Christopher Carrizales

The regular board meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Board approved Application for Payment #6 for Hellas Construction, Inc. and Payment #1 for ECON. A memorandum of understanding between San Perlita ISD and Children's Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties was approved. The Board scheduled the superintendent's evaluation for January 7, 2026, and approved an amendment to the 2025-2026 instructional calendar, changing specific days off. The purchase of a water heater and tank system for the new gymnasium was also approved. The meeting concluded with the payment of all presented bills and a closed session covering consultation with the attorney, deliberation regarding real property, personnel matters, student discipline, and security implementation.

The primary agenda item for this meeting was the annual "Team Building" professional development training exercise for the Board of Trustees, conducted in accordance with continuing education requirements.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several items. The Board approved the San Perlita ISD Family and Parent Engagement Policy. Action was taken to approve Application for Payment #5 to Hellas Construction, Inc. The Board also approved several agreements for the 2025-2026 school year, including a Non-Project District Arrangement with Region One Education Service Center's Migrant Education Program (MEP) and a Memorandum of Understanding with UT Permian Basin. The Board approved TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126, covering various local policies such as Board Meetings, Contracted Services, and Technology Resources. Conversely, the Board did not approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Region One Education Service Center- EdSpire. Finally, the District Emergency Operations plan for 2025-2026 and an academic agreement with Texas Southmost College were approved. The session concluded with a Closed Session to discuss legal, real property, personnel matters, student discipline, and security deployment, followed by reconvening in Open Session.

The key discussions and actions of the meeting included the establishment of a quorum, presentation of Awards and Recognition for September staff and students, and a Construction Project Update from Alvarado Architects and Associates, Inc. The board approved Application for Payment #4 to Hellas Construction, Inc. Financial matters addressed included the presentation of the FIRST Financial Management Report (discussion only), approval of the renewal for auto and general liability policy with TASB Risk Management Fund, and approval of the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument for 2025-2026. Furthermore, the board discussed and took action on several Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), including one with Children's Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties (which was not approved), one with Region One Education Service Center, and one with Su Clinica regarding the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The depository contract for the 2025-2027 biennium was approved. Reports were received from the Athletic Director and Principal. The Business Office report included payment approval for accounts payable. The meeting concluded with a closed session covering consultation with the attorney, deliberation regarding real property, personnel matters, student discipline, and security deployment, followed by reconvening for potential action and adjournment.

The meeting involved a Closed Session commencing at 6:05 pm to deliberate personnel matters, specifically the Superintendent's Evaluation and the Superintendent's Contract and Compensation, pursuant to Government Code Chapter 551.074. Upon reconvening in Open Session at 8:38 pm, the board voted to accept the superintendent's evaluation. Furthermore, the board extended an offer to Annette Arredondo, the Superintendent, for a new three-year contract spanning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with an annual salary of $125,000, a monthly travel allowance of $300, and a monthly communication allowance of $150.