Maritza Irma Barreto

The board meeting agenda included district recognitions for student achievements, a public hearing on the Optional Flexible School Day Program, and presentations regarding the 2026-2027 ESSA grant application and academic progress reports. Key action items involved personnel recommendations, superintendent search and transition discussions, and the approval of numerous contracts for services ranging from athletics and fine arts to maintenance and professional development. Additionally, the board addressed financial matters including budget amendments, capital projects such as water service and infrastructure upgrades, and the review of salary schedules, stipends, and various Memorandums of Understanding with local partners.

The committee meeting focused on the discussion of all items pertaining to the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget.

The board meeting focused on several district recognitions for students and staff, including achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, and career programs. The agenda included consent items such as approving contracts for professional services, architectural and engineering services, and partnerships with educational organizations for site coordinators, reading academies, and teacher residency programs. Action items involved the approval of personnel recommendations, memorandums of understanding with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and a determination regarding the implementation of three-point seatbelt school buses and their budgetary impact.

The committee convened to discuss all items pertaining to the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget.

The board meeting included several key agenda items such as district recognitions for high school and elementary programs, review of financial and election reports, and the renewal of insurance contracts and agreements. The board also addressed the disposal of surplus assets, approved property tax resale bids, and reviewed policy updates. Action items involved staff employment contract approvals, budget amendments, the acceptance of a donation, and the appointment of a board subcommittee budget chair. Additionally, the board conducted sessions regarding personnel recommendations, legal grievances, and discussions concerning the superintendent search.