August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order, Roll Call & Establish Quorum
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"I shall call this meeting of the Banquete ISD to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551."
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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4. Mission & Vision
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MISSION: Empowering and equipping all BISD students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a lifetime of success.
VISION: A proud history and an unlimited future. |
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5. Public Participation (Open Forum) as per Policy BED (LOCAL):
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In accordance with board policy BED LOCAL, the Banquete ISD Board of Trustees welcomes comments from citizens on any agenda items or non-agenda items at any regular scheduled board meeting. In the event of a special board meeting/board workshop, public comments will be limited to agenda items only. Those wishing to address the school board must provide their name for the record and observe a three-minute time limit. During this time, the Board of Trustees may not respond to the citizens' concerns as per the Texas Open Meetings Act. |
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6. Awards & Recognition
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7. Presentation/Information Item(s):
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7.A. President Updates
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7.B. Superintendent Updates: Enrollment & Attendance
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7.C. Bond Updates
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7.D. Presentation of 2026 STAAR Results and A–F Accountability Ratings
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Administration will provide the Board of Trustees with an overview of Banquete ISD’s accountability data and current academic performance indicators. The update will include 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and End-of-Course (EOC) assessment results as a key component of the district’s overall accountability review. The presentation will review district and campus performance, including results by subject and grade level, performance levels, and relevant student achievement trends. Administration will highlight areas of strength and opportunities for improvement identified through the data. Administration will also discuss implications of the accountability data for instructional planning, targeted support, intervention, and continued campus and district improvement efforts. The information is intended to support the Board’s understanding of district performance and the work underway to improve student outcomes. |
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7.E. Budget Workshop: Working Budget Revenue & Expenditures
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8. Consent Agenda:
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All item(s) on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item(s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regular agenda.
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8.A. Payment of Itemized Bills
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8.B. Board Report: Revenue to Budget
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8.C. Investments
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8.D. Tax Office Report
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8.E. Cash Flow Report
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8.F. Approval of all standard reports, minutes, bills and informational items.
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9. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Senate Bill 12: Annual Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws
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10. Closed Session: The Board of Trustees will enter into closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.The Board may deliberate or receive information on matters as permitted under the following provisions:
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10.A. §551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
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10.B. §551.129 - Remote Consultation with Attorney
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10.C. §551.072 - Real Property
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10.D. §551.076 - Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
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10.E. §551.074 - Personnel Matters
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10.E.1. Discussion of Appointments, Employments, Evaluations, Resignations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Employees
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11. Presentation and Acknowledgment of the 2023–2026 District Safety and Security Audit
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12. Date and Time for September Regular Board Meeting
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13. Adjournment
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