August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments on Agenda Items

3. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

4. Special Recognitions

4.A. Pledge Leaders

4.B. Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction 

4.C. Baylor University Social Work Task Supervisor of the Year

4.D. National Educators Rising Competition 

4.E. Community Partner Award

4.F. Pathway to Meets!

5. Superintendent's Report

5.A. Back-to-School Events Recap

5.B. Introduction of Chief Operations Officer

5.C. Introduction of Bell's Hill Elementary Principal 

5.D. Introduction of Brook Avenue Elementary Principal

5.E. Introduction of West Avenue Elementary Principal

5.F. Introduction of Tennyson Middle School Principal

6. Information Items/Reports 

6.A. Monthly Financial Reports for the Periods Ending June 30 and July 31, 2026

7. Consent Agenda: Consider and Take Appropriate Action

7.A. Budget Amendments

7.B. Bid Award for Maintenance Supplies, Equipment and Services

7.C. Bid Award for Educational Consultants, Professional Development and Other Student-Based Contracted Services

7.D. Bid Award for Local Retailers' General Merchandise 

7.E. Bid Award for Educational Software and Other School District Related Software

7.F. Bid Award for Security Patrol Services

7.G. Bid Renewal for Courier Services

7.H. Bid Award for Special Education Supplies, Equipment and Services

7.I. Bid Award for Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM)

7.J. Bid Award for Restaurant and Catering Services

7.K. Renewal of Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund for Property, Auto Liability and Physical Damage, School Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation

7.L. Purchases in Excess of $50,000 Under Pre-Existing Bids, Purchasing Cooperatives or Allowed Professional Services

7.M. Resolution Committing Unassigned General Fund Balance as of August 31, 2026

7.N. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Fiscal Agent Contract Between the McLennan County Challenge Academy and Participating Districts for the 2026-2027 School Year

7.O. 4-H Extracurricular Status Request

7.P. Attendance Virtual Schools Policy

7.Q. T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year

7.R. Designation of Public Information Act Non-Business Days

7.S. School District Teaching Permit for Selected Teacher Candidates to Teach a Non-Core Academic CTE Course

7.T. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Waco ISD and Transformation Waco for the 2026-2027 School Year

7.U. Interlocal Agreement with City of Waco for Waco Transit System Services

7.V. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

7.V.1. July 13, 2026 - Special Meeting

7.V.2. August 6, 2026 - Special Meeting

8. Review and Discuss Preliminary Spring 2026 STAAR Testing Results

9. Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

10. Consider, Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Adoption of the Budgets for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

11. Consider, Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding a Resolution Adopting the Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year 

12. Announcements

13. Review and Discuss Potential Contracts on Real Property

14. Consideration of Personnel 

14.A. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee 

14.B. Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee 

15. Adjournment