Board approves consultant contracts, grading procedures, membership amendment and audit plan; approves sale of three vacant campuses

The board approved multiple administrative items of budget and operations significance. Trustees adopted the Elementary & Secondary Grading Procedures and MS Course Listing Guide and authorized consultants and presenters to provide professional learning and district supports for an estimated $1,745,913 — administration said some of those costs could be offset by federal grant funds and directed staff to pursue those sources.

After debate, trustees amended the administration's recommended membership renewals and approved only the Region One Education Service Center membership for $30,000, deferring other group renewals (TASB, STAS, Equity Center, Brownsville Chamber, etc.) for later consideration. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with PSJA ISD for professional information‑systems services (not to exceed $100,800) and other contractual items on the consent agenda.

In executive session the board reviewed and approved a proposed audit plan for 2026–27 and later approved the plan in open session. Trustees also voted to approve the sale of three vacant campuses — Rosa E. Del Castillo, Victoria Heights and Webb Elementary — and directed staff to continue disposition steps consistent with board policy.

Administrators said they will prioritize use of federal program funds where eligible to reduce local budget pressure and will bring deferred membership renewals back for later review.