Edcouch-Elsa ISD public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop to review staffing with Cheryl Hoover from the Texas Association of School Boards. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call and invocation but focuses on the staffing review discussion.
- Texas Association of School Boards Staffing Review presented by Cheryl Hoover
Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing to discuss the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The meeting includes an open forum for citizen communications.
- Discussion of Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review student math progress monitoring data and consider several administrative actions. The meeting includes discussions on hiring a forensic audit firm and adopting new board operating procedures.
- Discussion and action to solicit RFQs for a forensic audit firm
- Approval of a $7,000 stipend for K-9 Handler Leonel Hinojosa
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000 and budget amendments
- Discussion and approval to name the new Fieldhouse in honor of Mr. Javier Gutierrez
- Discussion and action to engage a law firm for special education services
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board will meet to discuss and likely approve a charter partnership with Region One ESC for three elementary campuses starting in 2025-26. The agenda also includes approval of budget amendments, expenditures over $25,000, and the annual financial report for FY 2023-24.
- Approval of budget amendments and expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of charter partnership with Region One ESC for three elementary campuses (2025-26)
- Approval of MOU with UTRGV Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
- Approval of RFP 2024-019 for graphic design services and furniture ($ undisclosed)
- Approval of travel for EEHS JROTC to drill competition in Kingsville (Nov 16, 2024)
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to certify the November 5, 2024 General Election results, approve election certificates for winning candidates, swear in new trustees, and reorganize board officers. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a reception afterward.
- Certify November 5, 2024 General Election results
- Approve Certificates of Election for winning candidates
- Swear in and administer Oath of Office for new trustees
- Reorganize Board Officers
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider agreements with the City of Edcouch for a detention pond project and a bus shelter. The meeting also includes approvals for various district expenditures, student travel, and personnel reports.
- Interlocal Agreement for Detention Pond Project at 619 Mile 17 N Rd
- Interlocal Agreement for bus shelter installation at Edcouch Municipal Park
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Purchase of portable metal detectors and district-wide window film
- RFQ for Architect for Benny Layton Stadium Lighting
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on personnel matters in a closed session. The board will also consider transferring funds to support a student activity fund and consult with legal counsel about pending litigation.
- Approval of resolution to transfer funds from general fund to JRG campus activity fund for donations received for student N. L.
- Proposed termination and suspension without pay of employee Maria Elizabeth Orta
- Consultation with legal counsel Ben Castillo about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially adopt School Board Goals and Goal Progress Measures. The meeting also includes Lone Star Governance Training.
- Potential adoption of School Board Goals and Goal Progress Measures
- Lone Star Governance Training
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on key financial and operational items. The board will consider adopting a disaster relief resolution, approving the 2024 tax rate, and authorizing bond defeasance procedures. The superintendent will also present STAAR test results, an intruder detection audit report, and updates on grants and purchases.
- Approval of 2024-2025 tax rate
- Adoption of disaster relief resolution
- Approval of $100,000 grant application for Texas Parks & Wildlife Community Outdoor Outreach Program
- Approval of 110 Acer Chromebooks for after-school programs at JFK, LBJ, RCR, and Santiago Garcia Elementary
- Approval of $25,000+ expenditures including payment to E3 Entegral Solutions and video surveillance system quote
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board is meeting to discuss turnaround strategies for Santiago Garcia and Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary schools. The board will also consider a remodeling project for the old Edcouch-Elsa High School and approve various 2024-2025 student and employee handbooks.
- Preliminary discussion on remodeling the Old Edcouch-Elsa High School
- Approval of school turnaround strategies for Santiago Garcia and Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook
- Discussion on adjusting Edcouch-Elsa High School Graduation Credit Requirements
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2024, to conduct routine business including approval of budget amendments, quarterly financial reports, and multiple vendor contracts. The board will also discuss and potentially act on an election order for a regular school board election and HB3 STAAR Math 2024 progress.
- Approval of budget amendments for FY 2024-2025
- Approval of quarterly investment report for Q2 2024 (April-June)
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of payment application #24 to E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc.
- Approval of travel for EEHS Girls Volleyball team to tournaments in Corpus Christi and Laredo
Public Hearing
This is a public hearing where the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District will discuss its proposed 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes an open forum for citizen comments, with a 3-minute limit per speaker, and ends with questions and adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget
- Citizen comments open forum (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Comments must be submitted by email by 5:30 p.m. on June 10, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, to consider adopting the 2024-2025 district budget and compensation plan, along with a consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and travel. The board will also hear reports on an intruder detection audit, early college graduation, and a detention pond project, and will enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Adopt 2024-2025 Edcouch-Elsa ISD Budget
- Approve 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Approve expenditures over $25,000
- Approve vendors for fencing at JFK and LBJ elementary schools
- Approve student trips to NASA, San Antonio Children's Museum, and Texas State Aquarium
Public Hearing
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board is holding a public hearing to announce its intent to apply for the 2024-2025 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application with the Texas Education Agency. The application was reviewed with stakeholders on May 28, 2024. The meeting also includes a public comment period and adjournment.
- 2024-2025 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application
- Public comments on the grant application
- Stakeholder review by Decision-Making Committee on May 28, 2024
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session. The main item is Budget Board Workshop #4, a continued discussion on the district's budget. The agenda also includes an open forum for public comments and standard procedural items.
- Budget Board Workshop #4 (discussion)
- Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Call to order, roll call, quorum, and Pledge of Allegiance
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on May 15, 2024, with a consent agenda covering financial approvals, curriculum renewals, and travel, plus discussion and action items including setting the 2024-2025 budget public meeting date, accepting the HB3 CCMR goal, and establishing a program for 19-26 year olds. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by potential action on those items.
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of 2024-2025 Edcouch-Elsa ISD Facilities Plan
- Approval to establish program for 19-26 year olds
- Approval of payment application #22 to E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc.
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on partnership opportunities for school improvement, consider renewing a contract with Instruction Partners for 2024-2025, and approve a student field trip. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, with possible action afterward.
- Presentation on Partnership Opportunities for School Improvement
- Approval of travel for RCR Folklorico, Cheer & sponsors to Six Flags in San Antonio on May 20, 2024
- Renewal of Instruction Partners 2024-2025 proposal for Eureka (K-5) and Carnegie (6-8) support
- Closed session under 551.074 (personnel), 551.071 (legal counsel), and real estate discussion
- Action items on personnel, legal counsel, and real estate after closed session
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session, with the main item being the third in a series of budget workshops. The agenda also includes an open forum for public comments, which must be submitted by email ahead of the meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this is a discussion session.
- Board Budget Workshop #3
- Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit per speaker, registration by email by 6:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024)
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, expenditures over $25,000, vendor approvals for fencing projects, and numerous student and staff travel requests. The board will also discuss and take action on the HB 3-CCMR monitoring report and the Lone Star Governance self-evaluation, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including contract non-renewals and terminations.
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of payment application #21 to E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc.
- Request to approve vendor for RFP 2024-018 Fencing at Carlos F. Truan Jr. High School
- Request to approve vendor for RFP 2024-019 Fencing at RCR Elementary
- Discussion and action to accept the HB 3-CCMR Monitoring Report
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session. The agenda includes a public comment period and a second budget workshop discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Budget Workshop #2 discussion
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board is holding a workshop meeting. The main item is Budget Workshop #1, which begins discussions on the district's budget. The meeting also includes a public comment period and standard opening procedures.
- Budget Workshop #1
- Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda covering financial items, vendor contracts, and multiple student and staff travel requests. The board will also discuss and take action on electing the 2024 Board of Directors for Region One Education Service Center, and will enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Approval to award vendor for RFP 2023-015 and rescind previous vendor
- Approval of payment #20 to E3 Entregal Inc.
- Approval to purchase Meraki Renewal License through Texas DIR Cooperative Contract DIR-TSO-4167
- Approval of audio and video upgrade for EEISD board room by D-Tronics Home & Business
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take action on a resolution. This resolution concerns the use of chaplains to provide mental health services.
- Resolution regarding the use of chaplains to provide mental health services
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2024, to discuss and act on a range of items, including budget amendments, expenditures over $25,000, and several contracts. The board will also consider memorandums of understanding with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and La Villa ISD, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of budget amendments and expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of RFP 2023-014 for network equipment and RFP 2023-015 for leased lit fiber optic services
- Approval of stipends for three additional Guardian Program employees and a $7,000 stipend for K-9 handler Cameron Powell
- Approval of a donation of canine 'Bia' to the district
- Approval of MOU with Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and with La Villa ISD for use of Fine Arts Building as reunification site
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a regular meeting that includes a training session on Lone Star Governance and a potential adoption of school board goals and goal progress measures. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the call to order and adjournment listed.
- Lone Star Governance Training Day II
- Potential adoption of School Board Goals and Goal Progress Measures
Public Hearing
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board is holding a public hearing to present the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2022-2023. The agenda includes public comments, the TAPR presentation, and questions/adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Public comments (3-minute limit per speaker, must email by 5:30 p.m. on Jan 17, 2024)
- Presentation of Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 2022-2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting is solely an appreciation reception for the Board of Trustees, with no formal decisions or discussions on the agenda. Staff and community members may show appreciation, and a reception follows.
- Appreciation reception for Board of Trustees
- Reception to follow
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports, budget amendments, and expenditures over $25,000. The meeting includes discussions on updating employee grievance policies and approving various staff and student travel requests.
- Approval of budget amendments and expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of payment application #18 to E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc.
- Discussion of student out-of-state trip to Lincoln, Alabama for racing competition
- Update of district policy DGBA (LOCAL) regarding employee grievances
- Approval of Teach Big Online Platform assessments