February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Call to Order Time: Invocation by: Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Region 5 Personnel Present: Guests Present: |
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2. Region 5 Staff Presentation
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Dolores Gatica will present information to the Board on Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
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3. Executive Director Report
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The Executive Director will report on the service center and districts within Region 5.
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4. Discussion/Information Items
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4.A. TEA Visit to Region 5
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Commissioner Mike Morath and his TEA team visited Region 5 on Wednesday, January 14. Dr. Byron Terrier and Dr. Morgan Wright accompanied them on a walk through and visit to Lumberton Intermediate School. Then they joined our Superintendent Meeting at the ESC, which was well attended. A step-back review/presentation followed with our ESC Executive Team and select directors.
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4.B. Client Satisfaction Survey
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The Executive Director will report on results of the 2025 Client Satisfaction Survey.
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4.C. Southeast Texas Youth Career Expo
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The annual Youth Solutions Career Expo was held at Doggett Ford Park on February 5, 2026. The event is for students in Region 5 districts in grades 9-12. It is a tri-agency workforce event funded by sponsors and state funds, and aligns with TEA Strategic Priority 3, connecting high school to career and college, as well as military awareness. This year there were 3,591 students, 36 schools, and 34 districts in attendance.
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4.D. Change in Travel Reimbursement Rate
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The travel reimbursement rate has changed from $0.70 to $0.725 effective January 1, 2026.
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4.E. Next Board Meeting
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The next regularly scheduled board meeting has been set for April 29, 2026.
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4.F. Personnel Changes
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Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
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4.G. Executive Session
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If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session. Motion to conduct a closed session: Second: Vote: Beginning Time: Motion to return to open session: Second: Vote: Ending Time: __________ Action on items considered in Executive Session: Motion: Second: Vote: |
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5. Approval of Minutes
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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6. Administrative Management
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6.A. Board Election Update
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Dr. Terrier will report on the current status of the Region 5 Board Election, with the filing period ending February 20. Terms for the following county representatives are ending:
-Position 2, Newton County -Position 5, Jefferson County, at large The Board is asked to consider, and if appropriate, take action on the May Board Election. Motion by: Second by: Vote: Charter School Member, LaNell Wilson, will complete her fourth one-year appointment on May 31, 2026. We have received a recommendation letter for her replacement. |
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6.B. Updated Region 5 Organizational Chart
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Consider the updated Region 5 Organizational Chart as shown.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7. Financial Management
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7.A. Depository Bank Contract
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Consider the request to seek proposals for bank depository services for the period of September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028 (24 months) with the option to renew twice for a total of six (6) service years. Proposals will be reviewed and the selection presented to the Board of Directors at the June 2026 meeting.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7.B. Investment Portfolio Report
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As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for Board approval.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7.C. Statement of Operations; Budget Amendments; Check Register; and Checks Over $10,000.
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The Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7.D. Property/Liability Insurance
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Consider, and if appropriate, approve releasing the request for proposal for insurance contracts, including Property (includes windstorm), Liability, Commercial Crime, Inland Marine, Auto, Boiler/Machine, and School Board Legal.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7.E. Engagement of Financial Audit Services for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2026
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Consider approval to engage with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, to perform annual financial audit services for Region 5 ESC for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. If approved, a formal engagement letter will be signed between Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, and Region 5 ESC.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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8. Adjournment
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Motion to Adjourn: Second: Vote: Adjournment Time: Minutes taken by: |