El Paso Independent School District, TX

Board of Trustees - October 20, 2026

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the District's Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. Members will also consider legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislative Session and various operational contracts.

• Budget amendment of $253,132.00 for counseling, transportation, facilities, security, and staff development
• Purchase of a Food and Nutrition Services POS system from Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. for $252,958.00
• Expenditure of $177,869.00 for Certiport online curriculum platforms and exams
• Coldwell Elevator Rehabilitation contract awarded to Noble General Contractors, LLC for $127,286.00
• Proposed sale or lease of approximately 50 acres of surplus real property at HS-5 Parcel, Sean Haggerty Dr. and Loma Real Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the District's Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. The meeting includes votes on legislative priorities, budget amendments, and several vendor contracts.

• Budget amendment of $253,132.00 for counseling, transportation, facilities, security, and staff development
• Contract for Food and Nutrition Services POS system from Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. for $252,958.00
• Purchase of CTE materials and exams from Certiport for $177,869.00
• Coldwell Elevator Rehabilitation project award to Noble General Contractors, LLC for $127,286.00
• Proposed sale or lease of approximately 50 acres of surplus real property at HS-5 Parcel, Sean Haggerty Dr. and Loma Real Avenue

Board of Trustees - Board Briefing

The Board of Trustees is reviewing proposed action items for an upcoming October 20 meeting. Key discussions include a budget amendment for district operations and the potential sale of surplus real property.

• Proposed budget amendment of $253,132.00 for counseling, transportation, facilities, security, and staff development
• Proposed declaration of surplus and sale of the HS-5 Parcel at Sean Haggerty Dr. and Loma Real Avenue (approx. 50 acres)
• Proposed $252,958.00 contract with Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. for Food and Nutrition Services POS software
• Proposed $177,869.00 expenditure for Certiport online curriculum and exams for CTE students
• Proposed $127,286.00 award to Noble General Contractors, LLC for Coldwell Elevator Rehabilitation

Board of Trustees

The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to act on several items, including a $253,132.00 budget amendment, declaring about 50 acres of real property as surplus, and developing legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislative Session. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the District's Schools FIRST financial rating and a consent agenda covering policy revisions, contracts, and agreements. Note: the agenda text lists this as a Board Briefing dated October 12, 2026, while several items are labeled as proposed for an October 20, 2026 board meeting.

• Budget amendment of $253,132.00 from the General Operating Fund for guidance and counseling, transportation, facilities, maintenance and construction, security and monitoring, and instructional staff development
• Declaration of approximately 50 acres at HS-5 Parcel, Sean Haggerty Dr. and Loma Real Avenue, as surplus real property, authorizing its sale, exchange, or lease
• Public hearing on the District's rating under the Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
• Consent agenda contracts: Certiport CTE online curriculum and exams ($177,869.00), Cybersoft Technologies FNS point-of-sale system ($252,958.00), Transfinder transportation software amendment ($43,871.11), and Coldwell Elevator Rehabilitation to Noble General Contractors, LLC ($127,286.00)
• Interlocal agreement for the El Paso County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program with multiple area school districts and the El Paso County Juvenile Board

Board of Trustees - September 15, 2026

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will hold public meetings and take action on the 2026-27 tax rate, including an I&S rate above the minimum debt rate, and consider a financial stability and governance recovery plan. The consent agenda includes contracts for special education staffing (up to $2.63M), school safety grants, and various purchases. The board will also discuss AI governance and receive reports on accountability and staffing.

• Adopt 2026 tax rate (action item D) and I&S rate above minimum (action item C)
• Approve $2,630,320 for special education staffing from UI Holdings LLC
• Approve $625,000 COPS Hiring grant with $208,335 match for new police officers
• Approve $1,226,140 for Campus Secure Entry Region 3 to G. Sandoval Construction
• Declare San Jacinto Adult Learning Center (1216 Olive St) as surplus for sale/lease

Board of Trustees

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the proposed 2026 tax rate and state compliance certification. Action items include adopting the tax rate, authorizing bond defeasance, approving a $2.63M special education staffing contract, and discussing an AI governance framework. The consent agenda includes multiple grants, contracts, and policy revisions.

• Adopt 2026 tax rate (I&S rate above minimum debt service)
• Approve $2,630,320 contract for special education staffing (UI Holdings LLC)
• Approve $625,000 COPS Hiring grant for new police officers (with $208,335 match)
• Approve $500,000 COPS School Violence Prevention grant (with $167,000 match)
• Discuss AI governance framework and responsible technology use

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee will review the 2025-2026 Internal Audit Annual Report to the Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes reports regarding Board Audit Committee meetings and internal audit reports.

• 2025-2026 Internal Audit Annual Report to Board of Trustees

Academics Committee Meeting

The El Paso ISD Academics Committee is meeting to receive a report on the Summer Internship Program, focusing on its effect on student career readiness and partnerships with industry and community organizations. The agenda contains only this report item and standard procedural matters.

• Report on Summer Internship Program and its impact on student career readiness
• Partnerships with industry and community organizations highlighted

Board of Trustees - Special Board Meeting

The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to close under state law and vote on personnel assignments for senior leadership roles, including directors of maintenance, facilities, operations, talent acquisition, and information security. All final votes will occur in open session after any closed discussion.

• Personnel assignments for Senior Director, Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds
• Personnel assignments for Senior Director, Facilities & Construction
• Personnel assignments for Senior Director, Operations Services
• Personnel assignments for Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and Personnel Administration
• Personnel assignments for Assistant Superintendent, Information Security and Technology

Finance Committee Meeting

The El Paso Independent School District Finance Committee will hear three reports: an update on monthly financial accountability, a presentation on the district’s 2026-2027 cash flow projections, and a review of the Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Plan. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Policy Committee Meeting

The El Paso Independent School District Policy Committee will discuss four proposed revisions to board policies on student welfare, purchasing, facilities construction, and decision-making processes. No final votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed revisions to Board Policy FFI (Local): Student Welfare Freedom from Bullying
• Review of proposed revisions to Board Policy CH (Local): Purchasing and Acquisition
• Review of proposed revisions to Board Policy CV (Local): Facilities Construction
• Proposed revisions to Board Policy BQA (Local): Planning and Decision-Making Process, District Level

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive the 2025-2026 Internal Audit Annual Report. The meeting also includes reports regarding Board Audit Committee meetings and internal audit reports to the Board of Trustees.

• 2025-2026 Internal Audit Annual Report to Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the annual certification of compliance with Texas Education Code Section 39.008. This process follows requirements enacted by Senate Bill 12 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

• Public meeting for testimony on annual certification under Texas Education Code Section 39.008
• Action item regarding certification of compliance as enacted by Senate Bill 12

Board of Trustees

The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting to review proposed revisions to three local policies. The agenda includes updates to student welfare rules regarding bullying, as well as changes to purchasing and facilities construction procedures aimed at improving operational efficiency. No final votes or dollar amounts are listed in this agenda text.

• Review of proposed revisions to Board Policy FFI (Local) on Student Welfare Freedom from Bullying
• Review of proposed revisions to Board Policy CH (Local) on Purchasing and Acquisition
• Review of proposed revisions to Board Policy CV (Local) on Facilities Construction

Board of Trustees

The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a brief meeting on August 25, 2026, consisting only of procedural items and a report. The sole substantive agenda item is a report on the Summer Internship Program, which outlines its impact on student career readiness through industry partnerships. No votes, contracts, or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Report on Summer Internship Program overview and student career readiness impact

Board of Trustees

The Finance Committee will meet to review the district's cash flow projections and assumptions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes updates on payroll reports and a presentation on the Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Plan.

• Review of 2026-2027 fiscal year cash flow projections
• Update on Monthly Financial Accountability Template (FTE and Payroll)
• Presentation on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Plan

Board of Trustees

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider the Superintendent's personnel recommendations. The board will enter a closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel assignments for several senior administrative positions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074 for personnel assignments
• Positions include Senior Director of Maintenance, Buildings, Grounds; Senior Director of Facilities & Construction; Senior Director of Operations Services; Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Personnel Administration; Director of Operations and Support Services; and Assistant Superintendent of Information Security and Technology
• Meeting held at EPISD Administration Building, 1014 North Stanton Street, El Paso, TX

Board of Trustees - August 11, 2026

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will consider calling a bond election for November 3, 2026, and vote on a $11.29 million security infrastructure contract amendment. The consent agenda includes numerous grants, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments, plus reports on state accountability and staffing. Action items also cover naming the Austin High School track field and adopting a 2026-2031 strategic blueprint.

• Order calling a bond election on November 3, 2026
• First Amendment to APIC Solutions contract for security infrastructure - $11,292,121.99
• Campus Secure Entry awards: Regions 1 & 2 ($2,274,100) and Region 4 ($380,500)
• Dr. Torres ES HVAC conversion award - $1,856,067 from 2016 Bond funds
• Budget amendment roll-forward of $5,725,249 from Maintenance Tax Note funds

Board of Trustees - Special Board Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on filling vacancies in Single Member Districts 6 and 7, either by appointment or by calling a special election, as permitted by Texas Education Code. Following any appointments, the board will administer the oath of office to the new members. The meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the EPISD Administration Building.

• Appointments to fill trustee vacancies in Districts 6 and 7
• Oath of office for newly appointed trustees
• Meeting at EPISD Administration Building, 1014 North Stanton Street, El Paso, TX

Finance Committee Meeting

The El Paso ISD Finance Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Citizen's Bond Steering Committee's Long Range Master Plan and bond consideration, as well as the Monthly Financial Accountability Template covering FTE, payroll, and enrollment reports. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an informational session.

• Update on Citizen's Bond Steering Committee's Long Range Master Plan and Bond Consideration
• Update on Monthly Financial Accountability Template (FTE, Payroll, Enrollment Reports)

Board of Trustees - Special Board Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially terminate several certified classroom teacher contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, including instructional coaches, testing coordinators, and probationary teachers at various campuses. The board will also consider rescinding a termination notice for one teacher and hear termination cases for two others in closed session before taking action. The agenda is focused on personnel actions, with no other business items.

• Termination of one-year term contract for Crockett Elementary instructional coach positions
• Termination of contracts for high school testing coordinator positions
• Termination of probationary contracts for unassigned or temporary staff teachers
• Termination of probationary contracts at 18 campuses (e.g., Andress, Austin, Bowie, Chapin, El Paso, Franklin) for various teaching positions
• Rescind termination notice for Mariana Luna; hearings for Megan King and David Romero

Budget Workshop Special Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 financial forecast, district cash flow, healthcare program updates, the 89th legislative session's impact on school funding, and the development of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled, but the healthcare update is listed as an action item. The agenda includes detailed financial projections and proposed budget scenarios.

• FY25 forecast projects a $27.6 million general fund deficit, with ending fund balance of $119.6 million
• Healthcare program update shows projected 2026 plan costs of $71.7 million, with a $11.4 million budget shortfall before adjustments
• FY26 proposed budget under House Bill 2 shows $539 million in revenue and $550 million in expenses, a $11 million deficit
• Proposed teacher salary plan starting at $58,500, with budget impact of $15.7 million
• Legislative update notes funding bills not finalized, affecting revenue projections

Special Board Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several legal and personnel matters, including a recommendation from an independent hearing examiner in a termination case, a parent complaint, a lawsuit, workers' compensation claims, a claim by a technology vendor, and a proposed supplementary interim superintendent agreement. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel, then reconvene in open session to consider any actions. Most agenda items are legal or personnel-related, with no public comment or routine business listed.

• Action on hearing examiner recommendation in EPISD v. Rebecca Bethany (TEA No. 136-LH-04-2025)
• Action on Level Three Parent Complaint - K.R., Chapin High School
• Action on lawsuit Rodolfo Morales, Jr. v. EPISD (Cause No. 2025 DCV 1745)
• Action on workers' compensation claims by Jose Gonzalez and Alberto Tarango
• Action on claim by Active Internet Technologies LLC (dba Finalsite) and proposed supplementary interim superintendent agreement

The board unanimously approved the Independent Hearing Examiner's recommendation to dismiss the EPISD v. Rebecca Bethany case, as required by TEA. It also denied a Level Three Parent Complaint regarding Chapin High School but directed the interim superintendent to evaluate co-ed changing spaces. A supplementary interim superintendent agreement was approved, while several other items were postponed or received no action.

• Approved hearing examiner recommendation to dismiss EPISD v. Bethany (4-0)
• Denied Level Three Parent Complaint, directed evaluation of co-ed changing spaces (4-0)
• Approved Supplementary Interim Superintendent Agreement (4-0)
• Postponed Rodolfo Morales Jr. v. EPISD lawsuit item
• Postponed Jose Gonzalez workers' compensation claim
• Postponed Alberto Tarango workers' compensation claim
• No action on Active Internet Technologies LLC (Finalsite) claim

Special Board Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several legal matters, including an administrative hearing with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, an EEOC charge, and a grievance appeal. The most significant item is a vote to declare Schuster Elementary School surplus and approve its sale to the El Paso Municipal Drainage Utility for $1,550,000. The board will also consider two parent complaints and a grievance appeal, all of which were initially discussed in closed session.

• Sale of Schuster Elementary School (5515 Will Ruth, ~9.33 acres) to El Paso Municipal Drainage Utility for $1,550,000
• Action on administrative hearing EPISD v. Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission
• Action on EEOC charge Jennifer Matejcek v. EPISD
• Level Three parent complaints at Coronado High School and El Paso High School
• Grievance appeal by Veronica Sanchez, Advanced Academics facilitator

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees approved the sale of the former Schuster Elementary School property to the El Paso Municipal Drainage Utility for $1,550,000. The board also authorized legal action in an EEOC case, denied a parent complaint and a grievance appeal, and postponed another complaint. No action was taken on an administrative hearing case.

• Approved $1.55M sale of Schuster Elementary to El Paso Water (6-0)
• Authorized legal counsel to proceed in EEOC charge (6-0)
• Denied Level Three Parent Complaint at El Paso High School (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied grievance appeal by Veronica Sanchez (6-0)
• Postponed Level Three Parent Complaint at Coronado High School
• No action taken on administrative hearing case

Board of Trustees

This is a brief agenda for the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion of board members' attendance at the Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee meeting. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Board Members' Attendance at Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee Meeting

Board of Trustees

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes several large contracts, such as a $19.7 million network switch purchase and a $2.5 million produce supply agreement, along with final payments for construction projects. The board will also receive reports on pre-kindergarten progress monitoring and the district dress code, and discuss the AECOM facilities contract.

• Approval of $19,687,638.13 for network switches (RFP #24-021) to Advanced Network Management, Inc.
• Approval of $2,500,000.00 for produce from Segovia's Distributing Inc. (RFP #24-7502)
• Approval of $857,340.00 for WAN services (RFP #24-020) to Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC
• Approval of $1,507,558.12 final payment for Jefferson Silva High School Additions and Renovations to EMJ Corporation
• Discussion of AECOM facilities contract

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including a $19.7 million network switch contract and other purchases, and separately approved final payments for construction projects. The board also discussed the AECOM facilities contract and heard reports on pre-K programs and dress code policy. No major policy decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved consent agenda items including $19.7M network switches (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M produce purchase from Segovia's Distributing (unanimous)
• Approved $201,100 for IB program materials (unanimous)
• Approved $235,157 grease traps maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $118,137 facility management software (unanimous)
• Approved designation of nonbusiness days for PIA requests (unanimous)
• Approved final payments for construction contracts (6-0, Irrobali abstained)
• Approved $75,478 grant for homeless children and youth (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda covering a $70,193 budget amendment for personnel costs, a $829,197 contract with Ysleta ISD for adult education, and several construction awards including a $1.85M kitchen serving line replacement. They will also hear a public update on the ESSER III program and consider action items on the annual financial report, an invocation policy, and an employee retention stipend.

• Budget amendment for personnel costs: $70,193 (General Fund and State Compensatory Education)
• Contract with Ysleta ISD for adult education: $829,197 (Texas Workforce Commission grant)
• Award kitchen serving line replacement: $1,853,524.24 (federal funds, 11 campuses)
• Award Coronado HS stadium bleacher renovation: $893,615 (operating fund)
• Award Brown MS roof replacement: $995,719.43 (operating fund)

The board unanimously approved an employee retention stipend of $1,500 for all eligible EPISD employees, regardless of part-time or full-time status, with disbursement on December 22, 2023. A motion to institute an invocation at regular board meetings failed on a 4-3 vote. The board also approved the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2022-2023 and the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, contracts, and construction awards.

• Approved $1,500 employee retention stipend for all eligible EPISD employees (unanimous)
• Motion to institute invocation at regular board meetings failed (4-3)
• Approved Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $70,193 budget amendment and $829,197 adult education contract
• Approved $261,157 CTE curriculum purchase from Certiport
• Awarded $1,853,524 school kitchen serving line replacement contract
• Awarded $893,615 Coronado HS bleacher renovation to Noble General Contractors
• Approved $400,000 final payment for Delta Operations Center

Budget Workshop Special Meeting

This special meeting of the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees was canceled. The agenda items—discussing 2025 property values, the 89th Legislative Session, the FY 2026 budget development update, and a calendar revision—were all marked as canceled, so no discussion or action occurred.

• Meeting canceled; all agenda items marked 'MEETING CANCELED'
• 2025 Property Values Discussion (canceled)
• 89th Legislative Session Update (canceled)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Development Update (canceled)
• Revision to 2025-2026 Budget Development Calendar (canceled)

Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the proposed 2024-2025 school attendance zone boundary adjustments, which aim to address capacity issues and feeder pattern continuity. The consent agenda was approved with the exception of items 6.G.10 and 6.H.1-6.H.6, which were voted on separately; Trustee Irrobali abstained due to a conflict of interest. The Board also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $19.7 million network switch award and a $2.5 million produce purchase agreement.

• Approved 2024-2025 school attendance zone boundary adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items except 6.G.10 and 6.H.1-6.H.6 (unanimous)
• Approved items 6.G.10 and 6.H.1-6.H.6 (5-0, Irrobali abstained)
• Approved $19,687,638.13 network switches award to Advanced Network Management (E-Rate 80% discount)
• Approved $2,500,000 produce purchase from Segovia's Distributing via Region 19 ESC
• Approved $2,879,376.90 Dell Chromebooks purchase from Computacenter
• Approved $2,244,331.00 radio equipment from L3Harris Technologies
• Approved $5,200,262.00 SECO Cool Chiller loan agreements

Audit Committee

The El Paso Independent School District Audit Committee met to review the 2023-2024 Internal Audit Annual Report. The report details the completion of 15 out of 17 planned audit engagements and the status of corrective action plans. It also summarizes 139 reports received by the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline during the fiscal year. Final action on the report is scheduled for the open session or a subsequent meeting.

• Internal Audit completed 88% (15 of 17) of planned engagements for fiscal year 2023-2024
• 91% (68 of 75) of corrective action plan activities were implemented
• 139 reports were received by the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024
• 138 of the 139 hotline reports were closed as of June 30, 2024
• Five corrective action plans were closed, while two remain open

The Audit Committee received and discussed the Internal Audit 2023-2024 Annual Report, which showed 88% (15 of 17) of the audit plan projects completed and no impairments to objectivity. Five corrective action plans were closed, and 138 of 139 fraud hotline reports were resolved. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Received and discussed the Internal Audit 2023-2024 Annual Report
• Noted 88% (15 of 17) of audit plan projects completed
• Noted 5 corrective action plans closed, 91% of activities implemented
• Noted 138 of 139 hotline reports closed