July 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting July 31, 2026
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I. Call to Order
Description:
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Govt. Code, Chapter 551, subchapters D and E. Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in a closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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II. First Order of Business
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II.A. Announcement by the president as to the presence of a quorum that the meeting has been duly called, and that the required notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
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II.B. Invocation
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II.C. Recognition of Visitors (if any)
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II.D. Open forum if needed – 5 minutes maximum time per item
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III. Consent Agenda
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III.A. Approve minutes of the previous board meeting held on June 22, 2026 and July 23, 2026.
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III.B. Consider acceptance and payment of bills
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III.C. Consider approval of budget admendments
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III.D. Consider the acceptance of donations
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IV. New Business
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IV.A. Action Items
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IV.A.1. Consider and approve additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on June 23, 2026, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list).
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IV.A.2. Consider and adopt a resolution recognizing the 4-H organization as eligible for extracurricular status with Lynette Babcock and Jason Westbrook as adjunct staff members for the 2026-2027 school year.
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IV.A.3. Approve Melanie Cormack, Noah Hopkins, and Jessica Mallory as Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraisers and Dewaine Lee as Texas Principal Evaluation (T-PESS) appraiser for the 2026-2027 school year.
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IV.A.4. Approve the Strawn ISD 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar.
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IV.A.5. Consider and adopt the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct; review the 2026-2027 Student Handbook.
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IV.A.6. Consider and approve the 2026-2027 Personal Electronic Communication Devices Policy.
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IV.A.7. Consider and approve the 2026-2027 Student Dress Code.
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IV.A.8. Consider and approve the 2026-2027 Grading Policy.
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IV.A.9. Consider and approve Strawn ISD Visitor Policy and Procedures.
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IV.A.10. Review and take action as needed to track school counselor duties and time spent on counseling and non-counseling activities for 2025-2026, in accordance with TEC 61.1073.
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IV.A.11. Consider and approve MOU with Ranger College for 2026-2027
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IV.A.12. Discuss and take action as needed regarding closed campus
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IV.A.13. Discuss and accept preliminary tax values
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IV.A.14. Discuss 2026-2027 Budget
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IV.A.15. Consider and approve the Strawn ISD Salary and Stipend Schedule for 2026-2027.
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IV.A.16. Consider the personnel needs of the district and take action necessary (According to Texas Government Code Section 551.074)
Description:
Consider the district's personnel needs and take action if necessary (per Texas Government Code Section 551.074).
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V. Reports and Information Items
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V.A. Superintendent Report
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V.A.1. Finance and Budget Report
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V.A.2. Safety and Security Update
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V.A.3. Cafeteria Update
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V.A.4. Facilities Update
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V.A.5. Strawn ISD Education Foundation Update
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V.B. Principal Report (summer programs, STAAR results, school announcements)
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V.C. Athletic Director Report
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VI. Adjournment
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