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Hire approved: The board voted to approve the superintendent’s recommendation to hire Susanna Frances Porter as assistant principal at Ojeda Middle School. The motion was made by Secretary Guadagn and seconded by Trustee Pantoja. The chair announced the motion carried, 8–0.

Sanctions approved: The board approved sanctions related to an abandonment‑of‑contract matter discussed in closed session. Secretary Guadagn made the motion, Trustee Burton seconded, and the chair announced the motion carried, 8–0. (The meeting record notes the action was taken per TGC 551.074; the board did not discuss details in open session.)

Board calendar and operating procedures: Trustees debated a proposal to shift to two meetings per month — an informational/workshop meeting (first Tuesday) followed by a regular meeting (third Thursday) — so the board could review items and take action without waiting a full month. Trustee Franco moved to accept the proposed calendar with the caveat that board policies and operating procedures be amended so that any informational meeting items that will be acted on at the following regular meeting are livestreamed; Trustee Pantoja seconded. The chair called the vote and announced the motion carried, 7–1.

TASB delegate selection tabled: The agenda included designation of a delegate and alternate for the TASB/TASB annual convention, but trustees moved to table the item pending confirmation of registration and delegate‑assembly deadlines. Staff said they would confirm timelines and communicate to the board; no final delegate was named that night.

Other procedural actions: At the meeting’s end the board moved to adjourn; votes were taken on motions to adjourn consistent with standard procedure.

Ending: The meeting record notes the board ended executive session and returned to open session before taking the listed actions; items discussed in closed session were not described in open session except as summarized above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Del Valle ISD, TX - Board Meetings - Jul 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Del Valle ISD board approved the hiring of Susanna Frances Porter as assistant principal at Ojeda Middle School and approved sanctions for an abandonment‑of‑contract matter; trustees also approved a revised meeting calendar with an explicit caveat to amend policies to require livestreaming of informational items to be acted on later.","taxTitle","DEL VALLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",38708,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518164,"Del Valle ISD staff outline compliance steps for House Bill 3,372 affecting administrators",112,3282000,3394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5&start=3282&end=3394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5/thumbnail_3282000.jpg","/articles/6518164/Texas/Del-Valle-ISD-staff-outline-compliance-steps-for-House-Bill-3372-affecting-administrators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518164-35299830ca38617027e8dfc9f4160c4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896455&Signature=HDF2JphWKH7Y3s5I3Wf8mLlbT80BRGxLanCgjJDTmkYz66tfcWEXrcE78rSYABZfkrEuqKSVvuA3Nx9cXOa8gwyrEeQbVR1G6OmIUnpXkvVOTFIV3p5lzyM4uMLBvstMD1LfqshtHO7qmPayYdAC2yG0qfmKgtytzBQ3qcEuaNlB94qUd6kQqm~0qq08s44N~ySQDFl9qm1lZY~q9utfF9eGixuTlMzPWAwdGIErY7JIb0Eh5Hazm8naHqwePxgqZ7xXUa-jvTuVc-0I-Bee9uxZW-bQxpBYEfxumVjRjy0DMm90cfiz98nCSldNzsPVw9BgnjDs1-rybN9Kasl4TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Del Valle ISD staff presented information about implementing House Bill 3,372, legislation the district says restricts certain outside professional services by superintendents and administrators who have significant administrative responsibilities.

Dina Edgar told trustees the law prohibits superintendents and similarly situated administrators from receiving financial benefit for providing professional services to entities that do business with the district, including regional service centers. Other district employees may provide services to such entities only if two conditions are met: (1) a written contract specifying the services is provided to the board and (2) the board votes after determining there is no conflict of interest and that the services will be performed entirely on the individual’s personal time.

To comply, Del Valle ISD and Region 13 have drafted a memorandum of understanding that would require funds to be transferred to the district for services performed by district employees and would require board review of such contracts. Edgar said the district will update administrator employment agreements with language reflecting House Bill 3,372 and noted the penalty for violations is $10,000 per incident.

Why it matters: The change is intended to avoid administrative conflicts of interest while allowing district staff to participate in professional development work under an agreed framework. Trustees asked whether the district would provide a list of administrators who might fall under the law; Edgar said the district is awaiting TEA guidance on the definition of “significant administrative responsibilities.”

Ending: The item was presented for information; staff said specific procedures, contract language and a list of affected positions will be brought back to the board once state guidance is available.","District staff described a memorandum of understanding with Region 13 and updates to employment contracts to comply with House Bill 3,372, which limits paid professional services administrators may perform for entities that do business with the district and creates criminal/financial penalties for violations.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518169,"Board briefed on hazardous‑routes designations and 10% transportation allotment",247,2962000,3209000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5&start=2962&end=3209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5/thumbnail_2962000.jpg","/articles/6518169/Texas/Board-briefed-on-hazardousroutes-designations-and-10-transportation-allotment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518169-5e5ce804943466c5bc7071580dd38ab2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896455&Signature=CC1hhbYdYGt8Y7XEsQExcBPQiZkhoG52PcYJaMpL0JPbBoUg189kB9cqrUpuaOykWfsS8NBxUW0EhvPUCy~OLzjp38oVWTzwBceaxgw9vIizKWm1ZKqHladd7dPG5M7qO9sZvPpsqqMNKyYLXpHqe0H9eOokWiV9FA1b2ALc1l5GNYi507DQ2fZIzx7GY61b835YYzo-TeBCfUyUgCWOU5HC-8tGC8c3QgFOBfFAtUQkHufwztkpKuYZtK4kXeUhJPX2VHgpUbtTzFfXjlJhuFKtPUBRbu2BLDNTUNKYijStuTxLsOoB0YWkUP79I3blqvfrbVrfgLvJguc2YuyaFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Del Valle ISD transportation staff presented a proposal to designate hazardous routes for 2025–26 and explained how the district would use the designation to request additional state transportation funds.

Under Texas Education Code Section 48.151, districts may receive an additional amount — up to 10% of the regular transportation allotment — to transport students who live within two miles of their school when hazardous conditions make walking unsafe. Mark Willoughby, the district presenter, described qualifying conditions as lack of sidewalks, uncontrolled major traffic arteries, freeway crossings, construction zones, or areas with documented high incidents of violent crime.

Trustees questioned how the additional allotment is used. Trustee Franco asked whether the funds would be routed to transportation for fuel and vehicle maintenance or into the general fund. Transportation staff said the state reimbursement can be used to offset costs of providing bus service for routes that otherwise would not be eligible because students live within two miles; once received, funds can be managed as part of transportation or general accounts subject to district budgeting decisions.

The board was told it will be asked to approve specific hazardous‑route listings at a subsequent meeting, after which the district will submit the designations to the Texas Education Agency and apply for the reimbursement.

Ending: Trustees did not take an approval vote that night; staff said the designation and submission for the 10% allotment will return for board approval at the next meeting.","Del Valle ISD transportation staff reviewed hazardous‑routes designations under Texas Education Code Section 48.151 and told trustees the designations will be brought back for approval so the district can seek up to a 10% transportation allotment to cover costs for students within two miles of school who face hazardous walking conditions.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518174,"Del Valle ISD presents top recurring contracts and promises review before August approvals",160,2187000,2347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5&start=2187&end=2347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5/thumbnail_2187000.jpg","/articles/6518174/Texas/Del-Valle-ISD-presents-top-recurring-contracts-and-promises-review-before-August-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518174-19bbb7fcba883f67c48ef5808cef24a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896455&Signature=TptZ8Vai20tl7ZnbgjgeDwHmdQ1lNbITlVmnD9EyFil5y~l0kJ69dZ-zLKIrbd9Vjwe1Jsca9eBAoR9NGX36SIuUx3mmUjwTrWN~awFrRmpOJE7h8XCHvYW9AR06UHeI4n0fkH7X5H4fTop~RyphAAnLEeL7NCN0bdyiJ2LUcyySx9QDbavjy3pDKdL8D31FyTnMp96lsFMSMlCnx3A3~V~972yqaboKhDUzZap2R0Hn6lg8CfHuHgInd3igEMHNSDbNuXdSRs4dbj4TQ6TVRWoF-NycKdiQoMkkCN52tpWAWUT-3QOusYgBoTi34FfJpi9iJ8AZQP2vSHdH4xeDqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Del Valle ISD finance staff told the board they are reviewing multi‑year and recurring contracts and will bring recommended actions to the board in August.

Presentation highlights: Dina Edgar presented a contracts summary showing the largest single recurring cost is property‑casualty insurance at just over $2 million annually. Other top expenditures listed included copier and printer services, HVAC, custodial supplies, special education evaluation services, the NWEA assessment tool, and a shared regional day school program for the deaf with Austin ISD.

Edgar said staff have already reduced some student‑services contract amounts and are reviewing other vendor arrangements — including ImageNet (copier/printer services) and NetSync (technology security) — to eliminate overlapping services and underused modules.

Board questions focused on procurement and oversight. Trustee Pontejo asked specifically about law‑firm contracts; Edgar clarified the count and named firms on the summary. Vice President Lodesma Woody asked that the board receive a comprehensive listing of family and support service providers and indicated she wanted the board to see contract summaries before votes. Trustee Franco proposed adding service‑level metrics to major contracts; Edgar said the district will examine SLAs and value measures as it reviews agreements.

Why it matters: The review follows the administration’s effort to reduce the district’s financial footprint and to align contract outcomes with district needs. Staff described the presentation as informational; contract awards above the $50,000 threshold will be brought forward for formal action later in the summer.

Next steps: Staff will present a more comprehensive contract review and recommended approvals or changes at an upcoming meeting (August), including any procurement actions required to rebid multi‑year contracts and to add metric‑based monitoring.

Ending: The board did not vote on contracts at the meeting; trustees asked for regular updates and a quarterly contract overview going forward.","District finance staff gave the board an overview of recurring contracts exceeding $50,000, highlighted property‑casualty insurance and other high‑cost items, and said detailed contract reviews and potential reductions will return for action in August.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518179,"Del Valle ISD teachers urge board to reverse 30‑minute duty‑day extension",1938,216000,2154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5&start=216&end=2154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399058-105a40e246cb6fae84d5eabfb24949d5/thumbnail_216000.jpg","/articles/6518179/Texas/Del-Valle-ISD-teachers-urge-board-to-reverse-30minute-dutyday-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518179-657f76f5097a47669209eae4c3b44b54/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896455&Signature=O4grAZdsPjfI0bja7J1jnYuDumgeN65RjhHy-AlhcePHXSaYTjRQWJ6VwuUHMI2WGqFmv4lJ2TFw5JbW2oL0XaMBYTdYWZolhQB2KfXqc4CClVhen1cgApqVofHXD1FQrqbKdF-6YDjsCklzdrAJ2KAFJCUMHy-HS~jSvpp~Ck5vCwSBDUjc3JIHUNp-WKpqq3VZNirj-bq5kTC4VLFAX0iwwoJUDt2tKZBRPgRF9StiWWqu64Sb3wgJxUfc18jZmkadBvRH9yWmTIFcr3s0l06CwSE0LcJwLhUlq1jxQCiF6Bt-ioas8r7Wfv3HiywTOfjnuKEBuk~BLTGzim4F3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Del Valle ISD teachers and the Del Valle Education Association addressed the board July (public comment period), urging officials to reconsider a June 24 decision to extend the daily teacher duty day by 30 minutes for 2025–26.

Teachers said the district gave little notice and no meaningful staff input. “The decision was unilateral with no meaningful input or consultation with teachers,” Jessica Marquez, president of the Del Valle Education Association, told the board. Marquez said the association’s survey of 209 teachers found “over three quarters” of respondents were “very unhappy” with the change.

Why it matters: Teachers say the extra half hour adds work time without added planning time or pay and will worsen retention and burnout at a time when campuses are already stretched. The district presented the time change in June; teachers said contracts had already been signed and that the timing trapped some who might have resigned.

Teachers described practical impacts and inequities. “The proposed extended duty days [are] 93 additional hours of duty time over the course of the year,” Marquez said — a figure teachers in public comment repeated and used to illustrate the cumulative effect (about 11 school days). Several speakers noted the district gave state raises for classroom teachers but did not commit district funds to compensate for the additional duty time.

First‑grade teacher Melissa Michael said she uses planning time to prepare materials and feared the added half hour would be “co‑opted for tasks that will not directly impact student outcomes.” Carmen Rivera, another first‑grade teacher, said the shift disrupted her caregiving and second‑job responsibilities and was announced without consultation.

Teachers cited comparisons to nearby districts and state law. Cynthia Overton, a special education teacher, said Del Valle’s new day would amount to about “8 hours and 30 minutes,” longer than many neighboring districts. She cited the Texas Education Code’s minimum instruction requirement (Section 25.081) in noting how district minutes compare to the region, and said the district’s calculation would increase annual instructional minutes from 79,590 to 86,410 based on the calendar used.

Union and organizing perspectives: Jason Wiley, a TSTA organizer working with the local association, said the change followed a pattern of decisions taken without adequate engagement and warned it would drive teachers to competitors such as Austin ISD. Several speakers urged the board to treat staff as partners in change and to delay or withdraw the schedule change for a collaborative review.

What the board heard from staff: Speakers from the administration were not asked to take action during public comment; the record shows the item was raised repeatedly in comments but no final board decision on the duty‑day change was recorded in open session that night.

Next steps: Teachers asked the board to reopen consultation, delay implementation, or reverse the decision. The district’s human resources communications (referenced by speakers) indicated compensation discussions would occur later; several teachers said any district pay decisions for the extra time were “not specified” at the time of the meeting.

Ending: Teachers closed their remarks by asking the board to reconsider and to involve teachers in any further changes. The public comment period ended before the board’s agenda moved to information and action items.","More than a dozen Del Valle ISD teachers and the district union told the school board at its July meeting they were not consulted about a mid‑summer decision to add 30 minutes to the teacher duty day, saying it increases unpaid work, risks burnout and may not improve student outcomes.","actionData","errors"]

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