July 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
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3. INVOCATION
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/TEXAS PLEDGE
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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At this time, the Board of Trustees will hear from members of the public who wish to speak. Speakers will have three minutes to address the Board. For clarification purposes, the open public forum is not a dispute resolution forum. Speakers may address the Board on any issue. However, due to posting requirements of the Open Meetings Act, the Board is prohibited from responding to a presentation that is not directly related to a posted agenda item.
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6. AUDIENCE ACCESS
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Audience members, please be advised that the entire Board Information Packet is posted on the Flour Bluff ISD website under the link “Board of Trustees.” It can be accessed on any device with web capabilities. This meeting will be live-streamed and recorded to be accessed via Flour Bluff ISD YouTube Channel.
The packet is developed by the Superintendent and staff to provide information on the agenda items for the Board.
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7. REPORTS
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Reports listed on the agenda and considered routine in nature will not be discussed unless requested by a Board member. The Board has had the information with sufficient time prior to the Board meeting to ask the superintendent and staff questions.
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7.A. SUMMARY OF FINANCE REPORTS
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.B. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.C. UPDATE ON OUT-OF-DISTRICT TRANSFER STUDENTS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.D. REVIEW OF STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOKS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.E. SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT 2025
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.F. REVIEW OF THE TASB POLICY UPDATE 125 (LOCAL) (FIRST READING)
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.G. ADULT MEAL PRICING
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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7.H. SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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8. REPORT PRESENTATIONS
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8.A. UPDATE ON 2024-2025 DISTRICT, COMMUNITY, PARENT, AND STUDENT SURVEYS
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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8.B. 2025-2026 HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATE
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This item is a report only. Board action is not required.
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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All items under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Board member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as an item on the regular agenda. A Board member may move to approve the consent agenda as presented with any requested items removed.
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2025
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2025.
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9.B. APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM VENDOR LIST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the nutrition department vendor list for the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.C. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CRAFT TRAINING CENTER OF THE COASTAL BEND AND THE FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TRAINING IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 agreement between the Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend and the Flour Bluff Independent School District.
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9.D. APPROVAL OF TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-TESS) APPRAISERS AND APPRAISAL CALENDAR FOR 2025-2026
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Flour Bluff ISD T-TESS appraisal calendar and list of appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.E. APPROVAL OF REVISED TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND HIGH-RISK VIOLENCE AREAS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Transportation Eligibility Map and the Designated Hazardous Traffic and High-Risk of Violence Resolution.
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9.F. APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan.
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9.G. APPROVAL OF TEACHING INDEPENDENCE DETERMINATION AND EMPOWERMENT SKILLS (TIDES) PROGRAM FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A & M Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff ISD for the Teaching Independence and Empowerment Skills (TIDES) Program for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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9.H. APPROVAL OF THE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2025-2026
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the Education Service Center Program of Services for the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.I. APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL BAND OUT-OF-STATE TRIP TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state travel for the Flour Bluff High School Band for the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.J. APPROVAL OF THE FLOUR BLUFF ISD (FBISD) 2025-2026 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 FBISD Organizational Chart.
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10. ACTION
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10.A. APPROVAL TO SET DATE FOR BOARD MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-2026 BUDGET AND TAX RATE
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the meeting to adopt the 2025-2026 budget, vote on the tax rate, and adopt the tax levy immediately following the public hearing scheduled on August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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10.B. APPROVAL TO SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2025-2026 BUDGET AND TAX RATE
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the date of August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the public hearing on the 2025-2026 proposed budget and tax rate.
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10.C. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ENDORSEMENT OF A REGION 2 CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees endorse a candidate for the TASB Board of Directors.
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10.D. APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES – UTILITY RELOCATION FOR TURF PRACTICE FIELD - AWARD FROM APPROVED RFQ POOL
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve LJA Engineering to provide design and project administration services for the relocation of utility lines.
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10.E. APPROVAL OF HELLAS TO INSTALL TURF BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the use of Hellas Construction, procured through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program, for the Flour Bluff High School Baseball-Softball Facility Renovations Project in the amount of $3,299,500.00, which includes the base proposal, scoreboards, and contingency.
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10.F. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RANKINGS FOR BOND PROJECTS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the rankings of the top three architectural firms for each of the six designated bond projects at this time, and delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate contracts beginning with the highest-ranked firm for each project.
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10.G. APPROVAL OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING FIRMS RANKINGS FOR 2025 BOND PROJECTS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the rankings of the top three MEP engineering firms for each of the six designated bond projects and delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate contracts beginning with the highest-ranked firm for each project.
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10.H. APPROVAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING (GEOTECH/CMT) ENGINEERING FIRM RANKINGS FOR 2025 BOND PROJECTS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the rankings of the top three Geotech/CMT engineering firms for each of the four designated bond projects and delegate authority to the Superintendent or their designee to negotiate contracts, beginning with the highest-ranked firm for each project.
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10.I. APPROVAL OF QUALIFIED POOL OF MEP ENGINEERING SERVICES
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the selection of these firms for inclusion in the MEP engineering services pool and delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate a master service agreement with all qualified firms, in a form substantially similar to the one provided in the RFQ procurement package, for a fair and reasonable price.
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10.J. APPROVAL OF PAPE DAWSON TO CONDUCT A DISTRICT WIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal from Pape-Dawson Engineers to conduct a districtwide traffic analysis. This work will allow the district to make informed decisions about traffic improvements, optimize queuing strategies, and provide well-supported recommendations to the city regarding needed infrastructure enhancements across Flour Bluff ISD.
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10.K. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO LOCAL BOARD POLICIES FD AND FM
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the changes to Local Board Policies FD and FM as presented.
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10.L. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SERVICE ORDERS ON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BOND PROJECTS
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve a resolution authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to execute service orders for 2025 Bond Program projects, in accordance with the terms of existing Master Service Agreements. This authority is limited to $250,000 per service order and applies solely to firms previously selected through the Board-approved qualifications-based selection process and currently under contract with the District.
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10.M. APPROVAL OF PLAN AND RATE STRUCTURE FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACY PLANS FOR 2025-2026 PLAN YEAR
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the medical and pharmacy benefits plan with AETNA that includes slight changes of the benefits structure and rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The administration also recommends the district continue subsidizing the health insurance fund with an estimated cost of $318,356.00 and increase the district's contribution to Health Savings Accounts for employees enrolling in the high-deductible health care plan with an estimated cost of $120,000.00.
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10.N. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Trustees approve the employee pay option as presented.
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11. CLOSED MEETING
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Closed Meeting may be conducted under:
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11.A. Texas Government Code, Sections:
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11.A.1. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney
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11.A.2. 551.072 Real Property
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11.A.3. 551.073 Prospective Gifts
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11.A.4. 551.074 Personnel Matters
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11.A.4.a. Personnel Recommendations
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11.A.5. 551.076 Security Personnel, Devices, and Audits
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11.A.6. 551.082 Student Discipline
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11.A.7. 551.082 Employee-Employee Complaints
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11.A.8. 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student
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11.A.9. 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations
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11.A.10. 551.089 Information Resource Technology Security
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11.B. Education Code:
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11.B.1. 39.030 (a) Assessment Instruments
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11.C. PUBLIC NOTICE is given pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, that the Flour Bluff ISD Board of Trustees may elect to go into closed meeting at any time during the above meeting for discussion of subjects properly before them when authorized by the provisions of said act. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session.
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12. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Trustees acknowledge receipt of the report of the Superintendent with respect to transfers, resignations and retirements, and accept the Superintendent's recommendation to approve the hiring of personnel, restructuring of staff, and miscellaneous requests as set forth in the transmittal to the Board for this meeting.
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12.A. ACTION
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12.A.1. Hiring of Certified Staff
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12.A.1.a. Personnel Recommendations
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12.A.2. Restructuring of Staff
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12.A.3. New Positions
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12.A.4. Job Descriptions
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12.A.5. Salary Schedule
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12.A.6. Teacher Contracts
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12.A.7. Instructional Officer/Administrative Contracts
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12.A.8. Miscellaneous Requests
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12.B. INFORMATION
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12.B.1. Resignations
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12.B.2. Transfers
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12.B.3. Equity Increases
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12.B.4. Job Reclassification
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13. DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH'S BOARD MEETING
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Members of the Board may submit requests for information to be considered at the next regular board meeting.
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14. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Superintendent of Schools
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15. REMARKS: Members of Board of Trustees
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16. NEXT BOARD MEETING DATE
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Monday, August 18, 2025: Board Training on Legislative Update at London ISD starting at 6:00 PM. Thursday, August 28, 2025: Recognitions at 5:30 PM followed by Board meeting at 6:00 PM.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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