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Edcouch‑Elsa ISD trustees approve multiple contracts, budget amendment and superintendent contract
Summary
At its Aug. 25 meeting, the EDCOUCH‑ELSA ISD board approved insurance renewal, a stadium lighting change order, a budget amendment, security guard contract, transportation software purchase and the superintendent’s contract following executive session.
EDCOUCH‑ELSA ISD trustees on Monday approved a package of operational items including a property and casualty insurance renewal, a change order for football stadium lighting, a general‑fund budget amendment, a security guard services contract and the purchase of transportation routing and GPS software. The board also voted to approve the superintendent’s contract after a closed executive session.
The board approved renewal of property and casualty insurance for the 2025–26 school year after a staff presentation that noted decreased costs. Trustees then considered Change Order No. 1 for the district’s football stadium parking‑lot lighting project. Charlie Garcia of CG5 Architects said crews encountered unforeseen underground utilities, hand‑digging needs near gas and fiber lines, and a higher water table that required larger foundations and more steel. Garcia said the issues generated roughly $16,000 in extra costs, exhausting a $10,000 contingency; the formal change order presented to the board was approved.
Separately, administrators presented Budget Amendment No. 1 to incorporate funding increases stemming from recent state actions (described as HB‑related increases). The board approved that amendment to reflect revised revenue and planned September implementation.
On procurement, the board accepted the committee recommendation for security guard services under RFP 2026004, awarding the contract to MLG Protection Services for the 2025–26 school year. For transportation software, staff presented two cooperative options; Transfinder (including GPS and driver tablets) was quoted at $76,932 and recommended. Trustees approved the Transfinder procurement rather than a more expensive Tailored Technologies package.
Following an executive session held under the Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel and legal consultation, trustees moved to approve the superintendent’s contract as discussed in closed session. A trustee recorded a dissenting vote, saying a conflict remained that “jeopardizes public trust,” but the motion to approve carried.
The meeting included multiple consent‑agenda approvals (minutes and grouped items) taken by motion and voice vote, and a separate MOU for a sub‑hub staffing agreement was also approved. Several other routine items were approved without further action. The board adjourned after the final votes.
The board meeting packet and staff presentations contain additional line‑item detail, including vendor quotes and change‑order backup cited during the discussion. The board indicated staff will provide additional cost breakdowns and vendor contract documents on request.
