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The district reported it had been selected for a cybersecurity pilot grant of about $1.2 million to strengthen network defenses across multiple areas: firewall‑as‑a‑service, network access control/identity protection (zero‑trust), security information and event management (SIEM), network traffic analysis, and segmentation to isolate incidents. District IT staff said the solutions are intended to reduce the risk that an intrusion becomes a large‑scale outage of critical systems.

Nut graf: The board’s vote authorizes staff to enter contracts with the recommended vendors so the district can use the pilot grant to deploy layered protections and monitoring across schools and administrative systems. District staff said the grant will cover roughly 90% of the proposed pilot and that the district followed E‑rate procurement rules in soliciting proposals.

What staff presented
- Grant and scope: Staff said the district applied for and was selected for a cybersecurity pilot grant of approximately $1,200,000; the pilot covers multiple technical layers rather than a single product.
- Recommended technologies: firewall‑as‑a‑service (main perimeter protection), network access control (user/device authentication and a 0‑trust architecture), SIEM (centralized log analysis and alerting), network traffic analysis (real‑time anomaly detection), and network segmentation (containment of incidents).
- Vendors and recommended amounts: the packet and presentation listed vendors and line‑item amounts (NetSync/NetSync Network Solutions listed at $535,433.51 in the packet; other recommended vendors and line items were presented in the packet and summed in discussion to a combined award total of approximately $1,130,034). Staff said the grant funds do not need to be spent on unspecified items and that procurement must match the applications.

Trustee questions and staff responses
Trustees asked whether the pilot will be re‑funded after the three‑year pilot and whether leftover grant funds could be used for the patch‑management item staff had initially excluded; staff said the funding is currently a pilot and federal/ERate guidance will determine ongoing support, and they agreed to explore whether the remaining funds could cover additional items if procurement and grant rules permit. Staff said the pilot award would be administered under the district’s E‑rate procurement policies.

Board action
Trustees voted to approve awarding the proposals for the cybersecurity pilot program as presented in the board packet. The motion was seconded and the vote passed unanimously.

Ending: District IT leaders said they will return to the board with implementation timelines and that the pilot is intended to build a durable cybersecurity posture and serve as a model for other districts if the national pilot is expanded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting: September 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD technology leaders asked the board on Sept. 22 to approve vendor awards under a federally funded cybersecurity pilot; trustees approved the awards after discussion and staff presentation.","taxTitle","PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14323,"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},6466958,"PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD earns B-plus (87); board approves district and campus improvement plans",3891,524000,4415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811989-b27f75c019d91c36e38bc444cc6ec6f2&start=524&end=4415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811989-b27f75c019d91c36e38bc444cc6ec6f2/thumbnail_524000.jpg","/articles/6466958/Texas/PHARRSAN-JUANALAMO-ISD-earns-B-plus-87-board-approves-district-and-campus-improvement-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466958-d20644071cfde45b688c09b3daedfe0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137324&Signature=Lj6GrvEuUUmlkL2JxQT9b7op92wssQXBWcS83~dEohtT4GiTtBIpe8Ef9M~Th8ZBwTZBSJFn1PLHI2r7Maaaopsdx~YjqRrOn1Du6nv5CdoGLPwYQ9RIOZwWAzDVmeIX9dzpKEXkpeW~Kg3xnYONcdTJ8x~Qz4ACDggdDy~~y3OwYRa~CU5PxtSrhmK1KAdmohCdBL6NRmqIYycU6PrTR4DozrjR29cQo~-3W~wzEcdJMKxrwnI2aIYh3umeKEPWNZufMxCLq5OXgt3Dyt4u-4hfiCwGRQnPUW3f1J2l2cJVLRI7z8wQLi2BtSNnzKMeU7hzxX7Xdx6l6fP-PeBQ7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Elias and district leaders told the board on Sept. 22 that the district earned an overall accountability score of 87 — a B-plus from the Texas Education Agency — and the board voted to approve the district and campus improvement plans that outline targets and supports for the 2025–26 school year.

The accountability presentation, delivered by Arnulfo Marquez, assistant superintendent for CNI, and other district executives, showed the district’s overall score rose from 85 in 2024 to 87 in 2025. Marquez said the 87 reflects gains across the three accountability domains and credited teaching, leadership and targeted district supports. “This year, PSJA ISD proudly earned an overall rating of 87,” Marquez said.

The rating breakdown and why it matters: the district reported improvement across student achievement, school progress and closing gaps. District leaders listed 16 campuses that earned an A in 2025; middle and high school results were singled out as historic gains for the district. At the high‑school level, leaders reported A ratings of 91 for PSJA Early College High School and PSJA North Early College High School; PSJA Thomas Jefferson T‑STEM Early College High School earned a 96 and PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions earned a 97. The district highlighted 47 distinction designations across middle schools and 86 distinctions at the elementary level.

Nut graf: The board’s approval of the district and campus improvement plans formally sets targets and actions tied to the accountability results. The plans include measurable goals, timelines and monitoring steps for leadership development, instruction, family engagement and student supports — work district leaders said is aimed at raising student performance, reclassification rates for emergent bilinguals and graduation/CCMR outcomes.

Key targets and supports
- District score: 87 (B+), up from 85 in 2024.
- Campus counts called out by presenters: 16 A campuses; 19 B campuses referenced in earlier remarks; elementary breakdown included 9 A, 11 B, 6 C, and 1 D.
- Demographics cited in the district improvement plan: approximately 35% limited‑English‑proficient students, 95% economically disadvantaged, 66% identified as at‑risk.
- Strategic priorities in the district plan: leadership growth; effective teaching and learning (with HMI like Eureka/Carnegie/Bluebonet referenced for math/ELA); family and community empowerment; and student supports including TELPAS and targeted interventions.

Campus examples presented to the board
- PSJA Early College High School principal Dr. Rowdy Veil described TELPAS gains and systems of practice for emergent bilinguals, and said reclassification rates and listening growth were strong campus results. He told the board the campus aims to expand dual‑credit and AP access while preserving access for all students.
- Liberty Middle School principal Dr. Michelle Fox described a targeted improvement plan focused on improving math outcomes for continuously enrolled students; Liberty rose from an 80 to an 86 overall rating, with domain‑by‑domain growth noted.
- Trevino Elementary principal Rose Hernandez described a turnaround plan after a 2025 D rating (scaled score 69), saying the campus had previously scored much higher and outlining targeted interventions, family engagement and progress monitoring to recover.

Board action
The board voted to approve the district and campus improvement plans at the meeting. The motion to approve was made by Trustee Rick Rodriguez and seconded by Trustee Villegas; the record shows the motion carried unanimously.

What happens next
District leadership said quarterly progress reviews, ongoing professional learning and campus monitoring will track progress toward targets (for example, raising grade‑level performance and TELPAS/CCMR goals). The improvement plans, which district staff said are working documents, include timelines for professional development and for targeted supports at priority campuses.

Ending: District officials asked the board and community to view the plans as active roadmaps. Board members and administrators emphasized continued monitoring and support for campuses that remain below the district’s targets while celebrating the broad gains represented in the 2025 accountability results.","PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Elias and district leaders told the board on Sept. 22 that the district earned an overall accountability score of 87 — a B-plus from the Texas Education Agency — and the board voted to approve the district and campus improvement plans that outline targets and supports for the 2025–26 school year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":46,"_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":74,"_75":74},6466949,"Votes at a glance: PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD board meeting, Sept. 22, 2025",9815,1901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811989-b27f75c019d91c36e38bc444cc6ec6f2&start=1901&end=11716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811989-b27f75c019d91c36e38bc444cc6ec6f2/thumbnail_1901000.jpg","/articles/6466949/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-PHARRSAN-JUANALAMO-ISD-board-meeting-Sept-22-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466949-3b9cd78653528fc6eb2db5548a49ca84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137324&Signature=Z9TLSt~QiutFPGfkVxgPwOtRldgZDA4C-TyJ~Rda0~L5kx-UeodymWPMYxFS~bHYSenP4aptoilFdHXlczeWKZ4orOyy5tWHsSydfpSv6E-LPZRKh8C~gNf3UAGNne8bH6eERlsUJ4ntU2wdf-YcDrIiQgj52PzWeglBBtC3QsAz-UAmqNgfQYAGh6JxtxJmOoLtuzB0oc5V8xfLwnn2UiyL9Y-wotZ5UXu-A3wJPcilG8OxjjQO8Tq6Rlb~h~qiWYiINRcdjRhWp5b9PPN3JsqtYRSyxCahXU4e5nreENk9Nrm3XsBg~6E13z985wEeA0mxf9RTk54oC6cfgngoNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Here are the formal actions recorded during the PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD board meeting on Sept. 22, 2025. Each line lists the motion text (as recorded), the outcome, and the vote tally or other details provided in the meeting record.

1) Proclamation — National Red Ribbon Week
- Motion: Approve proclamation designating Oct. 27–Nov. 1 (noted in packet) as National Red Ribbon Week.
- Moved by: Recorded as moved by Mr. Iga; seconded by Mr. Rodriguez.
- Outcome: Approved, motion carries 5–0 (no opposition recorded at the time of the vote).

2) Consent agenda & tabling minutes
- Motion: Approve consent agenda with exceptions and to table minutes (items A1 and A2) and to remove listed items for discussion.
- Outcome on consent exceptions: Motion initially carried (5–0 as recorded in meeting) for the consent agenda with exceptions; later the motion to table minutes A1 and A2 carried 6–0.

3) Approve amendment to purchase offer for Parcel 19 (land along East side of Cesar Chavez Road)
- Motion: Approve amending the purchase offer for Parcel 19.
- Discussion: Staff explained the county/state easement for a planned five‑lane road reduced the parcel area and the buyer’s offer; the buyer’s revised payment was reported as $31,940.
- Outcome: Approved; recorded tally 4 yes, 2 opposed (Trustees Quintanilla and Gutierrez opposed), outcome carried.

4) Human Resources — District permit for Health Science Dental Assistant program (E1)
- Motion: Approve district permit and staffing to operate Dental Assistant program.
- Discussion: Staff said the program existed previously; permit does not require signatures beyond board notification and will be funded by CTE funds and standard consumables.
- Outcome: Approved, motion carried 6–0.

5) Board policy BE (local) — change of regular meeting date
- Motion: Approve revisions to local policy BE (board meeting day changes from second Monday to fourth Monday as presented in packet).
- Outcome: Approved by roll call; motion carries 5–1 (Trustee Gutierrez voted against; five trustees voted in favor).

6) Curriculum & Instruction — District and campus improvement plans (7b)
- Motion: Presentation and approval of district and campus improvement plans.
- Outcome: Approved; motion carried unanimously (record shows approval by voice vote, no roll‑call names recorded).

7) Finance — Proposed tax rate motion and adoption language (proof adoption of tax rate resolution)
- Motion as read: “I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 1.011…” (meeting record included statutory language clarifying state reporting requirements).
- Discussion: Board counsel and trustees clarified that although the revenue increased (triggering required statutory language), the district’s effective tax rate was lower (a half‑cent decrease tied to debt payoff) and the upcoming bond election was calculated not to increase taxes.
- Outcome: Motion carried with one recorded opposition (Trustee Gutierrez). Recorded as passed; tally recorded in meeting comments indicated one vote against.

8) Insurance renewal (auto liability, property damage, general liability, crime, cybersecurity)
- Motion: Approve third‑year renewal of insurance proposal (renewal under existing terms; increase attributed to added buses, HB4623 liability changes and other factors).
- Outcome: Approved unanimously.

9) Cybersecurity pilot program — awarding proposals
- Motion: Approve awarding proposals for the cybersecurity pilot program (packet listed multiple vendor line items; staff reported a federal pilot grant of ~$1.2M and packet line items summing to approximately $1,130,034).
- Outcome: Approved; vote recorded as unanimous.

10) Executive session outcomes (personnel, grievance, litigation)
- Employment: Recommendation to employ Adriana Carrillo as assistant principal (Ailes Kovar Elementary).
- Motion to employ: Approved; vote carried with one recorded opposition (Trustee Rodriguez opposed), recorded outcome approved.
- Level‑3 grievance (item under legal): Board motion to uphold the level‑2 administrative decision.
- Outcome: Motion to uphold was approved; meeting record indicates the motion carried with one recorded nay (reported as “motion carries” with one opposed).
- Litigation settlement — Case No. C282319K: Board legal counsel recommended acceptance of the settlement agreement.
- Outcome: Board accepted the settlement; the meeting record shows the motion carried (final record reflected acceptance and no recorded dissent after procedural clarification).

Ending: The meeting adjourned after the board returned from executive session and completed the listed actions. Times and procedural details are in the official minutes. Where roll‑call votes were not read aloud, the meeting record shows tally counts or unanimous voice votes as noted above.","Summary of formal board actions and vote results recorded at the Sept. 22 PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD board meeting, including proclamations, policy changes, land sale approval, personnel actions and finance items.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: PHARR‑SAN JUAN‑ALAMO ISD board meeting, Sept. 22, 2025