June 16, 2025 6:00 PM - Agenda Review Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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4. RECOGNITIONS
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4.A. DSHS Tennis State Qualifiers
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4.B. DSHS Softball State Qualifiers
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4.C. DSHS Baseball State Qualifiers
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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5.A. Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 Budget & Proposed Tax Rate
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6.A. Posted Agenda Items
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7. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
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7.A. Election of Board Officers (The Board may enter into closed session to discuss the merits of nominees for officers pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 before returning to open session to vote)
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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8. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
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8.A. Leadership Spotlight - Board Highlights and Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
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9.B. Approval of Automobile, School Liability, Cyber Liability & Security, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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9.C. Approval of Texas Education for Homeless Children & Youth MOU
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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9.D. Approval of the Texas College Bridge Program Agreement
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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9.E. Approval of the Participation Agreement between the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Dripping Springs ISD
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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9.F. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Rural Capital Area Workforce Development, Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Dripping Springs ISD
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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9.G. Approval of Official Attendance Taking Times
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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9.H. Approval of PEC Underground & Utility Easement Agreements for DSHS
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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9.I. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the DSHS Secure Vestibule & Roof Replacement Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.J. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Dripping Springs High School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.K. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the DSES Building Envelope Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.L. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural & Engineering Services for the 18+ Program Facility Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.M. Approval of Agreement with Pfluger for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Secure Vestibule & Maker Space Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.N. Approval of Agreement with Pfluger for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.O. Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with VLK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Sycamore Springs Expansion Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10. ACTION
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10.A. Consideration / Approval of 2024-2025 Final Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.B. Consideration / Approval of 2025-2026 Accelerated Instruction Budget
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.C. Consideration / Approval of 2025-2026 Annual Budget
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.D. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2025-13 Committing Fund Balance
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.E. Consideration / Approval of RFP 24-25-008 Property Insurance
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10.F. Consideration & Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of Dripping Springs Independent School District Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Bonds; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement; Authorizing the Engagement of a Verification Agent; and Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10.G. Consideration / Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of One or More Series of Dripping Springs Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds; Levying a Tax and Providing for the Security and Payment Thereof; Providing For the Award of the Sale Thereof in Accordance With Specified Parameters; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of One or More Purchase Contracts and Paying Agent/registrar Agreements Relating to Such Bonds; Approving the Preparation of One or More Official Statements; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10.H. Consideration / Approval of CSP 24-25-006 Job Order Contracting (JOC) for Minor Construction Trades
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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11. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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11.A. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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11.B. Finance Reports
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11.B.1. Financial Reports for April 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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11.B.2. 2024-2025 Budget - Actual Projections for May 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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11.C. Operations Reports
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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11.C.1. 2018 and 2023 Bond Reports for April 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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11.C.2. 2023 Bond Project Updates for June 2025
Presenter:
Director of Construction, James Conkle
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11.D. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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11.E. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11.E.1. Legal Fees
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11.E.2. Out of State Student Travel
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11.E.3. 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Sections 418.175-182, 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: |
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12.A. Discussion of Hiring Safety Specialist
Presenter:
Director of Safety & Security, Sirena Cumberland
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12.B. Discussion of Hiring Director of Finance
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12.C. Discussion of Contract with Bayes Achievement Center for Residential Services
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Nadine Hogan
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12.D. Legal Consultation Regarding On-Going Construction Projects
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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13. OPEN SESSION
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13.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
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14. ADJOURN
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