October 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Dr. Goldhorn will review the ESC-20 Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Description:  The ESC-20 College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Program supports school districts and charters by providing tiered support through professional learning, resources, and technical assistance to improve student post-secondary outcomes for our Region and beyond.

A key element of our CCMR support is the CCMR Taskforce composed of subject experts in CCMR, accountability, special education, career and technical education, finance, TSDS PEIMS, advanced academics, counseling, and STEM who collaborate to address the challenges that our students and school systems face related to CCMR.  Through this taskforce, ESC-20 provides space for collaboration through our quarterly CCMR Forum, professional learning through CCMR-focused sessions provided at the Service Center, LEAs, and colleges. 

A second key element is the formation of partnerships through collaborative spaces such as the ESC-20 CCMR Advisory Committee.  Here, stakeholders from ISDs, colleges, the workforce, and the military meet to identify areas of growth for CCMR and generate solutions.  We are also continuing to form individual partnerships with other organizations that support our students in the region, such as UP Partnerships.

ESC-20 is dedicated to supporting students achieve strong CCMR outcomes as they pursue their post-secondary goals through aligning resources, technical support, professional learning, and diverse partnerships.

Information Only.

Description:  Listed on the attachment to this agenda item are amendments to the 2026-2027 ESC-20 official budget. 

Description:  Listed in the attachment is the Addition to the Special Revenue Fund.  Approval of the Board of Directors is requested.

Description: 

• Proposal for TIA Animated Videos
• Proposal for TIA Voice Video Production
• Proposal for Leadership Academy Content Adaptation and Refinement
• Proposal for Leadership Academy Facilitation Training of Trainers
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative for Computer Hardware, Software, AI, Cloud, Cyber, Services and Supplies

Description:  Attached is the list of Interlocal Agreements.

Description:  Since the August meeting of the Board of Directors, there have been new professional staff hired.

Description: 

The Board is required to review the updated Legal Policies (Update 32).  Explanatory notes and policies are enclosed with the agenda.

LEGAL POLICY - UPDATE 32 - Review Only
A - Basic Foundations

• AD - Mission/Services — Revised

B - Governance

• BE — Board Meetings — Revised
• BEC-Board Meetings: Closed Meetings — Revised
• BED — Board Meetings: Public Participation — Revised
• BJA - Executive Director: Qualifications and Duties — Revised

C - Business and Support Services

• CE - Annual Operating Budget — Revised
• CH - Purchasing and Acquisition - Revised
• CHC — Purchasing and Acquisition: Payment Procedures — Revised
• CHF — Purchasing and Acquisition: Independent Contractors — Revised
• CN - Transportation Management — Revised
• CRD - Insurance and Annuities Management: Health and Life Insurance — Revised
• CS - Facilities Standards - Add
• CU - Facilities Construction - Revised

D - Personnel - Replace Table of Contents

• DBAA - Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Pre-employment Reviews — Revised
• DEA — Compensation and Benefits: Salaries, Wages, and Stipends — Revised
• DF - Termination of Employment - Add
• DGBA - Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances — Revised
• DHC - Employee Standards of Conduct: Reports to the State Board for Educator Certification — Revised

E - Community and Technology — Replace Table of Contents

• EAB - Public Information Program: Access to Public Information — Revised
• EABB - Access to Public Information: Requests for Information — Revised
• ECA - Technology Resources: Cybersecurity — Revised
• ECB - Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence - Add
• ED — Relations with Other Governmental Entities — Revised

F - Students

• FA - Student Records — Revised

Description: 

The Board is required to act on Local Policies (Local Update 32 and Local Center revisions).  Explanatory notes and policies are enclosed with the agenda.

LOCAL POLICY - UPDATE 32 Action Required
B - Governance

• BDA - Board Organization: Duties and Requirements of Board Officers — Revised
• BDB - Board Organization: Internal Board Committees — Revised
• BE — Board Meetings — Revised
• BED — Board Meetings: Public Participation — Revised

C - Business and Support Services

• CU - Facilities Construction - Revised

D - Personnel

• DC - Employment Practices — Revised

E - Community and Technology

• ECA - Technology Resources: Cybersecurity — Revised
• ECB - Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence - Add
• ECB (Exhibit) - Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence - Add

Description:  Board input and approval is required for the 2026-2027 ESC-20 Head Start Program Operations Budget Amendment request.

Description:  A Head Start self-assessment is a required annual process to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting goals, adhering to Head Start standards, and promoting school readiness. This comprehensive review uses data from various sources to identify strengths and areas for improvement, guiding the program's annual action plan for continuous improvement.

Description: 

• Head Start Policy Council and Child Health & Safety Incident Reports
• Personnel - Separation (Professional Staff)
• Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
• Investment Report
• Accounts Receivable Report
• Executive Director's Report

Description:  Dr. Irma Reyes, ESC-20 Early Education Component Director, will provide reports on the most recent Head Start Policy Council meetings and Child Health & Safety Incident report.

Description:  Attached is a list of professional staff who have separated from ESC-20 since the August meeting of the Board of Directors.
 

Description:  Included in the agenda is a list of checks written in excess of $25,000 during the period of 8/31/2026 through 10/8/2026.

Description: 

• New Superintendents to the Region
• TEA 2025-2026 Executive Director Performance Evaluation
• Priority Schools Support
• Top Workplace
• AESA Conference
  • December 2-4, 2026 (Orlando)
• Other

Description:  Board input and approval is required for the 2026-2027 Executive
Director Performance Evaluation.