Edcouch-Elsa ISD, TX

Special Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to open with procedural items, hear public comments via email, and receive a presentation from campus principals on the start of school. The board will then enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the employment of a high school principal, and consult with legal counsel on pending litigation or settlement offers.

• Discussion and action to employ a High School principal
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers
• Public comments accepted via email only until 6:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will consider updating the employee compensation plan with pay increases and setting a public meeting date for the 2026-2027 tax rate. The board will also review several facility contracts and professional service proposals.

• Discussion of pay increases in the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
• Setting the public meeting for the 2026-2027 Tax Rate adoption for August 24, 2026
• Contract with Sureshot Construction & Remodeling for doors and cameras at High School North
• Contract with World Tech Contractors for steel fencing at Forester Field
• Possible action to call an Election Order for the November 3, 2026, School Board Election

Special Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session discussions under Texas law. Items include possible naming of a lone superintendent finalist and consultation with legal counsel on pending litigation or settlement offers.

• Closed-session discussion to name a lone finalist for superintendent
• Closed-session consultation with legal counsel on pending litigation or settlement offers

Regular Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also vote on routine renewals for software, services, and agreements, including a tax collection contract and special education shared services.

• Public hearing on Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of Hidalgo County Tax Collection agreement for 2026-2027
• Approval of renewal for Frontline Education-Human Capital Management software for 2026-2027
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with South Texas ISD for special education services
• Approval to request RFPs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and visually impaired services

PUBLIC NOTICE Cancelled

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board meeting scheduled for June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. The agenda item for the 2026–2027 proposed budget and tax rate is not acted upon.

Special Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel contracts and district operations. Key items include an acting superintendent agreement and the nonrenewal of certain teacher and administrator contracts.

• Acting superintendent agreement for Sylvia Garza
• Awarding of RFP#2026-2027 for school furniture
• Upgrade of Aruba Wireless and Switching Network at Central Office
• Amendment for Teach for America Ignite Tutoring Program agreement
• Nonrenewal of Chapter 21 term contracts for teachers and administrators

Special Board Meeting Cancelled

The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Board of Trustees cancelled its June 9, 2026 special meeting. No decisions or discussions occurred; the agenda listed only procedural items and a closed session for personnel matters.

Special Board Meeting Cancelled

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees cancelled the June 4, 2026 special meeting. No decisions or discussions were held. The agenda listed only procedural items and a closed session.

Board Workshop

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop meeting on May 20, 2026, featuring a public comment period and a strategic planning session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period with email registration required by 5:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026
• Strategic Planning Session #4

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss student assessment data and consider several consent agenda items. The body is also scheduling a public hearing for the proposed budget and tax rate.

• Setting a public hearing for the proposed budget and tax rate for June 15, 2026
• Renewal of a 3-year lease agreement with Xerox Corporation for district-wide copier services
• Approval of playground equipment for SB 1882 Elementary Campuses
• Approval to seek RFPs for health insurance
• Review of Renaissance STAR End-of-Year Reading and Math assessment data for K-12 students

Board Workshop

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss finalizing guardrails for the superintendent role, designing interview questions for the upcoming superintendent search, and evaluating board self-performance and time use. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Finalizing Superintendent Guardrails
• Designing Interview Questions for Superintendent Search
• Board Self-Evaluation
• Competing Board Time Use Evaluation

Regular Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board will hold its regular meeting to conduct routine business, including approvals for financial and operational items, student travel, and staff travel. The board will also discuss and possibly act on hiring a superintendent search firm and contingency fee contracts for legal services related to insurance recovery claims.

• Approval of renewal contract with Xerox Corporation for copier services ($36-month lease)
• Approval of renewal quote for Frontline Absence and Time Management ($2026-2027 fiscal year)
• Approval of renewal for MLG Protection Services for Security Guard Services ($2026–2027 school year)
• Discussion and possible action to select a superintendent search firm
• Discussion and possible action on contingency fee contracts with Daly & Black P.C., Ordonez law firm PLLC, and Maxx Claims for insurance recovery claims

Board Workshop

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will convene a workshop meeting to conduct a public strategic planning session. The agenda includes procedural items, an open forum for public comments, and a presentation of the third strategic planning session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic Planning Session #3 to be discussed
• Public comments accepted via email until 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a long-term lease with the City of Edcouch for recreational fields behind David Ybarra Middle School and a potential expansion for soccer fields, pickleball courts, and a walking trail. The meeting also includes approvals for the 2026-2027 school calendar and various student and staff travel requests.

• Proposed long-term lease and boundary expansion with City of Edcouch for recreational facilities
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D. School Calendar-Option B
• Contract for physical therapy services with Dr. Noe Ramos up to $24,750
• Approval of expenditures over $25,000
• Approval of the 2026-2027 JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding

Board Workshop

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop meeting on April 2, 2026, featuring a public comment period and a discussion of the district’s second strategic planning session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board Workshop Cancelled

The Board will meet for a workshop to conduct a strategic planning session. The meeting includes an open forum for public comments submitted via email.

• Strategic Planning Session #2

Regular Board Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will consider the 2026-2027 school calendar and various financial reports. The meeting includes a review of student outcome data and several requests for contract and donation approvals.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D. School Calendar-Option B
• Contract for Dr. Noe Ramos for Physical Therapy Services up to $24,750
• Selection of Insight Public Sector for E-rate category two wireless and fiber services
• Approval of multiple donations for the Carlos Truan Middle School Washington trip, including $1,000 from Clean Cut Company, Pamplona Sports, and Texas Oak
• Discussion and action to approve SB1882 Region One Partnership action plans

Board Workshop

Special Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will discuss a mid-year modification for the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The board is also considering approvals for a school improvement plan and a staff appraiser.

• 2025-2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment mid-year modification plan-Region One ESC
• Targeted Improvement Plan for Ruben C. Rodriguez STEM Academy
• Approval of TTESS Appraiser Jessica Mata
• Closed session regarding personnel matters
• Closed session regarding pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers

Regular Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet on February 16, 2026, to recognize student and staff achievements, discuss college/career readiness goals, and vote on financial and instructional items. The board will also hear updates on security initiatives at the high school and the annual financial audit.

• Approval of $812,000 Learning Acceleration Supports Opportunities Grant for instructional programs
• Approval of $24,750 contract for physical therapy services with Dr. Noe Ramos
• Approval of vendor for door management alarm systems at North High School
• Discussion and action on 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit
• Update on fencing and gate security initiatives at the High School

Public Hearing

Board Workshop

The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to conduct Strategic Planning Session #1. The meeting includes an open forum for public comments.

• Strategic Planning Session #1

Board Workshop

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss LSG Training progress for monitoring. The meeting includes a period for public comments via email.

• Discussion of LSG Training—Progress for Monitoring

Board Workshop Cancelled

The board will meet for a workshop to discuss LSG Training regarding progress for monitoring. The meeting includes a public forum for citizen communications.

• Discussion of LSG Training—Progress for Monitoring

Special Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss amending the academic calendar and approve several personnel and facility items. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel.

• Proposed addition of 5 instructional days to the 2025-2026 Academic School Calendar
• Purchase from 3 Sixty Integrated for Door Management Alarm systems at North High School
• Teacher Perfect Attendance Incentive of $500 each semester for 2025-2026
• Approval of Early Notice of Resignation Incentive for eligible employees
• Approval of Budget Amendments

Regular Board Meeting

The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 26, 2026, to approve routine items including financial reports, vendor contracts, and student travel requests. The board will also recognize campus attendance achievements and honor local law enforcement and student scholars.

• Approval of expenditures over $25,000
• Approval of Coca-Cola vending machine agreement
• Approval of gate operator vendors for SGE, Ybarra, and JRG cafeterias
• Approval of Sharon Wells Math program for grades 3–5
• Recognition of campuses with highest attendance rates for the 3rd Six Weeks