001Here we go. Good evening, Roma ISD family and guests. We're about to start this meeting. It is now 6:02 p.m. and I call the special call meeting of the Roma Independent School District Board of Trustees being held this Wednesday, April the 8th, 2026 to order. Let the record show that this meeting was dearly posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter 551. Agenda item number one is roll call. Board vice president, Mrs. Yadida Aera, >> here. >> Board secretary, Mrs. Marylu Jacuzz, >> here. >> Board member, Mr. Jameson, >> present. >> Board member, Mr. Eva, Jr. >> here. >> Board member, Mrs. Karina Masco, >> here. >> Board member, Mr. Jesus Rios, Jr. here >> and myself board president Mr. Dr. Cardo Perez present. Let the record show we have a
002quorum in attendance at this special call meeting. Agenda item number two are public comments. Presenter will be our superintendent, Mr. Carlos Gonzalez. Jonas, >> Mr. Pettis, nobody signed up for public comments. >> Thank you, sir. We'll move on to agenda item number three, consideration, possible action to approve library books in compliance with Senate Bill 13 following 30 days of review by the public. Our presenter will be our district curriculum specialist, Miss Patricia Gonzalez. Miss Gonzalez. >> Good evening, Board President Ricardo Perez, members of the board, Superintendent Gonzalez, and esteemed guests. In accordance with Senate Bill 13, I am pleased to present the proposed Roma ISD library list for your consideration this evening. These three lists have been carefully reviewed and selected to support the academic growth and personal development of our students. As required by
003SB13, the list have been duly posted on the district website for a minimum of 30 days to ensure transparency and allow for public review and input. At this moment, there have been no public comments on the list being presented tonight. I'm respectfully asking for the board's approval to purchase the proposed library books. Thank you for your support and we as we strive to provide the best possible resources for our students. Are there any questions at this m moment? >> Just a comment. My favorite book already is Ice Cream from My Scream. >> I just have a question. Um, you I I heard you say um approval for purchase. Are we going to purchase uh if this appro if we approve this, are we going to purchase all of the books on the list or do
004we have some already on in the shelves? >> All of them. It's just they want to be able to have like a a variety of books that they can. Unfortunately, they don't have all the money to purchase all of the books, but they want to have them already approved by the board in case that they can purchase either next year, as long as they're already on the list, then they're good for for upcoming purchases. >> And we don't have these currently in any of the libraries. >> No, these are going to be would be >> additional. Yes. Okay. Got it. Thank you. >> Yes. >> Any other questions for Miss Gonzalez? >> Thank you, ma'am. >> Thank you. >> This time, I'll entertain a motion to approve. I'll make a motion to approve agenda item
005number three as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Bara and seconded by Trusty GarcA to approve agenda item number three as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> None opposed. 74. None opposed. No abstensions. Motion carries. Thank you very much. We'll move on to agenda item number four, consideration possible action on ratification of certification of provision of instructional materials survey 2026 2027. Our presenter will be our district executive director for curriculum and assessment, Mrs. Dionz. Mrs. Selenas, you've got the podium. >> Thank you. Good evening, Mr. President, board members, Superintendent Gonzalez, and guests. In accordance with Texas Education Code 31, local education
006agencies are required to certify annually to the state board of education and the commissioner that students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas essential knowledge and skills for all required subjects except physical education. Additionally, eleas are required to certify that they protect against access to obscene or harmful content in compliance with the requirements for certification under the Children's Internet Protection Act, section 28, section 43, penal code, and any other law or regulation that protects students from obscene or harmful content. This process requires the certification form be ratified by the LEA's board of trustees or governing body in an open board meeting prior to being submitted. This must be done on a yearly basis. At this time, we are respectfully asking the board to entertain a motion for ratification of the 2627 certification of provision
007of instructional material survey. >> Any questions for Mrs. Selenas regarding this agenda item. >> Well, thank you, Mrs. Selenas. >> Thank you. >> At this time, I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number four as presented. >> I shall move that we approve the ratification and certification of provision of instructional material survey 2026-2027. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Thank you, ma'am. If none, if there is no further discussion on this matter, then uh we have a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz and seconded by Trusty Mascoro to approve agenda item number four as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none oppose. >> Motion carries. Thank you very much. We'll move on
008to agenda item number five. Consideration possible action for permission for Roma High School senior Emma Escobar and her NHS sponsor Miss Renee Cervantes to attend the National Education Leadership Awards in Washington DC from April 15 to April 19th 2026. Embarr is an NHS scholarship finalist and as such she along with her sponsor get an all expense paid trip to attend the event. The presenter will be Mr. Desita Garson. Miss Garcia, you have the podium. >> Good evening, Mr. President, members of the board, Superintendent Gonzalez and guests. Roma High School's administration is asking permission for Roma High School, Roma High School's class of 2026 senior Emma Escobar and her NHS sponsor, Miss Renee Cervantes to attend the National Education Leadership Awards in Washington DC from April 15 to April 19, 2026. Emma Escovad was named one
009of only 25 finalists nationwide for the 2526 MHS scholarship. one of the most selective and distinguished student recognitions in the country. Emma is the current vice president for the Roma High School NHS. As an NHS scholarship finalist, Emma has been awarded a $5,625 scholarship and an all expense pay trip to Washington DC for herself and her NHS sponsor, Miss Cervantes, to attend the National Education Leadership Awards. The Education Leadership Awards hosted by NASSP is an exclusive multi-day event that honors top principles, assistant principles, and National Honor Society scholars. Attendees participate in advocacy training, networking, and leadership development sessions to strengthen school communities. During the event, four pillar awards recipients will be selected to receive an additional $5,000 scholarship and one NHS scholar will will earn a total scholarship award of $25,000. NHS scholarship finalists are
010selected from across the nation through a highly competitive multi-stage review process. Applicants must be NHS seniors in good standing with a 4.0 0 plus weighted GPA and demonstrate excellence in the four pillars of NHS scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Emma advanced to finalist status after submitting multiple essays, a comprehensive resume of honors, leadership, and service, and her outstanding academic record. All of which set her apart among 17,000 applicants nationwide. This marks the first time in history that Roma High School student has earned this national recognition. Since the trip is being fully funded by NASSP, including all travel and meals, we are only asking for permission for the work days to be covered for NHS sponsor and RHS teacher, Miss Cervantes. Any questions? >> Very good. >> Any questions for Miss C? Thank you. >> Thank
011you. Thank you. Thank you, >> Emma. >> This is outstanding and a fine recognition, personal recognition. And and I know your proud parents are are really uh on pins and needles, if I can use that phrase, uh excited for you and they are very proud of you. But I know that as a board of trustees, we are always very very proud of our students and we uh are excited that you have been uh selected as a finalist. It brings um a lot of recognition to our school district as well. And so on a personal note, congratulations. We're very proud of you. My my fellow trustees, if if there are any comments that you would like to add to this, uh this would be the time to do so. >> Just congratulations. Great job. Congratulations. >>
012Congratulations and good luck on getting that extra >> that extra distinction. >> Yes. Congratulations, Emma. >> I remember you as when you I first met you. I mean, you knew what you wanted to do and you set your goals and very outstanding all the time. Congratulations. >> Congratulations and my good luck. >> Welld deserved, >> superintendent. >> Just she keeps on making RomaD shine and the different things she does. >> Yes. >> Congratulations and thank you very much for representing our school district and most of all for representing your family. At this time, um, I'll entertain a motion to approve. >> I so move to grant permission for Roma High School senior Emma Scobar and her sponsor, Mrs. uh, Cervantes, to attend the National Education Leadership Awards in Washington, DC. >> Is there a second?
013>> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Escoar and seconded by Trusty Bareda to approve agenda item number five as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none oppose. Motion carries. Thank you very much. Congratulations once again, Emma. And congratulations, Miss Escobar. Let's give Emma Escovar a big round of applause. Okay, we'll move on to agenda item number six, consideration, possible action on approving the 2026 summer budget proposal. At this time, it is our presenter will be our district risk management director, Mr. Jose Regul Ramos. Mr. Ramos, you have the podium. >> Good evening, Mr. President, uh, board member, Superintendent Gonzalez, uh, Mrs. Diaz was not able to make it, uh,
014but I will be presenting. Uh, you should have a copy of your, uh, summer program and, uh, and budget for the for the 2026 summer program plan. Let me should look something like this. >> Yes. Um, >> in the board book, >> it's in the board. >> I'm not board. >> Should be in board book. >> It's here. >> I'm I'm uh I'm not going to go into detail unless you you you want me to. But uh included with this plan are the 20 the 2026 summer tentative timeline, the calendar, the campus campus locations compensation plan, the camps and programs, special education programs, the academic advancement programs, the student tutors, job descriptions, and the budget. And the second document which is this one right here. >> Yes. >> That's the uh the actual summer program
015budget proposal in detail. >> Okay. >> Mr. Ramos, do you know why instead of uh 16 days it it was now it's now 20 days? >> I believe it's now 20 days to to accommodate with the uh with the with the program. the ADI program. >> Okay, I see. >> To align with with with the ASI program, we're going to we're going to be having the 20 days instead of the 16 >> and it went from eight hours to six. >> Correct. >> See? Okay. >> And earlier dismissal. So, >> and we also like we get additional funding. Instead of half day, it's uh three three quarter day funding. So, we get more money. >> Very good. >> Helps us out. That helps us out. >> Yes. Very good. Any questions for Mr. Ramos? Any
016further questions for Mr. Ramos regarding this agenda item? >> Thank you, sir. >> Thank you. >> This time I'll entertain a motion to approve. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number six as presented. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> I second. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Mascoro and seconded by Trustee Rios to approve agenda item number six as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. And we'll move on to agenda item number seven. consideration possible action to approve the subscription renewal for the district's internet web filtering solution. Uh presenter will be Mr. Garson, Mr. Edgar Garson, our executive director for human
017resources. >> Uh good evening, Mr. Perez, members of the board, Superintendent Mr. Gonzalez. Um, I'm here uh for you to possible um approve the subscription renewal for the district's internet website. At this time, like I said, we request board approval for the renewal of the district's internet web filtering solution, IBOS. Uh we have utilized IBOS successfully for I think this would be the third. It's it's been renewed twice already. Um and uh we use it to maintain network security and SEPA compliance. This is a three-year renewal starting June 2nd, 2026 and ending June 1st, 2029. The total cost of the agreement is 115, $38,261. It's payable in three annual installments of 38,460 with 87. This purchase will be made through the Texas Department of Information Resources DIR contract and funded by the general fund. >>
018General funds. So that amount that's listed there is per year >> or is it for the three years? >> The 115 is for the three years. So every year the the charge is 38,460. >> Got it. Thank you. >> And this would be I believe uh the the third time that it's renewed. So this would be um the three years and then another three years are expiring and then this will be for three more years. we paying the same amount generally or has it gone up? >> I I think it it usually goes up. It depends on the traffic also like how many uh computers are in the system and things like that. Any other questions for Mr. Garson? Thank you, sir. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to approve. I shall move that
019we approve the subscription renewal for the district's district's internet web filtering solution IBS. >> Thank you ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by trustee Cruz and seconded by Trusty Bara to approve agenda item number seven as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. We'll move on to agenda item number eight. Consideration, possible action to award RFP26-114 regarding the purchase of a 6,000galon storage tank to be used by the transportation department. Presenter will be Mr. Edgar Godson. Mr. Godson. Um, >> good again. Um, like I said, I'm here to uh see if you would approve u awarding RF P26114 regarding the
020purchase of the 6,000galon storage tank to be used uh by the transportation department. Uh the evaluation committee has completed its review of the two proposals for the new 6,000galon above ground storage tank at the new YBS squad transportation department. We recommend awarding RFP26-114 to South Texas Pump Incorporated who was identified as the highest ranked proposer as well as the lowest bidder. The total project cost is 129,500 which covers the tank, all necessary materials and full installation. The purchase will be financed through the bond the bond. Okay. Any questions for Mr. regarding this agenda item? Thank you, Mr. Russell. I'll entertain a motion to approve. >> I so move to approve the agenda item as presented. >> Thank you, sir. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a
021motion on the floor by Trustee Escalada and seconded by Trustee Gatsa to approve agenda item number eight as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. Mr. Garza, you will also present agenda item number nine, which is consideration possible action to award RFP26-115 regarding the transport and installation of a $10,000, excuse me, $10,000 gallon storage tank to the uh new location at the YBS center. Uh yes. Um following the formal evaluation of uh two submitted proposals, uh the evaluation committee recommended um awarding RFP 26-115 to South Texas Pump Incorporated, who is the highest ranked and lowest cost proposer. This project involves a relocation of a 10,000galon above ground storage tank to the new transportation department. It includes
022relocation the tank, relocating the tank, the concrete slab, all parts and materials. In addition, it includes a 500galon deaf diesel fuel system that is needed on the new buses, tank, pump, and digital meter to the existing unit. The total project cost is 95,000 to be financed through the bond as well. >> Mr. A and uh or maybe Mr. Kto could answer this. Uh when would this be done? >> July. >> In July. >> Okay. >> And how long would it take to do all the installation and removing and installing it? >> Okay. >> Mr. Ku and the existing uh storage tank that we have. What are what are the plans for that one? >> That's the one. >> The gas is going to stay. >> Okay. >> Good. Okay. We're going to continue maint to
023to go day one of the new academic year. We should be right. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Any other questions for Mr. Garza or Mr. Thank you. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number nine. >> I'll make a motion to approve agenda item number nine as presented. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by trustee Gara and seconded by Trusty Bara to approve agenda item number nine as presented. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. I. Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you very much. I'm going to move past agenda item number 10 and take up agenda item number 11. At this time, agenda item number
02411, consideration and possible action to approve independent law firm to advise the board regarding the recommendation of the independent hearing examiner in the matter of Roma Alisd versus Alisa Garson tea donut number 067-lh2-2025. At this time uh the presenters will be u our legal representatives from Ku Law Firm in Laredo and they are u >> this is Mr. Joe Benavides and Mario Pettis I believe. >> Okay. And they you can see your screen >> from JC. Can you hear me? Okay. >> Yes. >> Um okay. So, I I don't see him uh logged in yet. We did provide the link. Maybe he's he's not been laid in. Uh and I'm referring to the the attorney that works not with our law firm. Uh but he's an experienced attorney. Um and I think this is him
025actually. Uh not sure if you want to introduce yourself, sir. Can you hear us? >> Mr. >> I can. Good evening everybody. >> Good evening. >> Yeah, I appreciate you coming. And so we're discussing the the recommendation for the legal contract. So as a board as a board knows, one of the agenda items involves the the termination proceedings and and we you know you we spoke about it several months ago already and explained at that point that that at some point we would be here tonight. Uh and so Mr. Lopez is here to uh go with the board during close session and provide the board legal advice concerning the recommendation. And so yes, we're this is Mi from JC JCA law and yes, we're usually the council for the district. This particular occasion, we can't
026serve as council uh to present the the oral arguments and to provide recommendations for the board. it has to be separate law law law firms. And so that's why uh we would recommend and that the board approve Mr. Lopez's uh engagement agreement so that we can satisfy that legal requirement that that is is to provide the employee a a fair hearing before the board. Not sure if you'd like to add something, Mr. Lopez. >> No, no, I think you've covered it. Um that's essentially the part of the process that there always needs to be that independent council that doesn't represent the district directly um in the process as we enter what is the final step in that process at least at this level. >> Thank you. Yes. And so what what you'll see is that
027u general Mr. Benz will will present the argument on behalf of the board and then Mr. Lopez will provide legal advice as to what the board can do with the recommendation and related matters. So we would we would uh request that the board approve the the legal hearing for those reasons. >> Thank you sir. Any uh other any questions for the legal representatives? >> Thank you very much for your presentation. At this time we'll take the matter up. I'll entertain a motion to approve. >> I'll make a motion. >> Uh >> Number 12, right? >> 11. 11. >> 11. >> Yes. 11. >> Independent law firm to advise the board regarding the recommendation of the independent hearing examiner. The matter of Risy versus Anisa. >> Thank you, Mr. Rex. Is there a second? >> I'll
028second it. Thank you. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee GarcA and seconded by Trusty Mascoro to approve agenda item number 11 as presented. All those in favor of the motions, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you. At this time, the uh Roma SD board of trustees will be moving into close session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551 071 consultation with board attorney and section 551.974 personnel matters. We will we will take up uh discussion over agenda item number 10 which is consideration possible action to approve RFQ26116 for the selection of an employee benefits agent of record and consideration of the recommendation of the independent hearing examiner in the matter of Roma ISD versus Alisa Gara
029TEA docket number 067 H12 2025 and presentation of oral arguments section 21.258 of the Texas Education Code. Also consulted consultation with independent law firm in regard to the recommendation of the independent hearing examiner in the matter of Roma ISD versus Alisa Garza TEA docket number LH22025 section 21.258 258 of the Texas Education Code and discussion regarding employment of issuance of one-year contracts to employees under a term probationary non-certified contract. No action will be taken in close session. It is now 6:32 p.m. and the Roma ISD board of trustees is now in close session. Heat. Heat. Do you feel Oh, down. Heat. Heat. Oh, hey. Hello. Heat. Oh, hey. Who? Oh, hey. Heat. Oh, hey. Oh, Hello. Oh, hey. Number two. Number Hello. Do Oh, hey. Hey. Hey. Hey. o'. Oh, hey. Oh, hey. Do you
030Oh, hey. Oh, hey. Heat. Heat. Oh, hey. Heat. Heat. Oh, hey. Heat. Heat. N. No, no. Oh, hey. Your bed is right there. Ready? It is now 7:45 p.m. and the Roma is a board of trustee special call meeting is now back in open session. This time we'll take uh we'll take action on agenda item number 10. uh consideration possible action to approve RFQ number 26-116 for the selection of an employee benefits agent of record. Uh I'll entertain a motion. >> I would like to table um agenda item number 10. >> There's been a motion to table the item. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. Any further discussion? >> Can can we add that? Uh tableabling the agenda item pending more information that is requested. >> Okay. Um I would like to um
031>> amen the >> yeah to u for agenda number 10. I would like to table it pending uh a series of questions there for to make a better decision on this um RFQ. >> Thank you. And u is there a second? Good. I'll second. >> Okay. >> Is there any further discussion? >> If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Rios and seconded by Trustee Mascoro to table agenda item number 10 uh pending uh submission of answers to further questions regarding uh the uh consideration and possible action to approve the selection of an employee benefits agent of record. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries to table. >> Then we'll move on to agenda item number
03211 15. >> Excuse me. session. >> Well, we've we're in open session already. So, >> it's 15. >> We have to take up it's the original item. >> I think the president the 11 is the the agreement that was approved earlier. >> So, we need to go with open session >> regarding the independent law firm. We need a open session now for the 15 >> number 15. >> Thank you, Mario. >> Thank you. >> Okay, that was this. >> Yeah, all right. We'll move on to agenda item 15 which is the action regarding issuance of decision to adopt or reject or change the hearing examiner's recommendation in the matter of promis versus Alisa Gara tea docket number 667-lh2-2025 and take action to finalize termination of the Lisa Garca's term contract. At this time I'll entertain
033a motion. I make motion on agenda number 15 uh to adopt an independent the independent hearing examiner's recommendation in its entirety and to terminate the contract of Alisa Garca. >> Thank you, Mr. Rios. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> And if I may just jump in very briefly. Um, at the request of of the administration council, there was also in addition to that to add to the motion to direct the board president to notify Miss Gaisa of the action. >> Okay. Do we have to amend the uh the motion? >> Yeah, that can just be added to the motion that's already been made. >> Okay. I I make motion on agenda number five to adopt the independent hears examiners's recommen recommendation into entirety and to terminate contract of Alisa Gara and for
034the school board president and Mr. Gara to notify Miss Alisa Garca of our uh determination. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If no, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Rio, seconded by Trusty Bareda. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. >> Thank you all very much. >> Thank you. >> It's different. Everything's changed from board book. Okay, we'll move on to agenda item number 16, consideration, possible action on issuance of one-year contracts to employees under term probationary or non-certified contracts. Um, I'll entertain a motion. I'll make a motion to approve uh agenda item number 16 on issuance of one-year contracts to employees under term probationary or non-certified
035contracts. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If not, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Mascoro and seconded by Trusty Cruz uh to approve agenda item number 16, which is the uh issuance of one-year contracts to employees under term, probationary, or non-certified contracts. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. >> Thank you, Mr. President uh maybe may uh will you be excused or would you think uh thank you very much for uh being here with us this evening both of you. We appreciate it. >> Thank you. >> My pleasure. >> Thank you. >> All right. Then we'll move on to agenda item number 17 which is employment and reservation
036of professionals and pro professionals. Uh presenter our superintendent district uh superintendent Mr. Kles Gonzalez. >> Uh Mr. Pettis and members of the board I ask that you approve the employment and resignation of professionals and pair of professionals as listed in board book. >> Thank you sir. Is there a motion? >> So move. >> Is there a second? >> A second. It has been moved by trustee Escovad and seconded by trustee GSA to uh approve the uh the employment and resignation of professionals and prayer professionals as listed on board book. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Motion carries. We'll move on to the final agenda item which is 18 uh adjournment. At this time I'll entertain a motion. >> I shall move that this meeting be
037adjourned. >> Thank you ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz and seconded by Trusty Bara to adjourn this monthly regular uh this monthly this special call meeting. >> All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. It is now 7:53 p.m. >> And the special call meeting of the Roma Independent School District Board of Trustees held this Wednesday, April the 8th, 2026. adjourned. We appreciate those of you that attended and those of you that remained at this meeting and wish all of you a most enjoyable rest of the night and week. Good night. Blessings to all of you and may God continue