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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Cameron COUNTY

Frank Ortiz

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
BROWNSVILLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Brownsville ISD.

atbenavides@bisd.us(956) 548-8011
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 89.9/100▲ +1.2 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #8612 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
90.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
91.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)64.0% (3,736 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 36.0% (2,101 votes)
Early Voting: 2,242Election Day: 1,308Mail Ballots: 186
May 2001 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)63.0% (3,236 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (1,901 votes)
Early Voting: 1,942Election Day: 1,133Mail Ballots: 161
May 2002 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)54.0% (2,774 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 46.0% (2,363 votes)
Early Voting: 1,664Election Day: 971Mail Ballots: 139
May 2003 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)56.0% (2,223 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 44.0% (1,746 votes)
Early Voting: 1,334Election Day: 778Mail Ballots: 111
May 2004 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)59.0% (4,270 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 41.0% (2,968 votes)
Early Voting: 2,562Election Day: 1,495Mail Ballots: 213
May 2005 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)58.0% (2,709 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (1,961 votes)
Early Voting: 1,625Election Day: 948Mail Ballots: 136
May 2006 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)71.0% (2,486 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 29.0% (1,016 votes)
Early Voting: 1,492Election Day: 870Mail Ballots: 124
May 2007 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)69.0% (4,511 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 31.0% (2,027 votes)
Early Voting: 2,707Election Day: 1,579Mail Ballots: 225
May 2008 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)61.0% (3,418 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 39.0% (2,186 votes)
Early Voting: 2,051Election Day: 1,196Mail Ballots: 171
May 2009 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)70.0% (3,596 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 30.0% (1,541 votes)
Early Voting: 2,158Election Day: 1,259Mail Ballots: 179
May 2010 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)68.0% (4,287 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (2,017 votes)
Early Voting: 2,572Election Day: 1,500Mail Ballots: 215
May 2011 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)70.0% (4,086 votes)
David C. Morales 30.0% (1,751 votes)
Early Voting: 2,452Election Day: 1,430Mail Ballots: 204
May 2012 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)60.0% (3,502 votes)
Michael R. Vance 40.0% (2,335 votes)
Early Voting: 2,101Election Day: 1,226Mail Ballots: 175
May 2013 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)68.0% (4,763 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (2,242 votes)
Early Voting: 2,858Election Day: 1,667Mail Ballots: 238
May 2014 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)61.0% (2,564 votes)
David C. Morales 39.0% (1,639 votes)
Early Voting: 1,538Election Day: 897Mail Ballots: 129
May 2015 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)70.0% (3,432 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 30.0% (1,471 votes)
Early Voting: 2,059Election Day: 1,201Mail Ballots: 172
May 2016 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)62.0% (2,606 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 38.0% (1,597 votes)
Early Voting: 1,564Election Day: 912Mail Ballots: 130
May 2017 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)71.0% (4,642 votes)
Michael R. Vance 29.0% (1,896 votes)
Early Voting: 2,785Election Day: 1,625Mail Ballots: 232
May 2018 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)54.0% (2,648 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (2,255 votes)
Early Voting: 1,589Election Day: 927Mail Ballots: 132
May 2019 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)66.0% (3,082 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 34.0% (1,588 votes)
Early Voting: 1,849Election Day: 1,079Mail Ballots: 154
May 2020 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)61.0% (2,706 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 39.0% (1,730 votes)
Early Voting: 1,624Election Day: 947Mail Ballots: 135
May 2021 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)56.0% (2,484 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 44.0% (1,952 votes)
Early Voting: 1,490Election Day: 869Mail Ballots: 125
May 2022 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)70.0% (4,086 votes)
David C. Morales 30.0% (1,751 votes)
Early Voting: 2,452Election Day: 1,430Mail Ballots: 204
May 2023 BROWNSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)68.0% (4,128 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (1,943 votes)
Early Voting: 2,477Election Day: 1,445Mail Ballots: 206
May 2025 BROWNSVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Frank Ortiz (Current Profile)100.0% (3,903 votes)
Early Voting: 2,381Election Day: 1,327Mail Ballots: 195

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
501
Yes Votes
467 (93%)
No / Dissenting Votes
34 (7%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Update regarding the status of HVAC and roofing projects identified on the District's original 2025 bond proposal from Immediate Action Facilities List, projects completed and outstanding, current facility conditions, estimated costs, available and potential funding sources, prioritization of remaining projects, anticipated timelines, and the administrations plan for addressing these critical faci
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Discussion and possible action on Resolution #019/2026-2027 authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.18 Resolution #019-2026-2027 Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties 7/29/2026 at 3:24 PM
#3VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Facilities, Bond and Capital Projects Meeting Called to Order
#4VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval of Resolution #020/26-27 for adoption of the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate. A tax rate of no more than $0.7716 per $100.00 validation with a Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.7716 and a Debt Service tax rate of $0.0000. The 2025-2026 total tax rate was $0.8314. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.A.3. RESOLUTION #020_26-27 FOR ADOPTION OF PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR FY 2026-2027 8/26/2026 at
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor- Guidance & Counseling. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, PEIMS. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-046 Two Way Portable Radios, Supplies and Accessories District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Educational Diagnostician. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(6)
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Educational Technology. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.M.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Behavior Specialist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval of the contract with Cameron County and to pay 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract.  Estimated at $303,710.00. Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 1. Elections Contract with Cameron County 8/26/2026 at 10:00 AM
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(3)
#24VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-062 Motor Oil and Automotive Fluids District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#25VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-003 Achievement Awards and Incentives District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)
#26VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-17
Recommend approval of the employment contract for new Superintendent Dr. Timothy E. Cuff, with an effective date of July 20, 2026. (Board Agenda Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support Minerva Pena)
#27VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval to contract consultants for the 2026-2027 school year to support District initiatives and practices for elementary and secondary educational staff based on District needs and funding, at an estimated cost of $1,745,913.00.   * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.A.8 Consultants for Professional Dev. 6/18/2026 at 10:16 AM
#28VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#29VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#30VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#31VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval to authorize Administration to accept Change Order #5 for the Food and Nutrition Project in the amount of $144,073.69, resulting in a revised contract amount of $3,644,356.69 and an additional 95 calendar days to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 9. Change Order #005 FNS Project $ 144,073.69 9/29/2026 at 6:09 PM
#33VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Reviewer should have no current or prior contractual relationship with any carrier, TPA, or broker involved in the districts plan
#34VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Social Studies. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#35VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#36VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-23
Recommend approval of Contract(s):
#37VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#38VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#39VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#40VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#41VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#42VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#43VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#44VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#45VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#46VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#47VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#48VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Career Placement Officer. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#49VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-069 Asbestos and Mold Abatement Contract Services District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#50VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-001 General Merchandise Supplies, Services and Groceries District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)
#51VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval to contract with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for services regarding the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP) to be implemented during the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $425.00 per student. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.4 Contract between BISD and UTRGV TxPREP 6/18/2026 at 10:26 AM
#52VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Physical Therapist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#53VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principals. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)
#54VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#55VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#56VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#57VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#58VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Lead Teacher, Advanced Academics. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#59VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Campus Professional Employee (L.A.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
#60VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Campus Professional Employee (B.E.) for change in contract, days and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
#61VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Presentation of our current, Workers Compensation contracted services, status and claims pending
#62VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval to enter into a contractual agreement with Texas Southmost College (TSC), to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 5. Texas Southmost College High School Equivalency with Caree
#63VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Director, Childcare. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#64VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-068 Fumigation/Extermination and Herbicide Services District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#65VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-027 Special Education Services District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, though August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)
#66VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Finance. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#67VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Update—Intruder Detection Audit Report (IDA) & Corrective action results
#68VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-17
SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT:
#69VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend awarding of CSP #26-130 for Professional Educators and School Board Legal Liability Insurance to AIG/National Union Fire Insurance Company/Montalvo Insurance Agency of Weslaco, Texas, for the 2026-2027 plan year, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#70VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Campus Professional Staff for Probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.
#71VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) — Occupational Therapists. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (3)
#72VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Non-Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Supervisor, FNS.  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.
#73VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#74VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#75VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#76VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#77VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#78VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#79VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#80VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#81VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $241,711.00 for the Lopez Early College High School Intercom Upgrades Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $703,484.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 6. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 241,711.00 Lopez ECHS Intercom Upgrades Project 9/29/2026 at
#82VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $40,000.00 for the Pullam Elementary School Chiller Replacement Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $443,559.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 5. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 40,000.00 Pullam Elementary Chiller Replacement Project 9/29/2026 a
#83VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#84VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Nurse. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#85VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Superintendent Contract (Dr. Timothy E. Cuff), Life Insurance.
#86VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor At-Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)
#87VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
#88VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Band Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#89VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-005 Training Supplies and Equipment District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)
#90VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#91VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#92VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#93VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#94VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#95VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#96VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#97VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#98VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
#99VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#100VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $6,500.00 for the Hanna, Porter and Canales Chiller Replacement Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $1,177,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 8. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 6,500.00 Hanna, Porter, and Canales Chiller Replacement Project 9
#101VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Physical Therapist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#102VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Coordinator, 21st Century CCLC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#103VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#104VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-024 High School Marching Band Show Writing Services and Supplies District-wide to several vendors.  The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027.  (Annual Proposal)
#105VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(4)
#106VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
#107VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-070 Electrical Supplies and Materials District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#108VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-010 Graduation and Honor District-wide to several vendors. The contract period will be in effect from August 04, 2026, through August 04, 2027. (Annual Proposal)
#109VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#110VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#111VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#112VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#113VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#114VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#115VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval to contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year to support district initiatives and practices for Canales, Villa Nueva, Skinner and Garza at Southmost Elementary schools , in the amount of $7,200.00. (Presented at the Student Achievement, Curriculum and Technology Committee Meeting on September 22, 2026) Attachments: ( 1 ) X. D. 7. Contract Rivera Edu
#116VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#117VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Director, Health Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#118VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Bilingual/ESL. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#119VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Speech Language Pathologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)
#120VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Curriculum At Risk. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#121VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-17
Discussion of the employment contract for new Superintendent Dr. Timothy E. Cuff, with an effective date of July 20, 2026.  (Board Agenda Request Frank Ortiz/Board Support Minerva Pena)
#122VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval to enter into contractual agreement with Texas State Technical College (TSTC), to begin proving High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certifications to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $19,600.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.7 Contract BISD Adult Ed. and TSTC 6/18/2026 at 10:27 AM
#123VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):
#124VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Proposed termination of a continuing contract and discharge a teacher (J.J.V.) for good cause for the 2025-2026 School Year.
#125VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Assistant Choir Director. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#126VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#127VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#128VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#129VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval to renew the contract with Workforce Solutions Cameron, including reimbursement for nine designated holidays, for the contract period of September 2, 2025, through September 30, 2028, at no cost to the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.D.6. Renewal Workforce Solution Cameron Contract to inlcude Nine Reimburseable Holidays 9/30/2026 at 11:01 AM
#130VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend awarding CSP #26-112 for Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services for a Self-Funded Health Plan Featuring Preferred Provider Organization Networks and Wellness and Disease Management Program options, as ranked by the Employee Benefits Committee on May 14, 2026, and the District administration management team on May 18, 2026, and allow Administration to negotiate a contract with United He
#131VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #002 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $90,000.00 for the Hanna, Porter and Canales Chiller Replacement Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $1,087,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 7. Change Order #002 Credit back to District $ 90,000.00 Hanna, Porter, and Canales Chiller Replacement Project
#132VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Terminate current third-year contract with Tri-Star Management Services and direct Administration to issue a CSP.
#133VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Science. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#134VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval to renew the contract with the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) for services regarding the IDRA Youth TechXperts program to be implemented from September 2026 to June 2027 at no cost to the District. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX. D. 9. Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Youth TechXperts Program 8/25/2026 at 6:47 PM
#135VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Department professional staff for Chapter 21-Term contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.
#136VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Coordinator, Support Programs. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#137VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-065 Fire Extinguisher Materials and Fire Suppressant System District-wide to several vendors.  The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#138VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval to enter into contractual agreement with come dream. come build/Youth Build Brownsville, to begin providing High School Equivalency instructional services along with Career Pathways and certification to adults in the Cameron County area in the amount not to exceed $84,224.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.8 BISD Adult Ed and CDCB Youth Build 6/18/2026 a
#139VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NINOS Head Start to include co-enrolled model at Burns, Benavides, and Perez and five full day Contractual Model Classrooms at Vermillion and Gallegos Elementary. The collaboration will continue at all five elementary sites for the 2026-2027 school year. * Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII.D.3 MOU NINOS and BISD 6/18/2026 at 10:25 AM
#140VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001, (Credit Back to to District) in the amount of $153,687.00 for the Sams Stadium Artificial Turf and Soccer Field Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $2,996,313.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 16. Change Order #001 Sams Stadium Artificial Turf and Soccer Field 6/18/2026 at 12:19 PM
#141VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001, (Credit back to District) in the amount of $95,000.00 for the ESSER Russell Elementary HVAC improvements project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $1,760,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 15. Change Order #001 Russell Elementary HVAC Improvement Project 6/18/2026 at 12:19 PM
#142VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#143VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#144VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#145VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#146VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#147VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001 (Credit back to District) in the amount of $500.00 for the ESSER Faulk Middle School HVAC Upgrades Group II Project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $394,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) X. A. 10. Change Order #001 Credit back to District $ 500.00 ESSER Faulk MS HVAC Upgrades Group II Project 9/29/2026 at
#148VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Principal. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#149VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Presentation of our current, Workers Compensation contracted services, status and claims pending
#150VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Reviewer should have no current or prior contractual relationship with any carrier, TPA, or broker involved in the districts plan
#151VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Manager, Warehouse & Textbooks. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#152VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Specialist, Math. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)
#153VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Recommend approval to contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year to support District initiatives and practices for elementary educational staff based on District needs, at an estimated cost of $167,400.00. * Attachments: ( 1 ) IX.D.3. Recommend Approval ro contract Rivera Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year 8/26/2026 at 10:17 AM
#154VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Campus Professional Employee (M.E.) for change in contract and salary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal School Year.
#155VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist Intern. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#156VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - School Psychologist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#157VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s)- Emergency Management Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#158VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - Athletic Coordinator. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#159VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - Supervisor, Special Services. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)
#160VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend awarding RFP #27-071 Electrical Contractor Services District-wide to several vendors. The term of this contract is effective, from August 04, 2026 thru August 04, 2027, with the option to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods if all parties are in agreement.Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.
#161VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Interim Superintendent Contract (Dr. Alda T. Benavides)
#162VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Department Professional Staff for Non-Chapter 21 contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.
#163VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2026-2027 school year(s) - MCJROTC. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)
#164VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval of the deductive Change Order #001, (Credit back to District) in the amount of $46,000.00 for the ESSER Lincoln Park High School HVAC improvements project, resulting in a revised contract amount of $950,000.00 with no change to the contract time. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 14. Change Order #001 Lincoln Park School HVAC Improvement Project 6/18/2026 at 12:19 PM
#165VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#166VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#167VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#168VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#169VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#170VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#171VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Action Item(s)
#172VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Action Item(s)
#173VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 013/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of TASB Energy Cooperative for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.12.RESOLUTION 013_26-27 TASB ENERGY COOP 7/29/2026 at 3:30 PM
#174VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 001/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Omnia Partners for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.1.RESOLUTION 001_26-27 OMNIA PARTNERS 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PM
#175VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Board Action:  XII. E. 1
#176VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Discussion and consideration on all student and employee investigations taking place at this time. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland/Board Support Minerva Pena)
#177VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Cause No. 2021-DCL-06699; Jimmy Haynes vs. Brownsville Independent School District.
#178VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#179VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#180VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Board Action XII. B. 1 a and B. 2 a
#181VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans as required by the Texas Education Code. The Campus Education Improvement Plan will serve as a guide to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance in order to attain state and federal standards. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.15. 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans 9/29/2026 at 6:13 PM
#182VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan as required by the Texas Education Code. The District Education Improvement Plan will serve as a guide to District and campus staff for the improvement of student performance in order to attain and surpass state and federal standards. * Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.16. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plans 9/29/2026 at 6:13 PM
#183VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Employee Benefits, Insurance and Risk Management Committee Meeting Called to Order
#184VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Discussion and possible action regarding the District’s Sick Leave Bank, including the current process for employee membership, how membership is renewed from year to year, eligibility and participation requirements, required contributions, and the process and requirements for employees to access benefits from the Sick Leave Bank. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board Support Minerva Pena) Atta
#185VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Discussion and possible action regarding allowing students to bring outside food from home for personal consumption during designated breakfast and lunch periods, including review of current district and campus practices, applicable guidelines or restrictions, and consideration of establishing a uniform district-wide practice across all BISD schools. (Board Member Request Denise Garza/Board Suppor
#186VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of the Interest Free Bona Fide Loan in the amount of $5,000,000.00 to be repaid over a three (3) year term beginning with Payment #1 - $1,667,000.00 on August 4, 2027, Payment #2 - $1,667,000.00 on August 4, 2028 and Payment #3 - $1,666,000.00 on August 4, 2029 (Final Installment).  Indirect costs will not be charged during the loan period in order to maximize available resource
#187VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 014/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Sourcewell for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.13.RESOLUTION 014_26-27 SOURCEWELL 7/29/2026 at 3:30 PM
#188VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 008/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the describe programs of Region One Education Service Center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative (CNP-STC) for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.8.RESOLUTION 008_26-27 REGION ONE CHILD NUTRITION 7/29/2026 at 3:28 PM
#189VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding policies and procedures for B.I.S.D. CFO Department regarding making payments, bills and obligations.  (Board Member Request Minerva Pena/Board Support Carlos Elizondo) Attachments: ( 1 ) XIV. B. 4. BMR Minerva Peña Policies and Procedures for BISD CFO Department making Payments, Bills, and Obligations 6/18/2026 at 9:06 AM
#190VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-23
Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.
#191VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-23
Recommend approval of Resolution #28/25-26 to excuse any pay for the time missed by employees caused by the District closure due to the inclement weather on June 16, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) VIII. A. 1. Resolution #28 25-26 Inclement Weather 6/17/2026 at 7:00 PM
#192VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#193VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#194VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#195VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Regular Board Meeting Called to Order.
#196VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 012/26-27 for Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of Region XI Education Service Center, Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC), Fort Worth, Texas, for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.11.RESOLUTION 012_26-27 REGION XI TECHNOLOGY 7/29/2026 at 3:29 PM
#197VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 007/26-27 for Brownsville ISD to participate in the described purchasing program of Region One ESC, Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.7.RESOLUTION 007_26-27 REGION ONE LIBRARY SERVICES 7/29/2026 at 3:27 PM
#198VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 002/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TASB) for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.2.RESOLUTION 002_26-27 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUR.COOP TASB 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PM
#199VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 003/26-27 for the Brownsville Independent School District to participate in the described purchasing programs of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for fiscal year 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) X.A.3.RESOLUTION 003_26-27 TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 7/29/2026 at 3:26 PM
#200VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Recommend approval for an Official Notice and Order of the Brownsville Independent School District School Trustee Election scheduled on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) XIII. A. 2. Official Notice and Order BISD School Trustee Election November 3, 2026 6/18/2026 at 9:01 AM