August 24, 2026 "Following Immediately after the Tax Rate Hearing" - Regular School Board Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL 
___Alissa Perez, President
___Juan M. Perez, Vice-President 
___Kelly R. Ballin, Secretary 
___Theresa Castaneda, Trustee
___Rene Flores, Trustee
___Lorenzo Ovalle, Jr. Trustee
___Rachel Olivarez, Trustee
___Dr. Isaac Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools
___Santa Rosa I.S.D. Legal Counsel

3. INVOCATION 

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
(Comments and/or statements must be made in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy)

If you are interested in participating in the Public Comments section of this agenda, please send an email on August 23, 2026, between 8 am and 11 am including your complete name and a specific topic to the following address or at the School Board Meeting:

public-comments@srtx.org

Emails received outside of this timeframe will not be included.

6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS 

6.A. Bond Project Update
Presented by: Ernie Villarreal, Project Manager

6.B. Presentation by Financial Advisors
Presented by: Estrada, Hinjojosa, & Co.

7. CONSENT AGENDA 

7.A. Approve Board Minutes for July 2026. 

7.B. Approve the August 2026 Budget Amendment ($29,563.00)

7.C. Approve the Region One MOU for the Library Service and Instruction Resource Virtual Library Cooperative for the 2026-2027 School Year. ($2,744.56) 

7.D. Approve the Unemployment Compensation Renewal Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year. ($19,484.00)

7.E. Approve Donations for Santa Rosa ISD Athletic Department. ($1,000.00)

7.F. Approve Grading Guidelines. 

7.G. Approve HB3 Goals.

8. ACTION ITEMS 

8.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the revised community rental facility schedule.

8.B. Discussion and possible action to adopt the revised board calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. 

8.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the resolution of the Board of Trustee of Santa Rosa ISD to Designate Officer to Calculate NNR and VTR.

8.D. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution making findings under Texas Tax Code § 26.042(e) regarding the impact of the Severe Storms And Flooding
Disaster Event in March of 2025 on Santa Rosa ISD and the District's increased expenditures in response to the disaster. The Board may also consider and accept a sworn affidavit of damage and cost impacts to the District facilities. 

8.E. Discussion and possible action to approve the Property Casualty Insurance for the 2026–2027 School Year. ($225,017.00)

8.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year of $0.7869 for M&O and $0.49379 for I&S.

8.G. Discussion and possible action to consider and approve the renewal of Financial Advisory services with Estrada, Hinjojosa, & Co.

8.H. Approve Items over $25,000:
       1.)  Approve WIL-CAM Pupil Services Cooperative for Special Education Shared Services Arrangement Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year. ($288,931.00)
      2.)  Approve the 21st Century grant request from Santa Maria ISD for the month of June 2026. ($58,495.98)
      3.)  Approve purchase of laptops for staff. (62,800.71)
 

9. ADJOURNMENT to CLOSED  or EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the OPEN MEETINGS ACT, for the FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

9.A. Consultation with attorney regarding any item on the agenda, pending litigation or legal matters before the board.

9.B. Discuss District Personnel.

9.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Resignations. 

9.D. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Recommendations.

10. RECONVENE into OPEN SESSION for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session.

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on any item on the agenda, pending litigation or legal matters before the board.

10.B. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Resignations. 

10.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Recommendations.

11. ADJOURNMENT