Board Workshop - July 15, 2026

The United Independent School District Board of Trustees held a workshop on July 15, 2026, that focused on the 2026–27 budget, educator compensation and evaluation, and procurement items. Staff reported a June 30 projected revenue shortfall of $22.2 million against budget and net year-end savings of about $2.1 million after cost overruns. The preliminary next-year outlook projected $435 million in revenue against $447.9 million in expenditures; trustees and staff discussed further payroll controls, possible school consolidations, health-insurance costs, and additional public budget workshops. The projected ending fund balance was $30.7 million, including $25.5 million unassigned. Staff also reported a $200,000 state grant for the TESS 2.0 evaluation pilot, with related training costs covered by the grant.

For procurement, staff presented RFP 20260002 for districtwide building-maintenance materials and alterations, recommending Liger Construction of Texas, Suche Construction and Management Services, and Midas Contractors; RFP 20260008 for teacher-state-certification support, recommending Fielder Collins and Mott; and a round of instructional, business, co-curricular, and curriculum professional-services awards, plus 15 renewals. Staff proposed extending the copier contract for four months to allow installation at a less disruptive time and cited expected savings. The board also received a proposed election-services contract with Webb County, estimated at $30,249. Trustees discussed unresolved stop-loss insurance bidding: concerns centered on access to sensitive claims information and a bidder’s request for medical notes; one trustee said they would move to disqualify Blue Cross Blue Shield if information was not provided by Friday, but no formal motion or final vote is captured. The transcript does not record final votes on the procurement recommendations or contract items.