August 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Welcome, Mission & Vision Statement, and Notice of Meeting Posting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests a separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.

IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for July 2025. - Louan Powers

IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports through July 2025. - Michael Carrales

IV.C. Consider approval of Board Policy: CFB(LOCAL) in reference to the use of the capitalization threshold. - Michael Carrales

IV.D. Consider approval of the updated T-TESS Evaluation Appraisers for the 2025-2026 School Year. - Miguel Castillo

IV.E. Consider approval of the resolution to authorize and oversee the management of the public schools in the District, and designated officer responsible for calculating and reporting the no-new-revenue tax rate, and the voter-approval tax rate as determined by state law. - Michael Carrales

IV.F. Consider approval of the resolution stating the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Offers. - Michael Carrales

IV.G. Consider approval to participate with ESC20 (Region 20) for various programs supporting Technology, Educational, and Business Office Programs in the total amount of $268,277.01. - Michael Carrales/Dan Garza

V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION

V.A. Information: Review of Financial Statements for July 2025 - Michael Carrales

V.B. Presentation: High School Scheduling Process - Gregory Mihleder

V.C. Presentation: Update for Menchaca Parking Lot - Francisco Rosas/Julian Monreal

V.D. Presentation: Update on Track Resurfacing -Chris Cooke-Vibra Whirl/Francisco Rosas/Julian Monreal

V.E. Presentation: Update on Health Care Policies – Michael Carrales/Shana Robinson

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Action

VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval and execution of an agreement with Tari, Inc., dba Jean's Restaurant Supply, for the purchase of turnkey painting services and graphic design for Losoya and Matthey Middle School Cafeterias for the amount of $172,702.87. - Dan Garza/Janie Ramirez

VI.A.2. Discuss and consider possible approval of the FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment for the Debt Service Fund. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.3. Discuss and consider possible approval of the final FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Amendment. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.4. Discuss and consider approval of executing a twenty-four (24) month District Copier Lease Agreement renewal with CTWP in the annual amount of $134,400 to provide copiers to various district campuses and offices. - Dan Garza

VI.A.5. Discuss and consider approval to award Insurica Education for the purchase of Workers' Compensation services with the fixed cost contribution of $145,016.95, with the maximum loss fund (MLF) of $224,947.55. - Dan Garza/Michael Carrales

VI.A.6. Discuss and consider approval of the Texas Political Subdivisions (TPS) Insurance Policy with a total amount of $853,290.00 - Michael Carrales/Dan Garza

VI.A.7. Discuss and consider approval to extend the procurement with Bilingual Speech Therapy Services through the CTPA cooperative contract for the 2025-2026 fiscal year in the amount of $198,000.00. 

VI.A.8. Discuss and consider approval to adopt the Southside ISD Legal Budget for the 2025-2026 school year. - Michael Carrales. 

VI.A.9. Discuss and consider approval of the Certified Bexar County appraisal roll for the District. 

VI.A.10. Discuss and consider approval of the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate for the tax year 2025 for the Southside Independent School District. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.11. Discuss and consider approval of the Defeasance Resolution as presented. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.12. Discuss and consider approval of the resolution to adopt the tax rate for the District for the 2025 tax year. - Michael Carrales

VI.A.13. Discuss and consider possible action to adopt a resolution opposing a rezoning request before the San Antonio City Council, Zoning Case Z-2024-10700230, and the development of a Cemetery, Columbarium, or Mausoleum. - Sylvia Rincon 

VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.074, to consider the following:

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.

VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action if necessary on items considered in Closed Meeting

IX. ADJOURN