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San Benito CISD board approves consent agenda, personnel actions and legal update after closed session

San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees · December 19, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved a multi-item consent agenda covering the 2026–27 calendar, financial reports and contract extensions; in closed session they approved employment resignations/retirements/terminations and voted to affirm a legal update related to the district natatorium and performing-arts center.

The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a large consent agenda and later took formal personnel and legal actions following a closed session.

During the open meeting trustees approved the consent agenda — which the agenda described as covering the 2026–27 school calendar, November financial reports, gifts and bequests, budget amendments, purchase approvals over $50,000, extensions of several bid proposals (including general merchandise and districtwide meals and catering services), and awards for bank depository and investment advisory contracts — on a single voice vote. Trustee Crystal Hernandez moved to approve the consent items and Trustee Israel Villareal seconded; the board president declared the motion approved.

Board members also highlighted recent community engagement: the district’s Shop with a Cop event raised $16,000 and provided shopping opportunities for about 250 children.

The board moved into closed session at 6:17 p.m. under the Texas Government Code, citing Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and 551.074 (personnel matters). The board reconvened in open session at 8:18 p.m.

After executive session, Assistant Superintendent Dita Cornett recommended that the board approve employment resignations, retirements and terminations discussed in closed session; Trustee Crystal Hernandez moved the recommendation and the motion passed. The transcript records the motion as seconded by "Mr. Villadiel." The meeting record shows no roll-call vote tally; board minutes describe the action as approved.

Cornett also recommended approval to act on a legal update concerning the district natatorium and performing-arts center as discussed during executive session; the board approved that item as well.

No other action items were taken in open session, and the meeting was adjourned at about 8:20 p.m.