001here. Mr. Victor President, Mr. Gabriela >> here, Mr. Martinez >> here, >> and Mrs. Peggy >> here. We do have a quorum uh 70 be a moment of reflection. >> Number four, public comments. Uh chief >> no one sir. gift number five uh special recognition uh school board recognition month >> for the uh for uh this evening's uh board meeting. The recognition uh tonight is for the school board. Uh and so on behalf of the CCA uh ISD, we would like to honor uh the school board who tirelessly serve their our communities as volunteers. Boards oversee the operation of local public schools and work to ensure that students are getting a high quality education. School board recognition is an opportunity to show trustees how we appreciate their work, their leadership, and their commitment to schools.
002Uh and so today we honor the city Independent School District Board of Trustees, beginning with Mr. uh Reyes Espinosa, board president, 13 years of service. Uh Mr. Sammy Houston, board vice president, three years of service. Mr. Kus Mata, board secretary, five years of service. Mr. Victor Borneo the third, board member, seven years of service. Mr. Mosa, board member, three years of service. Mr. Vince Martinez, board member, one year of service, and Miss Peggy Young, board member, 13 years. Thank you for your service and continued dedication to the students and staff of Crystal City ISD. Thank you. And so, we have had the campuses pass out uh goodies uh on behalf of their campuses, but at this moment, I'll ask uh Mrs. uh Noim Mata, representing DTR and L to step up. and Mrs. Mendula. Thank
003you, Victoria and Erica. >> Hello. >> So, the theme is um our future is public and so as Jonas mentioned, January is schoolboard appreciation month. And it is the perfect time to define what public uh really means. Board members, you represent the heart of public service. You sit in these seats, often late into the night. Some do not do it for the glory, but because you carry the weight of our community's most precious resource, it's children. Um, so thank you for your courage. Thank you for listening to difficult conversations with grace. Thank you for making the hard choices that prioritize the long-term health of our schools over the shortterm noise. You are the architects of our communities tomorrow. You remind us that when we invest in public education, we aren't just funding a system. We
004are fulfilling a promise. So the future isn't a distant destination. It's being built right here in these classrooms and around this table. And because of your dedication, we can say with confidence, the future is public and the future is bright. So thank you for your service. God bless. >> Thank you ladies. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Alvarado representing Benito Huarees Elementary. >> On behalf of uh Benito Huarees and myself, I want to say thank you to the board for all their service. I know that throughout the years that I've uh been in the district, I've always said that y'all are a very giving uh board that you all are very uh dedicated to the positions that you hold. Uh but I also wanted to say uh thank you on behalf of everything that has been
005going on. You all have um remained united uh unified uh for the betterment of the district even though some tough decisions have been made. Uh but in overall I see the good work that you all have put in and it doesn't go unnoticed. So I want to say thank you. >> Thank you Mr. and they will be >> and their sponsor this evening. Honorable trustees, superintendent, and community members. Our names are Kayn Kamacho, Sienna Moreno, Haley Lovado, and Faith Sigura. On behalf of the students of Sterling Hfly Junior High School, we are honored to stand before you during the schoolboard appreciation month to express our deepest gratitude. Thank you for the countless hours you have dedicated, often behind the scenes, to making that shape our schools. We may we may not always see the meetings,
006the debates, or the careful planning, but we feel the impact of your work in our classrooms, our facilities, and our opportunities every single day. The decisions you make are more than policies on paper. They are the foundation of our education and our future. You determine the resources that inspire us, the environments that keep us safe, and the vision that pushes us to excel. By prioritizing our learning, you invest directly in our potential and in the future of our community. For your leadership, your commitment, and your belief in us. We sincerely thank you. Your service ensures that our voices are heard and that our paths to succeed are bright. Happy school board. >> Thank you ladies. >> Thank you. >> And Mrs. Reena Houston representing high school. Um, thank you all for all you do. I
007understand that the decisions that you make are beyond yourselves. I know that it's not easy and times have been trying, but know that your work doesn't go unnoticed. I thank you for all the support that you've shown me as a starting principal. Um, and I appreciate everything you've done for our campus and our district. Um, ultimately we know you are here for our kids and we appreciate everything you do. Thank you. Thank you. >> Happy guys for entering names or >> Thank you. Okay, we're going to continue uh item six uh close session. Uh the board of trustees will meet in session. It's authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 and the opens meeting. >> Recording stopped.