August 24, 2026 to begin immediately following the public hearing - Special Meeting

I. Call to order, establishment of quorum

II. Public Comments (Board Policy BED) 

• At regular Board meetings, the Board shall permit public comment, regardless of whether the topic is an item on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.
• At all other Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.  
• Except as permitted by this policy and the Board’s procedures on public comment, an individual’s comments to the Board shall not exceed five minutes per meeting.  When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers of individuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may make adjustments to public comment procedures. 
• Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or decide regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.
• Visitors are reminded that the board can only hear complaints concerning personnel if it is properly posted on the agenda and the employee has the choice of holding the meeting in open or closed session.  

III. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the 2026-2027 Budgets for the Food Service Fund (240), and Debt Service (516)

IV. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Tax Rate for 2026-2027

V. Consider and Take Possible Action on Financial Advisory Contract with SAMCO Capital 

VI. Closed Session - If a closed or executive session, as authorized by Texas Governmental Code §551.071 (Attorney Consultation), §551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), or §551.0821 (Student Discipline Matters) is needed, it will be held by the Board of Trustees at the time, date and place covered by this agenda.

VI.A. Conduct Interview(s) of Applicant(s) for Superintendent Position, and Consider and Discuss Same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074

VI.B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Issues Related to Employment of New Superintendent, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071, 551.129.

VII. Open Meeting

VII.A. Take Action, if any, Regarding Superintendent Search Process

VIII. Adjournment