Southside ISD public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Southside ISD board will hold its regular December meeting, including a closed session to discuss legal issues related to a district healthcare plan and potential election system changes. Upon returning to open session, the board may take action on these items.
- Consider approval of November 2025 board minutes
- Consider approval of November 2025 tax collection reports
- Consider action on procurement and/or contracting for District Healthcare Plan
- Consider action regarding possible election system change(s)
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It records the items scheduled for consideration, but does not list any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.
FIRST Meeting
The Southside ISD board will convene its first meeting of 2025, including a presentation on the School FIRST report by Michael Carrales. The agenda includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, public comments, and adjournment. No substantive decisions are listed.
The meeting consisted of procedural items and a presentation. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several service contracts and facility updates. Key decisions include selecting a pharmacy benefits manager and approving as-needed architectural services.
- Awarding VerusRx for Pharmacy Benefits Management Services
- Executing as-needed agreements with PBK Architects, RVK Architecture, and Huckabee & Associates, Inc.
- Approval of a donation exceeding $5,000.00
- Parking lot options for Menchaca
- Contract and status of the Athletic Track Resurfacing Project
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.
Health Insurance Benefits
The Southside ISD board will hear a presentation on 2025–26 health-insurance benefits and then adjourn to a closed session to discuss legal issues related to procuring or contracting for district medical insurance under Texas Government Code 551.071.
- Presentation: Health Insurance Benefits by Shana Robinson
- Closed-session discussion of legal issues on medical-insurance procurement
The meeting consisted of a presentation on health insurance benefits by Shana Robinson and a closed session to discuss legal issues regarding medical insurance procurement. The provided minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.
Budget Workshop/Employee Health Care Options
The board will hold a budget workshop focused on employee health care options. The meeting includes presentations from a TRS representative and the Robinson Brokerage Firm.
- Presentation on TRS Health Insurance
- Presentation by Shana Robinson of Robinson Brokerage Firm
The meeting consisted of presentations regarding TRS Health Insurance and the Robinson Brokerage Firm. No substantive decisions were recorded.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss several service contracts and facility updates, including parking lot options for Menchaca. The meeting also includes presentations on delinquent tax collection and a 1-3 year maintenance plan.
- Contract with BFI Waste Services, LP (dba Republic Services of San Antonio) for $85,013.39 annually
- Contract renewal with Alamo Filters Company for HVAC filters estimated at $51,000.00 annually
- Approval of Menchaca parking lot options
- Status and contract for the Athletic Track Resurfacing Project
- Approval of the Federal Grant Threshold for procurement of goods and services
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including waste management and HVAC filter contracts, but does not record any final votes or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Southside Independent School District board’s regular meeting on October 8, 2025, contains only procedural and informational items. There are no votes, contracts, or policy decisions listed.
The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions. The meeting included a presentation on StrengthsFinder Assessment Training from TAMUSA.
Town Hall Community Meeting
The Southside Independent School District (SISD) Board of Trustees holds a town hall meeting to share updates on board activities, district finances, safety, cafeteria renovations, and health services. The meeting includes presentations from trustees and staff, followed by a session for community questions and concerns.
- Board updates from SISD Trustees
- District finances overview by Michael Carrales
- Cafeteria renovations update by Janie Ramirez
- Parent consent to health services presentation by Nurse Heather Siebert
- Open forum for public questions and concerns
The meeting consisted of presentations and information updates from district officials. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Southside ISD board will meet on September 17, 2025 to decide on routine approvals, budget amendments, and a property-tax waiver. It will also hear informational presentations on accountability ratings and campus awards.
- Approve 2025-2026 Debt Service Fund Budget Amendment #1
- Approve 2025-2026 Child Nutrition Budget Amendment #1
- Approve 2025-2026 General Fund Budget Amendment #1
- Waive $1,732.00 in penalties and interest on Tax Account #04012-000-1581
- Consider resolution opposing San Antonio rezoning case Z-2024-10700230 and cemetery development
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including budget amendments and a rezoning opposition, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.
Regular Meeting
The Southside ISD Board will meet August 20, 2025 to vote on routine approvals, new contracts, and budget amendments. Most items are part of a consent agenda voted on together unless a trustee requests separate discussion. The board will also hear updates on facilities, scheduling, and health policies.
- Approve $172,702.87 contract with Tari, Inc. for cafeteria painting and design at Losoya and Matthey Middle Schools
- Renew 24-month copier lease with CTWP for $134,400 annually
- Award Workers' Compensation services to Insurica Education for $145,016.95 fixed cost plus $224,947.55 maximum loss fund
- Approve $853,290 Texas Political Subdivisions Insurance Policy
- Consider FY 2024-2025 budget amendments for Debt Service Fund and General Fund
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including tax rates, budget amendments, and service contracts, but does not record any final votes or decisions.
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. Michael Carrales will present information regarding the proposed tax rate and proposed budget.
- Public hearing to introduce the Proposed Tax Rate and Proposed Budget
The board held a special meeting that included a public hearing to introduce the proposed budget and proposed tax rate. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a team building session and a closed meeting. The closed session will focus on board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.
- Team Building Session
- Closed meeting regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities
The minutes record a special board meeting consisting of a team building session and a closed meeting regarding board member duties. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes were recorded in the provided text.