October 26, 2026 Executive session will begin at 5:30 pm. Open session will begin at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting
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Call Meeting to Order / Roll Call
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Executive Session
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Opening Ceremony
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Student and Staff Recognitions
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Concerning Items Not on the Agenda
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Concerning Specific Agenda Items
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Consent Agenda
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Consider minutes of previous meetings
Speaker(s):
James Hill
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Consider approval of an alternate evaluation instrument for all district level coordinators and directors that incorporates the Ponder 44 values and expectations.
Speaker(s):
James Hill
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Consider approval of Brandi Hunt and Daina Hunt as T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Monthly Reports - District Finances
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Budget Summary & Check Register
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Fund Financial Status
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Re-cap from Denton CAD
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Utilities report
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Consider acceptance of donations
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Consider Approval of Books on the October Approval List
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Administrator Reports
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Chartwell Report
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VLK Report
Speaker(s):
Trey Laird
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Campus Principals
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Attendance & Enrollment / Academics & Extracurriculars / Current & Upcoming Events
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Athletic Director
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Director of Technology
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief of Elementary Schools
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ESL/Bilingual 25-26 Program Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Brandi Hunt
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Chief of Secondary Schools
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New Business
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Consider District Budget Amendments
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Consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract Between University of Texas at Austin and Ponder ISD for free cyber security tools.
Speaker(s):
Richard Hooper
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Consider approval of the 26-27 Ponder ISD District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
Speaker(s):
Patricia Dawson
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Consider Approval of the Ponder ISD Title 1 Plan, Ponder Elementary Title 1 Plan, and Parent Family Engagement Policy
Speaker(s):
Patricia Dawson
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Consider Approval of the 26-27 Local Improvement Plan for Ponder Elementary
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Consider a MOU between Krum ISD and Ponder ISD for Shared Special Education Services.
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Consider a legal services retainer agreement with Walsh Gallegos for Special Education legal representation.
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Consider taking action to adopt written findings as to the delinquent tax collections contract and approve a contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Law Firm pursuant to Sec. 6.30 of the Tax Code, said contract being for the collection of taxes owed to Ponder ISD and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Sec. 2254 of the Govt Code. Finally, take action to terminate current relationship with the MVBA law firm.
Speaker(s):
James Hill
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Superintendent's Report
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Bond / Construction Updates
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Superintendent & Board Training
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Personnel
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Resignations / New Employment
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Adjourn Meeting
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