Socorro ISD, TX

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a workshop to receive and discuss district survey results and consider funding priorities and recommendations. No votes or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Board workshop on district survey results and funding priorities and recommendations

Agenda of Special Meeting

The board will meet for a special session to discuss and potentially take action on a parent complaint involving R. Woodcraft. The meeting includes a closed executive session to receive legal advice on the review process.

• Executive session to receive legal counsel regarding a parent complaint regarding R. Woodcraft
• Discussion and possible action to address a parent complaint regarding R. Woodcraft

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review data on early literacy and math goals and receive a debt management update. The board is deciding on several contracts for special education services, textbooks, and software, as well as updates to local policies and the 2026-2027 compensation plan.

• Special Education Professional Specialist Services bid (Maximum $750,000.00)
• BibliU Dual Credit textbooks renewal and amendment (Maximum $550,000.00 and $460,000.00)
• TEKS Resource System curriculum support (Maximum $295,640.00)
• Records Consultants, Inc. for records retention (Maximum $201,235.00)
• Frontline Technologies IEP Documentation Software (Maximum $163,191.55)

Agenda of Briefing Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss various administrative briefings, including special education service contracts and professional development plans. The meeting also includes reviews of local policies and a financial report as of May 31, 2026.

• Special Education Professional Specialist Services bid (Maximum $500,000.00)
• TEKS Resource System curriculum support (Maximum $295,600.00)
• BibliU Dual Credit textbooks renewal (Maximum $550,000.00)
• Records Consultants, Inc. for records retention (Maximum $201,235.00)
• Modified lease for Head Start Center Facilities at Benito Martinez Elementary and Sierra Vista STEAM Academy

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 school district budget and tax rate. The board will also consider a compensation plan and a resolution for the sale of a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note.

• Proposed 2026-2027 School District Budget and tax rate public hearing
• Resolution for Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note in the approximate amount of $30,000,000
• Insurance procurement via ESC Region 19 (Maximum $2,449,993.61)
• Microsoft 365 Education A5 License Subscription (Maximum $623,914.86)
• HVAC unit replacement for El Dorado High School Theater (Maximum $115,853.00)

Agenda of Briefing Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing meeting to discuss and vote on key financial items, including the 2026-2027 school district budget, a $30 million tax and revenue anticipation note, and several large purchasing decisions. The board will also review updates to the compensation plan and receive a financial report as of April 30, 2026.

• Award electrical services contract up to $250,000 (RFP No. E2631)
• Approve $115,853 HVAC replacement for El Dorado High School Theater
• Vote on $30 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
• Renew Microsoft 365 Education licensing for $623,914.86
• Renew network content filtering service for $128,800

6:30pm or immediately following the briefing meeting - Agenda of Special Meeting

The Socorro Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider approving revisions to local policy regarding inter-district transfer admissions. The board will also evaluate the performance of the Internal Auditor in an executive session before voting on the evaluation.

• Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy FDA - Admissions: Inter-District Transfers
• Consider approval of evaluation of Internal Auditor

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to conduct routine business including electing officers, approving contracts up to $1.7 million, and receiving reports on safety audits and budget development. No major policy decisions are scheduled for a vote.

• Elect and install Board Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
• Approve $180,000 contract for portable building relocation services
• Approve $178,000 in police tactical equipment and uniforms
• Approve $1.715M contract with Communities In Schools of El Paso for student support services
• Approve $450,000 annual agreement for electric school bus program with Highland Fleets

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Socorro Independent School District board will meet to recognize student achievements and vote on contracts for electric school buses, portable building relocations, and special education services. The board will also discuss budget amendments and policy revisions.

• Award bid for portable building relocations up to $180,000
• Approve $450,000/year electric school bus contract with Highland Fleets
• Vote on $1.715M Communities In Schools program for 2026-2027
• Consider $400,000 increase for special education evaluations and therapy services
• Approve $178,000 for police tactical shields, uniforms, and equipment

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 15 to approve contracts for HVAC upgrades at two schools totaling $4,067,775, extend multiple service contracts worth up to $5.8M, and adopt an AI handbook for district-wide use.

• Award HVAC upgrades at Mission Ridge Elementary and Sierra Vista STEAM Academy ($4,067,775)
• Extend athletic apparel contract through June 2027 ($550,000)
• Adopt SISD Artificial Intelligence Handbook as policy exhibit
• Approve $60,000 Employee Assistance Program contract with AllOne Health
• Decommit $1.3M in unused committed fund balance for completed projects

Agenda of Briefing Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will review and likely approve several facility, technology, and service contracts at this briefing meeting. Items include a $4.07 million laptop purchase for high school students, a $500,000 kitchen equipment acquisition, and a new AI handbook to guide district technology use. The board will also consider decommitting $1.32 million in unused project funds.

• Award Energy Management Controls contract up to $200,000 per year
• Approve $4.07 million purchase of 4,500 high school student laptops with insurance
• Add SISD Artificial Intelligence Handbook as exhibit to existing policy
• Decommit $1,317,532.61 in unused committed fund balances for completed projects
• Extend Athletic Apparel contract up to $550,000 through June 2027

Agenda of Workshop Meeting

The Socorro Independent School District board holds a workshop meeting to discuss internal governance matters. Items include a quarterly self-evaluation, operating procedures, superintendent evaluation tools, and policy reviews. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Quarter 1 (Jan–Mar 2026) board self-evaluation
• Board operating procedures review
• Superintendent evaluation instrument discussion
• Board time-use tracking review
• Policy evaluation discussion

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will meet March 25, 2026 to recognize student and staff achievements, approve budget amendments and contracts, and discuss district goals and financial updates. The meeting includes proclamations for School Library Month and Month of the Military Child, as well as presentations on board goals and budget development.

• Approve $154,000 annual financial audit contract (RFQ No. E2621)
• Approve $500,000 annual building and carpentry materials contract (RFP No. E2628)
• Approve $1,400,000 annual printer services contract extension (RFP No. E2353)
• Approve $822,800.48 network equipment purchase (DIR #CPO-5347)
• Approve new armed Security Guard I position job description

Agenda of Briefing Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review various administrative, financial, and technology requests. Key items include several contract extensions, a new armed security guard position, and the awarding of bids for district materials and audits.

• Purchase of network equipment for Non-Instructional Facilities (Maximum $822,800.48)
• Awarding of bid for building and carpentry materials (Maximum $500,000.00 per year)
• Extension of printer multi-function devices and services (Maximum $1,400,000.00 per year)
• Creation of a new job description and position for Security Guard I Armed
• Awarding of bid for Annual Financial Audit (Maximum $154,000.00 per year)

Agenda of Regular Meeting

Agenda of Briefing Meeting

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review budget development, intruder detection audit findings, and a TEA Conservator report. The board is also deciding on several contract extensions and the potential sale of 10 acres of surplus property on Gateway Boulevard East Avenue.

• Purchase of districtwide network electronics (Max $4,000,000.00)
• Sale of 10 acres of surplus property at 14400 Block of Gateway Boulevard East Avenue
• Fuel contract extension through January 4, 2027 (Max $2,500,000.00)
• Special Education Professional Services increase of $500,000.00
• Network Access Control cloud subscription (Max $66,950.00)

Agenda of Special Meeting

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to recognize student achievements and approve a proclamation for National School Counselor Week. The board will also honor the SISD Board of Trustees during School Board Recognition Month.

• Consider approval of Proclamation for National School Counselor Week, February 2-6, 2026
• Recognition of students winning the 2025 SISD Winter Holiday Art Contest
• Recognition of students winning the 2025 Superintendent's Holiday Bake Off Challenge
• Recognition of students winning the citywide UIL Middle School One Act Play Competition
• Recognition of El Dorado High School Varsity Football Team for winning 2025 UIL Championships

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Socorro Independent School District board will hold a workshop to discuss the district’s vision, the superintendent evaluation process, board operating procedures, and goal progress monitoring training. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.