Donna Independent School District, TX

Special Board Meeting

The Board will review several facility and service contracts, including cafeteria upgrades and stadium scoreboard maintenance. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and personnel recommendations.

• Approval of $551,000.00 for Edu-Source to update Donna High School Cafeteria
• Renewal of Renaissance Accelerated Reader software for $64,122.03
• Region One ESC Library Services & Instructional Cooperative membership for $42,057.34
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Donna ISD Student Code of Conduct
• Easement for the City of Donna regarding the Hester Avenue Expansion Project

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will consider financial reports, academic material purchases, and land agreements with the City of Donna. The body is also calling for a School Board Election on November 3, 2026, for Places 5, 6, and 7.

• Public hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2026–2027 set for August 25, 2026
• School Board Election for Places 5, 6, and 7 scheduled for November 3, 2026
• Purchase of i-Ready and related services from Curriculum Associates for $350,176.00
• Purchase of HMH Into Reading Version 2.0 teacher materials for $241,472.76
• MOU with City of Donna for Scobey Lift Station Project and easement for Hester Avenue Expansion Project

Board Workshop

The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to receive a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget. The session is led by Alfonso H. Perez.

• 2026-2027 Budget Workshop presentation

Immediately following Board Workshop - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board will act on routine financial approvals, security upgrades, and multi-year service renewals totaling over $50,000 each. It will also consider several memoranda of understanding with outside agencies for student services and facility use.

• Approve $50K+ security camera system at Bennie La Prade Stadium using federal grant funds
• Renew ARLU Security Solutions access control and network camera contracts for 2026–27, cost >$50K each
• Renew CPL Pest Control termite and IPM services for 2026–27, cost >$50K
• Approve MOU with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Runn Elementary land use from July 2026–June 2027
• Approve MOU with Hidalgo County Head Start for services from July 2026–June 2031

Special Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to discuss a potential Park and Wellness Center project in collaboration with the City of Donna and Hidalgo County Precinct 1. No decisions are listed; the item is under discussion only.

• Discussion of potential Park and Wellness Center Project with City of Donna and Hidalgo County Precinct 1

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board will meet May 12, 2026 to act on the consent agenda, including renewing student accident insurance, awarding a $1.2M classroom-furniture contract for Donna North High School, and approving a resolution designating district campuses as safe zones for immigrant students. The board will also hear a safety audit report and vote on a 2027–2028 school calendar.

• Renew Texas Insurance Service student accident/athletic insurance for $1.2M (Aug 2026–Jul 2027)
• Award Indeco $1.2M contract for classroom furniture at Donna North High School
• Approve library materials procurement list per Senate Bill 13
• Approve resolution designating DISD campuses as safe zones for immigrant students
• Approve 2027–2028 academic calendar via staff vote

Board Workshop Cancelled

The Donna Independent School District Board Workshop scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board will meet April 14, 2026 to act on routine financial approvals, vendor awards, and policy items. Key decisions include exterior door repairs, auctioning unused paint booths, and establishing a new virtual school for grades 9–12.

• Award exterior door repairs to Solis Contractors for $558,659.10 using SAFE Cycle 1 grant funds
• Approve new Donna ISD Virtual School for 2026–27 under Senate Bill 569
• Auction unused paint booths to reduce maintenance and storage costs
• Award engineering and MEP service contracts for 2026–27 via RFQs
• Install security cameras at Bennie La Prade Stadium using federal COPS SVPP grant

Public Hearing

Immediately following Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

10:00 am - School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will consider nominating a candidate for the Hidalgo Appraisal District Board of Directors and discuss a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11. The meeting also includes approvals for various academic partnerships, financial statements, and personnel recommendations.

• Nomination of candidate for the Hidalgo Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Interlocal Cooperation Contract Amendment with UT Rio Grande Valley for $307,230
• MOU with Region 1 Teacher Residency Program for $96,050
• Renewal of Otis Elevator Company for maintenance and repair services
• High School Affiliation Agreement with Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will consider approving the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Members will also discuss the financial feasibility of purchasing buses equipped with seat belts per SB 546. The meeting includes several contract renewals and facility maintenance approvals.

• Approval of Annual Financial Audit for Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2025
• Possible action on SB 546 regarding bus seat belt requirements and cost
• Roofing services contract with TADCO Roofing, LLC estimated to exceed $50,000
• Emergent Bilingual Support Program services for 2025-2026 in the amount of $89,600
• Approval of AEP electrical easements for A.P. Solis Middle School, Todd Middle School, and Donna High School