Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
The Sharyland Independent School District board voted unanimously to call a $250 million bond election after public commenters urged investment in facility repairs, a district natatorium, technology and safety improvements; trustees said they will present detailed information to voters before the election.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
A facility planning committee recommended a $260 million bond (Package A) to address aging buildings, safety and program space, including a district aquatic center. The board heard public comment from a parent urging action on a pool for competitive swimming and community lessons.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
After closing part of the meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters, the Sharyland ISD board approved the administration's personnel report and authorized notice to a term contract employee, Martin Guerra Jr., proposing mid‑contract termination; administration said the employee had been arrested on Oct. 3, 2025.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
After a closed session under Texas Government Code, the board approved routine personnel actions and voted 6-0 to propose the mid-contract termination of a certified employee, Martin Guerra Jr., citing an arrest on Oct. 3, 2025; the board authorized notice of proposed action to be sent.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
A community facility-planning committee recommended a broad bond package (package A) to modernize campuses, add an aquatic center and fund deferred maintenance; the board heard the report and accepted the committees process and preferences, which staff will carry toward a May bond election and further modeling of tax impacts.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
At its November meeting the Sharyland ISD board approved the 2026-27 calendar (option A), a comprehensive local policy update, insurance procurement and multiple purchases for CTE, library materials and security upgrades.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Principal Diana Rojas told trustees the district plans to expand SA3 into North and South campuses and pursue a P‑TECH health sciences pathway, aiming to increase participation and enable students to earn stackable credentials and college credit.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
Trustees approved the consent agenda, a large set of required policy updates, voting allocation to an Hidalgo County Appraisal District candidate, the 2026–27 academic calendar (option A), an award for medical stop‑loss insurance and several CTE and security technology purchases funded in part by a JET grant.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
District staff reported a peak enrollment of 9,652 and year-to-date attendance of 95.88%. Superintendent said the district has lost roughly 130–135 students, estimating an $845,000 fiscal impact and attributing much of the decline to students on visas returning to Mexico or leaving temporarily.
Texas / School Districts / SHARYLAND ISD
Monica Flores told the Sharyland ISD board her son, a student in special education, experienced bullying for about three years and that repeated reports produced no follow-up. She urged transparent investigations, training, and mental-health supports and cited Section 504, IDEA and David’s Law.