Guillermo Aguilar

The San Benito CISD Rebound Plan addresses learning loss experienced by students due to COVID-19, focusing on a safe return to school, strategic technology investments, innovative instructional approaches, and social-emotional support. The plan outlines efforts across key areas: ESSER fund allocation, curriculum development, instructional strategies (including summer school and tutorial services), comprehensive assessment practices, and supplemental support programs such as academies, to ensure students are back on track for academic success.

The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District's Technology Plan for 2010-2013 aims to advance technology availability, utilization, infrastructure, and telecommunication. It focuses on integrating technology into the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning, improving student achievement, and fostering technological fluency through professional development. Key objectives include providing equitable access to technology for all stakeholders, establishing efficient support services, ensuring secure and reliable networks, and promoting community involvement in the digital learning environment.

The board meeting included several recognitions for students, staff, and community partners. Key presentations were delivered regarding the district audit for the 2024-2025 school year and school bus operations in relation to Senate Bill 546. Consent items approved encompassed academic services such as clinical affiliation agreements and targeted improvement plans, as well as extensive financial and operational items including cash account reports, election orders for the May 2, 2026 school board election, an Apple lease agreement, and child nutrition equipment bids. Action items involved the final approval of the district audit, authorization for the Performing Arts Center site package, and the rejection of a resolution regarding a period of prayer and reading of religious texts. Executive session business addressed personnel matters, contract renewals, school safety audits, and grievance proceedings.

This document outlines the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District's policy for parent and family engagement, emphasizing a commitment to providing a first-class education and becoming a leader in public education. The policy's strategic direction focuses on fostering student success through increased collaboration with parents and the community, building strong alliances to cultivate lifelong learners, and supporting families in preparing students for college and career readiness in the 21st century.

The meeting included special recognitions for students and staff, as well as a check presentation. Academic service approvals involved memorandums of understanding regarding daycare, juvenile justice, dual credit programs, and clinical education affiliation agreements. Financial and operational items approved included various reports on cash, revenue, tax collections, and budget amendments, along with the approval of bid proposals for insurance and professional services. Administrative actions focused on school calendar amendments, revisions to the compensation plan, and early notice incentives. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters and a grievance.