Monte Alto ISD, TX

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the 2026-2027 employee and student handbooks, a strategic framework, and a school board election order. The meeting also includes reviews of budget reports and several contracts exceeding $10,000.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Employee Handbook, Student Handbook, and Student Code of Conduct
• Election order for a regular school board election
• Contracts over $10,000 for Edmentum Credit Recovery, IXL Personalized Learning, and Region One PEIMS Services
• Selection of vendors for district-wide HVAC and Electrical equipment and labor
• Approval of a new groundkeeper position

Special board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Superintendent's performance and evaluation. The meeting includes an executive session and a subsequent open session for possible action regarding the Superintendent's employment and contract.

• Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's employment, contract, and performance evaluation directives

Special Meeting Mid Year Superintendent Evaluation

The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent’s mid-year evaluation and review the contract. After public discussion, the board may go into closed session to deliberate on personnel matters and then reconvene to take possible action on the evaluation and contract.

• Discuss mid-year evaluation of the superintendent
• Conduct closed-session deliberation on superintendent’s contract and evaluation
• Reconvene to consider and possibly act on the mid-year evaluation and contract

Regular Board Meeting

The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees will discuss employee compensation and school policies for the upcoming school year. The board will also review preliminary 2026 STAAR/EOC scores and consider several contracts exceeding $10,000.

• Proposed compensation increases for district employees for the 2026-2027 School Year
• MOU between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Monte Alto ISD
• Contracts over $10,000 for Property Insurance, DMAC Software, and Summit K-12
• Approval of the Disciplinary Management Plan (DMP)
• Employment decisions for Athletic Director and Monte Alto Early College HS Principal

Special Meeting/3rd Board Budget Workshop

The Monte Alto ISD Board will hold a special budget workshop to review financial constraints, including a resolution on seat-belt equipment costs not covered by the budget. The board may also approve a memorandum of understanding with Hidalgo County Head Start and discuss personnel matters in closed session.

• Discussion and possible approval of MOU with Hidalgo County Head Start Program
• Possible resolution on seat-belt equipment costs not supported by district budget
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Monte Alto ISD Board meets May 26, 2026 to hear the superintendent’s report, act on several vendor and service agreements, and consider new staff hires including a CCMR director and campus counselor. The board will also discuss possible non-renewals of two term contracts.

• Approve MOU with Hidalgo County Head Start Program
• Approve HVAC and electrical RFP vendors for 2026-27 with two-year extension option
• Approve Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
• Approve MOA with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
• Renew TASB liability, property, and student insurance policies for 2026-27

Special Board Meeting/2nd Budget Workshop

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider action on the non-renewal or termination of three Chapter 21 contracts. The meeting will also include a second budget workshop for the 2026-2027 cycle.

• Proposed non-renewal of Chapter 21 Term Contract of E.R.
• Proposed non-renewal of Chapter 21 Term contract of F.R.
• Proposed mid-year termination of Chapter 21 probationary contract of J.Z.
• 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2

Town-Hall Meeting Regarding Appointment of TEA Conservator.

The Monte Alto Independent School District board will host a public town-hall meeting to present and discuss the Texas Education Agency’s appointment of a conservator for the district. This is an informational session; no formal vote or decision is scheduled.

• Town-hall meeting on TEA conservator appointment

Regular Board Meeting

The Monte Alto Independent School District board will meet April 28, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve staffing changes, summer academic programs, federal grants, and over $10,000 in equipment purchases. The meeting includes routine procedural items, public comments, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approve summer 2026 academic programs and professional development proposal
• Approve agreement with Region One for LASO 4 grant services
• Approve hiring authority for teachers until August 7, 2026
• Approve two special education teachers and two paraprofessionals for RGDA and MAECHS
• Purchase iPads for teachers, ERATE network upgrade, bus barn cameras, welding equipment, HVAC for weight room, and STEM summer camp services

CTE Welding Workshop Walkthrough

The Monte Alto Independent School District board will convene to discuss and possibly approve the revised academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting will also feature an information-only walkthrough of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Welding Workshop, including a program overview and facility tour.

• Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 SY Revised Academic Calendar
• CTE Welding Workshop: Program Overview and Facility Walkthrough

Regular Board Meeting

The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees will meet on March 24, 2026 to discuss routine items, recognize students and staff, receive superintendent reports, and take action on the upcoming school calendar, a county partnership MOU, and several facility contracts. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approve 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Approve MOU with Hidalgo County JJAEP for 2026-2027 school year
• Approve $35,800 electrical contract for Welding Shop (Five Star Electrical & Lighting LLC)
• Approve $50,401.30 annual renewal of Ascender software support
• Approve $11,900 spray-foam insulation for Outdoor Weight Room

Board of Trustee Budget Workshop

Regular Board Meeting

The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss the district's financial standing and academic performance. The board will consider several new employee positions and review various interlocal contracts and grants.

• Public hearing on the Texas Assessment Performance Report (TAPR)
• Possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report
• Discussion of new employee positions for a Welding Teacher and a LASO 4 Grant Director
• Expenditures over $10,000 for iPad upgrades, RGDA playground equipment, and CW Industrial Hardware & Welding Supplies
• Possible action regarding the evaluation and contract for the Superintendent of Schools

CTE Workshop

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. The meeting includes a closed executive session and a subsequent open session for possible action regarding the Superintendent's evaluation and contract.

• Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
• Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent's contract

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 concerning prayer and religious texts. The meeting includes reviews of student test scores, school safety initiatives, and a library collection policy.

• Resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 (Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Text)
• Region One - O&M Services ($48,000.00)
• Metal Detectors for Each Campus ($35,640.00)
• High School Front Gate Access ($15,445.00)
• STAAR EOC FALL 2025 Re-tester Test Scores