Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ruben Espinoza’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Santa Fe Independent School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees held an executive session under the Texas Government Code before proceeding to open session. Key agenda items included the recognition of the new teacher leader academy, the athletic department game workers, and various employees of the month. The Board reviewed the upcoming October proclamations and received an annual update on the district's emergent bilingual and dual language programs. Discussions occurred regarding a budget amendment related to a fiscal agent for a cooperative program, as well as an inquiry into an MOU with UTMB to ensure educational materials comply with board policies. Additionally, a low attendance day waiver for the high school was explained due to air conditioning failures.
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The board held an executive session before convening in open session. Key topics included student recognitions for their assistance during a maintenance emergency, the designation of September as Attendance Awareness Month, and an update regarding preliminary academic accountability ratings. The board discussed the implementation of a new Local Accountability System, which aims to incorporate community-valued priorities into campus ratings alongside state-mandated academic metrics. Additionally, members reviewed high school performance data, specifically addressing questions related to domain performance metrics.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Safety and Security Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed the final report of the Critical Response Assessment conducted by Jensen Hughes. Updates were provided on police department staffing, specifically four officer vacancies, and upcoming TEA Intruder audits. Discussions also covered infrastructure updates, including a vestibule renovation at Kubacak Elementary and the need for ISS camera visibility at the Junior High. The committee addressed mandatory safety and security audit timelines for submission to the board, updates to the Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan, and the development of the District's Reunification Annex. Additionally, the committee reviewed a multi-tiered support system regarding mental health and crisis plans, as well as plans for joint training between the police department and staff.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Santa Fe Independent School District Board Meeting
The board meeting included an executive session and general proceedings. Key topics discussed included a proposed six-year agreement with an advertising firm to finance and install new baseball and softball scoreboards through advertising revenue, and the presentation of the quarterly investment report, which noted a decrease in cash due to year-end expenses and debt repayment. Additionally, the board received an update on curriculum, instruction, and assessment, specifically regarding STAR scores and the status of accountability metrics.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
