001Come and dance. Oh, Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to get started with this evening's meeting. We can have your attention, please. If everyone can take your seats, we can get started. I guess we're going to have to uh build a bigger performing arts center, >> which is a good thing. >> That's why we're building the multi-purpose center. >> The coliseum is almost complete, so we need to be able to have the events in there and that'll see everybody in Roma. Okay. Good evening, Roma ISD family and guests. We're about to start this meeting. It is now 6:03 p.m. And I call this regular monthly meeting of the Roma Independent School District Board of Trustees being held this Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 to order. Let the record show that this meeting was duly posted according to
002the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. The first agenda item, agenda item one is roll call. Board vice president, Mrs. Yadira Aar >> here. >> Board secretary, Mrs. Marylu J. Cruz, >> here. >> Board member, Mr. Himesar, Senior, >> present. >> Board member, Mr. Evie Garca, Jr. >> here. >> Board member, Mrs. Karina Mascoro, >> here. >> Board member, Mr. Jesus Rios, Jr. >> here. and myself board president Mr. Ricardo Perez Present. Let the record show we have a quorum in attendance at this regular monthly meeting. Agenda items number two and three will be this evening's invocation and pledge of allegiance. The invocation this evening will be delivered by trustee Mrs. Yadira Aaretta and the pledge will be led by trustee Mr. Haime Escovar senior. At this time, if you're able to,
003would everyone please stand for the invocation and pledge? >> Please bow your heads. Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day and for the opportunity to come together in service to our schools and community. We are especially grateful as we recognize and honor our students today. Bless their hard work, their achievements, and the bright futures ahead of them. We also ask for your guidance as we carry out the responsibilities entrusted to us. Grant us wisdom, clarity, and unity in every decision that we make. Help us to lead with integrity, to listen with respect, and to always keep the well-being of our students at the center of all that we do. Bless our district, educators, students, and every family of this community. Amen. >> Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
004America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you everyone. You may be seated. At this time, we'll move on to agenda item number four, public comments. Our presenter will be our superintendent, Mr. Carlos M. Gonzalez, Jr. >> Mr. Pettis. Uh, nobody signed up for public comments. >> Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez. >> Then we'll move on to agenda item number five, student staff recognition. This should be an exciting presentation. That's what we're here for this evening, to celebrate our wonderful students and their sponsors and coaches. We will start off with the district battle of the books competition. The presenter will be our district curriculum specialist, Miss Patricia Gonzalez. Miss Gonzalez. Mr. Ladies and gentlemen, um just a reminder students that we have
005a lot of presentation here this evening and we're asking everyone to be patient. If you're presented first, we ask that you kindly go back to your seat after that presentation and remain until remain inside the performing art auditorium until everyone is presented. Thank you very much, Miss Gonzalez. >> Good evening, President Perez, members of the Romed Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gonzalez, and everyone gathered here tonight. It is my distinct honor to recognize some outstanding students and educators whose dedication to reading and teamwork brought pride to our district through the 2026 Battle of the Books competition. Can the Battle of the Books teams from Emma Vera Elementary and Ramro Vera Middle School please come forward? This year's district-wide competition was held on January 28th, bringing together some of our finest young readers. In the elementary division,
006six Roma ISD schools competed for the coveted title of district champions. After an exciting series of rounds filled with teamwork, quick thinking, and a shared love for reading, Emma Vera Elementary emerged as the district champions. Their incredible achievement didn't stop there. They went on to represent our district at the regional Battle of the Books competition on February 18th where they earned the title of regional champions. We are tremendously proud of their accomplishment and the way they represented Roma ISD with excellence. In the middle school division, the competition was just as fierce. Our two middle schools battled head to head in a match so close it came down to a tiebreaker. In the end, the team from Ramiro Barera Middle School earned the honor of being named district champions. They they went on to compete at
007the regional level as well, where they performed exceptionally and represented our district with great skill and sportsmanship. Each of these students spent countless hours reading, discussing, and preparing for this competition. Their success reflects not only their passion for learning, but also the dedication of their librarians, teachers, principles, and families who supported them every step of the way. On behalf of Roma ISD, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Emma Vera Elementary and Ramiro Verera Middle School for their remarkable achievements and for inspiring all of us with their love of reading and academic excellence. We're so proud to celebrate you tonight. Thank you for making Rome ISD shine. Our next presentation, ladies and gentlemen, will be the uh performing arts awards. The presenter will be our district performing arts director, Mr. Danielle Venteria. Mr. Ventia, good evening,
008board president, members of the board, and superintendent Gonzalez. It brings me great pride as performing arts director to introduce the following groups of students for their achievements. Starting off under the direction of Kelly Inohosa, the Roma High School program, the Roma High School choir program is once again gaining recognition among other choir programs. Our two middle school groups recently competed at the UIL contest and achieved outstanding success. Additionally, the high school choir had three students earning a spot in the TMEA all region choir. Under the direction of Alysia Pena, the Ramro Vera Middle School choir has been working hard all year and preparing for upcoming competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division two in the concert portion of the UIL concert and site reading
009contest. In addition, eight students earned a division one in their UIL solo and ensemble. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. Next, under the direction of Miguel Martinez, The Roma Middle School Choir has been diligently preparing for competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division one in the concert portion of the UIL concert and site reading contest. In addition, 15 students earned a division one in UIL solo and ensemble. Congratulations to these students. their directors and their parents. We wish the high school choir the best of luck as they compete at their UIL concert and site reading tomorrow. The next program I would like to recognize is the Roma ISD Orchestra program under the direction of Francisco Hernandez. They continue to grow stronger
010and more competitive with other programs across the state of Texas. Three middle school groups, two from Dramma Middle School and one from Ramroa Middle School, recently competed at the UIL contest and all three orchestras earned a division one superior rating. Additionally, five school five high school students were selected as TMA all region members. Under the direction of Jesus SCS, the Ramro Vera Middle School Honors Orchestra has been diligently preparing for their competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division one at the UIL concert and site reading contest. Additionally, one student earned a spot in the TMEA All Region Middle School Orchestra. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. The next group under the direction of Armando Castro, the Roma Middle School Honors Orchestra
011has been working hard all year in preparation for their competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division one at the UIL concert and site reading. contest. Additionally, seven students earned a spot in the TMA All Region Middle School orchestra. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. Also under the direction of Armando Castro, the Roma Middle School Chamber Orchestra has been actively rehearsing to compete and prepare for their concerts. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division one at the UIL concert and site. reading contest. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. We wish both Roma High School orchestra groups the best of luck as they compete at their UIL concert and site
012reading next week. The next group under the direction of Eloy Gara, the Roma ISD Mariachi program continues with its trajectory of success as all the program continues with a tradition of excellence under the direction of Antonio Delgado Ramro Middle School's Mariachi Huvenil Santandere has been actively preparing for local performances and competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division one at the RGV Mariachi contest, third place at the Festiva competition, second place at the Tame Competition Middle School category, and were selected as finalists at the 31st annual Mariachi extravaganza. Additionally, seven students earned a spot in the TMEA all region middle school mariachi. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. Under the direction of Aelian nosa, Roma Middle School's Maria Scandon has been preparing
013for local performances and competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. These students hard work earned them a division one at the RGB mariachi contest. first place at the Festiva competition, first place at the Tame Competition Middle School category, and with the were the 31st annual Mariachi Extravaganza National Champions. Additionally, 14 students earned a spot in the TMEA all region Middle School mariachi. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. Under the direction of Eloy Gara from Roma High School, Mariachi Santander Junior Varsity is highly competitive amongst varsity groups. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. Not the best. Mariachi Santandere Junior Varsity recently competed at the RGB UIL contest and earned a superior rating of division 1. They also earned first place at the Festiva competition in the junior
014varsity category. They are also state qualifiers for the tame state competition that will take place in May and Mariachi extravaganza group competition finalists. Additionally, eight junior varsity students earned a spot in the TMA all region mariachi. Congratulations to these students, their directors and their parents. Also under the direction of Eloy Gara from Roma High School is Mariachi Novo Santander. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. Mariachi Novo Santander recently competed at the RGB UIL contest. where they earned a superior rating of a division one and qualified to compete at the state UIL mariachi contest. Mariachi Novo Santandere earned a division one rating by all judges and was one of the few groups that all members of the group earned an outstanding performer medal. They are also state qualifiers for the Tame State competition
015that will take place in May and are the 31st annual mariachi extravaganza national champions. I would also like to mention that Samuel Gara was selected as a finalist for the 31st annual mariachi extravaganza vocal competition. Additionally, 13 varsity students earned a spot in the TMEA all region mariachi. Congratulations to these students, their directors and their parents. Under the direction of Juan Mirees, our Roma ISD band program continues its legacy of being amongst the top programs in the state. Both of our middle school groups recently competed at their UIL contest and all four bands received a superior rating of division one. Additionally, 61 high school students earned a spot in the TMEA all region bands. Under the direction of Rebecca Cannon, the Ramro Bara Middle School Symphonic Band has been working hard all year in preparation
016for their competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. Under the direction of Lisaro Inohosa, the RBMS Symphonic Winds has also been actively rehearsing to perform and compete. Students as well, please come forward to be recognized. If you are in the Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band, Top. Top row. Walk all the way up. These students hard work earned them a division one at the UIL concert and site reading contest. Additionally, 22 students earned a spot in the TMA all region middle school band. Congratulations to these students, their directors and their parents. Congratulations. >> Under the direction of Mar Cruz Bamante Perez, the Roma Middle School Symphonic Band has been working hard all year in preparation for their competitions. Students and directors, please come forward to be recognized. This is somebody. Stop all the
017way there. Also under the direction of Jennifer Variel, the Roma Middle School Symphonic Winds. Please come forward. They're right up. These students hard work earned them a division one at the UIL concert and site reading contest. Additionally, 27 students earned a spot in the TMA all region middle school band. I would also like to mention that the Roma Middle School band program was recently recognized as an RGB band program of distinction and will be honored in the B band director's hall of fame in April. Congratulations to these students, their directors and their parents. We wish the three Roma High School bands the best of luck as they compete at their UIL concert and site reading contest next week. This year, Bramma ISD had a total of 131 students advance in a UIL state contest. I
018would like to call to the stage the band, choir, orchestra, and mariachi students that advanced to a state UIL contest. Close here. Another speech. This is a good problem to have. We got uh make some room and those of you in the uh nearest the edge of the stage when uh when the pictures are taken, please squat down just a little bit. The Roma High School choir had a total of 14 students earn a division 1 and UIL solo and ensemble with eight students advancing to the UIL state solo and ensemble contest. The Roma High School orchestra had a total of 27 students who earned a division 1 and UIL solo and ensemble with nine students advancing to the UIL state contest. for our varsity mariachi group. All members were awarded outstanding performer medals at
019their UIL state contest. Our band program had a total of 98 students earn a division 1 and UIL solo and ensemble with 65 students advancing to the UIL state solo and ensemble contest. Congratulations to these students, their directors, and their parents. Two on the sides. >> See? Yes. win. >> That's okay. Here, hold on. >> It's all right. You did it. You did it, sir. Good job. Good job. >> Good job. >> Students that advance to TMEA area, please join us on stage or remain on stage. Students are Emma Skavar, Estean Bella, Mario Canales, Ryan Vasquez Caniti, Samuel Gara, Lisha Rios, Britney Garcia, Mate Pñena, Jimea Saneo, Ail Bara, Bara, Nicholas Bara, Ernesto Canales, Irvin Vvin Vvin Dean, Anna Sophia Escovar, Luis Flores, Graciano Garcia, Edgar Gara Jr., Thiago Gara, Musio Grimaldo, Rodrigo Grimmaldo, Fernando
020Inohosa, Jel Inosa, Juani Sager, Juan Carlos Lopez, Vin Loano, Estella Maldonado, Charlene Maldonado, Ariana Medano, Sophie Mont, Alan Morales, Elisio Navaro, Jacob Pooa, Berlin Pñena, Galia Ramirez, Mia Ramon, Melanie Rodriguez, and Anel Silva. Don't come around. This year, Roma ISD had a total of eight students earn a spot in elite groups amongst the very best student musicians across the state of Texas. Please remain on stage if you advanced as a TMEA allstate member. Students that advanced are Ernesto Canales, Nicolas Bara, Edgar Gara Jr., Alan Morales, Estean Bella, Samuel Gara, Britney Garcia, and Jimea Sango. for. From bringing their sons and daughters to rehearsals to cheering them on in competitions, this history-making year would not have been possible without the continued support of their parents. Thank you very much to everyone. Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Rantia.
021Our next presentation will be the career and technology education awards. The presenter this evening will be the district career and technology specialist Mrs. Anna Sapulvida. Mrs. Sapulva. Good evening Roma ISD trustee Superintendent Gonzalez and distinguished guests. It is my honor to present this evening's recognition to our career and technical education student achievements. Tonight we proudly recognize students who have demonstrated excellence at the regional, state, and national levels. Their success reflects their hard work and dedication as well as the commitment of our teachers, sponsors, and families who support them every step of the way. At this time, I would like to call forward all BPA students coached by Mesanita Alanise and Mesa Reia to come to the stage. We are extremely proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding accomplishments. Regional State qualifiers and alternates.
022Oscar Gonzalez, Miguel Garcia, Carol Ramirez, Kaylee Martinez, Armando Rodriguez, Ariana Varal, Raa Lopez, Luera, Isabella Alisando, Quesa Cruz, Hain Garcia, Brandon Maine, Miranda Via, Seenor, Gelosa, Almayelli, Ramos National Leadership Conference qualifiers. Haqin Garcia, Fundamental Desktop Publishing National Qualifier. Brandon Maine, Advanced Desktop Publishing National Qualifier. Miranda Via Seenor, Advanced Desktop Publishing National Qualifier. Thank you BPA students. Once again, congratulations on your outstanding accomplishments. We will now continue with another group of students who have demonstrated excellence in media production and digital communications. At this time, I would like to call forward our BPA media production students coached by Mr. Jesus Evidal, Miss Unes Ortega, and Miss Anisa Reeria. >> There's more. Regional Conference State qualifiers and alternates. Emanuel Canedo Jr., Fernanda Garcia, Anna Gonzalez, Samantha Moreno, Quain Garcia Jr., Orlando Gara Third, Gabrielle Vera, Jorgea, Jasmine Gera,
023Gelinoa, Anel Santana, Alejandro de Gara, Herman Grimaldo, Danielle Gutierrez, Hel Pñena Jr., Isabella Alman, Roelio Gara, Atalia Robertson, Litzy Valeria, State Leadership Conference National Alternates, Hain Garcia Jr., Orlando Garcia III, Gabriel Vera, Emanuel Canedo Jr., Fernanda Garcia, Anna Gonzalez, Samantha Moreno, Isabella Alman, Roelio Garca, Atalia Robertson, and Liti Varela. Thank you to our BPA media students. We are very proud of your creativity and accomplishments. We will now move on to recognize our FCCLA and family and consumer sciences students. At this time, I would like to call forward our FCCLA and FCS students coached by Miss Mna Menola, Miss Emily Flores and Miss Maria G. Ramirez, FCCLA region 5 leadership conference gold and silver medal recipients Elva Carmona perfect score Ivana Lopez, Haley Mendes, Itaelli Garcia, Rea Lopez, Sasha, Elena Medina, and Asa Zapata. FCS Stark
024County Fair results first through third place. Juliana Gutierrez, Briana Lopez, Himea Galvan, Kaen Seura, Elva Carmona, Ariana Medano, Juan Isak Seulva, Karemmy Ramirez, Isabella Garca, Getali Diaz, Valentina Hernandez, Savannah Flores, Lis Lassero, and Jacqueline Galvan. Thank you to our FCCLA and FCS students for representing Roma ISD with excellence. Next, we will recognize our law enforcement students who competed through TXPSA. At this time, I would like to call forward our law enforcement students coached by Mr. Leroy Rivera and Mr. Renee Gara. Regional results champions and qualifiers. Cell extraction team first place. Domestic crisis team first place. Emergency response team regional qualifier. State first, second, and third places. Cell extraction team first place. Domestic crisis team first place. Emergency response team second place. Building search team first place. Emergency medical technician team second place. Honor guard team
025second place. Inmate processing first place. Fingerprint first place. Jay Barento second place. Chanel Rio, third place, Brianda Reosa. Basic traffic stop. Second place, Diego Barera. Standard field test. Second place, Eduardo Ernnandez. Law enforcement male course. Second place, Rodrigo Grimmaldo. Third place, Mario Maldonado. Thank you to our law enforcement students for their outstanding performance. We will now continue with our Skills USA construction students. At this time, I would like to call forward our Skills USA students coached by Mr. David Flores. Skills USA construction state qualifiers. Gel Rios Juan Garcia, Anel Luresti, Carlos Miranda, Alexis Barrera, and Devin Moreno. Thank you, Skills USA students, and congratulations on your achievements. We will now continue by recognizing our FFA students. At this time, I would like to call forward our FFA students coached by Mr. Sixto Flores, Miss Danella
026Orvano, and Mr. Jorge Gonzalez. These students have earned multiple grand champion, reserve champion, and class champion honors across leadership development events, livestock competi competition competitions, and agriculture mechanics. She's ready to take a picture. She's backstage. leadership development event. Jesus Elisalde, Mario Canales, Palm Valley District Life Show, Mario Canales, Star County Fair Major Awards, Paul Canon, Alex Escovar, Serio Verera, Marco Garcia, Mario Canales, Star County Fair Showmanship and Livestock. Anetto Gara Jr., Terrani Gara, Leilani Gonzalez, Aldor Reyes, Gabrielle Narvz, Sixto Flores IVth, Star County Fair projects and Farm Shop. Graciano Garcia, Mario J. Alejandro Montes, Justin Talamante, Anel Varal, Mario Canales, Adulo Garcia III, Jason Talamante, Juan Basan, Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo, Mario Canales, Sixto Flores, Savannah Flores, Leani, Gonzalez, At this time, if we still have the FCCLA and FCS students in
027the house, can you please come forward for a picture? Bring it up close. Before we close, we would like to also recognize our UIL robotics students for their outstanding accomplishments. At this time, I would like to call forward our robotics team sponsored by Mr. Barry Naw, Miss Glareis Eliserio, and Mr. Macario Gera, >> Best of Texas Robotics Team, state finalists, area champions, and state qualifiers. Marieli Alanise, Eileen Barera, Danielle Barrera, Ezekiel Bautista Jr. Ernesto Canales III, Jorge Cano, Yanexi, Kovos, Miguel de Gara, Emma Escovar, Israel Estrada, Bren Garcia, Diego Gara, Oscar Gonzalez, Raha Hernandez, Diego Inohosa, Elude Lea, Luis Lopez, Ariel Martinez, Hiel Martinez, Fernandez, Jeremy Martinez, Fernandez, Diego Mata, Monserat, Medano, Aldo, A Jaden Montalvo, Derek Ramirez, Diego Ramirez, Jesus Rios, Jacqueline SCS, Alexandro Selenas, Miranda Via Seenor, and Sasha Yere. Once again, congratulations
028to all of our students and sponsors for representing Roma ISD with excellence. We are extremely proud of each and every one of you. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Pulvado. Our final presentation are the athletic awards and I ask for your patience. As this will be the final presentation, I'll ask coach Max Hobbecker Jr. athletic director who will be make to come up to the stage and make presentation of athletic awards. Good evening everyone. Uh tonight it's my my pleasure to present our athletic teams who have earned district championships, playoff appearances, area qualifiers, regional qualifiers, and state qualifiers. Before we begin, I'd like to first of all thank our students for all their dedication, thank our coaches for their passion, and mostly thank their parents for all the support. Thank you all. Uh this evening
029we will be presenting 161 student athletes starting off with our mighty gladiator varsity football team. Please make your way forward. Our football team earned another uh state playoff qualification. That's their third one in the last four years. Our program's doing an awesome job. Congratulations to these young men and all their coaches. Congratulations, Coach Veneuela. Some of our individual superlatives include sophomore Alex Ramirez, who was voted as defensive lineman of the year. Congratulations, Alex. Senior Nicolas PZ voted as district offensive lineman of the year. Congratulations, Nick. And senior Diego Diaz, who was selected as South Texas offensive lineman of the year. Congratulations, Diego. We want to wish our mighty Gladiator football team the best of luck next year. And again, congratulations on an outstanding season. photobert. Congratulations. >> Next, I'd like to invite our regional qualifiers
030for wrestling. Boys and girls wrestling regional qualifiers. This year we had six regional qualifiers including Julio Carrera, Rahul Ramirez, Ubald Noosa, Rosalina Moreno, Nile Ernnandez and Selu Hernandez. These students put on excellent um they did an excellent job at the district meet earning their qualification for wrestling regionals. Congratulations Congratulations. >> Next, I'd like to invite our 2026 girls and boys regional qualifiers for powerlifting. Our regional qualifiers include Ariana Costa, Darrett Tiera, Maya Pñena, Anna Gonzalez, Aret Torres, Selnandez, Jara Navaro, Mariela Moreno, Jamie Lopez, Rimberlin Deanda, Clarissa Garcia, Nick Pas, and Diego Diaz. Again, our our students did an amazing job. Our powerlifters compete against 5A and 6A schools across the valley. So, there's a lot of competition and our kids did amazing. Congratulations, Powerlifters. Next, I'd like to invite our swimming and diving team. Swimming
031and diving team, please make your way forward. Our swimming and diving regional qualifiers and finalists in include Adrina Reyes, Dianati Moran, Renata Rodriguez, Carmeni Ramirez, Khloe Gara, Isabella Gara, Maria Jose Olivare, Valentina Ramirez, Gretzi Trevinho, Danielle Zambrano, Rodrigo Warrera, Alex Scovar, Victor Garcia, Vidal Lopez, Sebastian Mirez, and Jose Ramos. We had some very special accolades this year as well, especially from Miss Jade Ra Perez, earning diving district champion, second place at regionals, and becoming our first female ever to qualify in state in diving. Congratulations, Jada. Other great individual efforts include Ryan Basquez Khiti who was the 50 free and 100 200 relay district champion and MVP. Congratulations. He's also a regional finalist. We also have Rafael Munoz who was 100 backstroke, 200 free relay district champion and regional finalist. Aron Garcia also earned a 200
032free relay district championship and Lucelli Lucillei Vera also earned a 200 free freestyle district championship. Congratulations on those district championships individual accolades. Next, I'd like to invite our fall tennis playoff team. Fall tennis, please make your way forward. Our tennis team includes Robert Alanise, Aiden Barrera, Martakano, Erin Chapa, Mary Lee Cruz, Saliva Fernandez, Salvador Fernandez, I'm sorry, Balera Garcia, Sophia Garcia, Josephina Gaitan, Mariana Gonzalez, Oscar Hernandez Jr., Suzanne Hasso, Ryan Canery Vasquez, Maria Martinez, Bruno Chapes, Anelen Ramirez, Lucia Rio, Delani Vasquez, Rafael Vasquez, and Oho Variel. Special recognition goes to Lucia Rio for being the twotime district MVP as a sophomore. Congratulations again to our tennis team for earning their spot in the playoffs. Up next, I'd like to invite cross country runner Ricardo Rodriguez up to the stage. Last year, Ricky broke down barriers
033of 20 years by becoming the first boy to qualify for regionals. This year, he did it again. So, back to back. Congratulations, Rick. What an outstanding leader he was for the team this year. Great role model and he set the standard. Up next, I'd like to invite our Ramroa Middle School 7th grade baseball district champion. These young men broke down some serious barriers this year, earning Ramroa's first ever district championship in baseball. Congratulations. Members of the team are Luis Espinosa, Roberto Flores, Asai Gara, Sergio Gara, Jorge Gonzalez, Axera, Martin Lopez, Mateo Perez, Zate Ramirez, Jose Rosa, Dylan Solis, Dalier Trevinho, Estean Trevinho, and Juan Rios. The Titans are coached by coach Luis Pñena. Congratulations, guys. Keep it going. Great job, Titans. Next, I'd like to invite our Ramito Middle School 7th grade B volleyball team,
034also district champions for 2526. Our volleyball team members include Charize Pñena, Emma Vela, Briana Reyes, Yanelli Flores, Lynette Ernnandez, Alexa Von, Jayla Gonzalez, Charlene Alanise, Larita Diaz. Our district champions are coached by Coach Andrea Martinez. Outstanding job, ladies. Finally, I'd like to invite our Titan tennis team up. Our eighth graders won district championships in the boys division and district championships in the girls division. Congratulations Titans. Members of the team include Horge Rubano, Juan Basan, Erica Eric Gara, Liam Sines, Dario Pñena, Santos Garcia, Eduardo Lopez, Joshua Cerna, Jose Garcia. On the girls side, Catalina Rio, Trani Gara, Leila Deagarsa, Kayla Fernandez, Amanda Bonitez, Yariel Ortiz, Melinda Kumba, Deia Garca, Maria Hernandez, Jesselle Ramos, Juliana Raina, Renata, Ruiz Garcia, Ariana, Solero. Congratulations again both teams district champions. Congratulations. The Titans team also had some individual district champions
035including Liam Sin and Santos Garcia in boys doubles, Eric Gara, Jacel Ramos in mixed doubles, Catalina Rio in girls singles, and Maria Hernandez and Renata Ree in girls doubles. Congratulations. That concludes my presentation. Thank you all. >> Thank you, Coach Abecker. Ladies and gentlemen, those of you that are still with us here and students, we want to thank you. so very much for being here. We are very very proud of you. All of you who think, let me see, those of you that are left here, if there is another school in the state of Texas, another school that has more talent than Roma, >> is there? >> Nope. No, I don't think so. The talent that was inside this auditorium a little while ago with everybody here, this is an outstanding school district and it
036is all because of our very very talented students, their sponsors, their teachers, their coaches. But without the families, without the fathers and the mothers, without that support, our students wouldn't be able to be as successful as they are. So, thank you parents on behalf of all the trustees. Thank you for everything that you do, the support that you have for all our students. This is what makes Roma ISD the place to be. Thank you so very much for being here this evening. Now, we're going to continue with the business portion of the meeting. You're welcome to stay, but if you'd like to leave, I understand. Thank you once again. >> Now, if we can have all the directors, administrators, uh, please come up to the stage so we can continue with the business portion. Those
037directors and administrators that sit in the front row will uh get a special treat at the end of the meeting. On behalf of the superintendent I need to read >> because I didn't bring this Thank you very much. >> There's still two uh available seats in the front row. >> No takers. And Mr. Luis Car in the front Males. >> Take everything >> and reliable. Manuel Garcia. Okay, we will continue with the business portion and we'll move on to agenda item number six. Uh this is uh to call the public hearing to order. The Roma ISD board of trustees will now hold a public hearing to consider and possibly take action on the 2024 2025 Texas academic performance report commonly referred to as tapering. I now declare the public hearing open. We will move on
038to agenda item seven, consideration possible action on 2024 2025 Texas academic performance report. The presenter of this evening will be our district executive director for special programs, Mrs. Marisa Belmont. Miss Belmont. >> Good evening, Mr. President, members of the board, Mr. Gonzalez and guest. The Texas Education Code 39.306 306 requires each school district's board of trustees to publish an annual report that includes the taper report, campus performance objectives and progress towards those objectives, information on violent or criminal incidents, information on the performance of the previous year's graduates in their first year of college as reported by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and progress towards meeting House Bill 3 goals. Statute also requires that school districts hold a public hearing to discuss the district's annual report within 90 calendar days of the date of receiving
039the PDF taper report. School districts must also notify property owners, parents, and others in a parental relationship to students of this public hearing. This notification was sent out to the local newspaper, the Star County Town Crier, which printed last Wednesday with the date, time, and place of this hearing. The Texas academic performance report comprises a range of information on the annual performance of students in each campus and district in Texas. The taper also provides extensive information on district staff, special programs, and student demographics. The first report in the annual report is a report on violent or criminal incidents. This report was taken from the 2425 PIM's summer accepted submission to TEA. The next report is a report on PE's financial standard report which are the 2023 2024 financial actual reports based on the enrolled membership
040for that school year. After that we have the performance objectives beginning with the Roma ISD district improvement plan and the campus improvement plans for each Roma ISD campus. Following the performance objectives, we have the information on the performance of the previous year's graduates, which is the class of 2023 in their first year of college, which is 2024, as reported by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Then we have the report on progress towards House Bill 3, which is the progress of the district towards meeting the goals set in early childhood literacy and mathematics proficiency plans and college career and military readiness plans. The last section of the annual report is the actual 2425 taper reports for Roma Roma ISD as a district and for each individual campus. Within two weeks of this public hearing, the
041district must widely publish its annual report, including posting it on the district website and other public places. The updated 2024 2025 district taper will be published on the Roma ISD district website and the taper individual campus reports will be published as well on their campus websites. Hard copies of the district annual report will also be available at the superintendent's office, the Roma public library and Lar Rosita Public Public Library and at each campus. The entire annual report for the 242025 school year was included for you in board book. Mr. Gonzalez has a hard copy of the report with them and I have a copy here as well in case you have any questions and in case you have any questions. At this time, I will ask the board to consider approving the 2024 2025 annual
042report, which includes the Texas academic performance report if there are no questions. >> Thank you, Miss Bontes. Any any member of the public the or our audience that may have a question may ask it or if you have any comments may may make that commentary at this time. No questions, fellow trustees. Any anybody have a question regarding the report by Miss Bontes? >> Well, thank you very much, M. >> Thank you. >> At this time, I'll entertain a motion to u to approve agenda item number seven as presented. I shall move that we approve the 2024 2025 Texas academic performance report which is a taper as being presented. >> Thank you ma'am. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Cruz
043and 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. At this time, I'll move on on to agenda item number eight, which is to close the public hearing. I now declare this public hearing closed. We'll move on to agenda item number nine, consent agenda items 9A through 9 I. Presenters will be our district chief financial officer, Mr. Pedro Alanise, and our district technology pins director, Mr. Manuel Garcia. If any of the trustees have any questions, any questions for Mr. Mr. Alanise. None. Well, thank you, Mr. Alanise. >> I I do have a question. >> Well, okay. Mr. Lanes, I was >> Yes, I'm sorry. >> Good. >>
044It's uh in reference to on our book board book. It says here page 652 and it is check 02335. Um it's National America What is it? >> It's It's for the deductions for the annuities of the employees. >> The what, sir? >> The annuities. Uh >> Okay. Okay. >> Because it says for one year and then the other year. >> Yeah. Actually, the months December and February. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. Any other questions for Mr. Alones? >> No questions. But um I do have a comment on one of the special called meetings. Um the we there needs to be a correction for February the 5th, 2026. Towards the bottom it says uh Mrs. Yadira Evera motioned to accept accept instead of accept. >> Yeah. So it's just a correction >> noted. >> Thank
045you, Mr. Helen. >> Thank you. >> Any questions for Mr. Manuel Garcia? >> Mr. This is the report from last board meeting we had, right? Uh this is for the our March numbers >> up to today >> up to uh the 13th. >> Oh. So any changes up to >> uh between the 13th and today? >> Yes. >> Uh we did have uh too soon decrease >> decrease between the 13th and today. >> Okay. >> Any other questions for Mr. Garcia? Thank you, sir. Thank you. At this time, I'll entertain a motion uh to accept the consent to approve the consent agenda items 98 through 9i. >> I'll make a motion. >> I second. Just any further discussion if none there is a motion on the floor by trusty Ga and seconded by trustee Rios
046to approve agenda item number nine as presented. All those in favor of the motion please indicate so by saying I. >> I. >> Nine in favor >> I and I abstain from flowers baking committee. >> None opposed one abstension. Nine in favor, seven in favor. Motion carries. Caught myself there. We'll move on to agenda item number 10. Consideration possible action to approve renewal of Raptor technology software. Our presenter will be our district safety director, Mr. Leonso Saliva Jr. Mr. Saliva. >> Good evening, Mr. President, trustees. Mr. Gonzalez guests this evening I'll be presenting the agenda item regarding the renewal of our Raptor technology software for your consideration. Raptor technology provides the school district the visitor management system emergency management tools which includes a safety response protocols for drills and emergencies and staff and volunteer screening
047functions. This software is a vital component of our district and campus safety and security procedures and helps ensure that our schools remain safe and well protected. I believe at this time you have a copy of the renewal quote on board book. Do you have any questions? >> Funding Mr. Salivar the funding >> usually comes out of the safety. So that's what Yes. >> The safety allowments. >> Any other questions for Mr. Saliva? >> Thank you, sir. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to approve agenda item number 10 as presented. >> I'll make a motion to approve the renewal of the Raptor technology software. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Okay. Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Mascoro and seconded by Trusty
048Escobar to approve agenda item number 10 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 very much. >> We'll move on to agenda item number 11. Um, agenda item number 11. A small caveat. I was bad by someone to do this. So, goes >> consideration and possible action regarding the nomination of superintendent for the Texas Association of School Boards 2026 Superintendent of the Year. And this is the resolution in all seriousness. Resolution of the Board of Roma Independent School District Board of Trustees regarding the nomination of Carlos San Gonzalez Jr. for Texas Association of School Boards of 2026 Superintendent of the Year. Whereas the Roma Independent School District is a Texas Public School District located in Roma,
049Texas, and is governed by its board of trustees. And whereas the district superintendent, Carlos Gonzalez Jr. was hired by the board in July of 2022. And whereas since his hire, Superintendent Gonzalez has dedicated his time and energy to improving the performance of the district's students. And whereas Superintendent Gonzalez has done an exemplary job during his tenure by serving as a role model and leader for the district, leading to multiple gold ribbon schools, including the top gold ribbon middle school in the Rio Grande Valley and among the top three elementary schools in the Rio Grande Valley, as well as numerous Texas honoral schools. And whereas Superintendent Gonzalez has led the district to new academic heights whereby two schools were named US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools. Whereas Superintendent Gonzalez has been a pioneer in curriculum,
050hosting seminars for for more than four other school districts to learn about our district processes. And whereas Superintendent Gonzalez oversaw the opening of the Gladiator Life Center, a center to help ease special education students transitioning into adulthood. And whereas Superintendent Gonzalez has expanded the district's available programs and extracurriculars, including the opening of a barbering program, reviving the district's EMT program, opening a road to recovery center, and commencing music programs at the fourth and fifth grade level. And whereas this board firmly believes that Superintendent Gonzalez takes pride in focusing on student success and operational and organizational excellence all while maintaining a healthy budget. And now therefore, be it resolved by the Roma Independent School District that based on Superintendent Gonzand's exemplary visionary leadership toward improving the lives of and academic performance of students, his dedications dedication
051to students, staff, and the community. that the board desires to nominate Roma ISD Superintendent Gonzalez as the 2026 Texas Association of School Board's Superintendent of the Year, adopted this 25th day of March, by the Roma ISD Board of Trustees. Ladies and gentlemen, it goes without saying that our superintendent should have won a year ago and we're going to give it another try, but he is welld deserving of this particular uh this particular title of superintendent of the year. Whether he gets selected or not, he is our superintendent of the year. Congratulations, Mr. Wonus. So at this time I ask my fellow trustees uh for action regarding this um resolution and this nomination. Is there a motion? >> I shall move that we uh approve the nomination of our superintendent, Mr. Carlos Gonzalez for the Texas
052Association of School Boards of 2026 Superintendent of the Year. >> Thank you, ma'am. Is there a second? I'll second. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Cruz and seconded by Trustee Gara to approve agenda item number 11 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 very much. We'll go to agenda item number 12, employment and resignation of professionals and pro professionals. Presenter will be our district superintendent, Mr. Carlos Gonzalez. >> 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? I'll take a motion
053to approve item number 12 as presented. >> Is there a second? >> I'll second it. >> Any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trustee Bara and seconded by Trustee Mascoro to approve agenda item number 12 as presented by Superintendent Gonzalez. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying I. >> I. I. I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. Thank you very much. Agenda item number 13, adjournment. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to adjourn this meeting. >> I move. >> I second. >> Is there any further discussion? If none, there is a motion on the floor by Trusty Gler and seconded by Trusty Rios to adjourn this monthly regular meeting. All those in favor of the motion, please indicate so by saying
054I. >> I. >> Seven in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. It is now 7:38 p.m. And this regular monthly meeting of the Roma Independent School District Board of Trustees held this Wednesday evening, March 25th, 2026 is adjourned. We appreciate your attendance at this meeting and wish all of you a most enjoyable rest of the night and week. Good night. Blessings to all and may God continue to bless Roma ISD. Until next time. Oh, and we forgot one award. Best sound director, Mr. Jesus Boy Los. >> Yes.