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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Starr COUNTY

Ricardo Vela

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
SAN ISIDRO ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for San Isidro ISD.

elsa.morris@sanisidroisd.org(956) 481-3110
A+
Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 96/100▲ +0.9 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #1116 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
97.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
96.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 SAN ISIDRO ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ELECTED / WON
Ricardo Vela (Current Profile)100.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 35Election Day: 20Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
418
Yes Votes
418 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Elsa Morris
#2VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to set the public hearing date for the proposed tax rate for 2026–2027
#3VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Discussion and Possible Action to set the public hearing date for the proposed tax rate for 2026–2027
#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Possible Action on Region I PEIMS/ PEIMS Plus Co-op Agreement with Region I Presenter: Veronica Lopez
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on 2026–2027 Special Education Professional Services Contract/Agreement with Region One Presenter: Elsa Morris
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion on Superintendent’s contract
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and possible action to authorize the district to sign the external audit contract and engagement letter to satisfy Texas Education Code §44.008 (Professional Audit Services Contract) Presenter: Elsa Morris
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion on the Superintendent's Contract
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible Action on Contracted Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: David Garza
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#29VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#30VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#31VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#34VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to accept the District Audit Report (DAR) Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez
#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion on the Starr County Commissioners Court Election Services Contract for the November 3, 2026, School Board Election Presenter: Elsa Morris
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement between South Texas College and San Isidro ISD Presenter: Elsa Morris
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#39VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#40VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#41VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#42VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the superintendent's contract
#43VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#44VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#45VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#46VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#47VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action on possible contracting options for election services for the November 3, 2026, school board election Presenter: Elsa Morris
#48VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
#49VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#50VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#51VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#52VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#53VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on the contracted employees for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Elsa Morris
#54VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion on the contracted employees for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Elsa Morris
#55VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible action on the RGV LEAD Memorandum of Agreement between San Isidro ISD and Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development: Effective August 1, 2026 Presenter: Mark Olivarez
#56VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#57VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve PICO Propane & Fuels Bid Proposal Presenter: Elsa Morris
#58VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
#59VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Elsa Morris
#60VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion on hiring of Contracted Personnel for 2026 - 2027 School Year
#61VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#62VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#63VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#64VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#65VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#66VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#67VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#68VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#69VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and possible action on Superintendent’s contract. Description: Consider an additional year to the end of the existing contract.
#70VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#71VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#72VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#73VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#74VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#75VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#76VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Possible Action on REVISED Region I Special Education Professional Services Agreement Presenter: Elsa Morris
#77VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and possible action on Administrative Contracts for the 2026 -2027 School Year Presenter: David Garza
#78VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#79VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#80VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#81VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Possible Action to approve consulting services from Patricia Ramirez, RDN, LD for Child Nutrition Program Presenter: Elsa Morris
#83VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on Student Accident Insurance Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the updated 2026-2027 School Year Calendar to include additional days to meet ADSY PEP compliance Presenter: Elsa Morris
#85VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on the approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
#86VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Elsa Morris
#87VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to elect to proceed with Replacement Cost Value (RCV) or Actual Cost Value (ACV) for the June 2026 Flood Presenter: Elsa Morris
#88VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action for the board to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127. Presenter: Elsa Morris
#89VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to approve the Elementary vacancy recommendation for the 2026/27 School Year Presenter: Elsa V. Morris
#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action to approve stipends for the 2026/27 School Year
#91VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to approve Budget Amendment(s) Presenter: Elsa Morris
#92VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026 ADSY Summer Program Handbook
#93VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible Action on the Summer School Program to include: ADSY Program, Accelerated Instruction, Special Education, Extended School Year Instruction and Credit Recovery. Presenter: Veronica Lopez Description: Funding Source -199 and After School program availability of funds
#94VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Possible Action on District Personnel for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: David Garza
#95VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Call Regular Meeting to Order
#96VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#97VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
#98VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the final budget amendment(s) for 2025-2026 School Year Presenter: Leo Olivarez
#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Discussion and Possible Action to set the public hearing date for the proposed budget for 2026–2027
#100VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to approve the instructional plan, staff development, and grant compliance requirements
#101VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to order the general election to be held November 3, 2026, and to address other matters related to conducting the elections. Presenter: Elsa Morris
#102VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to approve Budget Amendment(s) Presenter: Elsa Morris
#103VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to approve donations Presenter: Elsa Morris
#104VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Acting Child Nutrition Director Duties
#105VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to set budget workshop dates Description: Possible dates and Times (Work Sessions) June 3 or 4 (5:30 pm) Work session #1 June 8 or 9 (5:30 p.m) Work session #2 June 16 (Reg Board Meeting @6:30) and Budget Work session @ 5:30 June 25 (5:30 p.m.) Budget Session #3 (with Frances)
#106VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Call Regular Meeting to Order Presenter: David Garza
#107VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Possible Action on District Personnel Presenter: David Garza
#108VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#109VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#110VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#111VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#112VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of an HVAC System for the main lobby area and adjacent classroom Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discussion and Possible Action to Consider and Approve the Order of General Election for the November 3, 2026 San Isidro Independent School District Board of Trustees Election for Places 2, 3, 4, and 5, and to Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Execute the Necessary Election Documents and Coordinate the Joint Election with Starr County. Presenter: Elsa Morris
#114VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the San Isidro Independent School District concerning compliance with certain public-school safety and security requirements and other matters related thereto
#115VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
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
#116VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action on the ADSY Summer School Budget Presenter: Claudia Alvarez
#117VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to approve TEA submission for Low Attendance Waiver Presenter: Veronica Lopez and Elsa Morris
#118VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on purchasing buses equipped with 3-point seat belts fits within the district’s budget and plans to proceed with purchasing buses to come into alignment with the Transportation Code §547.701(f) Description: Fleet Replacement and Additional Plan
#119VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to increase the district insurance contribution Presenter: Elsa Morris Description: Increase from $288.00 to $325.00 = $37.00 Increase $444.00 yearly increase/employee (26 participants) Yearly Estimated Cost to the District = $11,544.00 TRS Active Care Increasing Premium by 10% in 2026-27
#120VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to approve Donations Presenter: Elsa Morris
#121VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Texas State Leadership District Assurances and Letter of Intent (LOI) Presenter: Elsa Morris
#122VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Possible Action on Improvements to baseball facilities pending donations to cover costs of renovations Presenter: Elsa Morris and Dr. Mark Olivarez
#123VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#124VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#125VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Call Regular Meeting to Order Presenter: David Garza
#126VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the San Isidro Independent School District concerning compliance with certain public-school safety and security requirements and other matters related thereto
#127VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve 2026-2027 Organizational Chart
#128VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to approve the GEAR-UP Future Forward vacancy recommendation for the 2026/27 School Year Presenter: Elsa V. Morris
#129VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the revised 2026-2027 School Calendar to reflect additional ADSY days Presenter: Elsa V. Morris
#130VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Call Regular Meeting to Order Presenter: David Garza
#131VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Feeding Program (Pending Approval) Presenter: Elsa Morris
#132VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Deliberation, Discussion, and possible action with the Superintendent regarding management of District Personnel
#133VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and possible action on LASO 4 Allotment Letter of Commitment for Region I -Technical Support Provider Presenter: Elsa V. Morris
#134VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#135VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Order Canceling the November 3, 2026, Board of Trustees Election and Certification of Unopposed Candidates Description: Summary: Attachments: Recommendation: Recommended Motion: Coordinator of Superintendent and Board Operations Ali Heimbigner Election Code, Section 11.0581 A general or special election must be cancelled if all filing deadlines have pa
#136VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt EFB (LOCAL)—Instructional Resources: Library Materials—to Implement the Board’s Previously Adopted Resolution Establishing a School Library Advisory Council and to Comply with Senate Bill 13. Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Call Regular Meeting to Order Presenter: David Garza
#138VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action to approve the GEAR-UP future forward recommendation
#139VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to purchase a 2026 full-size 8-passenger SUV for students and staff transportation Description: Fleet Replacement and Additional Plan
#140VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to extend ADSY Calendar Days on the 2026-2027 School Calendar Presenter: Elsa Morris and Claudia Alvarez
#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Call Regular Meeting to Order
#142VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#143VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#144VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Call Special Board Meeting to Order
#145VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on 2025 Flood Loss Final Report Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez
#146VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on Donations Presenter: Elsa Morris
#147VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and possible action on executing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Region One ESC Adult Education Department to establish a partnership to implement a comprehensive adult education and literacy program.
#148VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to approve the instructional plan, staff development, and grant compliance requirements for LIFT 2026/27 school year Presenter: Elsa V. Morris
#149VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Superintendent's Report Presenter: Elsa Morris Description: 1. TASB Policy Update 127 2. Texas Strategic Leadership Plan 2026/27 3. Texas Education Agency Financial Compliance Division requesting Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Letter dated June 8, 2026 4. San Isidro ISD Response and CAP Documents dated July 16, 2026 5. San Isidro ISD CNP CAD Results
#150VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to approve Staff and Teacher Compensation for 2026/27 School Year
#151VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action to approve the Elementary Vacancy recommendation(s)
#152VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on District Vulnerability Assessment Overview
#153VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on DMAC Services Renewal from Region I Presenter: Veronica Lopez
#154VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible Action on Resignations and Vacant Positions
#155VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible Action to present and approve the San Isidro ISD Local Improvement Plan (LIP) Presenter: Veronica Lopez
#156VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Possible Action on Superintendent Evaluation/Process Presenter: David Garza
#157VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#158VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#159VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#160VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on Teacher Incentive Allotment Payout Presenter: Elsa Morris
#161VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action for the board to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127. Presenter: Elsa Morris
#162VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Employee Resignations, Retirement, Non-Renewals, and Vacant Positions
#163VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action to enter into a shared services arrangement with McAllen ISD for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD). Presenter: Elsa Morris
#164VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER Presenter: David Garza Description: " Good evening. I call this ESSA Public Hearing of the San Isidro ISD Board of Trustees to order at ___ p.m. Today is May 20th, and we are meeting at the San Isidro ISD Cafeteria."
#165VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Questions or Comments About the TSL Overview/Program Assurances Presenter: Elsa Morris
#166VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Region One Board Training: Texas Strategic Leadership Overview for the 2026/27 School Year Presenter: Francine Phoenix, Region 1 ESC
#167VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible Action on hiring of personnel for the Summer School Program to include: ADSY Program, Accelerated Instruction, Special Education, Extended School Year Instruction and Credit Recovery. Presenter: Veronica Lopez Description: Funding Source -199 and available grant funds after school program
#168VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve certified values
#169VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the San Isidro ISD Guardian Plan Presenter: Mark Olivarez
#170VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) Presenter: Veronica Lopez
#171VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and Possible Action on Revised Budget Calendar Presenter: Elsa Morris
#172VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and Possible Action on School LVN Medical Supervision Requirements
#173VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Board Workshop: Texas Strategic Leadership Training for 2026/27 Presenter: Elsa Morris
#174VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible action on Probationary Employees for the 2026 - 2027 School Year
#175VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#176VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#177VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#178VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#179VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action on the approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez
#180VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-19
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt FM(LOCAL) and FD(LOCAL), as Recommended by TASB Policy Service, to Reflect the Board’s Previously Adopted Resolutions Opting Out of UIL Participation by Non-Enrolled (Homeschooled) Students. Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Elsa Morris
#181VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and Possible Action of the 2026-2027 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Presenter: Veronica Lopez
#182VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Possible Action on VTCI Donation of $6,000.00 for Baseball Field Improvements
#183VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
District and Campus Health Report Presenter: Dr. Mark Olivarez and Staff Description: District Operations and Transportation Updates Seat belt Report and Status Update District and Campus Updates District Benchmark #2 Results STAAR and Accountability 2026 Plan of Action Saturday Tutorials Summer School GEAR-UP Counseling Updates PowerPoint Link: https://sanisidroisd-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/persona
#184VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#185VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#186VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#187VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#188VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#189VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and possible action to accept the TASB Independent Adjuster's June 2026 flood estimate. Presenter: Elsa Morris
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Call Regular Meeting to Order Presenter: David Garza
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve 2026-2027 Stipends
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve High School English Teacher Position Recommendation for 2026/27 School Year
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discussion and Possible Action to approve Special Education Teacher Position Recommendation for 2026/27 School Year
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action to approve Staff and Teacher Compensation for 2026/27 School Year
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Possible Action on District Budget Timeline for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Elsa V. Morris
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts