August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. BOARD GOAL:  Provide a safe environment for students and staff.

3.A. BOARD VISION:  We are Karnack: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Futures, and fostering Compassionate Leaders. 
          

3.B. BOARD MISSION:  We love and grow our students and staff.  We foster a culture of academic excellence, inclusivity and community engagement.  We work diligently to improve our school and keep our students safe.

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

5.A. 1. Superintendent's Report
    a.  School Board Election for Positions 4, Martha Giddens; 5, Kristi Stephens, 
         6, Ray Polk, 7, Judy Vandeventer.  Applications for a place on the ballot will 
         be accepted July 18, 2026 to August 17, 2026 at 5:30pm.

5.B.  Indian Pride Recognition

6. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

6.A. Board Minutes

6.B. Finance

6.C. Consider/Approve the authorization for the Superintendent to obtain proposals from Qualified Independent Audit Firms for the District's Annual Financial Audit.

6.D. Consider/Action for approval on T-Tess Schedule and Appraisers for 2026-2027.

6.E. Consider/Approve the renewal of Membership in Walsh Gallegos, Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos, P.C. Retainer Program for 2026-2027.

6.F. Consider/Approve the Region 7 Service Agreements for Contract Year 2026-2027.
 

6.G. Consider/Approve the Resolution regarding Regional Purchasing Cooperative.

6.H. Consider/Approve the November 2026 Contract for the Purpose of Conducting an Election.

6.I. Consider/Approve the Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 school year.

6.J. Consider/Approve the Harrison County Shared Services Agreement Arrangement Interlocal Agreement.

6.K. Consider/Approve Authorization of the Guardians.

6.L. Consider/Approve correction of (LOCAL) EIA, Academic Achievement Grading/Progress Reports to Parents regarding grading period that will be included in the Policy Review updates.

7. DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA

7.A. Discussion/Receive Taxpayer Impact Statement for the 2026-2027 Budget.

7.B. Discussion Only:  Budget Workshop

8. CLOSED SESSION
     1. Attorney Consultation/Gov't Code §551.071
     2. Personnel Matters/Gov't Code § 551.074 — Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of individual public officers or employees.
 

9. OPEN SESSION/MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION
      1.  Consider/Approve Personnel Matters as Recommended.
      2.   Take action(s) regarding the Superintendent's recommendation on professional employee contracts.

10. ADJOURN