August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order and establish quorum
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2. Mission and Vision Statement
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3. Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag led by KES Students
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4. Invocation
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5. Public Comments
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6. Recognitions
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6.a. Students of the Month
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6.b. Staff Member of the Month
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6.c. Students of Distinction
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7. Tell Me Something Good
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DEFEASANCE AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS; DELEGATING TO CERTAIN DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND STAFF THE AUTHORITY TO EFFECT MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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9. Conduct a public meeting to receive public input regarding the proposed tax rate not to exceed $.9771 per $100 valuation of property for the current year
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10. Consider and take possible action regarding the final amended budget for 2025-2026 School Year
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11. Consider and take possible action to adopt the proposed 2026-2027 budget
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12. Consider and take possible action to approve maintenance and operation tax rate of $0.6189 per $100 valuation of property for the current year
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13. Consider and take possible action to approve interest and sinking tax rate not to exceed $0.3582 per $100 valuation of property for the current year
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14. Consider and take possible action to approve ordinance, resolution or order setting maintenance and operation tax rate, interest and sinking tax rate, and total tax rate per $100 valuation of property for the current year
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15. Consent Agenda
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15.a. Consider and approve meeting minutes for the July 27, 2026, regular meeting and the July 1, 2026, July 6, 2026, July 20, 2026 and July 30, 2026 special meetings.
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15.b. Consider and take possible action regarding TASB Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal
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15.c. Consider and take possible action regarding legal services retainer agreement between Kenedy ISD and Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo and Kyle, P.C.
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15.d. Consider and take possible action on MOU for Children's Alliance of South Texas
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15.e. Consider and take possible action regarding approval of resolution designating school district non-business days.
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16. Consider and take possible action regarding approval of TASB Policy Review contract. Availability March 2027. Cost ranges from $6,000 - $9,000.
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17. Food Service Review
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18. Superintendent Report
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18.a. Monthly district financial and investment reports
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18.b. Updates for Bond 2025 Projects - Baseball/Softball Fields
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18.c. Personnel Updates
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18.d. Curriculum & Instruction Report
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18.d.1. Kenedy Elementary
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18.d.2. Kenedy Secondary
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18.e. Student handbook
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18.f. Employee Handbook
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18.g. Operations Update
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19. School board calendar, board announcements, and events
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20. Closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001
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20.a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
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20.b. Sec. 551.076. DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING. This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate: |
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21. Reconvene from closed session for action relative to items discussed during closed session
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21.a. Consider and approve safety and security recommendations as discussed in closed session.
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22. Adjournment
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