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Melody Herrera, a resident, asked the board to publish estimated costs for trustee travel to the TASB Summer Leadership Institute and to explain why trustees would attend Fort Worth when a similar conference is being held locally in San Antonio. Herrera argued the district should disclose travel expenses and consider policy changes to increase transparency for both board and superintendent travel.

Parent Jessica Martinez Rodriguez described a series of unresolved bullying incidents involving her 13-year-old son and said she was dissatisfied with the district’s responses and follow-up. She described emotional and academic impacts she attributes to the bullying and asked the board for stronger accountability and transparency in handling complaints.

Leticia Barbosa, a third-grade teacher at Roosevelt Dual Language Academy and president of the Edgewood Classroom Teachers Association, congratulated the district’s TIA recipients and cautioned trustees about high staff turnover. Barbosa cited a district turnover rate of 27.6% last year compared with a 19% statewide average and asked the board to prioritize working conditions, transfer policy changes and retention measures beyond one-time bonuses.

Other speakers asked the district to reopen closed school gyms for summer programming and to collaborate with local nonprofits to expand summer options. The board did not take immediate action on policy changes during the meeting but later approved trustee travel (see votes article) and will continue to discuss summer-programming options, superintendent Dr. Hernandez said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Edgewood ISD- Regular Board Meeting 3-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","During public comments, speakers asked the board for clearer disclosure of travel costs and superintendent reimbursements, urged stronger responses to bullying and classroom misconduct, and raised concerns about teacher turnover and retention policies.","taxTitle","EDGEWOOD ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",38381,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6106618,"Superintendent details funding gap, insurance increases and district response to swatting and attendance concerns",538,3230000,3768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779788-ad71fd07639a94d8cc5160447eaefa26&start=3230&end=3768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779788-ad71fd07639a94d8cc5160447eaefa26/thumbnail_3230000.jpg","/articles/6106618/Texas/Superintendent-details-funding-gap-insurance-increases-and-district-response-to-swatting-and-attendance-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106618-c389ed573d3f5f5bd00982f828ff2134/orig.mp4?Expires=1770557749&Signature=RTjfuxtupwbQt0IrB82LG-YCrx01ecMX18MUlkinJySLKrUPm5lihmDY0mf2kZI2i1-mJsXnYpf~G5nmrxnFaep1uzPuUW0BzyrWyLVo4zuoSBLCFoFycd7Lg-62A5m1gumcI9yGXgT72V-dfPbBiqvcOsMVoldGH50hbcX~h1LQNDDq8QecR8RpDCdyE9IssOR8GQaSjBnciwmnBPfpI742ex-K6y6UVagdBFEhN8T5~k6YsVpEv7ImqnYikkmaFsR2c6~i3ZCVhHavQ9LYC~sX~6Y0D6bmpZoTZNkQP6Nrrbri52LNTDAjcDFPSS~cY-6vWQeNQGILPfxBPpIdeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Hernandez told the Edgewood ISD Board that the district faces budget pressure from an unchanged state basic allotment, rising insurance and utility costs, and unfunded mandates. He described specific funding gaps and the district’s steps on attendance and safety.

Dr. Hernandez said the state basic allotment remains $6,160 per student, a figure he said has not changed since 2019. He described a local $2.5 million funding gap related to police officers and noted a statewide shortfall of roughly $2 billion for special education funding, remarks he presented as part of the district’s budget planning ahead of a proposed budget adoption in June.

The superintendent showed a district insurance example: annual coverage that cost roughly $650,000 in 2021 had risen to about $1,120,000 in 2025, accompanied by higher deductibles and reduced coverage. He cited inflationary pressures, higher fuel costs, and increased compensation as contributors to the budget strain.

On safety, Dr. Hernandez described the district’s handling of recent “swatting” and online threats. He said the district works with local law enforcement, that juvenile discipline can include DAEP placements or referrals to the juvenile justice alternative education program (JJEP), and that when suspects are minors the district pursues filing with law enforcement or, when required, against parents. “We will prosecute you to the full extent of the law,” Dr. Hernandez said, referring to individuals who make false threats that endanger students.

Dr. Hernandez also described attendance outreach, including lunches with students to stress that attendance drives state funding. He said the district will hold budget town halls and solicited staff and community input via a QR code on slides. He closed by noting summer-program planning and that the district is exploring nonprofit partnerships to expand summer offerings.","Superintendent Dr. Hernandez outlined funding shortfalls tied to the unchanged basic allotment, rising insurance and utility costs, local funding gaps for police and special education, and described the district’s response to swatting incidents and attendance outreach.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6106623,"Edgewood ISD board approves personnel renewals, SB 1882 addendums and out-of-city travel",4411,3999000,8410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779788-ad71fd07639a94d8cc5160447eaefa26&start=3999&end=8410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779788-ad71fd07639a94d8cc5160447eaefa26/thumbnail_3999000.jpg","/articles/6106623/Texas/Edgewood-ISD-board-approves-personnel-renewals-SB-1882-addendums-and-out-of-city-travel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106623-ac3ca24b65209fc122fd532dc9f55b92/orig.mp4?Expires=1770557749&Signature=QcTZ6WUnYXxGbmyCfjdrnD~2RuSAg4ET-Tgi-j2XKrYXzCA2FzUcqpArGPfdjNzAXMCo-324Qs6Xco00aQ4JajlpJRFRSoAdfmtp0oKv65Kj9hxh38Zm4hDJDhiDpb8GmyMUhbGiOkKHDfzptpAqbpKyvH5yO4HX9RAYvgH0Cf3upnroO-azlGcT9bzTkE74aNLZnCKoh6MMQ5J1kARElhKFGAwZaQF5KMqHOoQq49iPaKGpFfxikx78OQnsnuNhE-40Qkra-NJP6P3dReIpDJbmUJWjwhh9HqGhUQs0kFQAGR4EYK~NX5IXpz7bSmJ5bwWtyNLKlABTZ4RdHJuVpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edgewood ISD trustees voted unanimously to approve several district actions, including renewal of personnel contracts for the 2025–26 school year, addendums to the SB 1882 operating agreement for two leadership schools, and out-of-city travel for trustees to the Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute in Fort Worth.

The board approved the consent agenda (items 5A–5I) on a motion by Trustee Valdez and a second from Trustee Rudy Lopez. The motion carried with all present voting aye.

The board then approved renewal of personnel contracts for the 2025–26 school year. A motion to renew personnel contracts was moved in open session, and the board voted in favor; the motion was seconded and passed with all present voting aye.

Trustees approved addendums to the SB 1882 operating agreement affecting the Royceus Nettles Leadership School for Boys and the Espadas Leadership School for Girls. Trustee Espinosa moved the addendums and Trustee Gomez seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote.

The board also approved trustee travel to the Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute in Fort Worth, scheduled June 18–21, 2025. Trustee Espinosa moved the travel authorization and Trustee Gomez seconded; the motion passed. Superintendent Dr. Hernandez thanked trustees for their participation in governance training and noted the board’s authority to approve out-of-state student travel when applicable.

The meeting concluded after the board recessed to closed session and then reconvened to adopt the personnel renewals and the SB 1882 addendums. A final motion to adjourn, moved by Trustee Gomez and seconded by Trustee Valdez, carried and the meeting was adjourned.","The Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved its consent agenda, renewed personnel contracts for 2025–26, authorized SB 1882 operating-agreement addendums for two leadership schools and approved trustee travel to the TASB Summer Leadership Institute in Fort Worth.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents and teachers urge transparency on travel, call for stronger bullying response and teacher retention action

Superintendent details funding gap, insurance increases and district response to swatting and attendance concerns

Edgewood ISD board approves personnel renewals, SB 1882 addendums and out-of-city travel