March 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Strategic Priority 6: Facilities / Growth and Planning 
Background: The update provides a status report on ongoing and upcoming projects funded by the District’s bond program. It includes key milestones, construction progress and anticipated completion timelines. The report highlights major facility improvements, new school construction, and renovations aimed at supporting the District’s growing student population and educational needs. 

Description:  Administration presents the Comal Commitment Quarterly Report in alignment with the Collaborative Vision 5-year plan.

Description:  Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment / Retention 
Background: TASB Policy Update 124 includes revisions to LEGAL policies based on updates to the Texas Administrative Code. Most of the LOCAL policy recommendations from TASB in this Update are intended to clarify current policy language and are reflected in the following LOCAL policies:

Description:  On March 10th, 2025, Texas Education Agency conducted an Intruder Detection Audit resulting in required corrective actions. The District is required to provide notice to the public at the next regularly scheduled board meeting Intruder Detection Audit results will be discussed. 

Description:  Student Services
Background: The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs in Comal ISD are established partnerships with various branches of the military, providing students with leadership development, citizenship education, and career exploration opportunities. Currently, Comal ISD offers JROTC programs at five high schools: Canyon HS (Air Force), Canyon Lake HS (Army), Davenport HS(Army), Smithson Valley HS (Navy), and Pieper HS (Navy). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the collaborative agreements with each military branch, including program requirements, resource commitments, and mutual responsibilities to ensure the continued success of these programs.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the MOU agreements with the United States Air Force, Army and Navy as presented.  

Description:  Student Services 
Background: This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a partnership between the district and Tarleton State University. The Distinguished High School Partnership program aligns with the educational missions of both institutions by providing enhanced opportunities for high-achieving students to pursue higher education. Through this partnership, eligible students will benefit from streamlined admission processes, scholarship opportunities, and academic support designed to facilitate a seamless transition to college.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the MOU with Tarleton State University. 

Description:  Goal #6: Facilities / Growth & Planning    
Background: The Construction and Planning Department is seeking approval for (GMP) #4 with Marksmen GC for Phase 2 of HVAC and roof work at MECHS, MVMS HVAC Phase 3 and CHMS HVAC and LED Lighting upgrades. This work will complete the HVAC replacement and roof work at MECHS. In addition, it will continue the multi-phase work of converting MVMS to a chilled water system and will include the first phase of CHMS HVAC and Lighting Upgrades. This work is part of the 2021 and 2023 Bond programs.   

This GMP #4 is in the amount of $9,815,388.00 for CHMS HVAC/LED, MVMS HVAC Phase 3 and MECHS Roof Phase 2 Scope.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #4 System Package 1 and 3B for MECHS HVAC/Roof scope, MVMS HVAC Phase 3 Scope and CHMS HVAC and LED Lighting Upgrades Phase 1 Scope as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority #6: Facilities / Growth & Planning    
Background: The Construction and Planning Department is seeking approval for (GMP) #1 with Koehler Company for the new Life Bridges facility.  This work is part of the 2023 Bond program.  This GMP #1 is in the amount of $13,105,435.00 for New Life Bridges Facility.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for the new Life Bridges facility as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority #6: Facilities / Growth & Planning    
Background: The Construction and Planning Department is seeking approval for (GMP) #2 with Koehler Company for the new CLHS Reinvestment project - Locker facility. This work is part of the 2023 Bond program. This GMP #2 is in the amount of $3,426,552.00 for CLHS Reinvestment Project - CLHS Locker Facility. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #2 CLHS Reinvestment project - Locker facility in the amount of $3,426,552.00 as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority #6: Facilities / Growth and Planning  
Background: In alignment with Board goals and procedures the Board must accept all construction projects before final payments are made. The following projects have been reviewed by our design/engineering teams and internal teams, closeout materials have been provided to the District and these projects are ready to be closed: Hill Country College Preparatory High School new campus and ASES HVAC phase 1. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Construction Projects Closeout as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority 1: Maximize Academic Success/Instruction 
Background: Per Texas Education Code §89.1250, summer school will be provided in Comal ISD for Emergent Bilinguals entering kindergarten and first grade in the 2025-26 school year.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the summer school schedule for Emergent Bilinguals entering kindergarten and first grade in the 2025-26 school year as presented. 

Description:  Technology 
Background: Comal ISD Technology has planned for the outfitting of Mayfair Elementary with the Comal ISD standard classroom and office computer equipment and associated technology.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of campus technology for Mayfair Elementary School from Intech Southwest Services in an amount not to exceed $454,488. 

Description:  Technology 
Background: Comal ISD Technology has planned for the outfitting of Mayfair Elementary with the Comal ISD standard audio/visual equipment, including classroom Interactive displays. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of campus technology for Mayfair Elementary School from Prime Systems in an amount not to exceed $207,348. 

Description:  Strategic Priority #4 Employee Recruitment / Retention 
Background: In preparation for campus staffing allocations for the 2025-2026 school year, the administration is presenting to the Board of Trustees a current staffing analysis and a request for additional staffing. Our district is projected to grow by 724 students in the next school year. As we reach approximately 30,514 students, we will need additional teachers to meet the growing and changing needs of the district. Administration has been reviewing demographic projections and the district’s budget to formulate the staffing recommendation.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve additional staffing allocations for the 25-26 school year as presented.   

Description:  Technology 
Background: Comal ISD has partnered with ESC Region 20 to expand the Comal ISD fiber network. This project will provide connectivity to Mayfair Elementary and Elementary 22, as well as increased connectivity to other CISD campuses. This project will also provide additional connectivity to the ESC20 regional network to rural districts through the Fiber20 collaborative. Applying for E-rate funding through the collaborative provides an averaging of E-rate discount levels based on all the connected districts economically disadvantaged numbers. This will provide a 34% decrease in the cost of the project to CISD. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the district to contract with ESC Region 20 in an amount not to exceed $3,025,714.