South San Antonio ISD public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Workshop
The South San Antonio ISD Board will hold a workshop to review and finalize draft documents for the superintendent evaluation process, board operating procedures, vision statement, and self-constraints. Training on goal progress monitoring will also be provided.
- Review and finalize superintendent evaluation process
- Review and finalize board operating procedures
- Draft vision statement
- Draft board self-constraints
- Goal progress monitoring training
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 FIRST Rating and review a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election. The body will also consider several contracts and the designation of a middle school as surplus property.
- Resolution to declare Abraham Kazen Middle School at 1520 Gillette Boulevard as surplus
- Public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 FIRST Rating
- Presentation on Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
- Renewal of Walsh Gallegos retainer for Special Education
- Selection of a Medicaid / SHARS Consultant
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will meet on November 17, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and policy updates. The board will also vote on a $2,500 lease for the CareZone facility at 2707 W. Gerald starting December 1, 2025.
- Approve October 2025 financial statements
- Approve lease of CareZone facility at 2707 W. Gerald to Center of Health Empowerment for $2,500 starting December 1, 2025
- Appoint authorized investment officers for South San Antonio ISD
- Waive penalty and interest on district obligations
- Approve TASB Update 126 Local Board Policies
Special Called
The Board of Trustees will meet in a special called session to conduct personnel hearings and consult with legal counsel. These discussions will take place in a closed executive session before the board reconvenes in open session for potential action.
- Level III grievance hearing for employee Andrea Chavez
- Legal consultation regarding Andrea Chavez's grievance
- Level III grievance hearing for employee John Barre
- Legal consultation regarding John Barre's grievance
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee met to review first-semester police reports, safety grant updates, and district emergency operations plans. The committee also discussed school safety concerns and possible action items, including reunification training scheduled for January 2025.
- Police Report - First Semester for School Year 2025-2026 presented by Chief Eugene Tovar
- Cycle 1 & 2 Safety Grant Report Update by Executive Director Andy A. Rocha
- District Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat for Schools reviewed
- Reunification Training scheduled for January 20-21, 2025, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- District Emergency Operations Plan to be presented to the school board in November
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 20, 2025, to discuss routine approvals, financial reports, and several action items including a facility lease, security hardware purchases, and budget amendments. The board will also receive updates on student growth assessments and district partnerships.
- Approve lease of CareZone facility at 2707 W. Gerald to Center of Health Empowerment
- Accept quote for additional Verkada security hardware
- Extend depository contract for funds under Texas Education Code Chapter 45
- Budget amendment for October 2025
- Approve return and exchange of Verkada cameras (RMA request)
Board Workshop
The South San Antonio ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss governance updates and operating procedures. Ben Mackey, a Lone Star Governance Coach, will present on goals and evaluations.
- Goals, Guardrails & Progress Measure Updates
- Board Operating Procedures Revision
- Superintendent Evaluation Process
Special Called Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will meet in a special called session to conduct a Level III grievance hearing for employee Andrea Chavez. The board will discuss the matter in a closed executive session and may take action during the open session.
- Level III grievance hearing for employee Andrea Chavez
- Consultation with school district attorney regarding the Andrea Chavez grievance
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD board will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025, where members are set to vote on several routine and policy items. The board will also hear reports on 2025 accountability ratings, quarterly financials, and receive updates on district programs. No major policy decisions are scheduled for discussion.
- Laser Ammo Training Technologies - Command Package
- Purchase of one police vehicle
- MOU with University of Texas at Austin On Ramps Program for 2025-2026
- Continuation of two-year agreement with City of San Antonio’s Miles of Smiles
- MOU with Believe It Foundation to support adaptive bikes and inclusion programming
Board Workshop
The South San Antonio ISD Board holds a workshop to review a draft district improvement plan, set annual priorities, and discuss procedures for board operating policies and superintendent evaluations. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Review of draft SSAISD Implementation Plan
- Discussion of district priority-setting process
- Procedures for board operating policy review
- Structure for superintendent evaluation
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD board will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on adopting the annual budget, tax rates, and bond defeasance. Routine items like meal pricing and insurance renewals are included on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- Adopt Annual Budget for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
- Accept No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates for 2025
- Authorize bond defeasance and redemption for outstanding bonds
- Approve breakfast and lunch meal prices for staff and visitors
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board will meet to vote on the 2025-2026 Pay and Compensation Plan and various administrative policies. The board will also review a consent agenda featuring student conduct, staffing, and program contracts.
- 2025-2026 Pay and Compensation Plan
- Resolution to establish a Local School Library Advisory Council (SLAC)
- MOU with HEB for STEP Program Work Based Learning
- Student Code of Conduct
- 2025-2026 South San Antonio ISD Appraisal Calendar
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 school year and review June 2025 financials. The board will also consider several security system installations and a new teacher appraisal system.
- 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
- Approval of NIET Teaching and Learning Standards Rubric for teacher appraisals
- Security camera installation quotes from Waypoint Solutions, Koetter Fire Protection L.L.C., and Intech Southwest Services
- Purchase of a Ventrac Tractor with attachments for the Athletics Department
- MOUs with Restore Education, Child Safe, IDRA, Ransomed Life, Eagles Flight, and The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee will review a police report and a SAFE Grant report. The committee will also discuss and possibly take action on school safety concerns and recommendations.
- Police Report SY 24-25
- SAFE Grant Cycle 2 Report
- Discussion and possible action on School Safety Concerns / Recommendations
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD board will hold its regular June meeting to act on routine financial and policy items. The consent agenda includes approval of May meeting minutes, quarterly investment and financial reports, and multiple technology and security contracts totaling over $1.2 million. No major policy changes or new initiatives are scheduled for a vote.
- Approve May 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Accept $140K quote for 140 Verkada door intercoms + cabling
- Accept $1.2M quote for SSAISD Security Project - Hardware Only
- Accept $90K quote for E-Rate 2025 - 90 Switches Project
- Approve $200K budget amendment for FY 2024-2025
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee met on May 22, 2025 to receive reports on campus safety drills, grant-funded security projects, and district cybersecurity. Presenters included the ISD Chief of Police, Executive Director of Operations, and Director of Technology. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Standard Response Protocol Drill and Weekly Door Sweep Report
- Cycle 1 & 2 Safety Grant Report Update
- Cybersecurity Report
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will discuss a potential tax rate increase and review April 2025 financials. The body is also deciding on several contracts for technology, telecommunications, and campus equipment.
- Proposed tax rate increase of $0.03 of Tier II tax effort (disaster pennies tax)
- Purchase of Timely Platform scheduling system for South San Antonio HS and secondary campuses
- Telecommunications agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC for 2025–2028
- Purchase of campus marquees for Carrillo Elementary and Benavidez Elementary from Daktronics
- MOU with Texas A&M University - San Antonio for graduate degree and certification attainment
Regular Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD board will meet April 14 to vote on purchasing three new school buses and approving bonus and equity-based salary enhancements for teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes routine approvals like minutes and policy updates, recognitions for teachers and students, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve purchase of three Thomas Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 341TS 71-passenger buses via Buyboard Cooperative contract #722-23
- Approve bonus and equity-based salary enhancement for 2025-2026 school year
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Alamo Colleges for Community Work Study Program
- Update FNG Local Board Policy
- Approve employment contract forms for term, probationary, and non-certified term contracts
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review February 2025 financial and investment reports. The body is deciding on several consent items including security infrastructure and curriculum purchases, as well as amendments to the 2024-2025 Pay and Compensation Plan.
- Approval of RFP 2024-06 Enhanced School Security Infrastructure
- Approval of 2024-2025 Pay and Compensation Plan Amendments
- Discussion and possible action on Superintendent Dr. Saul Hinojosa's contract
- Purchase of Bluebonnet curriculum and Bluebonnet Learning Math Curriculum (6th grade - Algebra 1)
- Approval of Skyward QM Business Core and QM Student Core Enterprise
Public Hearing
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), presented by Joel Gaines, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) review
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to elect officers, ratify the employment of an acting superintendent, consider a temporary suspension of board policies, approve a legal services contract, and amend the budget. No substantive policy or spending decisions are listed beyond these items.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Ratification of Acting Superintendent employment agreement
- Temporary suspension of Board Policies BE and DC
- Legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC
- Budget amendment presented by Chief Financial Officer Tony Kingman
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The board will also consider several security and financial approvals, including a budget amendment and security infrastructure RFP.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 TAPR
- Approval of RFP 2024-06 Enhanced School Security Infrastructure
- Approval of February 2025 Budget Amendment
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Global Educational Concepts
- Approval of Skyward QM Business Core and QM Student Core Enterprise
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The South San Antonio ISD Safety & Security Committee will review reports on district drills, facility checks, and grant funding. The committee will also discuss school safety response training and review an intruder detection audit in closed session.
- District Drill Report and Weekly Door Sweeps
- Campus Visitor Management Procedures
- SAFE Grant Cycle 2 Report
- Bi-Annual Facilities Checks
- TxSSC Staying Safe: School Safety Response Training
Special Called
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to consider closed-session personnel matters. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda; only routine items like the pledge, mission/vision statements, and superintendent remarks are scheduled for open session.
- Closed-session discussion of Level III grievances for Imelda Benavidez, Victoria Hernandez, and Priscilla Guerra
- Possible open-session action following closed-session deliberations
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and a student outcome goal report. The board is also considering several consent items including a budget amendment and curriculum purchases.
- Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report
- Purchase of Bluebonnet curriculum
- Payment of legal and administrative fees to Wolfe Law Firm P.C. for teacher permanent residency
- Memorandum of Understanding with San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness
- January 2025 Budget Amendment