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Board members recessed into closed session for deliberations on superintendent duties, evaluations and compensation, citing Texas Government Code 551.074. When the board returned to open session, a motion was made to approve the contract “as discussed in closed session.” The motion passed on a roll‑call vote recorded as unanimous: Raymond Tijerina — yes; Carla Gomez Sanchez — yes; Daryl Balderrama — yes; Aurelina Prado — yes; Jesus Rendon III — yes; Adrian Guerra — yes; Kelly Murguia — yes.

Board President Raymond Tijerina announced the vote and then brought the meeting to adjournment. The board did not provide contract terms during open session.

Because the deliberations occurred in closed session, the board said no action would be taken in closed session; the open‑session vote approved the contract outcome discussed in private.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 17, 2025 - Regular Called Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Following a closed‑session personnel discussion under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Superintendent Sal Hinojosa’s contract.","taxTitle","SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",38554,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6630415,"Board approves Lone Star governance student‑outcome report showing mixed benchmark gains across grades",1347,2352000,3699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917&start=2352&end=3699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917/thumbnail_2352000.jpg","/articles/6630415/Texas/Board-approves-Lone-Star-governance-studentoutcome-report-showing-mixed-benchmark-gains-across-grades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630415-fd4d1acd8363b44c78328caea9a13ed3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149458&Signature=IZ4vRsX8Ti3VeeHVQOJNBflCHpD~M9AWSOM4Rj14LKFYjcx80yMV9VbDcM59eK1Sw17OxPBDTLqPLVGlcYgxBgqEcIq9ITes523BJnyk40aU-q8W8Pv7~P-XJun9mnMMIaxsGwt0W169-N-blHVceXVwfV9mnxtQzhRQQnmJise8vRozdkTLbmbCh-MGQ6UVAajHf-a5iDf6ICSnLQH3rdRJT0ITWgi9LT7hdMeipX9k0c8pQLyfB4VYRj8kJln3T4C90VH9F5qHMEXpWw556bM1m6Rq~pVvWBHXIxPUg0IF-wbZj4f4Gbtgp5LRs4VGHyLewzftVBKgOP9v99a18Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees approved the Lone Star governance student‑outcome report at the March 17 meeting after staff presented spring benchmark (STAR release) results and associated strategies.

Miss Marsha (presentation lead) told trustees the benchmarks were administered before spring break and that some make‑up data was still being processed when the report was compiled. She described the STAR redesign (year three) and explained the district used spring 2024 cut points to compare cohorts. The presentation covered grade‑level performance, English‑ and Spanish‑language results, and areas for targeted intervention.

Key points presented to the board included year‑over‑year benchmark gains in several grades and subjects: staff highlighted increases in third‑grade English math performance (reported as double‑digit increases in some performance bands), fourth‑ and fifth‑grade gains in math and RLA, substantial gains in eighth‑grade science and social studies approaches, and improvements in Algebra I approaches for students taking the test collectively with retesters. The district also identified recurring dips in third grade and sixth grade (particularly in math), and lower science preparedness among fifth graders in earlier years, which staff attributed to limited lab exposure and inconsistent earlier-grade science instruction.

Miss Marsha described local strategies to address weaknesses: more exposure to STAR question types, embedded professional development, use of an AI‑assisted grading platform (NoRedInk) for constructed responses to better mirror state grading, additional teacher training, scholar/advisory time for targeted reteach, and campus‑specific interventions. The presentation included STAR testing dates for the spring testing window (RLA/English 1 April 8; English 2 April 10; science and biology April 15; social studies and US History April 16; math grades 3–8 and Algebra I beginning April 20; with makeup days following).

Trustees approved the report by roll call. The motion to approve was made by Aurelina Prado and seconded by Jesus Rendon III; the recorded vote was unanimous in favor.","Trustees approved the Lone Star governance student outcome report. District presenters reviewed spring benchmark results from STAR release tests and highlighted gains in many grades and content areas, while noting dips in third- and sixth-grade math and ongoing work to support science instruction.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6630418,"Board approves central-office reorganization and pay‑plan amendments to support new instructional structure",2450,2041000,4491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917&start=2041&end=4491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917/thumbnail_2041000.jpg","/articles/6630418/Texas/Board-approves-central-office-reorganization-and-payplan-amendments-to-support-new-instructional-structure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630418-894a9480cda4f70091721ffa39205999/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139617&Signature=H8x-d4zuksD2M8OwIjUhanTD8aJ2zOvyY~hr86dk9u8I8bvNuxdThFZYCt59GBFtErnqbQJemUwjybKixczSBZLgVrZZqgUK9KeX4nR9NkFjPPGg-fWUS9Ft1dmzLeqKPxMcBDz4HKFWv~YmKWN9SDWeMRFe--cK~tXAIBJqFfEehk1-EQryPM9ag7THZnSsZyFExCPydShSg1xzP7eQ9LHikT3d9KLdcUoRw~oOuSbwIiLiqt6vwrj5QUeDclkENZLde6CFEUgVckjKRA16Q9j4avD4xE7BOaBJGLNobxaWGcFKmw29wxlL1Yz7bKILKniwAj1jtOVAbCpMd2viqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees approved a reorganization of central office and related pay‑plan amendments at the March 17 meeting, clearing the way to post and recruit for several senior positions.

Superintendent Dr. Sal Hinojosa described the new structure as adding a deputy superintendent, a director of elementary schools and a director of secondary schools. He said the reorganization will allow the district to post the jobs “effective tomorrow” and to recruit candidates (internal applicants would be welcome). Hinojosa also described a Director of Support Services position that could be funded through an external strategic staffing grant coordinated with Region 20 (TA), which would reduce the district’s direct payroll cost for that role.

Human resources staff presented amendments to the 2024–25 pay and compensation plan to reflect the new positions and stipends. The pay plan governs all pay scales, ranges and stipends district‑wide; five amendments were presented that align compensation with the reorganized structure.

Board members asked for clarification on the division of responsibilities among the new roles and whether the Director of Support Services would oversee coaching duties. The superintendent said the deputy superintendent would oversee the curriculum department, the director of secondary would oversee junior high and high schools, and the director of elementary would oversee elementary campuses. The Director of Support Services, if funded through external grant support, would work with principals and instructional coordinators to coach and build capacity for instructional coaches.

Trustees approved the organizational chart and the pay and compensation plan amendments by roll call; both motions passed unanimously.

Implementation steps include posting the positions, recruiting candidates, and, where applicable, coordinating grant funding through Region 20/TA for the strategic staffing grant. The board expects follow‑up agenda items for hiring recommendations and updates on external funding for the support‑services position.","Trustees approved a reorganization adding a deputy superintendent and directors for elementary and secondary schools and approved amendments to the 2024–25 pay and compensation plan to support the new positions; one support‑services role may be funded externally.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6630423,"South San Antonio ISD finance officer reports projected $1M–$1.5M general fund shortfall; investment balance up after tax collections",508,658000,1166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917&start=658&end=1166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917/thumbnail_658000.jpg","/articles/6630423/Texas/South-San-Antonio-ISD-finance-officer-reports-projected-1M15M-general-fund-shortfall-investment-balance-up-after-tax-collections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630423-8410f754a5a3aff8f7b7d6dd3ec6ca7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149458&Signature=QmPmI2C6feUsC0Rexusc-j5NomyKySZUCzjKy0aI~DJzBHQPDPuUQxDwhAR32oAszOKMg8kxrkHMk9a2gY1gIJz~9FwT64o7wiJePa1dA4OpjL2XrLMw8gm7Qebq~DVZ1TJQgnMufM9uJ-d8-SuRMgVu7pS5La7yuMYJyhKVaG7rQ4XN7sQig4etM4KALmQUuDxgXVTdpZ1bV7t7riKFFKtHdUi96Ov9mQhAcLdThUZrKRJkw3b8oSjeIaLvoHhfpaDPF5o69~73NFOTg92UyKarF9iKk2Ed2JSc642V3cIbfiF3PXfDEW2xkXODNgk7zXRqgJzx-KZUMmYODRF4~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board finance staff presented the monthly financial report for February 2025 and the quarterly investment report during the March 17 South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees meeting.

Finance presenter Mr. Kingman told trustees general‑fund year‑to‑date revenue stood at about $48.4 million, up from $42.6 million in January, with February collections of approximately $5.8 million (about $2.5 million from local property taxes and $3.2 million from state foundation school program receipts). Year‑to‑date general‑fund expenditures were reported near $36.0 million. Kingman said the district projects finishing the fiscal year with a deficit “ranging in between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000.” He attributed two primary concerns: a roughly 100‑basis‑point drop in investment interest income (about $400,000 in lost income) and a slightly lower average daily attendance than budgeted.

On the food service fund, staff said February activity generated approximately $900,000 in revenue and $760,000 in expenses; year‑to‑date totals were reported at about $4.8 million for both revenue and expenditures. Kingman reported the Food Service Fund expects to close the year with a planned deficit of roughly $1,000,000, part of a deliberate strategy tied to prior policy; he added the department passed its recent Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) audit with no significant findings.

The district’s quarterly investment report showed the portfolio balance rose from about $30.2 million at the start of the quarter to $46.3 million as of Feb. 28, primarily due to seasonal revenue collections between November and February. Kingman said the portfolio allocation is roughly 40% agency bonds, 40% repurchase agreements, 16% U.S. Treasuries and 2% money market holdings. He noted the investment balance typically falls in later quarters as the district spends collected funds.

Board members asked about the deficit projection and guiding budget principles. Kingman said staffing is the largest budget component and that budget strategy centers on aligning central and campus staffing ratios to projected student counts. The superintendent added identified cuts will be used to reinvest in schools and teachers. No formal action was taken on the financial reports during the meeting; the presentation was opened for questions and discussion.","At the March 17 meeting the district’s finance staff presented the February financial and quarterly investment reports showing year-to-date revenue and expenditure totals, a projected general-fund deficit, and an increased investment balance tied to seasonal tax collections.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6630428,"South San Antonio ISD board approves Bluebonnet math curriculum and Grade 6 algebra materials",1608,292000,1900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917&start=292&end=1900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690618-33c0091e721d225f7456ec1a5c632917/thumbnail_292000.jpg","/articles/6630428/Texas/South-San-Antonio-ISD-board-approves-Bluebonnet-math-curriculum-and-Grade-6-algebra-materials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630428-165137173f031e81d2787fef8bc785d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149458&Signature=C0jnn7kTgLMLI-j9KHFjn44R-Ec5ipRX-6rHZyiaiOWouDGDSGhP41gKfi-OirDWlpcuumh9zGHI3Zi-tu2ly666ZkKCB8rqEqCCZp84mrVqNhEnfCBQQp6YknkUQArP8geITzYukEyI9XM-tcwltfUqGkZh5i1MFCe~5fCX95Z8-2HvUvcmbxhEjQ6QIStLzqNJ-f7M2U1MVKTogHV5q73rwDfAeJlHorzh7vpcWy0Np8hmi62pRAVCCamb1r23x9i5F33lswj~C2PycVCQaE5igSaXLBS-lM1u20rAiFR4iEGQ1jBdiWSeBxZa4z9wHRTiSBJ-uGNRE4EqKms-aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 17 to adopt the Bluebonnet learning math curriculum for elementary campuses and to approve Bluebonnet materials for Grade 6 algebra I.

Superintendent Dr. Sal Hinojosa told the board the recommendation followed teacher and principal feedback and district surveys; he said the district will train teachers and form a review committee. “We are recommending that we purchase the Bluebonnet curriculum that really meets all the needs that I talked about,” Hinojosa said during the discussion.

The nut of the decision, trustees were told, is to give teachers aligned, rigorous curriculum and reduce the time they spend searching for materials. Hinojosa said the district will use instructional coaches and vendor-led training, and that Teaching and Learning (TA) agreed to support training and parts of the purchase. The superintendent said the district will form a committee of teachers, parents, board members and administrators to “audit the curriculum” and remove any content the committee deems inappropriate before it reaches students.

Trustees asked several questions about teacher creativity, curriculum continuity and whether the purchase generated revenue for the district. Board member Carla Gomez Sanchez thanked Hinojosa for providing data and community input; Kelly Murguia asked about safeguards to preserve teachers’ flexibility in lesson planning. Hinojosa responded that the vendor materials are intended to be usable while still allowing teachers to adapt instruction and that the funds will be used for classroom resources and teacher training, not to generate profit for the district: “The money is going to be utilized, to get the resources and also to provide the training for our teachers,” Hinojosa said.

Board members also described Bluebonnet as aligned to state standards and noted it builds on prior curricula (Eureka/Amplify) with state-specific adjustments. Trustees said teachers and administrators will be involved in implementation and review at every grade level affected.

The board approved both items by roll call. The vote on Item 8 (Bluebonnet general adoption) and Item 9 (Bluebonnet learning math curriculum for Grade 6/algebra I) was recorded as unanimous in favor: Raymond Tijerina — yes; Carla Gomez Sanchez — yes; Daryl Balderrama — yes; Aurelina (Adelina) Prado — yes; Jesus Rendon III — yes; Adrian Guerra — yes; Kelly Murguia — yes.

The district will convene the review committee, schedule vendor training for instructional coaches and teachers, and proceed with procurement and implementation steps laid out by the superintendent. Trustees said they expect further updates as training and initial classroom pilots proceed.","The South San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the Bluebonnet learning math curriculum for elementary grades and to add materials for Grade 6 Algebra I, with a curriculum-review committee and teacher training planned before classroom rollout.","actionData","errors"]

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