Benavides ISD, TX

Special Meeting

The Board will review administrative reports and approve various bond project payments. Key action items include the 2026-2027 salary schedule, employee and student handbooks, and a $163,217 equipment purchase using Jet Grant funds.

• Purchase of equipment with Jet Grant funds for $163,217
• Bond project payments including Tom Oaks Construction ($451,012.50 for plumbing upgrade) and Fletco Construction ($441,248.74 for HVAC)
• Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedule, Employee Handbook, and Student Code of Conduct
• Consideration of window wrapping for the Collegiate Building and Tax Office Building using bond funds
• Executive session to discuss personnel and a lawsuit: Jose A. Hernandez v. Benavides ISD

Special Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve change orders for bond projects. The meeting also includes an executive session to address personnel matters and legal contracts.

• Consideration and possible approval of Bond Project Change Orders
• Executive session regarding personnel resignations, retirements, reassignments, and hiring
• Discussion of district contracts and legal matters with the school attorney

Special Meeting

The Benavides Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve change orders for bond projects. The board will also enter a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters and legal contract discussions with the school attorney.

• Consideration and possible approval of bond project change orders
• Closed session for personnel matters (resignations, retirements, hiring)
• Closed session to discuss district contracts with school attorney

Special Meeting

The Board will discuss the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget for the General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service. The meeting also includes reviews of bond projects and several service contracts for the upcoming school year.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget for General Fund-199, Food Service-101, and Debt Service-599
• LASO Cycle 4 ESC Region 2 installment payment of $76,825.00
• Gallagher Construction Project Manager fee of $6,994.00
• Contract with Canine Contraband Detection for 2026-2027 school year
• Interlocal Agreement with Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend for 2026-2027

Public Hearing to discuss the School District's budget that will be adopted

The board is holding a public hearing to discuss the school district's budget. This budget is scheduled to be adopted on June 22, 2026.

• Public hearing regarding the school district budget

Special Meeting

The Board will hold a budget workshop and discuss bond projects. They are deciding on budget amendments, a declaration of financial exigency for 2026-2027, and the student dress code for the upcoming school year.

• Approval of Student Dress Code for 2026-2027 School Year
• Consideration of Budget Amendment(s)
• Declaration of Financial Exigency for 2026-2027
• Budget Workshop #3
• Discussion on Bond Projects

Special Meeting

The Benavides ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on personnel matters in closed session, including the non-renewal of a special education teacher. The board will also consider legal matters with the school attorney before returning to open session.

• Consider and approve the non-renewal of Special Ed Teacher Susana Massa due to financial exigency and program change in Special Education
• Discuss District Contract/Legal Matter with School Attorney

Regular Meeting

The Benavides Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on May 28, 2026, and is scheduled to vote on several bond-funded purchases and service agreements. The board will also discuss a second budget workshop and receive administrative reports, including updates on the Raymundo Ramos Swimming Pool revitalization and a November 2026 tax rate vote. An executive session is planned for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve bond-funded purchases: school buses, commercial zero-turn mower, Collegiate Campus marquee
• Approve agreements with electrical and plumbing companies recommended by Gallagher
• Approve Turf Field Project from Buyboard TIPS Vendors presented by Gallagher
• Approve 2026-27 athletic and activity accident insurance
• Approve library book list for 2026-27

Special Meeting Cancelled

The Benavides Independent School District Board of Trustees did not hold its scheduled special meeting on May 7, 2026. The agenda listed routine procedural items, a cafeteria equipment report, a proposed turf field project, and closed-session discussions on personnel and legal matters, but no actions were taken.

Special Meeting

The Benavides Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve funding for a new turf field project. The board will also review administrative reports and enter closed session for personnel and legal matters, including a pending lawsuit.

• Consider and approve Bond Project: Turf Field Project from Buyboard TIPS Vendors presented by Gallagher
• Closed session to discuss teacher contract non-renewals due to financial exigency and program changes
• Closed session to consult with attorney regarding lawsuit Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD

Regular Meeting Cancelled

The Benavides Independent School District board’s regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 was cancelled. No official actions, votes, or decisions were taken. The posted agenda listed only procedural items and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

Special Meeting

The Benavides ISD board will meet in a special session to approve routine payments, bond-funded facility upgrades, and new purchases including $16,720 in technology equipment. The agenda also includes updates on water-well drilling, tax abatement hearings, and compliance with state bus-seat-belt rules.

• Approve $16,720 technology purchase from Trafera, LLC
• Approve $14,400 additional technology purchase
• Approve bond-funded turf field project presented by Gallagher
• Approve bond-funded door replacements at Collegiate Campus
• Approve bond-funded kitchen equipment upgrades for cafeteria

Public Hearing for Student Recognition

The Benavides Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on March 26, 2026, to discuss student recognition. The agenda includes an executive session but no substantive items are listed beyond the hearing.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review administrative and financial reports and consider several action items related to district facilities and equipment. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, including a federal lawsuit.

• Consideration of budget amendments
• Proposals for playground covering, HVAC, and parking lots
• Payment for performance bond for turf field projects
• Purchase of a Suburban and/or activity van using YASS money
• Invoices for Duval Sheriff Department and Trafera technology devices

Regular Meeting

Special Meeting

The Board will review administrative reports, budget amendments, and the 2025-2026 school calendar. They will also consider several bond project payments and a performance agreement renewal with the Rural Schools Innovation Zone.

• BOK, NA invoice for $500,712.57
• Duval Sheriff Department (SRO) invoice for $15,342.34
• Bond project payments including Hellas Construction ($105,111.80) and Gallagher Construction ($41,966.00)
• Proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 School Calendar
• District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report