South San Antonio ISD public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board will discuss and possibly vote to permanently close West Campus and reassign students and staff to South San Antonio High School for 2024-2025. The board will also consider hiring chaplains as volunteers, approving a roof repair contract, and selecting the TRS ActiveCare insurance plan. Several routine consent items, including budget amendments and policy updates, are also on the agenda.
- Permanent closure of West Campus and reassignment of students/staff to South San Antonio High School
- Resolution to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers
- Roof repair at Palo Alto Elementary by Triple J Roof Solutions LLC via cooperative contract #202303006
- TRS ActiveCare Plan as 2024-2025 medical and pharmacy insurance
- Approval of RFP 2023-15 for instructional supplies and materials
Board Workshop
This meeting is a board workshop consisting of remarks and training sessions. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for this session.
- Superintendent remarks (report only)
- Board President remarks (report only)
- Governance team training and development workshop
AMENDED Special Called
This is a special called meeting of the South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees. The board will enter closed session to discuss legal matters, including a subpoena and disqualification of counsel in specific court cases, and may take action on those items after reconvening in open session. The agenda also includes routine items like the pledge, public comments, and remarks from the TEA, superintendent, and board president.
- Closed session discussion of subpoena duces tecum and disqualification of counsel in Cause No. NM736551 and Cause No. 720549 (State of Texas v. Abel Martinez)
- Possible action on items discussed in executive session
- Citizens to be heard
- Superintendent remarks (report only)
- Board president remarks (report only)
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee is meeting to discuss the District Emergency Operation Plan, review reports on drills and door sweeps, and hear updates on the SAFE Grant, Region 20 intruder detection audits, and a district reunification drill. The agenda includes a recognition item for the emergency plan and time for citizens to be heard.
- Recognition of SSAISD District Emergency Operation Plan
- Drills and Weekly Door Sweeps Report
- SAFE Grant update
- Region Intruder Detection Audits (Region 20)
- District Reunification Drill
Community Meeting
The administration will present information regarding current and future allocations of district resources intended to support student learning. The meeting includes remarks from the Superintendent and Board President, but no formal actions are scheduled.
- Presentation of current and future district resource allocations
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board will hold a public hearing on its 2022-2023 FIRST financial rating, hear reports on October financials, academic health, and insurance costs, and consider several consent items including memorandums of understanding and a pay plan amendment. In closed session, the board will discuss personnel matters, a possible censure of Trustee Homer Flores Jr., and a pending offer to purchase district real estate, with possible action on these items afterward.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 FIRST Rating
- Approve MOU with Eagles Flight, Bexar County Sheriff's Office Explorers, and Building a Purpose
- 2023-2024 Pay and Compensation Plan Amendment
- Approve Trane to provide 300-ton centrifugal water chiller for Dwight Middle School per RFP#2023-10
- Possible censure of Homer Flores Jr., Trustee for District 3; possible action on real estate sale
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with no action items. The board will hear remarks from the TEA, superintendent, and board president, and will participate in a governance team goal-setting session. The meeting is primarily for discussion and planning, not decision-making.
- Governance team (board and superintendent) goal setting workshop
- Citizens to be heard public comment period
- Superintendent remarks (report only)
- Board president remarks (report only)
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2023, with several action items including a budget amendment, approval of a revised 2023 tax rate calculation worksheet, and a contract for 3M safety and security window film installation. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, grants, and vendor purchases. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, a TEA investigation, and a formative evaluation of the superintendent.
- Budget amendment for October 2023
- Revised 2023 tax rate calculation worksheet
- RFP 2023-14: 3M safety and security window film installation
- RFP 2023-13: refrigerated delivery truck for child nutrition
- Interlocal agreement with City of San Antonio
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several action items. The board will vote on a $70,000 donation to the West Campus High School Athletics Program, a 2023-2024 pay and compensation plan amendment, and multiple contracts and memorandums. It will also discuss renaming the South San Athletic Center to the Ron Durbon Athletic Center and consider items in closed session, including personnel matters and a TEA investigation consultation.
- Accept $70,000 donation to West Campus High School Athletics Program
- Approve 2023-2024 Pay and Compensation Plan Amendment
- Approve Mastery Prep Contract for GEAR UP Cohort and GEAR UP Interlocal Year Six Contract
- Approve memorandums with City of San Antonio (Miles of Smiles) and JOVEN
- Discuss renaming South San Athletic Center to Ron Durbon Athletic Center
Special Called
This is a special called meeting of the South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hear remarks from the TEA monitor, superintendent, and board president, and hold a workshop on board operating procedures, superintendent goals, and veterans memorial guidelines. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with the attorney about the TEA investigation, with possible action afterward.
- Workshop on Board Operating Procedures
- Workshop on Superintendent Goals
- Workshop on Veterans Memorial Guidelines
- Closed session discussion of personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session consultation with attorney re: TEA investigation (551.071)
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with no action items, focused on governance team training and development. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledges, public comments, and remarks from the TEA monitor, superintendent, and board president. The main substantive portion is a training session with 26 attachments covering board policies and procedures.
- Governance team training and development with 26 attachments including BAA(LEGAL), BBA(LEGAL), BBD(LOCAL), and other policy documents
- TEA Monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
- Superintendent remarks (report only, no action)
- Board President remarks (report only, no action)
- Citizens to be heard public comment period
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with no action items, focused on governance team training and development. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, citizen comments, and remarks from the TEA monitor, superintendent, and board president. The main substantive portion is a training session with 26 attachments covering legal policies and board operating procedures.
- Governance team training and development with 26 attachments including BAA(LEGAL), BBA(LEGAL), BBD(LEGAL), and other policy documents
- TEA Monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
- Superintendent remarks (report only)
- Board President remarks (report only)
- Citizens to be heard
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider adopting the budget, accepting the certified appraisal roll, and setting the tax rate. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and purchases, and may enter closed session for personnel, security, and legal matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Adopt annual budget for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Resolution adopting tax rate for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of RFP 2023-10 HVAC and Mechanical Trade Services
- Approval of breakfast and lunch price increases for staff and visitors
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee is meeting to review the District Multi-Emergency Operations Plan for the 2023-2024 school year, receive updates on House Bill 3 TEA school safety requirements, and hear a grant update on bulletproof shields. The committee will also discuss and possibly take action on appointing members for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Review of District Multi-Emergency Operations Plan for 2023-2024
- House Bill 3 TEA School Safety Updates
- Grant update on Bullet Proof Shields
- Discussion and possible action on School Safety and Security Committee members for 2023-2024
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special called session that includes a budget workshop presented by the Chief Financial Officer, along with a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending TEA investigations. The board may take action on items discussed in the closed session after reconvening in open session.
- Budget workshop with 2023-2024 proposed budget
- Closed session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session consultation with attorney on TEA investigations
- Possible action on executive session items
- TEA monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on property values, early college programs, and June financials. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as MOUs with community partners, software purchases, and the student code of conduct. The board will also discuss and possibly act on health insurance, pharmacy benefits, a budget amendment, and an audit engagement letter, followed by a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Presentation of Transwestern Commercial Real Estate opinion of values for vacant properties and land
- Approval of new playground at Madla ES from Kidd Kraddick Morning Show Recess Redo Contest
- Approval of 2023-2024 health insurance administrator, plan design, and stop loss insurance provider
- Approval of 2023-2024 pharmacy benefits management
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Audit Engagement Letter and Budget Amendment
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider appointing a trustee for the vacant District 7 position and to reorganize board officers under district policy. The agenda also includes routine items such as the pledge, prayer, and public comments, plus remarks from the TEA monitor, superintendent, and board president. No other substantive action items are listed.
- Appointment of a trustee for vacant District 7 position
- Reorganization of board officers per Policy BDAA(Local)
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and reports on May 2023 financials and investment reports. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, curriculum materials, and agreements, and will discuss and possibly act on rescinding a previously approved forensic audit, the 2023-2024 pay plan, and filling a vacant board seat. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, safety audit, and legal matters.
- Discussion and possible action to rescind forensic audit approved May 17, 2023
- 2023-2024 South San ISD Pay and Compensation Plan
- Discussion and possible action to fill vacant District 7 seat via appointment
- Approve TK Elevator modernization at Armstrong Elementary via Omnia contract #R200502
- Approval of multiple curriculum materials (PhD Science, Eureka Math, Carnegie Math, Amplify Texas) for 2023-2024
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive items occurring in closed/executive session. The board will discuss legal matters related to the Early Childhood/Head Start Program and pending Texas Education Agency investigations, then reconvene in open session to take any necessary action.
- Closed session to consult with attorney on Head Start program policies and guidelines
- Closed session to discuss status of pending TEA investigations
- Possible action on items discussed in executive session
- Citizens to be heard and superintendent remarks (report only)
Committee Meeting
This is a committee meeting of the South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes routine opening items (roll call, pledges, prayer, citizens to be heard) and reports from the TEA monitor, superintendent, and board president. The main business is two presentations: one on district facilities and one on district finances. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation and updates on district facilities
- Presentation and updates on district finances
- TEA monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee is meeting to review the district drill report and weekly door sweeps, and to discuss the 2020-2023 District School Safety Audit Report. The committee may vote to approve the audit results for presentation to the School Board at the next Regular Called Meeting. The audit report will be discussed in closed session.
- District Drill Report/Weekly Door Sweeps presentation by Chief Tovar, Andy Rocha, Gary Long
- 2020-2023 District School Safety Audit Report discussed in closed session
- Possible action to approve audit results for presentation to School Board
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving a $121,800 grant from the Office of the Governor to purchase bullet-resistant shields for the district police department, and will discuss hiring an outside auditor to review district finances. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, a bus rental contract, budget amendments, and multiple educational partnership agreements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending TEA investigations and personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on SH Bullet Resistant Shield Grant ($121,800) for SSAISD police
- Discussion and possible action to retain an outside auditor to review district finances
- Approval of RFP #2023-05 for charter bus, van, and vehicle rental services
- Budget amendment for May 2023
- Multiple MOUs and service agreements with Texas A&M-San Antonio, UT Austin, Childsafe, and IDRA
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly vote on permanently closing West Campus. If approved, the superintendent would be authorized to reassign personnel and students to South San Antonio High School and other campuses. The agenda also includes routine items like the pledge, public comments, and remarks from the TEA monitor and superintendent.
- Discussion and possible action to permanently close West Campus
- Authorize superintendent to reassign personnel and students to South San Antonio High School and other campuses
- TEA Monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
- Citizens to be heard
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on permanently closing Kazen Middle School, Kindred Elementary, and Athens Elementary, authorizing the superintendent to reassign students and staff. The board will also consider consent items including a pay plan amendment, a computer equipment RFP, and several memoranda of understanding, plus reports on investments and financials.
- Permanent closure of Kazen Middle School, Kindred Elementary, and Athens Elementary with student/staff reassignment
- Approval of RFP 2023-04 for computers, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and related services
- 2022-2023 Pay and Compensation Plan Amendment
- Approval of Amstar Inc. for PreK 4 SA outdoor learning environment at Carrillo Elementary
- Approval of job order contract method for Carrillo Elementary PreK playground
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee is meeting to discuss district safety operations, including drill reports, the emergency operations plan, and intruder detection findings at Kazen MS and Armstrong ES. The committee will also hear about A.L.E.R.R.T. training for district police and staging area maps from the San Antonio Fire Department.
- District Drill Report/Weekly Door Sweeps
- District Emergency Operation Plan
- Region 20-Intruder Detection Findings - Kazen MS and Armstrong ES
- A.L.E.R.R.T. Training for District Police Department - Spring Break
- San Antonio Fire Department Staging Area Maps
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes public remarks, a closed executive session to discuss legal matters involving former Trustee Gilbert F. Rodriguez, pending TEA investigations, and the superintendent's summative evaluation, followed by possible action on those items in open session.
- Closed session discussion of former Trustee Gilbert F. Rodriguez
- Closed session discussion of pending TEA investigations
- Superintendent summative evaluation
- Possible action on items from executive session
Community Meeting
This is a community meeting of the South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes routine items like the pledge, public comments, and remarks from the TEA monitor and superintendent. The main item is a presentation by the administration on current and future allocations of District resources to support student learning.
- Presentation on current and future allocations of District resources to support student learning
- TEA Monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
- Citizens to be heard
- Superintendent's remarks (report only)
- Board President's remarks (report only)
Board Meeting/Workshop
The South San Antonio ISD Board will hold a regular meeting and workshop. They will hear remarks from the TEA monitor, superintendent, and board president, and consider a consent item to approve carryover funds from Head Start Grant No. 06CH010831. The board will also discuss current and future allocations of District resources to support student learning.
- Approval of carryover funds from Head Start Grant No. 06CH010831
- Discussion of current and future allocations of District resources to support student learning
- TEA Monitor remarks by Dr. Abe Saavedra
- Citizens to be heard
- Closed meeting possible per Texas Open Meetings Act
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including minutes, a NIMS resolution, a budget amendment, and several service agreements. The board will also discuss and possibly act on the 2023-2024 academic calendar, a resolution on bad weather makeup days, and approval of a furniture consulting and installation services contract. A closed executive session is scheduled for personnel matters, an intruder detection audit, and pending TEA investigations.
- Approval of RFQ 2022-08 Professional Services
- MOU with Family Service of San Antonio, Inc.
- Service agreement with Communities in Schools (CIS) of San Antonio
- Approval of Alamo Classroom Solutions | RFQ 2023-02 Furniture Consulting and Installation Services
- Resolution regarding bad weather makeup days
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on February 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The only substantive item is discussion and possible action on reorganizing board officers under District Policy BDAA (Local). The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledges, prayer, citizens to be heard, adjournment).
- Reorganization of Board Officers pursuant to District Policy BDAA (Local)