Southwest ISD public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing
The Southwest Independent School District board will conduct a public hearing to discuss and receive comments on the Targeted Improvement Plans for McNair, Resnik, and Scobee Middle Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting follows a procedural call to order and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Targeted Improvement Plans for McNair, Resnik, and Scobee Middle Schools (2025-2026)
- Background document titled 'Nov Public Hearing Targeted Improvement Plan Background 2025' available
The board held a public hearing regarding Targeted Improvement Plans and Strong Foundation Implementation for McNair, Resnik, and Scobee Middle Schools for 2025-2026. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.
Public Hearing
The board will present the F.I.R.S.T. report and the FIRST 2024 SWISD document. The meeting is dedicated to receiving public comments regarding these reports.
- Presentation of F.I.R.S.T. report
- Presentation of FIRST 2024 SWISD
- Public comments on F.I.R.S.T. report
The meeting was procedural and focused on the F.I.R.S.T. report. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Southwest ISD board will meet on December 16, 2025, to vote on several items including changes to the 2025-2026 CAST STEM High School calendar, approval of overnight trips for student groups, and updates on construction projects. The board will also review routine reports such as monthly financial and tax reports.
- Approval of 2025-2026 CAST STEM High School calendar changes
- Approval of overnight trips for Southwest High School Legacy Tennis, Legacy High School Cheer, and Dragon Cheer teams
- Approval of change order #1 for Juan Alvarado Elementary Project
- Approval of substantial completion for Southwest High School Stadium Press box and Bob Hope Elementary Additions and Renovation
- Approval of library materials purchase
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including student trips, construction projects, and personnel matters, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the 2026-2027 school calendar for comprehensive schools and a District Campus Rebalancing Plan. Other business includes voting on the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors and reviewing financial reports.
- Approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar
- Approval of the Districts Campus Rebalancing Plan
- Voting on the 2026 Election of Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Certification of the 2025 Tax Roll
- Approval of overnight trips for Southwest Legacy High School Baseball, SWHS Girls Softball, and CAST STEM High School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The board will review several budget amendments and the District Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan. Other agenda items include approvals for student overnight trips and library material acquisitions.
- Approval of 2024-2025 final budget amendment #15 and Budget Amendment #2
- Approval of District Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat for Schools Annex
- Purchase of above-ground storage fuel tanks
- PA intercom replacement at Spicewood Park Elementary
- Approval of 2025-2026 MOU with TAMUSA La Familia Program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Southwest ISD school board will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2025, to decide on multiple contracts, purchases, and policy updates. Key decisions include approving contracts for special education and therapy services, purchasing new school buses, and finalizing school colors and mascot for Juan Alvarado Elementary. The board will also review budget amendments, strategic priorities, and partnership agreements.
- Approve $72-passenger school buses and special needs buses
- Award contracts for speech, occupational, physical therapy, and special education services (RFP 2425-131 to 135)
- Approve school colors and mascot for Juan Alvarado Elementary
- Approve 2025-2026 MOU with TAMUSA La Familia Program
- Amend District of Innovation Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The Southwest ISD board will convene a public hearing to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate. Members of the public may provide comments on these financial matters.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
5:45 PM or immediately following the 5:30 PM public hearing - Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 District Budget and set the tax rate for the upcoming tax year. The meeting also includes a review of the final budget amendment for 2024-2025 and a closed session regarding public complaint grievances.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Budget
- Setting the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for tax year 2025-2026
- Approval of the 2024-2025 final budget amendment
- Purchase of Google Workspace licenses
- Hearing and action on Level Three public complaint grievances regarding election concerns and conflicts of interest
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review a wide range of software license renewals, student program MOUs, and operational contracts. Key discussions include potential increases to adult meal prices and updates to local board policies, including those regarding personal communication devices.
- Proposed increase to adult meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year
- Changes to Board Policy FNCE (LOCAL) regarding Personal Communication Devices
- Approval of 2025-2026 hazardous transportation routes
- Renewal of Shared Service Agreement with San Antonio ISD for the Regional Day School of the DEAF
- Approval of various software licenses including NWEA MAP Growth, Eduphoria, and Imagine Learning
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Southwest ISD board will meet in a special session to decide on the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and approve purchases from three vendors. The meeting also includes informational items on handbooks, cell phone policy, and policy updates.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Purchase of supplies and equipment from Pocket Nurse, DiaMedical USA, and zSpace
- First read of TASB Update 125 for local policies BDAA, BDB, BDF, EI, FDE, FEC, and FFAC
- First read of TASB Policy Review changes for 30+ local policies including AE, AF, BBB, BE, and BED
- Closed session for personnel matters including resignations and contract renewals
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook software.
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a non-renewal hearing and deliberate on the term contract of Elsa Sanchez-Quintanilla. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and the hearing, followed by a vote in open session.
- Non-renewal hearing and action regarding Elsa Sanchez-Quintanilla's term contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review several 2025-2026 school year preparations, including the student code of conduct and staff development plans. The meeting includes decisions on school facility improvements and a review of the district's compensation plan.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Purchase of surveillance cameras
- Playground installation at Alvarado Elementary and re-installation at Bob Hope Elementary
- Change order #1 for the Southwest Legacy High School Addition Project
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Public Hearing
The board will present a report on the 2025-26 ESSA consolidated federal grant application. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public comments regarding this grant report.
- Report on 2025-26 ESSA consolidated federal grant application
- Public comments on ESSA grant report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss new safety measures for the 2025-2026 school year and a lease agreement with Palo Alto College for the CAST Stem High School site. Other business includes approving various school trip requests, budget amendments, and vendor contracts.
- Lease agreement with Palo Alto College for CAST Stem High School Site
- New safety measures for the 2025-2026 school year
- RFP 2425-126 for Charter Bus Service
- RFP 2425-127 for Kitchen Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Two-year extension of bank-depository contract
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The board will receive a budget update and hold a closed session to discuss personnel and administrator employment. Following the closed session, the board will convene in open session to take action on the superintendent's personnel recommendations.
- Budget update
- Personnel and administrator employment, resignations, reassignments, leaves of absence, and contract renewals
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss several security and facility upgrades, including a district-wide surveillance system and a safety platform. The meeting also includes approvals for various high school overnight trips and a budget amendment.
- Purchase and installation of district-wide surveillance camera system
- Approval of Raptor Technologies safety platform
- Budget Amendment #9
- Furniture purchase for the New Central Office and Professional Development Building
- Overnight trips for Southwest High School and Southwest Legacy High School to various cities
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Special Meeting
The board will meet to approve the canvass of votes and declare the winners of the May 3, 2025 School Board Trustee election. The meeting includes administering the oath of office to new trustees and electing board officers for the 2025-2026 term.
- Approval of canvass votes and declaration of winners for May 3, 2025 election
- Administration of Oath of Office to newly elected trustees
- Election of Board Officers for May 2025 through May 2026
- Team of Eight training
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Board will consider the approval of 95 Phonics and receive a budget update. The meeting also includes a first read of the FDA Local Policy update and personnel decisions.
- Consider approval of 95 Phonics
- Budget Update
- First read of FDA Local Policy update and revision
- Proposed nonrenewal of the term contract for employee Elsa Sanchez Quintanilla
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Southwest ISD school board will meet April 15 to decide on five overnight student trips, two professional-development contracts with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, and routine approvals such as minutes, stipends, and facility purchases.
- Approve Southwest Legacy High School ESPORTS overnight trip to Waco, TX
- Approve Southwest High School NJROTC overnight trip to Kingsville, TX
- Approve Southwest Legacy High School Titan Cheer overnight trip to San Marcos, TX
- Approve Southwest High School Theatre overnight trip to Austin, TX
- Approve Deerfoot Youth Camp overnight trip to Magnolia, TX
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The Southwest ISD board will decide on four major contracts and changes: a guaranteed maximum price for the Southwest Legacy High School Addition Project, a graphic design services contract, a change order for the Elm Creek Elementary Renovation, and the 2025-2026 medical benefits plan. They will also receive results of a mascot survey for Juan M. Alvarado Elementary.
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Southwest Legacy High School Addition Project Package #2
- Award of RFP 2425-114 for Graphic Design Services
- Approval of Change Order #1 for Elm Creek Elementary Renovation Project
- Approval of 2025-2026 Medical Benefits Plan
- Presentation of Juan M. Alvarado Elementary Mascot Survey results
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Southwest ISD board will meet March 18, 2025 to act on multiple overnight student trips and routine business such as minutes approval, instructional materials, and facility change orders. No major policy decisions or budget actions are listed.
- Approve seven Southwest High School overnight trips to Waco, College Station, Kingsville, San Angelo, Corpus Christi, Round Rock, and NJROTC Corpus Christi
- Approve change order #1 for Southwest Legacy High School roof repairs project
- Approve RFCSP 2425-117 for district-wide fencing project
- First read of TASB Board Policy Update 124 for LOCAL policies
- Review February 2025 financial report and purchases over $50,000
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The Southwest ISD Board will consider approvals for a construction price package, a phonics program, and a legal opposition letter. The meeting also includes updates on school safety audits and campus renovation projects.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for package 2 of the Kriewald Road School of the Arts Renovation Project
- Approval of 95 Phonics
- Opposition Letter regarding Section 504 Lawsuit
- Overnight trip for Medio Creek and Bob Hope Elementary 4th grade students to YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
- Discussion on Intruder Audit findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.
Regular Meeting
The Southwest ISD board will meet to vote on multiple contracts and construction bids, including kitchen equipment purchases, facility renovations, and vendor services. The meeting also includes routine approvals like minutes from past meetings and monthly financial reports.
- Approve $1.2M in guaranteed maximum prices for Elm Creek and Southwest Elementary renovations
- Award RFP 2425-118 for $150K kitchen serving line replacement at Sky Harbour Elementary
- Approve $250K contract renewal with Coleman, Horton, and Company for financial audit services
- Vote on RFP 2425-111 for refrigerated box truck purchase
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 CAST STEM High School Calendar
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The board will present the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2023-24. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public comments regarding the report.
- TAPR presentation (2023-24 annual report)
- Public comments on TAPR presentation
The provided document contains no record of proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The board will consider a resolution regarding employee wages following an emergency school closure. Members will also review several overnight student trip requests and discuss an intruder detection audit.
- Resolution regarding employee wage issues for emergency school closure
- Southwest Legacy High School overnight trip to Edinburg, Texas
- Southwest Legacy High School overnight trip to Dallas, Texas
- Southwest High School overnight trip to Galveston, Texas
- Overnight trips for UIL postseason athletic competitions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss the May 2025 school board election and the 2023-2024 financial audit. The meeting includes reviews of construction documents for several district projects and the 2025-2026 campus staffing models.
- Order of Election for May 2025 School Board Election
- Construction documents for Southwest Legacy High School Addition Project
- Construction documents for District Wide Fencing Project
- Construction material testing lab for Kriewald Road School of the Arts Renovation Project
- 2023-2024 District Financial Audit approval
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing Cancelled
The board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The meeting includes a presentation of the 2023-24 annual report and a period for public comment.
- TAPR presentation
- Public comments on TAPR presentation
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The board will discuss the May 2025 school board election and a resolution to increase school funding. They are also reviewing construction documents for the Southwest Legacy High School Addition and a district-wide fencing project.
- Order of Election for May 2025 School Board Election
- Construction documents for Southwest Legacy High School Addition Project
- Construction documents for District Wide Fencing Project
- Contract with Coleman, Horton, & Company, LLP for Audit Services
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Financial Audit
Special Meeting
The Southwest Independent School District will meet to consider approval of 2025 scholarship committee recommendations and two overnight trips to Pensacola, FL. The board will also receive information regarding a GEAR UP grant with The University of Texas at Austin.
- Approval of Southwest Independent School District Scholarship Committee Recommendations 2025
- Approval of CAST STEM High School 2024-2025 overnight trip to Pensacola, FL
- Approval of Southwest Legacy High School 2024-2025 overnight trip to Pensacola, FL
- Information on GEAR UP Grant with The University of Texas at Austin
- Closed session for Superintendent's performance evaluation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook software.