May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Welcome
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3. Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags
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4. Spotlight
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4.A. Recognition of the Brazos County Health District as an Essential Eight Community Partnership Awardee for gardens in schools
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell
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4.B. Celebrating CTE students for their participation in the Brazos County Youth Livestock Show
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell, Director of CTE, Laura King
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4.C. Recognition of Architectural Partners related to the 2025 Bond
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell
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5. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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6. Board Member Reports
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6.A. Executive Committee Report on the Budget Development Process and Bond 2025
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6.B. Intergovernmental Committee Report on the State of Healthcare in the Brazos Valley
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6.C. Finance Board Committee Report on Bond Sale Methods and Budget to Actual Forecast Update
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7. Information Items
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7.A. Texas School Finance: Key Concepts and Current Landscape
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle and Deputy Executive Director at the Texas Association of School Business Officials, Dr. Amanda Brownson
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7.B. Wayfinder Ridership System with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Card Readers
Presenter:
Executive Director of Operations, Patrick Corbett
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7.C. Budget Development Series — Related to Budget Planning and Expenditures
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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7.D. Update on the Exploration of Flexible Learning Options
Presenter:
Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.A. Consider approval of the meeting minutes for April 20th, 2026
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8.B. Consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Sam Houston State University for the Grow Your Own Program Allotment
Presenter:
Executive Director of Human Resources, Tommy Roberts
Attachments:
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8.C. Consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Sam Houston State University for the Residency Program Allotment
Presenter:
Executive Director of Human Resources, Tommy Roberts
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8.D. Consider approval of a Low Attendance Waiver for January 27, 2026.
Presenter:
Executive Director of Technology Services, Julea Johnson, and Director of Data Services, Jennifer Lemons
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9. Action Items
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9.A. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Purchase over $50,000 utilizing General funds for Skyward Enterprise Software Annual Support Renewals for the 2026-2027 school year
Presenter:
Executive Director of Technology Services, Julea Johnson, and Director of Data Services, Jennifer Lemons
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9.B. Consider approval of Connections Education LLC partnership for virtual learning program offerings
Presenter:
Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
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9.C. Consider updates to Board Policy FDA (Local)
Presenter:
Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
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10. Closed Session
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10.A. Discuss issues pertaining to appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Texas Government Code 551.074
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10.B. Discussion related to a public school student, wherein personally identifiable information will necessarily be revealed - Texas Government Code 551.0821
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11. Reconvene in Open Session
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12. Adjourn
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