Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
District bilingual director Melissa Martinez told trustees the bilingual/ESL program served roughly 1,800 students in 2024–25 (about 29.5% of enrollment) and presented academic and English‑proficiency data that show gains in several grades and continued focus areas requiring targeted professional development.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
At its Oct. 15 meeting the Southside ISD Board of Trustees approved annual contracts for waste and HVAC filters, raised the federal micro‑purchase threshold for grant procurement to $15,000, appointed a trustee to the Education Foundation and tabled the Menchaca parking decision and the district establishment date to a future meeting.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
A storm‑claims specialist told trustees that more frequent, severe storms and rising premiums make proactive roof inspections, documentation and policy review essential. The presenter offered pro‑bono meteorological work, post‑storm inspections and legislative advocacy assistance.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
District facilities staff presented a 1–3 year maintenance plan for HVAC, fan boxes, elevators, playgrounds and intercoms; trustees asked staff to prioritize security‑critical items and provide cost‑benefit analysis for early replacement where frequent repairs raise long‑term cost concerns.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
The board reviewed three material options (limestone base, millings, asphalt) for the Menchaca parent staging area and schematic designs and cost estimates for partial and full parking lots; trustees voted to table the item to allow two absent trustees to participate in the decision.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson updated trustees on Southside ISD’s delinquent‑tax collection work for July 2024–June 2025, reporting mailings, payment arrangements, lawsuits filed and judgments obtained.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
At its Oct. 15 meeting Southside ISD trustees heard two presentations on employee health coverage — one from Robinson Brokerage describing the district's current self-funded arrangements and cost-saving vendors, and one from TRS ActiveCare outlining the state pool and an early reentry option with a risk-stabilization fee.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
The Southside Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting Oct. 8 for an interactive CliftonStrengths workshop led by consultant Heather Olague; 13 trustees and staff participated, and no formal business or public comment was taken.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
The Southside Independent School District Board of Trustees approved three budget amendments Sept. 17 to record planned defeasance activity, finish a cafeteria renovation and reflect a 4% staff pay increase.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHSIDE ISD
After public comment from a nearby landowner who urged trustees to block a cemetery rezoning, the Southside ISD Board of Trustees voted to adopt a resolution opposing San Antonio zoning case KC-2024-10700230 and the development of a cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum on the site.