December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Invocation: Michelle Schwarzlose

2. Pledge of Allegiance: Michelle Schwarzlose

3. Call to Order: Melissa Sartain

3.A. Establish Quorum

3.B. Roll Call

3.C. Announcement that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.

4. Public Participation:
Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.[Ref. Board Policy BED(LOCAL)]

4.A. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.

4.B. Public Comments on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting

5. Recognitions:

5.A. Varsity Volleyball

5.B. Theatre State Finalists

5.C. FFA

5.D. Football Academic Recognitions

6. High School Construction and Bond 2021 & 2024 Update: AG/CM Project Managers, Melisa Nu'u and Ryan Zwicke and NISD Chief Financial Officer, Paul Neuhoff.

7. Discussion/Information:

7.A. Facilities Master Planning Committee Recommendations

8. Reports:

8.A. Superintendent’s Report

8.A.1. Enrollment

8.A.2. Collaborative Vision Quarterly Report/Panther Progress

8.B. District Financial Reports 

8.C. School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Including Reviewing Report and Holding a Public Meeting

9. Discussion/Information:

9.A. Board Communications, Operating Procedures, and RAC Calendar Timelines

10. Action Items:

10.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended August 31, 2025

10.B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the Navarro South Elementary School Project, including Possible Delegation of Authority to Superintendent

10.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 School Year

10.D. Discussion of Duties of the Board of Trustees in Relation to Discussion and Possible Approval of Board Goals and Self-Evaluation Instrument

11. Consent Agenda:

11.A. Review and Possible Approval of the Minutes from the November 10, 2025 Special Board Meeting

11.B. Review and Possible Approval of the Minutes from the November 17, 2025 Regular  Board Meeting

11.C. Review and Possible Approval of Donations - American Legion And Panther Posse Donations

11.D. Consider and Accept the Final Tax Roll from Guadalupe County Tax Assessor Collector

11.E. Review and Possible Approval of Quarterly Investment Report

11.F. Consider and Possible Adoption of Elementary, Intermediate, Jr. High, and High School Library Materials Purchase

11.G. Consider and Possible Approval of White Fleet Purchase for District

12. Closed Session:  The Board may go into closed session

12.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071, consultation with the Board’s Attorney concerning legal and procedural issues involving the termination of a probationary contract employee during the term of the contract. 

12.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074, discussion regarding the termination of a probationary contract of Jesus Esquivel at the end of the 2025-2026 school year

12.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the duties of the Superintendent

12.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the Employment and Resignations of Professional Personnel to include Teachers and other Professionals

13. Reconvene: Reconvene in Open Session to consider possible action related to closed session discussion.

14. Action:

14.A. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract Employee During the Term of the Contract

14.B. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Termination of Probationary Contract of Jesus Esquivel Effective at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year

15. Adjourn