June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Opening Prayer
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4. Welcome Visitors/Public Comment
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5. Information
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5.A. Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) District Facility Safety and Security Audit — Divide ISD, 2026 The Superintendent will present the results of the TxSSC District Facility Safety and Security Audit conducted at Divide ISD, 120 Divide School Road, Mountain Home, Texas, on March 9–13, 2026, by audit team members Bryan D. Proctor and Donnie L. Camp. The audit, conducted pursuant to Texas Education Code §37.108(b), assessed all required areas including administration policies and procedures, building exterior and interior, mandate checklist compliance, visitor management, monitoring and surveillance, school climate, and staff and student safety surveys. The Superintendent will summarize audit findings and next steps.
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5.B. Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline — November 4, 2026 Uniform Election For informational purposes, the Board of Trustees is advised that pursuant to Texas Election Code, Divide ISD is required to post notice of the candidate filing deadline for the November 4, 2026 Uniform Election. The deadline to post this notice is Thursday, June 18, 2026. This is an administrative function and no board action is required. For questions regarding candidate filing, contact Katherine Antes, Election Official, Divide ISD, 120 Divide School Road, Mountain Home, TX 78058 830.640.3322
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6. Consent Agenda
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7. Discussion and Business Action Items
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7.A. Consider and take action on the District of Innovation as presented.
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7.B. Consider and take action on granting the Superintendent final hiring authority through October 1st, 2026
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7.C. Consider and take action on adoption of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
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7.D. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-2026-LE, Exception to Law Enforcement Employment Requirement — Guardian Program
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The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-2026-LE, which formally documents Divide ISD's exception to the requirement to employ a commissioned peace officer or enter into a memorandum of understanding with a local law enforcement agency, pursuant to Texas Education Code §37.1082, based on the District's established and compliant Guardian Program under TEC §37.0815.
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7.E. Consider and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for annual financial audit services.
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7.F. Consider and take action on terminating the MOU/Contract with Leakey ISD for administrative and business services.
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8. Closed Session
Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076, to deliberate regarding the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices, or a security audit.
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8.A. Discussion of the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report for Divide ISD, as required by Texas Education Code §37.1083(f), including required corrective actions and agreed timelines,
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8.B. Superintendent Search — Deliberation Regarding Appointment of Superintendent The Board of Trustees will convene in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, and duties of the Superintendent. The Board will return to open session to take any final action.
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9. Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session
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9.A. Announcement of Lone Finalist for Superintendent The Board of Trustees will consider and take action to announce a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools for Divide ISD, pursuant to Texas Education Code §11.2571. Following this announcement, the Board may not enter into a contract with the named finalist for a period of not less than 21 days. The public is hereby notified that the Board intends to consider this item at the meeting.
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10. Campus Reports
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10.A. Principal's Report
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10.B. Business Manger's Report
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10.C. Superintendent Report
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11. Adjourn
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