Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD public meetings in 2024

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board will vote on several high-value facility contracts and district improvement plans. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas report and a presentation on intruder detection audit findings.

• Bid for PSJA Stadium press box renovations (home side only) for $1,870,979.00
• Proposal for district-wide exterior door replacements for $1,103,106.00
• Proposal for relocation of portable buildings for $372,300.00
• Approval of 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans
• Contingent fee legal services agreements with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC

Called Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD board will hold a called meeting on November 19, 2024, featuring required local district orientation training for new board members and a potential closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act. No substantive decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Required Local District Orientation - Board Member Training (III.A)
• Potential closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071–551.084 (IV.A)

Called Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to canvass and approve the results of the November 5, 2024, school trustee election. The meeting includes the swearing-in of elected trustees and the election of board officers for the 2024-2025 term.

• Canvassing of School Trustee Election returns from November 5, 2024
• Declaration of newly elected trustees
• Swearing in of elected trustees
• Election of Board of Trustees officers for November 2024 through November 2025

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr–San Juan–Alamo ISD school board will meet September 23 to act on contracts totaling more than $2.3 million, including a district-wide exterior doors replacement and a refrigerated truck with liftgate. The board will also hear a public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax rate and consider policy updates, travel requests, and construction change orders.

• Approve $1,103,106 exterior doors replacement district-wide
• Award $168,561 refrigerated truck with box unit and liftgate
• Approve $81,250 stand-by ambulance services contract
• Approve $372,300 relocation of portable buildings (on as-needed basis)
• Public hearing and vote on the proposed 2024 tax rate

Called Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the recommended budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also review insurance renewals and district employment and compensation guidelines.

• Public hearing and approval of the 2024-2025 Recommended School Budget
• Insurance renewal for auto liability, physical damage, general liability, crime & cybersecurity: $728,190.00
• Insurance renewal for School Leaders, Errors and Omissions: $97,415
• Approval of the 2024-2025 proposed employment guide
• Authorization to amend the 2023-2024 District's Compensation Manual regarding Teacher Summer Training/Professional Development Rate

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board is meeting to approve the 2024 School Trustee Election order and set a date for a public meeting regarding the district budget and tax rate. The board will also consider several facility and service contracts and the student code of conduct.

• Awarding $440,000 to American Contracting USA, Inc. for roof replacement at Napper Gym, Sorensen Gym, and Property Control Building
• Awarding $320,837 for district-wide standardized dress code polo shirts
• Approval of $88,694 purchase offer for Parcel 28 from Hidalgo County Precinct #2 for road expansion on Cesar Chavez Road
• Change Order #1 for PSJA Building Blocks Academy II parking lot improvements in the amount of $134,645.70
• Awarding $14,500 to Hurst Educational Services for instructional and curriculum consultant services

Called Board Workshop

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board will hold a called workshop to review and discuss the district’s budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD school board will meet to fill a vacancy in Place 6, consider a $1.5 million contract to replace exterior doors district-wide, and act on several other consent agenda items including a new science curriculum and a consultant contract. The board will also discuss a settlement offer related to Hurricane Hanna claims and personnel matters in closed session.

• Approve awarding proposal to replace exterior doors district-wide/$1,524,826.40
• Approve Instructional and Curriculum Consultant Services to Carnegie Learning, Inc./$301,500.00
• Approve TCMPC 2024-2025 TEKS Resource System/$112,792
• Approve Proclamation 2024-K-12 Science Adoption for 2025-2032
• Approve MOU with Hidalgo County for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD school board is meeting to vote on consent agenda items including out-of-state student trips, land easement purchases, and budget amendments. The board will also hear presentations on graduation candidates, CTE and dual language course alignment, and the quarterly investment report. Executive session items include discussion of property sales and personnel matters.

• Approve $65,370 purchase of easements on Parcel 19 from Hidalgo County Precinct #2 for road expansion along Cesar Chavez Road, Crockett Avenue, and US Business Highway 83
• Approve $6,000 purchase of right-of-way on Parcel 8 for Eldora Road expansion from Jackson Road to Veterans Boulevard
• Approve out-of-state travel for 57 band students and 7 sponsors to Disney Imagination Campus Leadership Workshop in Orlando, Florida
• Approve awarding Best Value Contractor for parking lot improvements at Jesus "Jesse" Vela, Jr. Middle School and Building Blocks Academy #2
• Authorize advertising for proposals to sell tract of land at 225 E. Gaseline Road, San Juan

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD school board is meeting to discuss the district-wide intruder detection audit report findings and hear a presentation on 2023-2024 Benchmark 2 results. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including contract renewals, policy amendments, and out-of-state student travel requests.

• Approve 3rd year renewal of Excess Worker's Compensation Insurance for $200,747.00
• Approve Change Order No. 3 for PSJA Memorial Early College High School HVAC project, extending completion to May 11, 2024
• Approve out-of-state travel for students to BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago and Educators Rising National Conference in Washington, DC
• Approve purchase of real estate (under Superintendent's report)
• Discuss district-wide intruder detection audit report findings

Regular School Board Meeting

The board will review the district-wide intruder detection audit report findings. Action items include approving various contracts for welding equipment, physician services, and school roof replacements.

• Purchase of two Mobile Welding Shops for $98,485.00 each ($196,970.00 total)
• Contract for Physician Services with Adolfo R. Rama, M.D. for the Employee Clinic
• Change Order #2 for Graciela Garcia Elementary School re-roofing ($87,850.00 credit)
• Agreement with Armko Industries, Inc. for roof replacements at Napper School, Sorensen School, and Property Control Building
• Instructional and Curriculum Consultant Services for Dual Language support ($15,000.00 each for Lydia Savedra and Rebecca Sanchez)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD school board will consider consent agenda items including weather-related school day waivers, budget amendments, and contracts. Notable actions include a $7,637,500 proposal for computers and laptops, a $4,000 consultant contract, and approval of construction change orders. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report and discuss litigation and personnel matters in executive session.

• Approve $7,637,500 for computers, laptops, Chromebooks & all-in-ones (5-year device renewal)
• Approve $4,000 for Dr. Mike Longoria as keynote speaker and presenter for Early Childhood Conference
• Approve waivers for Jan 15-17, 2024 school closures due to severe cold weather
• Approve change orders for HVAC upgrades at PSJA Memorial ECHS and PSJA ECHS (extending completion dates)
• Discuss possible termination of two Chapter 21 contract employees (R.C. and R.V.C.)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD school board will meet to discuss and potentially approve several operational items, including construction change orders, budget amendments, and a $91,219 contract for certification exam vouchers. The board will also hear presentations on the district-wide intruder detection audit findings and 2023-2024 benchmark results, and consider the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023.

• Approve $91,219 for vouchers for Business and Information Technology Industry Certification exams
• Approve change orders and substantial completion for construction projects at Alamo Middle School, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Guerra Elementary, and other re-roofing projects
• Presentation and discussion of district-wide Intruder Detection Audit Report findings
• Presentation and approval of the District's Audit Report for year ending August 31, 2023
• Approve use of facilities for 2024 Election Cycle polling locations