August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
Description:
Certification by the President that the Provision of Section 551.041Sub Chapter C Government Code as amended by the 73rd Legislature has been complied with in connection with Public Notice of this meeting and a Quorum is present.
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3. Invocation
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4. Public Participation Related to a Specific Agenda Item
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5. Open Forum for Public Participation
Description:
Please note that a completed request form must be given to Board Secretary no later than 5:55 p.m. Forms are available prior to the meeting, or you may contact Amy Reader (areader@peaster.net) for an advance copy of the form.
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6. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
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6.A. Introductions of New District Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
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6.B. Enrollment
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7. Public Hearing
Presenter:
Mayra Molina, Chief Financial Officer
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7.A. Public Hearing to discuss 2026-2027 Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking Tax Rate
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8. Consent Items
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8.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes for July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
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8.B. Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Report
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8.C. Peaster ISD Chapter 21 Contract Eligibility List (review only)
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9. Discussion Items
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
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9.A. Discuss the Certificate of Compliance with Senate Bill 12 (SB) Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code §39.008.
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10. Action Items
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10.A. Consideration of and possible action to approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the District's minimum debt service rate, and to adopt a resolution approving that rate, pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Tax Code
Presenter:
Mayra Molina, Chief Financial Officer
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10.B. Adopt the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mayra Molina, Chief Financial Officer
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10.C. Consider Approval of Edwards Risk Management Inc. Property and Casualty Coverage for 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
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10.D. Consider Approval of Texas Association School Boards (TASB) Policy Update 127
BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - ELECTIVE INSTRUCTION EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
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10.E. Consider Approval of Library Book Purchases for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
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10.F. Consider Approval Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Parker County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
Presenter:
Doug McCollough, Executive Director of Administrative Services
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11. Closed Session
Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821,551.089 and 551.129, the Board will deliberate in closed session on the following items: Consideration of Legal, Real Estate, Personnel or Student Matters |
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12. Reconvene From Closed Session for Actions Relative to be Considered During Closed Session
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13. Adjournment
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