Monte Alto ISD public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine procedural items, financial reports, and public comments, with key decisions on approving a surplus sale and a cooperative agreement.
- Discussion and possible approval of surplus sale via Galindo Auctions LLC on January 17 or 24, 2026
- Possible approval of South Texas Tri-County Cooperative MOU
- Presentation of preliminary 2025 financial audit by Adrian Webb, CPA
- Delinquent tax report presentation by Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP
- Approval of November 18 and 20, 2025 meeting minutes
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will receive a presentation and potentially take action regarding the district's SPED Program. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Presentation on SPED
- Discussion and possible action regarding SPED Program
- Executive session to discuss personnel appointment, employment, or discipline
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss facility and budget workshops for welding program expansion. The body will also consider several action items including tax roll totals and an electricity supply agreement.
- Public hearing regarding the First Integrity Rating System of Texas
- Discussion and possible action on 2025 Tax Roll Totals
- Proposed surplus sale via Lemons Auctioneers, LLC & Online Pros for January 12–22, 2026
- Items of $10,000 including Teni-Track, LLC, an Ag. Truck, and Chromebooks/iPads
- Discussion and possible action to hire a Gear-Up Facilitator
SPED Board Workshop
The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Special Education Board Workshop on November 10, 2025. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code, followed by reconvening in open session for the same purpose before adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Open session to continue personnel discussions under Texas Government Code 551.074
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss several academic partnerships, budget adjustments, and safety initiatives. Key decisions include approving a budget amendment and adding armed security to campuses through the guardian program.
- Budget Amendment #3 for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of additional armed security for campuses via the guardian program
- Academic agreements with Texas Southmost College and Region One ESC College Prep
- Purchases of teacher laptops, Kinder-1st grade iPads, and an automatic rolling gate opener
- Contingent fee legal services agreement with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo
Team of Eight
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel issues, including potential appointments, employment, or dismissals. These discussions are scheduled for both executive and open sessions.
- Discussion of personnel appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss a settlement agreement with the Texas Education Agency regarding two investigation cases. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments and updating authorized signers for district bank accounts.
- Budget Amendment #01 and Budget Amendment #02
- Settlement Agreement with Texas Education Agency (Case Nos. IR2024-11-025 & IR2024-11-026)
- Purchase quotes over $10,000 for a John Deere Gator, CTC Gunworks dba Sentinel Supply, and a CE School Bus proposal
- Updating bank account signers for Rio Bank, Texas National Bank, and Lone Star Investment Pool
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve the District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans. The board will also consider resolutions, personnel actions, and facility upgrades like RGDA Gym A/C units and security cameras.
- Approve District Improvement Plan
- Approve Campus Improvement Plans
- Approve Resolution SB 12, Certification of Compliance with DEI Provisions
- RGDA Gym A/C Units replacement
- JBPA Security Cameras installation
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes an executive session and a subsequent open session to address specific employment and evaluation items.
- Discussion of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) employment
- Superintendent's evaluation
Public Hearing
The Monte Alto Independent School District board will conduct a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the district budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes reviews of the student handbook, compensation plan, and various service contracts.
- Discussion and possible action on the District Budget and Tax Rate for 2025-2026
- Approval of Audit Services for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year with Adrian Webb, CPA
- Approval of contracts over $10,000 for Band Consultant Service and Hudl Agile Sports Services
- Possible action to approve the Monte Alto Compensation Plan 2025-2026
- Discussion on authorizing armed security to carry firearms for the district
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve key operational documents and staffing positions for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes reviews of student and employee policies and several software agreements.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook
- Discussion of cell phone procedures
- Approval of agreements with Region One Educator Service Center and RGV LEAD
- Review of software items including IXL, Edgenuity, Summit K12, and DMAC
Budget Workshop
The Monte Alto Independent School District board will hold a budget workshop to review financial plans for the 2025-26 school year. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information-sharing only. Public comments are allowed during an open forum with a three-minute limit per speaker.
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan, HB3 Goals, and a Disciplinary Management Plan. The board will also review expenditures over $10,000 and personnel employment decisions.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Expenditures over $10,000 for Property Insurance, Student Insurance, and DMAC Software License Agreement
- TFA Master Services Agreement
- Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College
- Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Agreement
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto ISD board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including renaming two schools and renewing service agreements. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and recognize student achievements.
- Renaming Roberto Garate Elementary to Roberto Garate Discovery Academy
- Renaming Jose Borrego Middle School to Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy
- Approval of Region One Education Service Center Subhub Services Agreement for 2025-2026
- Renewal of TASB Liability Insurance for 2025-2026
- Renewal of Toshiba Copier Lease Agreement for 2025-2028
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto Independent School District board meets to discuss and possibly approve instructional materials for 2025-2026, summer school and curriculum proposals, and contracts with Community in Schools and Region One. The board will also consider hiring authority for teachers and renew cybersecurity services.
- Approve Certificate of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2025-2026
- Approve summer school/curriculum writing proposal
- Approve contract with Community in Schools
- Approve Fortinet Cybersecurity Renewal
- Grant superintendent authority to hire teachers until August 26, 2025
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto ISD board will meet March 25, 2025 to conduct routine business, hear public comments, and take action on several items. The meeting includes a consent agenda with financial reports and a memorandum of understanding, plus action items on the upcoming school calendar, senior trip, and conference approvals.
- Approval of minutes for February 25, 2025 regular board meeting
- Approval of 2025–2026 academic calendar
- Possible approval of senior trip
- Possible approval of BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida
- 2025-2026 JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto ISD Board will hold its regular February 25 meeting to conduct routine business, recognize staff and students, and take action on several items including amendments to the Superintendent’s contract, stipends for planning work, and pay for hourly employees for January 21. The board will also discuss creating grant-funded positions and adopt local policy updates.
- Approval of minutes from January 27 meeting
- Possible action to adopt amendments to the Superintendent’s contract
- Possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing pay for hourly employees for January 21, 2025
- Possible action to approve Strong Foundation Planning stipends
- Possible action to create SSI Grant-funded positions
Regular Board Meeting
The Monte Alto Independent School District board will meet to receive information-only presentations on the 2023-24 audit, student data, and STAAR scores. Members will also consider approving the annual financial report and updating authorized signatures on district bank accounts.
- Vote on approval of the 2023-2024 Monte Alto ISD Annual Financial Report
- Possible action to update signatures on district bank accounts
- Audit presentation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 by Adrian Webb, CPA
- Presentation of student data from Roberto Garate Elementary, Jose Borrego Middle School, and Monte Alto Early College High School
- STAAR Test Scores (December 2024) reviewed
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and updates to bank account signatures. The meeting includes presentations on the FY 2023-2024 audit, December 2024 STAAR scores, and student data.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report
- Audit Presentation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 by Adrian Webb, CPA
- Review of December 2024 STAAR Test Scores
- Budget Amendment
- Update of signatures on district bank accounts
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action on the employment contract for Superintendent Rashad Rana. This includes a closed executive session with legal counsel prior to the open session vote.
- Approval of Superintendent Rashad Rana's contract