Programs, RFS-Qualifications 27-01
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Consent C-4: Design and Construction for Del Rio High School Principal's Office, RFS-Qualifications 27-02
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Tax Refunds
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the Tax Collection Refund in the amount of $24,827.85 for the month of August 2026.
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Donations
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Del Rio Chamber of Commerce - $750.00 - Del Rio High School Food Truck
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Del Rio Chamber of Commerce - $750.00 - Del Rio High School Welding
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ALAS, LLC - Backpacks with a total estimated value of $1,000.00 - Buena Vista Elementary School
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Boom Finance/Party Rentals - Sixty (60) Backpacks with Notebooks and Pencils with a total estimated value of $60.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary School
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Del Rio Rotary Club and Bank & Trust - School Supplies with a total estimated value of $3,400.00 - San Felipe Del Rio CISD Elementary Schools
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Hyundai of Del Rio - Backpacks with a total estimated value of $500.00 - Buena Vista Elementary School
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Sasha Castano - Two (2) Boxes of Frito Lay Chips with a total estimated value of $37.68 - Student Guidance and Learning Center (SGLC)
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DRHS Queen City Belles Booster - Ten (10) Snack Baskets with a total estimated value of $250.00 - Del Rio High School Queen City Belles
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DRHS Ram Band Booster Club - Rose Bouquet and Senior Ribbons with a total estimated value of $155.00 - Del Rio High School Mighty Ram Band
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Cecil Atkisson Ford of Del Rio - Canopy with a total estimated value of $250.00 - Buena Vista Elementary School
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Planet Fitness - School Supplies with a total estimated value of $50.00 - Buena Vista Elementary School
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Gia Checo Roques - Two (2) Backpacks and School Supplies with a total estimated value of $175.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary School
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Chase Family - Sweet Bread with a total estimated value of $120.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary School
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VFW 8552 Auxiliary - Scissors with a total estimated value of $30.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary School
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Brandon Hernandez and Angie Carrizalez - Snacks and School Supplies with a total estimated value of $40.00 - Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary School
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HTeaO - Ten (10) Gift Cards with a total estimated value of $50.00 - Gear Up AI 2025
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Mr. Gatti's Pizza - Fifty (50) Gift Cards with a total estimated value of $250.00 - Gear Up AI 2025
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Sonic Drive Inn - Five (5) "Be My Guest" Cards with a total estimated value of $50.00 - Gear Up AI 2025
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Mandy Duran - School Supplies, Assorted Prizes and Birthday Cups with a total estimated value of $200.00 - Del Rio Middle School Library
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Wings & Rings - Two (2) Gift Cards with a total estimated value of $40.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary SWAG Club
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HTeaO - Thirty-Nine (39) Gift Cards with a total estimated value of $156.00 - Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary SWAG Club
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Aldatime Services - Eighteen (18) Staff Shirts with a total estimated value of $459.00 - Blended Academy
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Purchase Order over $25,000.00
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Consideration to approve a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Music & Arts in the amount not to exceed $25,976.64 (Funding Source: Fund 165 General Funds - Band and Fine Arts) for the purchase or Eastman Fiberglass Sousaphones for the Middle School Band program.
(Carlos Barrera) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 to Lowman Education, LLC (Funding Source: Fund 410 Instructional Materials Allotment Budget, State-Developed Open Education Resource Entitlement and SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement) in the amount not to exceed $37,450.00 for supplemental digital instructional materials for students and teachers grades 5th-8th and High School.
(Jennifer Sutton) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Contracts over $5,000.00
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Sysco in the amount not to exceed $36,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 240 Child Nutrition) for the rental of a freezer trailer and associated fuel costs to operate for the Child Nutrition Department.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with First Non-Profit in the amount not to exceed $77,500.00 (Funding Source: Fund 163 General Funds - Salaries Budget) for Unemployment Insurance Coverage from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Association of School Board (TASB) HR Services in the amount not to exceed $7,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 168 General Funds - Human Resources) plus travel for the annual service agreement of the compensation review plan.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Steenport Leadership Coaching in the amount not to exceed $23,100.00 (Funding Source: Fund 255 Title II Part A Teacher and Principal Training) to support principals through one-on-one coaching sessions.
(Carlos Barrera) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Medixsoft in the amount not to exceed $12,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 270 Rural and Low Income Schools) for an Anonymous Reporting/Bullying Reporting platform.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Cengage in the amount not to exceed $9,805.00 (Funding Source: Fund 172 General Funds - CTE) for textbook/instructional material purchase of MindTap Business Management, 14th Edition, MindTap Principles of Business, and MindTap Century 21 Accounting General Journal.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with zSpace in the amount not to exceed $6,747.60 (Funding Source: Fund 172 General Funds - CTE) for the renewal purchase of SW License: Visible Body+interactive virtual platform.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Certiport by Pearson Vue Business in the amount not to exceed $6,144.00 (Funding Source: Fund 172 General Funds - CTE) for the purchase of MOS Licenses, MOS Practice Tests and GMetrix Platform.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Cengage in the amount not to exceed $7,155.40 (Funding Source: Fund 172 General Funds - CTE) for textbook digital access codes for Del Rio High School/SWTXC Money Matters Dual Credit course.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Cengage in the amount not to exceed $5,459.30 (Funding Source: Fund 172 General Funds - CTE) for textbook digital access codes for Del Rio High School/SWTX Law Dual Credit courses.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Erica Dilsaver in the amount not to exceed $6,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 205 Head Start Grant) for Therapeutic and Assessment Services at Irene C. Cardwell Elementary.
(Alanna Talamantez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Concussion Management System, HeadQuarters Health in the amount not to exceed $5,250.15 (Funding Source: Fund 191 General Funds - Athletics) for concussion return-to-play protocols for the 2026-2027 school year.
(Frenchey McCrea) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $35,057.00 (BuyBoard #736-24) (Funding Source: Fund 170 General Funds - Operations) for the locker room floor replacement at the Carl Guys Gymnasium.
(Hector Chapa) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Chiller Systems in the amount not to exceed $9,840.00 (BuyBoard #720-23) (Funding Source: Fund 170 General Funds - Operations) for performing preventative maintenance on two domestic boilers at Del Rio High School Gymnasium.
(Hector Chapa) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Field Turf USA, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,070,146.00 (BuyBoard 737-24) (Funding Source: Fund 170 Committed Funds - Operations) for replacing the sod with artificial turf, removing existing backstop wall and netting, constructing new concrete backstop wall, supply and install new 40' tall backstop netting with dugout wings at the softball field at Del Rio High School.
(Hector Chapa) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Otis Elevator Company in the amount not to exceed $59,109.48 (BuyBoard #757-24) (Funding Source: Fund 170 General Funds - Operations) for routine maintenance on the elevators and wheeled chair lifts district wide.
(Hector Chapa) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve Contract over $5,000.00 with Texas Chiller Systems in the amount not to exceed $5,490.00 (BuyBoard 720-23) (Funding Source: Fund 170 General Funds - Operations) for replacing chilled water pipe insulation at Del Rio High School.
(Hector Chapa) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Maria Elena Flores, M.A., LSSP in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 184 SHARS Reimbursements and Fund 224 IDEA Part B Formula) for Psychological Evaluation Services.
(Jane M. Villarreal) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Brenda Wellen in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 224 IDEA Part B) to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing evaluations and ECI Transition Services for the Special Education Department for the purpose of child find and identification for IDEA as scheduled by the Director of Special Education.
(Jane M. Villarreal) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Eyes & Ears For Learning, LLC/Christy Montoya in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 (Funding Source: Fund 224 IDEA Part B) for Vision Evaluation and Consultation Services for the 2026-2027 academic school year.
(Jane M. Villarreal) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Ruby L. Ramos in the amount not to exceed $19,633.92 (Funding Source: Fund 199 General Funds) to provide temporary counselor services at Del Rio High School.
(Jane M. Villarreal) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Libana Milender in the amount not to exceed $6,659.00 (Funding Source: Fund 289 - Title IV Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant) for the support of planning/lab training for 6th-8th grade science teachers.
(Jennifer Sutton) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and a Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with Ralph Garza in the amount not to exceed $46,346.64 (Funding Source: Fund 255 - Title II Part A Supporting Effective Instruction) for the support of English Language Arts Instruction at Del Rio Freshman School.
(Jennifer Sutton) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Revisions - There are no items for this meeting.
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Quarterly Investment Report - There are no items for this meeting.
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Acquisition of Library Materials - There are no items for this meeting.
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Administration
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Consideration to approve the First and Final Reading of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127, Part 1 affecting policies: DC(LOCAL) - Employment Practices; DH(LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conduct; DH(Exhibit) - Employee Standards of Conduct; DP(LOCAL) - Personnel Positions; DPA(LOCAL) - Personnel Positions: Principals; and DPB(LOCAL) - Personnel Positions - Other Personnel Positions, Counselors
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the revision of policy FM(LOCAL)X
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to grant the Superintendent permission to petition the Del Rio City Council to act on the San Felipe Del Rio CISD's Waters Avenue Partial Street Closure Proposal.
(Charles A. Garabedian) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the Special Education Restructuring Plan to include Supervisory and Evaluation Responsibilities.
(Jane M. Villarreal) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Curriculum and Instruction - There are no items for this meeting.
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Technology and Operations - There are no items for this meeting.
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Business and Finance
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Consideration to approve Appraisal Roll and Tax Collection Certification by Tax Assessor/Collector.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the No-New-Revenue (NNR) Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR), and Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service and Approval of a Proposed Interest & Sinking Rate for Debt Service that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to Adopt the 2026-2027 Ordinance setting the M&O Tax Rate and the I&S Tax Rate.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the District's Transition to TRS-ActiveCare for Employee Health Insurance Benefits Effective Plan Year January 1, 2027.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Discussion of future projects and Consideration to approve modification of the 2026-2027 General Fund balance commitments.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to ratify a Contract over $5,000.00 with CareerSafe in the amount not to exceed $5,728.00 (Funding Source: Fund 172 General Funds - CTE) for the renewal license purchase for Employability Skills License, OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course, and StartSafe.
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Amistad Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $22,150.00 (Funding Source: Fund 170 Committed Funds - Operations) for preparing the construction documents for Student Drop Off Expansion at Ruben Chavira Elementary School.
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 with Amistad Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $17,400.00 (Funding Source: Fund 170 Committed Funds - Operations) for preparing the construction documents for Student Drop Off Expansion at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary School.
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve a Contract over $5,000.00 and Purchase Order over $25,000.00 with JP Sanchez Construction Co. in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 (RFS/Q 27-02) (Funding Source: Fund 170 Committed Funds - Operations) for construction and associated design fees for the design build of the principal's office suite at the Del Rio High School.
(Gilbert E. Sanchez) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Human Resources
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Consideration to approve (4) Campus Testing Coordinators at (1) Del Rio Middle School, (1) Garfield Middle School, (1) San Felipe Memorial Middle School, and (1) Del Rio Freshman School.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve (1) Special Education Aide position at Del Rio Middle School.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve (1) Instructional Aide position at Early College High School.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Discussion and possible action to approve Employee Job Descriptions and Evaluation Forms:
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval
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Consideration to approve the updated 2026-2027 District Compensation Plans.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the Interlocal Agreement between San Felipe Del Rio CISD and Val Verde Regional Medical Center and approve the Purchase Order over $25,000.00 in the amount not to exceed $78,777.60 (Funding Source: Fund 168 General Funds - Employee Benefits) for participation in air ambulance membership program.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Student Services - There are no items for this meeting.
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Security - There are no items for this meeting.
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Closed Session
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Pursuant to 551.074: Personnel Matters and 551.071 Consultations with Attorney
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Discussion and possible action to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Specialist.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Athletics Department.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Bilingual/ESL Interventionist at Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Bilingual/ESL Interventionist at Lamar Elementary.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Bilingual/ESL Interventionist at Ruben Chavira Elementary.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Counselor at Del Rio High School.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Counselor at Del Rio High School.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Curriculum Coordinator with the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the position of Librarian at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary.
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Discussion and possible action for Salary Adjustments.
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Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent.
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Discussion of the Superintendent's Contract.
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Reconvene to Open Session
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Consideration to approve the Personnel Report to include the following:
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval
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Consideration to approve the position of 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Specialist.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Athletics Department.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Bilingual/ESL Interventionist at Dr. Fermin Calderon Elementary.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Bilingual/ESL Interventionist at Lamar Elementary.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Bilingual/ESL Interventionist at Ruben Chavira Elementary.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Counselor at Del Rio High School.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Counselor at Del Rio High School.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Curriculum Coordinator with the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the position of Librarian at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve Salary Adjustments.
(Amy Childress) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration to approve the Board of Trustees' Composite Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent for 2026-2027.
(Joshua D. Overfelt) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Consideration and Possible Action on the Superintendent's Contract.
(Joshua D. Overfelt) Recommended Action: Approval |
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Superintendent's Report
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Determine date for October 2026 School Board Meeting.
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Adjournment
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