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IX.O • Action ItemsSAN ISIDRO ISD (Starr County)

Discussion and Possible Action on Local Policy Update Affecting Policy FNCE (LOCAL) (Student Conduct / Personal Communication Devices) Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris Description: Background/Rationale: Administration recommends updating local policy FNCE in compliance with state legislative mandates restricting student use of personal electronic devices on school property during the i

Presented in: SAN ISIDRO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on 2026-08-19
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Action on Discussion and Possible Action on Local Policy Update Affecting Policy FNCE (LOCAL) (Student Conduct / Personal Communication Devices) Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris Description: Backgro”
AR
Aisha Reyes
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
VR
Velinda Reyes
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES
RV
Ricardo Vela
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
YES
DG
David Garza
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
AA
Albino Alaniz, Jr
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JA
Jorge Alvarez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
CG
Cecilia Garza
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

IX.O. Discussion and Possible Action on Local Policy Update Affecting Policy FNCE (LOCAL) (Student Conduct / Personal Communication Devices) Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris Description: Background/Rationale: Administration recommends updating local policy FNCE in compliance with state legislative mandates restricting student use of personal electronic devices on school property during the instructional day. The updated policy establishes clear definitions, storage requirements, and progressive disciplinary consequences for non-compliance. The district had previously brought a resolution but had not brought the policy for board approval.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.