Donna Independent School District public meetings in 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District board will meet December 9, 2025 to conduct routine business including approval of monthly financial statements, tax rolls, and personnel actions. The board will also vote on a $71,500 Teacher Incentive Allotment grant and a five-year dual-credit partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio.

• Approve $71,500 Teacher Incentive Allotment grant for fiscal 2025-2026
• Approve MOU with UTSA for Early Birds Dual Credit Program at Donna North High School
• Approve MOA with Texas Trees Foundation for Schoolyard Forests/Cool Schools RGV greening projects at eight campuses
• Approve 2025 tax roll totals for Donna ISD
• Approve accounts payable for November 2025 and October 2025 financial statements

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The School Safety and Security Committee will meet to receive safety updates and discuss traffic control. The committee is also scheduled to vote on the approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on traffic control
• Safety updates presentation by David Mosqueda

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

The Donna ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet on November 12, 2025, to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review upcoming meeting dates. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as an open forum, presentations, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting on 09/18/2025
• Review of next SHAC meeting dates

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board will meet to approve the 2026-2027 academic calendar and the 2025-2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans. The board will also consider several service contracts and an interlocal agreement for a hike and bike trail.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Purchase of K-5 math consumables for $216,701.03
• Electrical services contracts for Global Electric, Zitro Electric, and FSG
• Plumbing services contract for Farrell Plumbing & Cooling
• Interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for the Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail

Public Hearing

The Donna Independent School District board will convene a public hearing on October 14, 2025, to receive and discuss the 2025 Annual Financial Management Report under the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.

Immediately following Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board of Trustees will vote on routine financial approvals, cybersecurity upgrades funded by a $542,885 FCC grant, and purchases including furniture for new early childhood wings and software systems. The meeting also includes governance training reports and community partnership updates.

• Approval of cybersecurity services from Netsync ($53,587.04) and DarkTrace AI system ($363,957.57) using FCC grant funds
• Purchase of Indeco furniture for new Early Childhood wings up to $321,664 via bond funds
• Award of $855 RFP to Pro Tech Mechanical for chiller/boiler maintenance (1-year base + 2 optional 1-year extensions)
• Approval of Apptegy software platform ($542,885 FCC grant-funded) for district communications
• Approval of Spectrum phone system to update district communications infrastructure

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

The Donna ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet to approve minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and review updates to parental consent policies. The committee will also discuss upcoming meeting dates and agenda topics.

• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025 meeting
• Review of new parental consent updates
• Discussion of next SHAC meeting dates

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will review financial statements, accounts payable, and various service contracts. The meeting includes decisions on academic programs, personnel certifications, and the acceptance of a donation for animal science.

• Paving improvements to auto traffic and parking lots for Munoz Elementary School via Solis Contractors
• Acceptance of an $11,000 donation from Hidalgo County for the Donna North Animal Science Program
• Renewal of HVAC repair contracts with Border Air Conditioning, Inc. and Blue Line Air Conditioning for 2025-2026
• Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program for Donna High School and Donna North High School
• Adoption of prevailing wage rates per Texas Govt. Code Ch. 2258

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Public Hearing

The Donna ISD board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025–2026 school year. Residents may review exhibits and provide input during the hearing.

• Public hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2025-2026

Immediately following Public Hearing - Special Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting immediately after a public hearing to adopt the official budget for the 2025-2026 school year and set maintenance and debt service tax rates. The board will also vote on disaster-related tax adjustments, approve final budget amendments for the prior year, and authorize several contracts including a $487,514 educational software purchase and a $1 SUV for the transportation department.

• Approval to adopt Official Budget for 2025-2026
• Approval of Disaster Pennies Resolution for tax rate adjustment due to March 2025 severe weather
• Approval to set Maintenance and Debt Service Tax Rate at $1.0492 total ($0.7619 M&O, $0.2873 I&S)
• Approval to purchase i-Ready educational software and services for $487,514.00
• Approval to award Spikes Ford contract for one full-size SUV for Transportation Department

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The School Safety and Security Committee will review and vote to approve the district's Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex. The meeting also includes a discussion on safety updates and traffic control.

• Approval of Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex
• Discussion of safety updates and traffic control
• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Immediately following Board Workshop - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting to decide on financial and operational items, including a $6.5M food service contract, a $50,000+ US Bank payment card contract, and a 5% adult lunch price increase. The board will also consider renewing service contracts, approving interlocal agreements for dual credit programs, and discussing a portable building exchange with the San Juan Police Department.

• Approve $6M food service contract for 2025-2026 school year
• Approve $500K non-food cafeteria items contract
• Approve adult lunch price increase from $5.00 to $5.25
• Approve $58,773.52 Motorola two-way radio lease
• Approve $87,500 lawn care contract for four schools

Board Workshop

The Donna ISD Board of Trustees held a workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the session was primarily informational and preparatory.

Board Workshop

The Board is meeting for a workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The session includes an open forum for public comment.

• 2025-2026 Budget Workshop presented by Alfonso H. Perez

Immediately following Board Workshop - Team Building Training

The Donna Independent School District Board will meet for a session focused on team building training. The agenda includes an open forum and a discussion led by Angela D. Dominguez.

• Team Building Training presented by Angela D. Dominguez

Immediately following Team Building - Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider several financial approvals, including the 2025-2026 budget public hearing date and various service contract renewals. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel matters and the employment of the W.A. Todd Middle School Principal.

• Proposed August 26, 2025 date for Public Hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2025-2026
• Purchase of Summit K12 Connect to Literacy TELPAS program for $63,212.95
• Renewal of Eduphoria Suite Edition for 17 campuses for $58,905.00
• Service contract with Seidlitz Education for $77,700.00 for teacher coaching
• Renewals for Western States Fire Protections, ARLU Security Solutions, Patina Fire & Safety, and CPL Pest Control

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board will meet June 10 to decide on routine financial approvals, new school buses, campus demolition contracts, and several service agreements. The board will also discuss personnel matters in executive session and take possible action in open session.

• Approve $1.2M+ in May 2025 accounts payable, financial statements, and budget amendments
• Award $150K contract to Gar Construction for demolition at 10 campuses including LeNoir Elementary and Donna North High School
• Purchase three 77-passenger school buses from Longhorn Bus Sales
• Approve $849K RFP for Artcom Communications fire/security and intercom services for 2025-26
• Approve Donna ISD Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The School Safety and Security Committee will meet to receive a presentation on a comprehensive intruder detection audit report and to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss safety updates.

• Review Comprehensive Intruder Detection Audit Report presented by David Mosqueda
• Approve minutes for School Safety and Security Committee Meeting, December 12, 2024
• Discuss Safety Updates presented by David Mosqueda

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will review financial statements and approve various software and equipment purchases for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and a Level III grievance hearing.

• Award of Bank Depository Services for 2025-2027 to Plains Capital Bank
• Purchase of 115 laptop units and 4 charging carts from Intech Southwest Services
• Approval to auction non-operable vehicles and Child Nutrition Program surplus
• Renewal of Student/Athletic Accident Insurance for 2025-2026
• Updates to Local Policy sections AE, AF, BBB, BDAA, BE, BED, BQA and BQB

Special Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board will hold a special meeting to decide on vendor contracts for school additions and renovations and to take action on personnel matters, including possible contract non-renewals. The board will also discuss and potentially act on superintendent recommendations for hiring, renewals, and terminations.

• Approval of vendor contracts for additions and renovations at W.A. Todd Middle School, A.P. Solis Middle School, and Donna High School
• Possible non-renewal of the 2024-2025 term contract for teacher A.V.
• Action on superintendent’s personnel recommendations including contract renewals, hiring, adjustments, and terminations

9:00 am - School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee Meeting

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet to create and select goals for the upcoming school year. The committee will decide which two recommended goals to submit to the school board.

• Approval of two recommended goals for the 2025-2026 school year for submission to the school board
• Nomination and approval of a new SHAC Parent Co-Chair
• Approval of minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD Board will meet April 8, 2025 to vote on routine financial approvals, cafeteria upgrades at four schools, new vendor contracts for pharmacy and internet services, and multiple memoranda of understanding with early-childhood partners. The board will also consider personnel actions in executive session and take possible action in open session.

• Approve $1.2M in March 2025 accounts payable, February 2025 financial statements, and 2nd-quarter 2024–2025 investment report
• Upgrade cafeterias at Ochoa, Stainke, Adame and Salinas elementary schools via $150K EduSource project
• Award Serve You RX contract for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services (PBM) under RFP 020525-843
• Approve Netsync as vendor for district-wide switch installation and Bytespeed for internet on 98 school buses
• Approve MOUs with Little Braves Child Care Center, Southern Littles Academy, Hidalgo County Head Start, and Hidalgo County Juvenile Board

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

The Donna ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee will meet on March 12, 2025, to approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting and discuss upcoming meeting dates. The committee, led by Dr. Melanie Ballardo, will also review agenda topics for future meetings.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
• Review of next SHAC meeting dates
• Review of agenda topics for future meetings

Immediately after Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board will meet to discuss and vote on personnel matters, including contract renewals, hires, and terminations. They will also approve financial reports, budget amendments, and several contracts, such as the lease of 4,000 iPads for PreK-2nd grade classrooms and the installation of a galvanized ornamental fence at Salinas and Ochoa Elementary Schools.

• Approve Accounts Payable for February 2025
• Approve lease of 4,000 iPads for PreK-2nd grade classrooms
• Approve Solis Contractors for fence installation at Salinas and Ochoa Elementary Schools
• Approve Teach for America District Educational Master Professional Service Agreement for 2025-2027
• Approve Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Institute Inc. contract

Public Hearing

The Donna Independent School District board held a public hearing on March 11, 2025, but the agenda contained only procedural items and a presentation of the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report with no decisions or votes.

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna ISD board will meet to vote on renewing multiple vendor contracts for facility maintenance, lawn care, and legal services, as well as approve financial statements and the 2025–2026 school calendar. The board will also consider nominating Dr. Angela Dominguez for Superintendent of the Year and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Renew Benz Lawn Services for 2025–2026 at Garza, Munoz, Singleterry, Adame Elementary ($amount not specified)
• Renew SAS General Building Services for 2025–2026 preventative maintenance ($amount not specified)
• Approve 2025–2026 District School Calendar
• Designate competitive sealed proposals for Donna High School, Todd Middle School, and A.P. Solis Middle School additions and renovations
• Approve renewal of legal services for Donna ISD

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

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Committee will meet to discuss administrative planning. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and the review of future schedules.

• Review of next SHAC meeting dates
• Review of agenda topics

Regular Board Meeting

The Donna Independent School District Board is meeting to discuss the possible consolidation of B.G. Guzman Elementary and Truman Price Elementary into other campuses. The board will also review financial reports and personnel recommendations.

• Possible consolidation of B.G. Guzman Elementary into other campuses
• Possible consolidation of Truman Price Elementary into other campuses
• Authorization to provide termination notice to D. Wilson Construction
• Approval of Capturing Kids Heart Contract for 2025-2026
• Approval to auction non-operable vehicles and Child Nutrition Program surplus