Edcouch-Elsa ISD public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to discuss a Lone Star Governance workshop focused on community engagement. The meeting includes a public comment period with pre-submitted remarks allowed until 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Lone Star Governance Workshop with Community Engagement and Outreach discussion
- Public comment period via email submission by 4:30 p.m. on December 16, 2025
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss an intruder detection audit report and associated correction action plans. The meeting includes approvals for various student athletic and academic trips, as well as several financial reports and donations.
- Approval of $7,000 and $1,000 donations to the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjacket Legacy Foundation
- Adoption of Correction Action Plans for the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
- Acceptance of $29,877.00 from the Phone Free School Grant Program
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of Samsung Interactive Boards for JFK Fine Arts, Santiago Garcia Health & Science, and Ruben C. Rodriguez STEM academies
Public Hearing
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) score. The meeting includes a public comment period where residents may submit written remarks by email before 5:30 p.m. on December 15, 2025.
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] by 5:30 p.m. on December 15, 2025
- Discussion of Edcouch-Elsa ISD’s FIRST financial rating with presenter Sylvia Garza
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will discuss and act on the 2026–2029 Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors election and a board re-organization. The meeting includes reports on student attendance, assessment results, and an intruder detection audit.
- Acceptance of Phone Free School Grant Program funds totaling $29,877.00
- Approval of Coca-Cola Company vendor contract
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Adoption of Correction Action Plans for Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
- Approval of the 2025 Certified Tax Roll for Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to conduct a Lone Star Governance Workshop. The meeting includes a period for public comments via email.
- Board of Trustees Lone Star Governance Workshop presented by Dr. Jacinto Ramos, Jr.
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to review student attendance and exam results. The board is deciding on several contracts, budget amendments, and a plan for the John F. Kennedy Fine Arts Academy.
- Discussion and action on the Turnaround Plan for John F. Kennedy Fine Arts Academy
- Contract for Dr. Noe Ramos for Physical Therapy Services up to $39,000
- Possible action to approve a finance contract resolution for leasing buses for 2025-2026
- Approval of 2,950 IXL Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies licenses
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plan
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on October 20, 2025, featuring a Lone Star Governance Workshop. The public may submit comments in advance by email. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Lone Star Governance Workshop presentation by the Board of Trustees
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on September 22, 2025, featuring a workshop on Lone Star Governance. The agenda includes procedural items, public comments via email submission, and the workshop presentation.
- Board of Trustees Lone Star Governance Workshop
- Public comments accepted via email by 2:30 p.m. on September 22, 2025
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider adopting the tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year and the No-New-Revenue-Tax Rate. The meeting includes approvals for various district expenditures, facility rental fee increases, and safety equipment installations.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 school year tax rate
- Approval to increase Facility Rental Agreement fees for 2025-2026
- Awarding of RFP#2026-005 for districtwide Safety & Security Film Installation Services
- Purchase of interactive boards for John F. Kennedy, Fine Arts Academy, Santiago Garcia Health & Science Academy, and Ruben C. Rodriguez STEM Academy
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve various instructional materials, personnel policies, and financial reports. Key action items include awarding a contract for security guard services and discussing the superintendent's contract in a closed session.
- Awarding a vendor for RFP#2026-004 for Security Guard Services
- Approval of $5K Fridays Sweepstakes Winner Prize Money from T-Mobile
- Purchase of ballistic shields and breaching tools
- Approval of a budget amendment for the 2024-2025 budget
- Discussion and action on the Superintendent's contract
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to name a lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools during a closed session. The agenda also includes approvals for 2025-2026 student handbooks, medical insurance plans, and various campus facility updates.
- Discussion and action to name Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Adoption of Texas House Bill 1481 policy prohibiting student cell phone use in schools
- Approval of 2025-2026 Fully Funded Medical Insurance plan
- Change Order No. 1 for Carlos Truan Jr. High Driveway Extension Project with Rene Guerra & Son Hauling, LLC
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a final budget amendment and various equipment purchases for schools. The board will also consider bids for a driveway extension project at Carlos F. Truan Jr. High.
- Bids for the Carlos F. Truan Jr. High Driveway Extension Project
- Final Budget Amendment
- Purchase of Chromebooks, iPads, and digital resources for SB 1882 campuses
- Purchase of lab equipment for Welding, Nursing, and HVAC pathways
- Operations Contract with Region One Education Service Center for Carlos F. Truan Junior High and Edcouch-Elsa High School
Public Hearing
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss its proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Members of the public may submit comments in advance by email before 5:30 p.m. on June 19, 2025.
- Public comments accepted via email only, deadline 5:30 p.m. June 19, 2025
- Meeting focuses on the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed budget and employee compensation plan for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider the employment of a high school principal and the approval of a detention pond project.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Compensation Plan and Stipends
- Discussion and action on the Detention Pond Project
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Establishment of E-E Yellowjacket 501C3 Legacy Foundation and Mercado Student Business Incubator
- Purchase of Bluebonnet HQIM curriculum for Spanish Reading/Language Arts (K-5) and Spanish Math (3-5)
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a budget amendment, a compensation plan, and a strategic planning session. The meeting includes a closed session to take action on the non-renewal of two chapter 21 contracts and the employment of a Chief Financial Officer.
- Approval of SB 1882 Professional Staff Member Contract for Summer Professional Development
- Approval of Budget Amendment
- Discussion on Amendment of Compensation Plan
- Action to non-renew chapter 21 contracts of (JP, IF)
- Action to employ a Chief Financial Officer
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a voluntary separation agreement with the Superintendent and name an interim replacement. The board is also considering the budget and procurement for new career and technology labs in the Red Building.
- Approval of the Red Building for HVAC, Welding, Electrical, and Patient Care labs
- Approval of CSJ Group proposal for student pick-up drive and storm drain improvements
- Approval of security window film for North High School, Performing Arts, and Mercado buildings
- Approval of the 2025 Texas Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (TexPrep) contract
- Approval of travel for EEHS Band Booster students to San Antonio on June 7-8, 2025
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will discuss adopting a program change and a resolution for employee resignation incentives. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the non-renewal and termination of various teachers, principals, and administrators.
- Resolution authorizing resignation incentive for employees
- Proposed non-renewals for teachers on Chapter 21 term contracts
- Terminations for teachers on Chapter 21 probationary contracts
- Proposed non-renewals for Secondary Principals and the Athletic Director
- Terminations and non-renewals for central office administrators
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 30, 2025 to act on grants totaling $1.8M, approve new instructional materials, and discuss policy changes. The board will also ratify student and staff travel requests and hear recognitions for athletic, fine arts, and academic achievements.
- Accept $700K LASO 3 and $203K Bluebonnet K-5 Amplify grants
- Accept $900K SB 1882 Start Up Grant per campus for 4 elementary schools
- Approve $25K+ expenditures including Flip Lok devices, vape detectors, and cafeteria furniture
- Adopt 2025–2026 academic calendar and approve summer school programs
- Approve new HQIM curriculum for K–8 reading, math, and grades 6–8 English
Strategic Planning Session
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD board will convene for a strategic planning session on April 28, 2025. The meeting includes a public forum for resident comments and a discussion on strategic planning. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public comments accepted via email by 6:00 p.m. on April 28, 2025
- Strategic Planning Session #2 discussed
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board will convene a regular meeting on April 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes standard procedural items, a Lone Star Governance training session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
Regular Board Meeting
The board will meet to conduct Lone Star Governance Training. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Lone Star Governance Training
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 academic calendar, campus staffing allocations, and the use of the Ybarra 6th Grade Center for district programs. The meeting includes reviews of intruder detection audit findings and delinquent tax collections.
- Acceptance of LASO 3 grant funds totaling $700,000
- Acceptance of Senate Bill 1882 Start Up Grant funds of $900,000 per campus for four specified locations
- Approval of 2025-2026 EEISD Academic Calendar
- Approval for purchase of Vape Detector Sensors and Flip Lok devices
- Inter-local Agreement with City of Edcouch for ACE Afterschool Program use of city pool and community center
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a special meeting to approve compensation for employees affected by the March 28, 2025 emergency closure. The agenda includes procedural items, public comments, and a resolution for employee pay. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Approval of Resolution Authorizing Employee Compensation for March 28, 2025 Emergency Closure
Strategic Planning Session
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board will convene a Strategic Planning Session on April 7, 2025, to discuss future goals and priorities. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and a public comment period with a pre-submission requirement.
- Strategic Planning Session (Item 4.a) — discussion only, no decisions listed
- Public comment period with email submission deadline at 6:15 p.m. on April 7, 2025
Strategic Planning Session Cancelled
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board meeting scheduled for March 31, 2025, was procedural only. The sole substantive item, a Strategic Planning Session, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.
Special Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a Texas Education Agency waiver for an SB 1882 partnership with Region One ESC. The board will also consider engaging an engineer for upcoming district projects. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations.
- Approval of Texas Education Agency Waiver for SB 1882 Partnership with Region One ESC
- Engage engineer for district projects
- Closed session for personnel discussions under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Closed session for legal consultation on pending litigation or settlement offers
- Public comments accepted via email until 11:30 a.m. on March 26, 2025
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop meeting on March 13, 2025, to discuss and review policies provided by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and public comments via email submission.
- TASB Policy Review (Item 4.a)
- Public comments accepted via email until 6:00 p.m. on March 13, 2025
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will discuss consolidating the PFC David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy into Carlos F. Truan Jr. High for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also review cost-saving measures for the athletic program and a potential real estate transaction with the City of Edcouch.
- Proposed consolidation of PFC David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy into Carlos F. Truan Jr. High
- Acceptance of $98,060 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant for Outdoor Youth Adventure Project
- Proposed 2025-2026 cost-saving measures for the Athletic Program
- Approval of expenditures over $25,000
- Potential real estate transaction with the City of Edcouch
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees did not meet on March 8, 2025; the regular board meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed only procedural items and a potential vote on the quarterly progress report, but no decisions were made.
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board did not meet on March 7, 2025; the regular session was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss educational pathways and athletics. The meeting includes presentations on career and technology offerings and the district's athletic program.
- Overview of Career and Technology Program Offerings, Continuing Education and Education Pathways for Paraprofessionals from South Texas College
- Presentation and discussion of EEISD's Athletic Program
Public Hearing
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2023-2024 school year. Members of the public may submit comments in advance by email until 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Presentation and hearing of the Edcouch-Elsa ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 2023-2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to approve routine minutes, budget amendments, and expenditures over $25,000. They will also discuss and likely approve targeted improvement plans for several schools and a resolution adopting TASB staffing review recommendations. The board will hear updates on student travel requests for competitions and performances across Texas.
- Approval of budget amendments and expenditures over $25,000
- Approval of targeted improvement plans for John F. Kennedy Elementary, Santiago Garcia Elementary, PFC David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy, and Edcouch-Elsa High School
- Approval of travel for Mariachi students to State Mariachi Festival in Seguin, TX (Feb 20-22)
- Approval of surveillance camera system purchase for buses (Safe Fleet) and Fine Arts Complex (3Sixty Integrated)
- Approval of resolution adopting TASB staffing review recommendations
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss specific items. The primary focus of the meeting is a presentation regarding the Detention Pond Project.
- Presentation on the Detention Pond Project
Board Workshop Cancelled
The board will meet to discuss a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) policy review. The meeting includes a period for public comments from citizens.
- Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Review
Board Workshop
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and planning items. The session includes a public forum for citizen communications.
- Innovation Members Promoting Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency (IMPACT) Committees
- Stipends
- Facilities Planning
- Campus Staffing Allocations
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Trustees will hold a meet and greet followed by a reception. This meeting is procedural in nature.
- Meet and Greet for Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D. Board of Trustees
- Reception
Regular Board Meeting
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees will meet on January 15, 2025 to conduct routine business including approving past meeting minutes, quarterly financial reports, and student and staff travel requests. The board will also discuss and likely vote on HB 3: Edcouch-Elsa High School College and Career Military Readiness Progress Monitoring.
- Approval of minutes from December 16–19, 2024 meetings
- Approval of quarterly investment report (Oct–Dec 2024)
- Ratification of EEHS Wrestling team travel to Austin for 2025 tournament
- Approval of EEHS Softball team travel to Corpus Christi for 2025 tournament
- Discussion and action on HB 3 military-readiness monitoring for Edcouch-Elsa High School
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to discuss the district's financial status. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.
- EEISD Financial Status Review