Brownsville ISD public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session and review a financial report through November 30, 2024. The meeting includes several proposed approvals for grants, construction change orders, and employee compensation revisions.
- Proposed $500 retention stipend for eligible full-time, part-time, and substitute employees
- Proposed $248,191 UTRGV Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grant for Lincoln Park School
- Proposed $150,000 change order for HVAC upgrades at Gonzalez, Yturria ES and Manzano MS
- Proposed $10,000 donation of voucher books from Main Event for student incentives
- Proposed $7,500 U.S. Chess Federation travel grant for Paredes Elementary
The provided document contains only the meeting title and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Citizens Facilities Committe Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Citizens Facilities Committee will hold a meeting on November 21, 2024, to receive presentations from Special Education, Fine Arts, and Athletic Departments, hear updates from sub-committees, and break into smaller groups for further discussion. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2023–24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a $2.99 million budget amendment, and a $12,500 contract for technical services. The board will also consider waiving policy to pay 7 employees for 49 days of accumulated leave and discuss hiring and board counsel evaluations.
- Approve 2023–24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Approve $2,993,427 budget amendment for Local Funds
- Approve $12,500 contract with Haissam Mayasi for technical services
- Waive policy to pay 7 employees for 49 days of accumulated local leave
- Discuss hiring and evaluation of board counsel
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. There are no records of discussions, motions, or decisions made during the November 19, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting.
New Board Member Local District Orientation
The meeting is dedicated to the New Board Member Local District Training Orientation. No other business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- New Board Member Local District Training Orientation
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees meets to certify November 5 election results, swear in newly elected members, and reorganize leadership roles including president, vice-president, and secretary. No substantive policy or spending decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Canvass of November 5, 2024 election returns
- Oath of office for newly elected trustees (Places 3, 5, 6, and 7)
- Re-organization of Board leadership (President, Vice-President, Secretary)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Ed/Section 504 Committee Meeting
The Brownsville Independent School District’s Special Education/Section 504 Committee holds its scheduled meeting to review administrative updates on staffing, training, parental involvement, behavioral support, and post-school transition planning. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.
Citizens Facilities Committee Workshop
The Citizens Facilities Committee holds a workshop to organize and receive presentations on district facility priorities and demographic information. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD board will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to act on a $5,902,191 budget amendment and approve $879,975.36 in construction and engineering payments. Members will also consider accepting a $152,640 state grant for bullet shields for campus police, a $70,000 donation from the Homer Hanna Class of 1979, and scholarships for homeless youth. The board will hear updates on delinquent tax collections, bilingual program evaluations, and quarterly financial reports.
- $5,902,191 budget amendment reallocating $2.35M and adding $35K
- $879,975.36 in construction and engineering service payments
- $152,640 state grant for bullet shields for BISD Police Officers
- $70,000 donation from Homer Hanna Class of 1979
- 40 scholarships for Homeless Youth Program (no cost to district)
The provided document is a landing page for the meeting minutes and does not contain the text of the proceedings. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on proposed plans for Sams Stadium. The focus of the meeting is the replacement and upgrade of the soccer field turf and the track.
- Proposed plan for Field Turf/Soccer Field and Track upgrades and replacement at Sams Stadium
The provided document is a landing page for the October 24, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting minutes but does not contain the actual text of the proceedings. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will receive presentations regarding the timeline and use of funds from the 2015 Tax Ratification Election. The meeting also includes discussions on district-wide MEP system upgrades and a facilities assessment overview.
- Presentation on timeline and use of funds from the 2015 Tax Ratification Election (TRE)
- Strategic planning session for district-wide upgrades of MEP systems
- Overview of district-wide facilities and next steps for facilities assessment
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board will reconvene after an executive session to discuss, consider, and possibly take action on the audit of facility projects. The meeting includes procedural items such as approving the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to the meeting minutes without the actual content of the proceedings.
Regular Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board will meet to approve routine minutes, a consent agenda of contracts and payments, and a $5,510,960 budget amendment. The board will also hear the superintendent’s report, which includes recognitions for AP teachers and students, and a financial update.
- Approve $5,510,960 budget amendment #011 for local funds
- Approve $1,297,674.08 in construction and engineering payments
- Approve $500,500 TIA designation fee and $6,000 consortium fee
- Approve $23,482.75 rifle-resistant body armor grant for peace officers
- Approve change orders totaling $130,000 for HVAC upgrades at Perkins MS, Vela MS, and Hanna ECHS
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and a title page for the October 1, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. No votes, motions, or substantive decisions are recorded in the text.
Superintendents Safety and Security Meeting
The Superintendents Safety and Security Meeting will cover the district vulnerability assessment process. The board will also meet in a closed session to review audit reports and the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
- District Vulnerability Assessment Process presentation by TEA School Safety Agent Deanna Stevens
- Intruder Detection Audit Report findings
- District Audit Report (DAR) key results
- Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) review
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board will meet to approve revisions to the 2024-2025 employee compensation plan and two interlocal agreements. One agreement with the City of Brownsville aims to share facilities for career and technical education programs and the Gladys Porter Zoo, while another involves data-sharing with a consulting firm. A board member will also present costs to relocate the CTE program.
- Approve revisions to pages 34-36, 38, 39 & 41 of the 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan (stipend pay)
- Approve amended interlocal agreement with City of Brownsville for shared CTE program and Gladys Porter Zoo facilities
- Approve data-sharing agreement with Rivera Educational Consulting, LLC
- Presentation on costs to relocate the CTE program (Board Member Carlos Elizondo)
- Consider lease and real estate contracts for Cummings Property with the City of Brownsville
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a tax rate of no more than $1.028664 per $100.00 valuation for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also includes several requests for staff development contracts and updates to the employee compensation plan.
- Proposed 2024-2025 tax rate of no more than $1.028664 per $100.00 valuation
- Contract for Region One staff development for private schools not to exceed $124,900.00
- Acceptance of a $300,000.00 TEA Interactive Online Learning Grant
- Purchase of Hudl Gold athletic subscriptions and cameras for $87,000.00
- Approval of Perkins M.S. HVAC Phase I and middle school four-lane track projects as substantially complete
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the September 3, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss pending litigation and real property matters. The board may take action on joining litigation with O'Hanlon Demerath and Castillo Law Firm and the value or acquisition of the Cummings Property.
- Possible action to authorize Superintendent to join pending litigation with O'Hanlon Demerath and Castillo Law Firm
- Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of the Cummings Property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Board Meeting Cancelled
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a revised application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approval of revised application to participate in the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for 2024-2025
Board Workshop
The board is meeting for a workshop to conduct School Board Member Training on School Board Governance. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- School Board Member Training - School Board Governance
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss district initiatives regarding customer service and student attendance, alongside financial and investment reports. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several purchasing resolutions and service contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Contract for Gold Star Food warehouse and distribution services for $80,000.00
- Acceptance of a $50,000.00 Special Education Capacity Contracted Services Grant
- Consulting services for Youth Connection Project from Coaching Excellence in Organization ($23,190.00) and Region One ($7,000.00 total for Mental Health and STEM)
- Adoption of TASB Update 123 Local Policy and FDB Local Policy
- 17 resolutions to participate in various purchasing cooperatives for fiscal year 2024-2025
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the August 6, 2024, meeting.
Curriculum Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Curriculum Committee held a meeting on July 30, 2024, with only procedural items on the agenda. No decisions, ordinances, or dollar amounts were presented for discussion or action.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Board will meet in a special session to act on personnel matters, including approval of retirements, resignations, and new hires for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider reclassifying certain positions and compensating unpaid stipends from prior years.
- Approve retirements (6) and resignations (18)
- Approve 11 new hires including Assistant Band Director, Assistant Choir Director, and Athletic Trainer
- Reclassify Specialist, Purchasing FNS and Buyer to Pay Grade 7
- Compensate professional employee (J.E.) for unpaid stipends in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
- Approve salary change for Campus Professional Employee (R.B.) for 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Brownsville ISD Facilities Committee met on July 30, 2024 to receive administrative updates on district facilities, personnel, and debt capacity. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the meeting focused on presentations and general reviews.
Special Called Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a title page for the June 20, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The board considered a wide range of administrative actions, including the 2024 school trustee election order and the adoption of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct. The meeting included recommendations for several HVAC project change orders and the acceptance of a $993,096 school safety grant. The provided text lists recommended actions but does not record final vote tallies.
- Recommended approval of the School Trustee Election scheduled for November 5, 2024
- Recommended adoption of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Recommended acceptance of a $993,096 TEA Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant
- Recommended $985,227.27 for High School Science instructional materials from McGraw Hill Education
- Recommended $82,944.03 for Navigate 360 social-emotional curriculum (grades 6-12)
- Recommended $71,400.00 for QuaverReady SEL curriculum (PreK-5th)
- Recommended $3,941,762.30 in payments for district construction and engineering services
- Recommended approval of the Audit Plan for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Special Called Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Canvass (School Trustee Special Election)
The meeting was held to canvass the results of the School Trustee Special Election held on May 4, 2024. The provided minutes do not record specific vote tallies or individual decisions.
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes were recorded in the text.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the April 9, 2024, meeting.
Special Called Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains only administrative system notifications and a meeting title. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the March 6, 2024, meeting.
Special Called Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The provided document is a landing page for the January 23, 2024, Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting. It contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions.