Southside ISD, TX

Regular Meeting

The Southside ISD Board of Trustees will vote on the 2026-2027 tax rate, including the no-new-revenue and voter-approval rates, and consider budget amendments. They will also decide on several service contracts, including speech therapy and food service, and a compensation plan. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a track resurfacing contract.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 tax rate and related resolutions
• Approval of cooperative vendor contracts exceeding $50,000, including Labatt Food Service ($3,000,000) and Dairy Oak Farms ($700,000)
• Renewal of speech therapy contracts: Kidz Treehouse ($254,992) and CTPA bilingual services ($195,712)
• Approval of 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
• Possible action on RFP 26-004, High School Athletic Track Resurfacing Project with Hellas Construction, Inc.

Public Hearing Tax Rate

The Southside ISD board is holding a public hearing to introduce the proposed tax rate and the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The meeting includes call to order, public comments, a presentation by Michael Carrales, and adjournment. No specific dollar amounts or rate details are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate
• Public hearing on proposed budget
• Presentation by Michael Carrales

Budget Workshop #4

The Southside ISD Board is meeting for Budget Workshop #4 to discuss the 2026-2027 budget, presented by Michael Carrales. The agenda includes call to order, pledge, public comments, the budget presentation, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #4 presentation by Michael Carrales
• Public comments period
• Call to order with quorum announcement

2026-2027 Budget Workshop #3

The Southside ISD board is meeting for its third budget workshop for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda includes a presentation on bond updates and next steps, as well as a continued discussion of the budget. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Bond updates and next steps presented by Rolando Ramirez and Michael Carrales
• 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #3 presented by Michael Carrales

Regular Meeting

The Southside ISD board will decide on routine approvals, new contracts, and policy updates at this regular meeting. Items include easement agreements with Lennar Homes and Millrose Properties, a $764,527 insurance policy, and a $101,620 purchase of nursing manikins. The board will also discuss a potential cosmetology program and budget amendments.

• Approval of two drainage easements totaling 31.649 acres with Lennar Homes and Millrose Properties
• Approval of a $764,527 Texas Political Subdivisions Insurance Policy covering property, crime, auto, and cyber liability
• Purchase of eight nursing skills manikins for $101,620.66 for the High School Nursing Science Program
• Consideration of a $273,648.94 contract with ESC 20 for technology and education programs
• Discussion of a potential cosmetology program at Southside High School

Regular Meeting

The Board will review several local policy updates and the Optional Flexible School Day Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting includes decisions on insurance renewals and the selection of a contractor for an athletic track project.

• Workers' Compensation Services renewal with Insurica Education not to exceed $394,410.79
• Contractor selection for RFP No. 26-004, Athletic Track Resurfacing Project
• Approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program for 2026-2027
• Policy Update 127 regarding superintendent nonrenewal, financial ethics, and student safety
• Certification of compliance with Texas Education Code Sections 39.0089, 11.005 (c), and 28.002 (h)

2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2

The board will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget. Michael Carrales is scheduled to provide the information.

• Information presentation on 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss and consider several large purchase agreements for school cafeteria equipment and educational software. The meeting also includes presentations on a potential new cosmetology program and bond committee progress.

• Purchase of commercial cafeteria ovens for ACES, Losoya, and Matthey Middle schools for $222,995.00
• Purchase of kitchen coolers and warmers for Freedom, Pearce, Gallardo Elementary, and Matthey Middle School for $280,881.17
• Combined purchase orders for curriculum services from five vendors totaling $531,871.44
• Donation of $20,000.00 for a 2026 Southside ISD Education Foundation Innovation Grant winner
• Closed meeting regarding RFP 26-004 for the High School Athletic Track Resurfacing Project

Budget Workshop #1

The Southside ISD board holds its first budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget framework presented by Michael Carrales. No decisions are listed; the session is informational only.

Regular Meeting

The Southside ISD board will meet April 15, 2026 to approve routine minutes, quarterly reports, and student recognitions, and to vote on two major purchases totaling $573,501. The board will also discuss feasibility of retrofitting older buses with seat belts and review February 2026 financial statements.

• Approve $292,620 purchase of 1,000 Chromebooks from CDW-G via Pace Coop P00185
• Approve $280,881.17 contract with Reliance Air & Refrigeration for kitchen coolers at Freedom and Pearce Elementary Schools
• Evaluate retrofitting 22 pre-2017 buses with 3-point seat belts for financial feasibility
• Review February 2026 financial statements
• Recognize Special Olympics athletes and campus award winners

Bond Committee Meeting

The Southside ISD Bond Committee will hold a meeting on March 28, 2026, to discuss campus needs and gather public input. The agenda includes a call to order, public comments, a campus needs review by Rolando Ramirez, and time for questions and recommendations before adjourning.

TAPR Report Meeting

The Southside ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the district. The meeting includes procedural items and a presentation by Miguel Castillo on the TAPR, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) presented by Miguel Castillo

The board conducted a public hearing to discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) presented by Miguel Castillo. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Conducted public hearing to discuss Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss and consider approving a budget amendment for the General Fund. Other business includes approving tax reports, the 2024-2025 Annual TAPR Report, and recommended library books.

• General Fund Budget Amendment #2
• 2024-2025 Annual TAPR Report
• Tax Collection Reports through January 2026
• Books recommended by the Library Advisory Council for Spring 2026
• T-TESS Evaluation Appraisers for the 2025-2026 School Year

The provided document is a meeting agenda or a template of minutes that lists items for consideration, but it does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes. No substantive decisions were documented.

Community Bond Meeting

Special Meeting

The provided minutes are an agenda for a special meeting. No substantive decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes are recorded in the document.

Bond Committee

The Bond Committee is meeting to establish its charge and review the legal and financial framework for a bond. The body will discuss a needs assessment and schedule site visits.

• Review of bond legal framework, financial capacity, and timeline
• Discussion of potential additional committee members
• Overview and site visit schedule for needs assessment
• Planning of structure and timeline for upcoming meetings

Regular Meeting

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes; it lists items for consideration but does not record any final votes or decisions. Proposed actions include purchasing nursing equipment and approving the upcoming academic calendar.

Regular Meeting

The Southside ISD board will meet January 28, 2026 to approve routine minutes and tax reports, hear student presentations, and take action on several contracts and financial items. The board will also discuss proposed projects and financing scenarios for a May 2026 bond election.

• Approve $400,000 budget amendment for Child Nutrition Department
• Renew kitchen maintenance contract with Reliance Air & Refrigeration, LLC
• Purchase district medical insurance
• Consider approval of FY2025 financial audit report
• Discuss May 2026 bond election projects and financing scenarios

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including a $400,000 budget amendment and a May 2026 bond election, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.