Brownsville ISD public meetings in 2023
55 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly declare a board trustee vacancy, fill it by appointment under Texas Education Code 11.060, and administer the oath of office if required. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action to declare Board Trustee vacancy
- Discussion and possible action to fill Board Trustee vacancy by appointment pursuant to Texas Education Code 11.060
- Administer the Oath of Office, if required
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee Meeting
This agenda is for the Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee Meeting on December 18, 2023, but contains no substantive items—only system notices and contact information. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no decisions or discussions are listed.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on December 12, 2023, to consider a consent agenda that includes several consulting contracts for the Youth Connection Project, a $759,360 purchase of fingerprint scanners, and a $4,519,813.34 payment for construction and engineering services. The board will also discuss a proposed one-time $1,500 retention stipend for all employees and will enter a closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- One-time $1,500 retention stipend for all BISD employees (Board Agenda Request Carlos Elizondo)
- Purchase of Desktop Fingerprint Scanners from Time Clock Plus for $759,360.00
- Payments for construction/engineering services totaling $4,519,813.34
- Budget Amendment #014 for $8,962,741.00 in Local Funds
- Youth Connection Project consulting contracts: Coaching Excellence ($20,000), Vision Ed Group ($33,000), Dr. ET & Company ($6,000), Dr. Zelaya ($49,000), Region One ($7,000 and $13,000), Rosa Linda Cruz ($5,000)
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Canvass VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election)
The Brownsville ISD board is meeting to canvass the official returns from the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election held on November 7, 2023. This is a procedural step to certify the election outcome.
- Canvass of VATRE election returns from November 7, 2023
The provided document is a placeholder for the November 15, 2023, meeting to canvass the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election. It contains no record of votes, results, or substantive actions taken.
Budget Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the district budget and the implementation timeline for salary raises tied to the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). The agenda includes a presentation on this topic, followed by public comment and next steps. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on VATRE salary raises implementation timeline
- District budget review
- Public comment period
- Discussion of next steps
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to canvass the November 7 VATRE election results and approve the 2023-2024 tax levy of $80,035,711.47. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, purchases, and agreements, including construction change orders and professional development services. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a 30-minute total allotment.
- Canvass VATRE election returns from November 7, 2023
- Resolution #022/23-24 for 2023-2024 tax levy of $80,035,711.47 at $1.030964 per $100 valuation
- Change Order #002 to Scoggins Construction for Mini Gyms HVAC/Restroom Phase II, not exceeding $4,985,050.00
- Change Order #001 to Halff and Associates for engineering services, not exceeding $359,995.00
- Payments to Cameron Appraisal District ($1,069,057.00) and construction/engineering services ($3,072,364.89)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on November 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The main item is discussion and possible action regarding the ongoing superintendent search, which will be discussed in closed session and then acted upon in open session. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda, public comment, and announcements.
- Discussion and possible action regarding the ongoing Superintendent Search (closed session and open session)
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Ed/Section 504 Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Special Ed/Section 504 Committee is meeting to discuss special education operations, including non-violent crisis intervention training, teacher-to-folder ratios, special education units and vacancies, and House Bill 3928. The agenda includes a presentation and public comment, but no votes or decisions are listed.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Ratios of Special Education Teachers to Folders
- Special Education Units and Vacancies
- HB 3928 discussion
- Public comment period
Special Called Board Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hold a closed session to discuss possible steps for a superintendent search and interim superintendent selection, then reconvene for possible action. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed meeting discussion of superintendent search and interim superintendent selection
- Possible board action on items discussed in executive session
- Public comment period limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving four employee benefit plan contracts for 2024, including term life/AD&D insurance, stop loss insurance, and third-party wellness and disease management services. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment and approval of the meeting agenda.
- Award CSP #24-110 for Term life/AD&D Employee Benefit Plan to Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Lombard, IL
- Award CSP #24-111 for Stop Loss Insurance to Companion Life from San Francisco, CA
- Award CSP #24-112 for Disease Management to Miracle Medical of Weslaco, TX
- Award CSP #24-112 for Wellness to UMatter, LLC of San Antonio, TX
- All contracts are for Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024, with option to renew
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Called Board Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees. The board will convene, take public comment, and then enter a closed session to discuss possible steps for a superintendent search and interim superintendent selection. After the closed session, the board may reconvene to take action on items discussed.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084
- Discussion of possible steps for Superintendent search and Interim Superintendent selection
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board will conduct a special called meeting to discuss an efficiency audit. The session includes an open public hearing, an audit presentation, and a subsequent closed public hearing regarding the audit.
- Open Public Hearing - Efficiency Audit
- Efficiency Audit Presentation
- Close Public Hearing - Efficiency Audit
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Insurance Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss the status of pharmacy contract negotiations. The agenda includes routine items like calling the meeting to order, pledges, roll call, public input, next steps, and adjournment, with the main substantive item being the pharmacy contract discussion.
- Discussion regarding the status of Pharmacy Contract Negotiations
- Public Input
- Next Steps
Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 3, 2023, to consider consent agenda items including a $10,001,172 budget amendment, adjustments to substitute teacher pay scales, and approval of construction/engineering payments totaling $1,832,170.33. The board will also discuss and possibly act on 2024 high school graduation times, naming the Sams Stadium football field after Joe A. Rodriguez, hiring consultants for low-performing schools, and a reprimand of Trustee Elizondo. A closed session is scheduled for grievances, personnel matters, attorney consultation, and real estate.
- Budget Amendment #013: $10,001,172 from Local Funds, including $9,842,453 for Teacher Incentive Allotment
- Payments for construction/engineering services: $1,832,170.33
- Adjust pay scales for substitute teachers (non-degreed, degreed, certified) for 2023-2024
- Resolution #023/2023-2024 supporting Proposition 9 (COLA)
- Possible action to name Sams Stadium football field after Joe A. Rodriguez
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the October 3, 2023, meeting.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider several action items, including adopting Senate Bill 294 for respiratory distress medication, donating portable buildings to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office, approving a $363,375 payment for HVAC work, and awarding a contract for employee wellness services. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel matters and a discussion on the district's insurance consultant.
- Adopt Senate Bill 294 to allow access to unassigned respiratory distress medication at each campus
- Donate two portable buildings to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office
- Approve Payment #2 for $363,375.00 to Carrier Corporation for ESSER Burns ES HVAC upgrades
- Award CSP #24-112 for Third Party Services to Miracle Medical and UMatter, LLC for wellness and disease management
- Closed session for personnel matters and discussion on district's insurance consultant
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Called Board Meeting Cancelled
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on September 18, 2023. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, plus a consent agenda with several action items. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation.
- Adopt Senate Bill 294 to allow access to unassigned respiratory distress medication at each campus
- Donate two portable buildings to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office for training purposes
- Award CSP #24-112 for Third Party Services for self-funded employee benefit plan, wellness and disease management to Miracle Medical of Weslaco, TX and UMatter, LLC of San Antonio, TX
- Closed session for personnel matters including resignations, hiring an instructional coach, and salary changes
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 5, 2023, to consider a consent agenda that includes a $6.98 million budget amendment, $6.36 million in construction and engineering payments, and multiple contracts and agreements. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on facilities and recognitions, and take public comment.
- Budget Amendment #012 for $6,975,495.00 in local funds
- Payments for construction/engineering services totaling $6,363,446.57
- TIA designation fee to TEA not to exceed $400,000.00 (reimbursable)
- Donation of tools valued at $30,000.00 from Bechtel Corporation
- MOU with TSC 21st CCLC grant up to $500,000.00 per year for 5 years
The provided document contains only administrative and system maintenance information. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the September 5, 2023, meeting.
Insurance Committee Workshop
The Brownsville ISD Insurance Committee is holding a workshop to review consultant analysis and hear presentations from vendors for a benefits contract (CSP #24-112). The committee will then rank the proposals. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Consultant presentation of analysis for CSP #24-112
- Vendor presentations for CSP #24-112
- Employee Benefits Committee ranking of proposals
VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election) Workshop
The Brownsville ISD board is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). The meeting includes public input on the items discussed, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election)
- Public input on items reviewed and discussed
- Workshop called to order and pledge of allegiance
Insurance Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Insurance Committee is meeting to hear presentations from Third Party Administrator (TPA) finalists and a consultant's analysis and ranking of proposals under CSP# 24-112. The committee will also take public input and discuss next steps. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears focused on information gathering and discussion.
- Presentation by Third Party Administrator finalists
- Consultant presentation of analysis and ranking of CSP# 24-112 / TPA
- Public input session
- Discussion of next steps
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and personnel items. Key actions include adopting a proposed tax rate, calling a voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE) for November, and approving a $1,000 retention stipend for eligible employees. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation.
- Adopt 2023-2024 tax rate of $1.030964 per $100 valuation (M&O $0.78920, Debt $0.241764), down from $1.20869
- Approve $1,000 retention stipend for eligible full-time, part-time, and permanent substitute employees
- Call VATRE election for November 7, 2023, and appoint Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez as election agent
- Contract with Cameron County Elections Office for joint election, estimated $207,460 with 60% deposit
- Adopt Student Code of Conduct for 2023-2024 and approve defeasance resolution for Series 2015 bonds
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Budget Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting to discuss options for the 2023-2024 tax rate, including a possible Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). The agenda includes public comment and next steps, but no decisions are listed.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 tax rate options
- Attachment: 08.07.2023 Budget Workshop - Discuss 2023-2024 VATRE
- Public comment period
Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2023, to consider routine items including consent agenda approvals, budget amendments, and contracts. The most consequential item is a proposed $1,000 retention stipend for eligible full-time employees and substitutes, funded by a resolution. The board will also hear reports on finances, investments, and purchasing cooperative fees.
- Resolution #019/23-24: $1,000 retention stipend for full-time employees employed as of July 1, 2023 and still employed on August 1, 2023, plus substitutes with 60+ days worked (Aug 16, 2022–Jun 1, 2023)
- Award Bid #23-090 for plumbing services to Continental Plumbing Services, not to exceed $271,232.00 (Fund 197)
- Lease purchase of 20 school buses from Longhorn Bus Sales via Santander Bank, total not to exceed $3,624,615.00 at 4.85% interest over 5 years
- Renew MOU with Communities in Schools Cameron County for case management services, not to exceed $425,000.00
- Budget amendments totaling over $33 million, including $18,049,262.00 for Local Funds (carryover)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Curriculum/Technology Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Curriculum/Technology Committee is meeting to review preliminary STAAR End of Course and TELPAS data, discuss the calendar for upcoming state assessments, and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of curriculum software programs. The committee will also discuss Teacher of the Year roundtable and Teacher Preparation Day. Public input will be accepted on the items discussed.
- Preliminary STAAR End of Course Data
- Preliminary TELPAS Data
- Calendar of Events for STAAR 3-8, STAAR EOC, and TELPAS
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Curriculum Software Programs
- Teacher of the Year Roundtable and Teacher Preparation Day
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss funding sources and options for school facilities, receive updates on numerous ongoing construction and maintenance projects, and consider unfunded projects. The agenda includes a presentation on facilities and public input. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational and discussion-focused.
- Funding sources and options for school facilities
- Updates on Resaca Technology Center, Sams Memorial Stadium renovations and track resurfacing
- Transportation fuel station, elementary mini-gyms Phase II, LED project updates
- Discussion of unfunded projects: roof repairs, HVAC upgrades, ADA cafeteria stages
- Portables for auction
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider amending the 2023-2024 middle and high school course listing guides and to act on numerous personnel items, including retirements, resignations, new hires, and salary changes. The board will also discuss the superintendent's contract in closed session and may take action on it afterward.
- Amend 2023-2024 Middle and High School Course Listing Guides
- Approve 4 retirements and 19 resignations
- Hire personnel for 2023-2024: Assistant Band Director, Counselor, Director of Assessment, Director of Instructional TV Studio, Nurse, Principal
- Salary/day changes for 7 campus professional employees
- Discuss and possibly act on Superintendent's contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider routine items including approving the agenda, a recount expenditure report, and a consent agenda with a bank signature authorization and a no-cost shoe distribution agreement. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including contracts for coordinators and principals, salary changes, the superintendent's evaluation, and an intruder detection audit report, before reconvening for possible action.
- Report of expenditures for Nov. 29, 2022 Trustee Place 2 election recount
- Consent agenda: bank signature authorization for school accounts
- Consent agenda: Soles4Souls shoe distribution agreement for homeless students (no cost)
- Closed session: personnel contracts for Defense/Offense Coordinators and principals at Brite, Egly, Martin Elementary
- Closed session: discussion of intruder detection audit findings at Hanna Early College High School and Garcia Middle School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approving the 2023-2024 budget and employee compensation plan, following a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate. The board will also vote on a resolution to hire MoakCasey, LLC for a required efficiency audit and on applying for the Optional Flexible School Day Program. Personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, and new hires, will be discussed in closed session.
- Public hearing and vote on 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rate
- Approval of 2023-2024 budget and employee compensation plan
- Resolution No. 032/2022-2023 for MoakCasey, LLC efficiency audit
- Application for Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) 2023-2024
- Closed session: personnel matters (retirements, resignations, hires)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss school safety, including a closed session under Texas law and a review of intruder detection audit findings for two campuses. The committee will also reconvene to take any board action on items discussed in executive session.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084
- Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for Hanna Early College High School
- Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for Garcia Middle School
- Board reconvenes for action on executive session items
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on June 13, 2023, to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, bids, budget amendments, and agreements. Key items include awarding a $841,885 softball bleacher project, a $3.36 million freezer/cooler facility, and approving a $6.43 million budget amendment. The board will also discuss reorganizing board officers and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Award CWQ006-23 Softball Bleacher Project to GT Grandstands, Inc. for $841,885.00
- Award CSP #22-147 Food and Nutrition Services New Freezer/Cooler Facility to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for $3,360,000.00
- Approve Budget Amendment #022 for $6,428,431.00 in Local Funds
- Approve payments for construction/engineering services totaling $5,178,760.50
- Discuss and possibly act on re-organizing board officers
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Hearing #003/2022-2023 (D.G.)
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Budget Committee Meeting #6
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting for its sixth session to discuss budget-related items, including a legislative update from MoakCasey, personnel allocations, a possible Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), salary projections under current vs. proposed law, and a compensation plan overview. The agenda lists these as discussion items, with no final decisions indicated. Public comment is scheduled, followed by next steps and adjournment.
- Legislative update by MoakCasey
- Personnel allocations (funding sources)
- Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE)
- Salary projections - reclassification (current law vs. proposed law)
- Compensation plan overview
Insurance Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Insurance Committee is meeting to review and discuss its health insurance arrangements, including the Third Party Administrator (TPA) services agreement, pharmacy benefit management, stop-loss insurance, and alternative options with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Update and review of Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services/Administrative Services Agreement (ASA)
- Review of Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Review of Stop/Loss Insurance
- Discussion of alternative options with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Public input opportunity
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Cameron County to provide free summer meals to children under 18 at two community centers. The agenda also includes numerous student recognitions for academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements, followed by a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve MOU with Cameron County for free summer meals under National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option at Bob Clark Social Service and El Centro Cultural-Cameron Park Centers
- Recognitions for Special Olympics, Unified Basketball, Unified Track & Field, and National Merit Scholarship recipient Starlika Bauskar
- Recognitions for College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, Texas History Day finalists, and Lucio Middle School's 25-year Cognia partnership
- Recognitions for science and engineering fair finalists, Destination Imagination regional/state/global competitors, chess teams, and UIL champions
- Closed session for personnel update with Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez and attorney consultation
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the May 22, 2023, Special Called Board Meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or vote tallies are present in the text.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Brownsville to establish services or a lease for safely processing migrant families, at no cost to the district. The board will also recognize student achievements and enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, and contract non-renewals.
- Memorandum of Understanding with City of Brownsville for migrant family processing services/lease, no cost to district
- Approval of 11 retirements and 8 resignations
- Non-renewal of term contract for teacher (N.S.) at end of 2022-2023 school year
- Rescind term contract of teacher (R.R.) for 2023-2024 and proposed non-renewal of same teacher
- Recognition of Accelerated Reader, Battle of the Books, art, Destination Imagination, and CTSO students
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the Special Called Board Meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or vote tallies are recorded in the text.
Budget Committee Meeting #5
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget, including a TASB review of salary schedules, stipends, ESSER fund reclassification, insurance plan options, and additional expenditures such as parental leave and retention stipends. The committee will also review property values and enrollment/ADA data, and take public comment.
- TASB review on decompression and salary schedules
- 2023-2024 stipends
- ESSER reclassification of funds
- Insurance plan options
- Additional expenditures: parental leave, retention stipends, property values, enrollment/ADA
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the May 2, 2023, meeting.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and review several facilities projects, including Resaca Technology, Sams Memorial Stadium, Transportation Department fuel tanks, and mini gyms. The agenda includes public input on these items and next steps, but no decisions or votes are listed.
- Resaca Technology project review
- Sams Memorial Stadium project review
- Transportation Department fuel tanks review
- Mini gyms project review
- Public input on reviewed items
Budget Committee Meeting # 4
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the process for a Voter Authorized Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) and review 2023-2024 revenue projections. The agenda includes public comment and next steps, but no decisions are listed.
- Discussion of VATRE process
- Review of 2023-2024 revenue projections
- Public comment period
- Next steps
Special Ed/504 Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Special Ed/504 Committee is meeting to discuss updates and planning for special education and 504 services. Agenda items include a Senate Bill 8 update, projections for 2023-2024, a draft support rotations schedule, proposed stipends, a Section 504/Dyslexia update, and special education vacancies. The meeting also includes public comment.
- Senate Bill 8 Update: BISD Preparation
- Projections for 2023-2024
- Support Rotations Schedule (draft)
- Proposed Stipends for 2023-2024
- Special Ed. Vacancies
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on April 18, 2023, to consider routine approvals including minutes, a consent agenda with contracts and grants, and several personnel actions in closed session. Key items include accepting a $1,640,169 School Safety Standards Formula Grant, approving $1,351,973.09 in construction/engineering payments, and a budget amendment of $1,571,491. The board will also recognize students and staff, and discuss a possible policy on staff reassignments.
- Accept $1,640,169 School Safety Standards Formula Grant from TEA (Jan 2023–Apr 2025)
- Approve $1,351,973.09 in payments for construction/engineering services
- Approve Budget Amendment #020 for $1,571,491 (Local and Food & Nutrition Funds)
- Extend depository contract with Lone Star National Bank for two years (July 2023–June 2025)
- Lease land at 2036599 Robindale Rd to Verizon-MD7
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to hear presentations and consider awarding RFQ #23-169 for Delinquent Ad Valorem Tax Attorney Services, with possible action to authorize contract negotiation. The contract would be valid for one year with an option to renew. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.
- RFQ #23-169 Delinquent Ad Valorem Tax Attorney Services presentations
- Possible action on awarding RFQ #23-169 and authorizing contract negotiation
- Contract term: one year, with option to renew
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
The provided document is a landing page for the April 10, 2023, Special Called Board Meeting. It contains no record of discussions, votes, or specific actions taken.
Budget Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2023-2024 Compensation Plan prepared by TASB. The agenda includes public comment and next steps, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Review of 2023-2024 Compensation Plan (TASB)
- Public comment period
- Discussion of next steps
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving two personnel hires: a principal at Vermillion Elementary School and an athletic coordinator at Veterans Memorial Early College High School. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, as allowed by Texas law, before reconvening to take action.
- Approve principal at Vermillion Elementary School (replaces existing FTE)
- Approve athletic coordinator at Veterans Memorial Early College High School (replaces existing FTE)
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Budget Committee Meeting #2
The Brownsville ISD Budget Committee is meeting to discuss pay compression for hourly employees and a potential Voter Approved Tax Rate Election. The committee will also review next steps, including cost models, equity adjustments, and legislative mandates for the 2023-24 budget.
- Presentation on pay compression for hourly employees
- Discussion concerning Voter Approved Tax Rate Election
- Review of budget calendar for 2023-24
- Discussion of cost models, equity adjustments, and legislative mandates
Budget Committee Meeting #1
This is the first budget committee meeting for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The committee will review current campus staffing guidelines, student enrollment, ESSER (federal COVID relief) fund updates, budget requirements, and tax projections. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Review of current campus staffing guidelines
- Student enrollment update
- ESSER (federal COVID relief) fund update
- Budget requirements discussion
- Tax projections review
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the February 7, 2023, meeting.
Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee Meeting (Update)
The Brownsville ISD Superintendent's Safety and Security Committee is meeting to receive a safety and security update and discuss findings from intruder detection audits at five schools. The committee will also hold a closed meeting under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084, then reconvene for possible board action. Public comment is scheduled.
- Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for Lopez Early College High School, Oliveira Middle School, Egly Elementary, Gonzalez Elementary, and Sharp Elementary
- Safety and Security Update with attachment 'Supt Safety Committee Mtg 2.6.23 FINAL 2 PDF'
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084
- Public comment period
- Board reconvenes for action on items discussed in executive session
Hearing #001-2022/2023 - E.B.
The Brownsville ISD Board is holding a hearing to discuss and possibly vote on terminating the non-Chapter 21 contract of professional employee E.B. The board will first discuss the matter in open session, then move into a closed executive session citing Texas Government Code sections, and reconvene to take possible action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Discussion and possible action on termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract of Professional (E.B.)
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084
- Board reconvenes for action on executive session item
The provided document contains only the title and administrative metadata for the February 3, 2023, hearing. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
Policy Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Policy Committee is meeting to review several district policies, including a first reading of TASB Policy Update 120 and local policies on compensation, leaves, and grievances, as well as third readings on at-will employment and intra-district transfers. The committee will also hear superintendent updates on progressive discipline, playground usage, and planning periods, and take public input.
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 120 (Legal and Local policies)
- Third reading of DCD (LOCAL) – Employment Practices/At Will Employment
- First reading of DEC (LOCAL) – Compensation and Benefits/Leaves and Absences
- First reading of DGBA (LOCAL) – Employee Complaints/Grievances
- Third reading of FDB (LOCAL) – Admissions/Intra-district Transfers
Curriculum/Technology Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Curriculum/Technology Committee is meeting to discuss curriculum and technology items, including recognition of campuses no longer identified as targeted support schools, presentations on high school pathways and pre-K enrollment requirements, and a report on employee vacancies across all BISD schools. The committee will also receive updates on 2022 school ratings, preliminary 2023 accountability, college/career/military readiness, associate degree projections, spring testing, pre-registration, lesson plans, professional development, and online registration. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Recognition of campuses no longer identified as targeted or additional targeted support schools
- Presentation of pathways offer to entering high school freshman students
- Presentation of student requirements for enrolling in pre-K3 & pre-K4
- Presentation of employee vacancies at all BISD schools (teachers, admin, para-professionals, custodial, front office)
- Update on College, Career & Military Readiness and Associate Degree Projections for Spring 2023
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Facilities Committee is meeting to review completed projects, get updates on ongoing construction and maintenance work, and discuss unfunded facility needs. The agenda covers a wide range of items including school additions, gyms, stadium improvements, and HVAC systems. Public input is scheduled after the committee's discussions.
- Completed projects include Canales Elementary portable additions, LIBRO library renovations, mini-gyms at 10 campuses, and Sams Stadium speaker system
- Ongoing projects include Sams Stadium parking, mini-gyms Phase II at 9 campuses, LED lighting updates, and Hanna ECHS parking lot expansion
- Discussion of unfunded projects includes district-wide roof repairs, Sams Stadium track resurfacing, and Veterans Memorial ECHS stadium improvements
- Maintenance updates include district-wide intercom project and BPUB electricity rate updates
- Discussion items include elementary stages ADA compliance and water connection requests for Veterans Memorial ECHS and Cromack Elementary
New Board Member Workshop
This is a workshop for new board members, focusing on governance orientation. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business or decisions listed.
- New Board Member Orientation (Governance)
Hearing #001-2022/2023 - E.B.
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a hearing to discuss and consider the termination of the Non-Chapter 21 contract of professional E.B. The agenda includes a closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084, followed by reconvening for possible board action on the termination. This is a personnel matter specific to one individual.
- Discussion and consideration of termination of Non-Chapter 21 contract of professional (E.B.)
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084
- Board reconvenes for possible action on item discussed in executive session
- Possible action regarding termination of Non-Chapter 21 contract of professional (E.B.)
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Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on January 17, 2023, to consider a consent agenda with routine items, several contracts and bids, and a possible one-time retention stipend for all employees. The board will also discuss a resolution on equitable school funding and hear reports on finances and tax collections. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and grievance matters.
- Possible one-time $1,250 retention stipend for all BISD employees
- Resolution #025/2022-2023 on equitable funding for Rio Grande Valley school districts
- HVAC upgrade contracts: Russell ES ($2,055,000) and Villa Nueva ES ($1,028,697)
- Approval of payments totaling $1,813,135.90
- Class size waiver for grades K-4 for spring 2023
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