Eagle Pass ISD public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD board will meet December 10 to hear district reports, recognize student achievements, and vote on the annual financial audit and a $15,000 HVAC upgrade procurement method. The board will also consider donations and closed-session personnel matters.
- Approve the Annual Financial Audit Report for the year ended August 31, 2024
- Approve Change Order Number Two (2) on Sealed Proposal 241610 for EPHS Counseling Office remodel
- Approve competitive sealed proposals procurement method for Memorial Jr. High HVAC upgrade
- Accept donation of fifteen $100 gift cards for McKinney Vento Homeless Students from Border Federal Credit Union
- Accept Christmas Angel Gifts for EPISD students from Maverick County Hospital District
Special Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD board will certify the November 5, 2024 school board election results, declare the winners, issue certificates, and swear in new trustees at this special meeting. The board will also consider a change order for the EPHS track relocation project and approve budget amendments.
- Canvass November 5, 2024 election results
- Declare winners of the school board election
- Issue certificates of election to new trustees
- Approve Change Order 1 for EPHS track relocation project
- Amend General Fund and Capital Projects Fund budgets
Regular Meeting
The Board will certify the winners of the November 5, 2024, School Board Election and administer the Oath of Office to new Trustees. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a rural and low-income school grant and various campus facility projects.
- Canvassing of November 5, 2024 School Board Election results and reorganization of the Board
- Public hearing for Title V, Part B Rural & Low-Income School Grant
- Approval of Change Order Number One for EPHS Track relocation
- Procurement methods for EPHS track parking lot addition and Kennedy Hall parking lot paving
- Acceptance of $1,000 mental health resource donations for each campus from SupportHub
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD board meets to review district financial reports, accept donations including a $1,000 mental health grant, and consider adopting the 2024–2025 annual investment policy review. No major policy changes or spending decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.
- Public hearing on School FIRST financial accountability rating
- Accept donation of $1,000 from The SupportHub for Perfecto Mancha Elementary calming room
- Consider adopting Resolution 2024/2025-03 to approve Annual Review of Investment Policy
- Review quarterly investment transactions report for funds ended August 31, 2024
- Approve minutes of May 15, August 22, and September 5 board meetings
Board Workshop
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees held a workshop meeting on October 1, 2024, featuring a presentation by Dr. Bays from Education Service Center Region 20 on the Team of 8’s work to evaluate and improve student outcomes. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass Independent School District board will convene its regular meeting on September 5, 2024. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass Independent School District board’s regular meeting on August 22, 2024 is a procedural session with no substantive decisions or discussions listed in the posted agenda.
Joint Meeting
The board will discuss several regional updates including water levels, airport funding, and road construction. The meeting aims to finalize a legislative priorities letter to state and federal officials.
- Discussion on construction of a 4 Year University and downward expansion
- Update on Maverick County Airport and funding
- Discussion on funding for EPISD facilities and opposition to school vouchers
- Update on construction of Loop 480
- Discussion on Rio Grande water levels and the Water Symposium in Pharr, Texas
Special Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD board will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2024-2025 official budget and set the tax rate. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate, district reports on appraisal rolls and debt collections, and a second budget workshop. Final action items include adopting the budget and tax rate resolution.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Official Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- Adopt 2024-2025 Official Budget
- Adopt Resolution 2024/2025-01 to set 2024 Tax Rate
- Review 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll from Maverick County Appraisal District
- Consider hiring personnel to fill vacancies and an Instructional Officer
Special Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on hiring three new positions: a principal for Liberty Elementary and two instructional officers. The closed session will address personnel matters under Texas Government Code, followed by open session votes on these hires.
- Hire principal for Liberty Elementary (subject to Superintendent reassignment)
- Hire two instructional officers (subject to Superintendent reassignment)
- Vote on personnel appointments in open session
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports on finances, utilities, taxes, and investments, followed by a consent agenda covering numerous contracts and agreements. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including hiring for vacancies, an Athletic Director, a Diagnostician, term contracts, and the Superintendent's evaluation and contract, with possible action in open session afterward.
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 250206 for janitorial supplies
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 250806 for speech and related services
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 251006 for concrete
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 251106 for ambulance transportation services
- Approve MOU with Southwest Texas Junior College for dual credit health science certifications
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on proposed ESSA federal grant entitlements, hear district reports, and consider consent items including policy updates and memorandums of understanding. In closed session, the board will discuss hiring personnel, including an Instructional Officer at Benavides Elementary and an Eagle Pass High School Head Football Coach, with final action expected in open session.
- Public hearing on proposed ESSA federal grant entitlements
- Approve Policy Update 123 from TASB
- Approve MOU with Eagle Pass Public Health Coalition
- Approve MOU with South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc.
- Accept $699 refrigerator donation from Lowes to Sam Houston Elementary
Special Meeting
The Board will conduct its first budget workshop to review fund budgets, state revenues, and property values. Additionally, the meeting includes action items regarding track relocation, HVAC equipment, and multipurpose buildings.
- Award of Sealed Proposal No. 242704 for EPHS Track relocation
- Purchase of HVAC Equipment for Memorial Jr. High School
- Award of Sealed Proposal No. 24005 for EPHS and CC Winn Multipurpose Buildings
- Review of Superintendent's annual recommended compensation plan for 2024-2025
Joint Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees is holding a joint meeting with one action item: whether to enter into an Interlocal Agreement among local governing bodies and Public Health Coalitions. The board will vote on this request after roll call. No other substantive business is listed.
- Consider and take action on Interlocal Agreement among local governing bodies and Public Health Coalitions
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees will consider awarding a sealed proposal for cross country trails at EPHS and CC Winn, approve final instructional materials recommendations, and certify the 2024-2025 instructional materials survey. The board will also consider a low-attendance day waiver, approve consent items including a charter bus contract and donations, and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 242603 for EPHS and CC Winn High School Cross Country Trails
- Approve final instructional materials recommendations under Proclamation 2024
- Apply for Low-Attendance Day waiver with Texas Education Agency
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 250104 for charter bus transportation services
- Accept $1,000 donation from The Organization for Disaster Relief, Inc. for homeless students
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board will consider awarding two sealed proposals for cafeteria furniture/finishes and a food distribution area remodel at Eagle Pass and CC Winn high schools, delegating purchase authority to the Superintendent. The board will also vote on a resolution to nominate a candidate for the Maverick County Appraisal District board, an early release day resolution, and several consent items including a joint election agreement and budget amendment. The agenda includes recognitions, district reports, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 242804 for high school cafeteria furniture and finishes (EPHS and CC Winn)
- Award Sealed Proposal No. 242904 for food distribution area remodel (EPHS and CC Winn)
- Adopt Resolution 2023/24-08 to nominate a candidate for Maverick County Appraisal District Board
- Approve Joint Election Agreement with Maverick County and Hospital District for Nov 5, 2024 election
- Approve $500 donation from Maxey Energy Company for Math and Science
Joint Workshop
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees is holding a joint workshop to discuss and update on legislative issues. Topics include funding for transportation and water infrastructure, a four-year university expansion, road construction, airport funding, facility support, and opposition to school vouchers. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Funding for Unified Transportation Program for Hwy 57
- Funding for more Water Works infrastructure projects
- Construction and connection of old Mines Road
- Loop 480 completion
- Oppose school vouchers
Regular Meeting
This agenda for the Eagle Pass ISD regular meeting on March 19, 2024, contains only system-generated boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document provides no details on decisions, discussions, or actions to be taken.
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2024, at 5:45 PM. The board will consider approving a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP to appeal the Comptroller's property value study finding, and will also hear presentations on possible projects and receive financial, utility, and tax reports. Consent items include approving minutes, resolutions, a procurement method for a parking lot project, donations, and a budget amendment. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and an intruder detection audit report.
- Contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for property value study appeal
- Presentation of possible projects by Davis Powell and Brian Parks (HELLAS)
- Resolution 2023/2024-07 regarding Texas House Bill 1525
- Procurement method for LDC and ECC parking lot addition project
- Donation of 14,078 solar eclipse glasses from Buc-ee's Totality over Texas School Program
Regular Meeting
The Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 15, 2024, at 5:45 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving financial, utility, and tax reports, and reviewing an investment report. The board will also consider accepting a donation of computers and laptops from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and will discuss hiring personnel to fill vacancies in closed session before potentially taking action in open session.
- Consider accepting donation of 24 laptops, 60 computers, and 1 server from Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Early Childhood Center
- Review Investment Officer's Quarterly Report for quarter ended November 30, 2023
- Approve minutes of December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
- Closed session to deliberate hiring personnel to fill vacancies (TGC 551.074)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes total