August 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Welcome, Mission & Vision Statement, and Notice of Meeting Posting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests a separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.

IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for July 2026. - Louan Powers

IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports through June 2026. - Michael Carrales

IV.C. Consider approval of the Bexar County Extension Director, or her/his designee, who meets all necessary criteria, to be recognized as adjunct staff members, and that students participating in 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) /Extension educational activities be counted in attendance for Foundation School Program purposes. - Steve Iredale/Matthew Stoddard

IV.D. Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement with TAMUSA-Advising Corps for the 2026–2027 academic year. - Dan Garza/Miguel Castillo/Greg Mihleder

IV.E. Consider approval of the resolution stating the Investment policy and Designation of Investment Officers. - Michael Carrales

IV.F. Consider approval of the Resolution to authorize and oversee the management of the public schools in the District, and designated officer responsible for calculating and reporting the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate as determined by state law. - Michael Carrales

IV.G. Consider approval of a donation in the amount of $11,400 from Operation Warm and TJX for socks and shoes for Heritage Elementary School. - Elise Puente

V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION

V.A. Information: Review of Financial Statements for July 2026 - Michael Carrales

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Action

VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval of the annual renewal option with Kidz Treehouse Pediatric Therapy for Speech Pathology Services with an annual estimated cost not to exceed $254,992.00

VI.A.2. Discuss and consider approval of the renewal of Bilingual Speech Therapy Services with CTPA cooperative contract, CLEVISD24-07, with an estimated annual cost of $195,712.00. - Dan Garza/Dr. Ernesto Salinas

VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval to utilize cooperative contracted vendors exceeding $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027: Labatt Food Service - $3,000,000; Bluebird Produce Co. - $400,000; Flowers Bread Co. - $80,000; Dairy Oak Farms - $700,000; Reliance Air & Refrigeration - $145,000; Imperial Dade Paper Goods - $130,000; Sysco Food Service of San Antonio - $50,000. - Dan Garza/Janie Ramirez

VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan as presented. - Marybel Flores

VI.A.5. Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment #4 of the General Budget and Budget Amendment #2 of Debt Services. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.6. Discuss and consider action to adopt the Southside ISD Legal Budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Michael Carrales

VI.A.7. Discuss and consider the No-New-Revenue (NNR) Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR), and rate to maintain the same level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue, as well as payment of Debt Service and approval of the proposed Interest & Sinking rate for the Debt Service that exceeds the minimum amount required. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.8. Discuss and consider the adoption of a resolution by the Board of Southside ISD providing for the Defeasance and/or calling for redemption of certain currently outstanding obligations; directing that certain authorized officials, or their designee, effectuate the defeasance and/or redemption of these obligations; and other matters in connection therewith. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.9. Discuss and consider approval for the proposed Interest & Sinking rate for Debt Service that exceeds the minimum amount required. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.10. Discuss and consider the approval of the resolution to adopt the District tax rate for the 2026-2027 tax year.- Michael Carrales

VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, and, 551.076 to consider the following:

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.

VII.B. Tex. Government Code 551.071 Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to contract terms in connection with RFP 26-004, High School Athletic Track Resurfacing Project, and matters related thereto.

VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting

VIII.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding RFP 26-004, High School Athletic Track Resurfacing Project, including approval of a contract with Hellas Construction, Inc. and authorization for the Superintendent to execute the same, or any other action related thereto. 

IX. ADJOURN