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The board approved a negotiated contract for the Barrientes Middle School CTE building improvements and renovations that, according to the superintendent, reduced the original bid to about $7.6 million with a $300,000 contingency. Trustees said the expanded CTE capacity will add seats for students on the district’s waiting list.

In a package of instructional purchases the board approved continued subscriptions and renewals for several curriculum and technology items, including: state‑approved TEKS‑aligned assessments for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) process (described in the meeting as a TEKS‑Ready/TEA‑approved item bank), reading progress/incentive materials, renewals of classroom software, and student account provisioning through Clever. During discussion a figure of $53,347 was mentioned as a cost for the TEKS‑Ready assessment purchase; the transcript did not name a specific staff member as the purchaser of record for that line item.

On personnel, trustees approved the administration’s recommendations for multiple hires and appointments announced in open session following executive session. The board voted to hire or appoint the following, all as recommended by administration: Eva Ramos (librarian, Montecito Elementary), Margaret Watson (academic counselor, Montecristo Elementary), Tracy Sanchez (academic counselor, Escandon Elementary), Christie de la Gaza (academic counselor, Johnny Economedes High School), Viviana Rendon (academic counselor, Edinburg North High School), Sergio Martinez (assistant principal, Edinburg High School), Marissa Chestnut (diagnostician, Special Education), Bernice Rosales and Ashley Shaw (speech‑language pathologists, Special Education), Daniel Trevino (director of transportation), and Brida(l) Rodriguez (curriculum assistant, Barrientes Middle School). The board chair described the approvals as “subject to assignment for the type and term of contract for each position.”

Trustees considered, but did not pass, a separate motion earlier to create or appoint a chief academic officer (CAO). A motion to approve a CAO appointment failed for lack of a second; later in the meeting the administration presented a package of professional applicants discussed in closed session and the board approved the recommended hires that were presented in open session.

Procedurally the board consolidated consent agenda items A and B before moving through Action Agenda items, and recessed to closed session for personnel under Texas law. For the record, board members later stated no action was taken in executive session; at a subsequent public vote the board authorized the board president and legal counsel to “take action as discussed in closed session.” The meeting minutes show multiple motions carried by voice/hand vote; the transcript records the motions as carried but does not provide individual roll‑call tallies.

Votes at a glance (items discussed and approved in open session):
- Consolidated consent agenda (items A & B): motion carried.
- Purchase/renewal of CTE print and online resources: approved.
- TEKS‑aligned item bank for TIA assessments (TEKS‑Ready/TIA item bank): approved.
- Reading progress/incentive materials: approved.
- Renewals for classroom software and student account provisioning (including Clever): approved.
- Barrientes Middle School CTE renovations (negotiated contract/fee): approved (original bid cited near $8.3M; negotiated to ~$7.6M plus $300,000 contingency).
- Competitive proposals and other procurement renewals: approved.
- Multiple personnel appointments recommended after closed session: approved (names listed above).
- Authorization for board president and legal counsel to take action as discussed in closed session: approved.

Notes and context: trustees and staff said the district has demand for expanded CTE seats and that the negotiated contract reduces the project cost from the original estimate. Board members also discussed streamlining instructional purchases and described ongoing reviews of multiple curriculum and assessment subscriptions. A separate motion to create or appoint a CAO failed for lack of a second, and was not adopted at that time.

Ending: The board completed votes on the action agenda and adjourned after approving the personnel slate. Several trustees and members of the public asked for future briefings and documentation on vendor use and testing choices in upcoming budget and committee work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","(06/09/2025) ECISD Special Called Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Edinburg CISD trustees on June 2 approved a negotiated construction contract for a Career and Technical Education expansion, authorized several curriculum purchases and renewals, and confirmed a slate of personnel appointments; a separate motion to create or appoint a chief academic officer failed for lack of a second.","taxTitle","EDINBURG CISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13541,"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},6205071,"Edinburg CISD honors students and student athletic‑training teams for regional and state qualification",982,345000,1327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777037-3796f1def9f3fb4f5030c3d88f79bf1a&start=345&end=1327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777037-3796f1def9f3fb4f5030c3d88f79bf1a/thumbnail_345000.jpg","/articles/6205071/Texas/Edinburg-CISD-honors-students-and-student-athletictraining-teams-for-regional-and-state-qualification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205071-8e928309d370fa376a1eb8211d720b0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770915908&Signature=DAx8KJrEde9kty5uJqhOqKDDP~iHJK1w3qYCcRePltqsHANhNHu2d4T3r3z38tyCNgQ6aD7s8U5oJUX6td8WOHMRDORI~5SR4chbPKYU2xnecn-vOKhpBBqdPgU5sGqcViC~Noz6x1tmtEdi1ebJR9EFnSGWlJiooAqBOYbEMgdEjwxKulBgEp08rUZWATXGhP46X98GcH5fiF8J2Styj6T4A7dZYHtKamRfjCVLtgnuWPLoC60VkXb6~x9cBD86185Ig1MNiPkSQmRAfE0JzbrG-3nPAPtaDdl7ZnFieqGrEQNksg7pY~D~RaAYKXZefPBB9NEbIKiusxTae~GHgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees opened its June 2 meeting recognizing students, academic teams and athletic training students who advanced to regional and state competition.

Antonio Ballesteros introduced academic recognitions across the district, citing qualifiers from Robert Vela High School, Edinburg High School, and Edinburg North High School who advanced to UIL regional and state competitions in subjects including calculator applications, science, accounting, literary criticism and ready writing. Ballesteros named individual qualifiers and coaches during the board’s awards segment.

The board also recognized student athletic trainers from Economedes High School who competed at the Texas State Athletic Trainers Association student trainer competition in Arlington. Athletic trainer Dan Atua described the team’s advancement as the first time a program from the district advanced to that state competition; he named the students recognized by the district and thanked board members, administrators and parents for support.

Tennis coaches and players from Edinburg High School and Economedes (the Jaguars) were recognized for regional tournament finishes. Coaches singled out doubles players Eli Gaona and Lisandro Moreno as top district performers and noted their regional UIL participation.

Ending: Trustees praised the students and coaches for their accomplishments and asked staff to continue public recognition of academic and athletic achievements across the district.","Trustees recognized students and coaches across the district for UIL academic qualifiers, state‑level athletic trainer competition placement, and regional tennis achievements.",{"_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},6205076,"Parents, union leaders and former trustee clash over superintendent evaluation and contract at Edinburg CISD meeting",10108,2200000,12308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777037-3796f1def9f3fb4f5030c3d88f79bf1a&start=2200&end=12308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777037-3796f1def9f3fb4f5030c3d88f79bf1a/thumbnail_2200000.jpg","/articles/6205076/Texas/Parents-union-leaders-and-former-trustee-clash-over-superintendent-evaluation-and-contract-at-Edinburg-CISD-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205076-677ea93d9235b6c20462796e92f97674/orig.mp4?Expires=1770915908&Signature=BBS9w~vU9YpoGZIAomkPtpn57TbY4UIT~zhHGIy1uWb6~LKlbEKIYnSDqcG7Uc0GesLbVZ3XlGoh-KZuZTWQg2bmnhIm3GBHRUFsnUTufUpVgthXmYbZ-tzAk0dWtRPnWekIPW-YMfxTc9KzAs51jImIL6Q-Vc1a2DUdm5phVZIBJ8tWRrg-nefDCaZmBgJTclryFBXOs4ryNAegCWBURmUkVCnvnQJrhUjqV149FIo63ACrGwYD9WnSjdQjJEkJ1NX4YjtnTLhsl5g~3K4OT7v7Kl8Vf3grdNLrbPDjBzFnxqHbk9Z4Y6X7Ua4y8jvtvtM2CGyjmxvGfD-E6eCmhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 2 meeting of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees, multiple members of the public criticized the superintendent’s handling of district matters and urged the board to address his contract; others defended the superintendent and called for recognition of district accomplishments.

Marshall Gonzales, president of Edinburg AFT Local 6583, criticized the timing and format of public comments and raised questions about purchases, hiring and the superintendent’s contract, saying, “The superintendent has knowingly violated the terms of his contract and should step down from the district.” Gonzales asked why the district was creating a chief academic officer late in the year and whether the superintendent had violated an announced hiring pause.

Alondra Flores, speaking as a parent and community member, asked how the district will retain students with school vouchers pending statewide, questioned the district’s spending priorities and asked for greater board transparency. She raised specific concerns about Canterbury Elementary after a sewage incident and asked whether construction and renovation money were being prioritized over health and safety.

By contrast, Miguel Fadir, who identified himself as having served eight years on the board with the superintendent, urged trustees not to cut the superintendent’s contract and highlighted district initiatives, including collegiate high school expansion and early‑childhood programs. “That man’s heart is in the right place for the students, for the staff, the teachers, and the community,” Fadir said.

After an executive session on personnel, the board returned to open session and approved a motion authorizing the board president and legal counsel to “take action as discussed in closed session” regarding the superintendent’s evaluation and contract. Earlier in the meeting, the board chair reported that, for the record, “no action was taken in executive session,” and the later authorization to the president and counsel passed in public vote.

Ending: Commenters pressed trustees for more transparency and for opportunities for two‑way dialogue; trustees approved the limited authorization to the president and counsel and asked staff to return with documentation as appropriate.","Public commenters urged the board to act on the superintendent's contract and transparency while other speakers defended his tenure; the board later authorized its president and legal counsel to act as discussed in closed session.","actionData","errors"]

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