December 15, 2025 6:00 PM - Regular 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. LEARNING SPOTLIGHT
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4.A. Learning Spotlight — Sycamore Springs Elementary School
Presenter:
SSES Principal, Cody Spraberry
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5. LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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5.A. Leadership Spotlight — Board Highlights and Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6.A. Posted Agenda Items
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6.B. Non-Agenda Items
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7. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
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7.A. DSISD's "Future Ready 2030" Year 2 Update Presentation
Presenter:
Chief Communications Officer, Jennifer Edwards, Director of Human Resources, Linda Hall, and Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
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8.B. Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.C. Approval of 2025 Property Tax Roll
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.D. Approval of Dripping Springs Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding and Funding Agreement
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.E. Approval of Resolution 2026-08 to Designate 2026 Non-Business Days for Public Information Act
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.F. Approval of the 2025-2026 Staff Development Minutes Waiver
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.G. Approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.H. Approval of Partnership Agreement Between Austin Community College and Dripping Springs ISD for Educational Programs
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.I. Approval of Partnership Agreement Between Austin Community College and Dripping Springs ISD for Dual Credit Programs
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.J. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Baylor University
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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8.K. Approval of the Inter-local Agreement with Hays County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officers that Serve District Campuses
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirena Cumberland
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8.L. Approval of an Agreement for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Dripping Springs Elementary School Exterior Renovations Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8.M. Approval of an Agreement for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8.N. Approval of an Agreement for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Dripping Springs High School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8.O. Approval of an Agreement for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the DSISD 18+ Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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9. ACTION
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9.A. Consideration / Approval of Schematic Design for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Director of Construction, James Conkle and Pfluger Architects
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9.B. Consideration / Approval of Construction Documents for the DSISD 18+ Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry, Director of Construction, James Conkle and PBK Architects Senior Principal Architect, Jessica Molter
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9.C. Consideration / Approval of Use of 2018 Bond Funds for DSHS Band Instruments
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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10.A. Communications Report
Presenter:
Chief Communications Officer, Jennifer Edwards
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10.B. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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10.C. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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10.D. Finance Reports
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10.D.1. Financial Reports for October 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.D.2. 2018, 2023 and 2025 Bond Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.D.3. 2025-2026 Budget & Tax Rate Planning Calendar
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.D.4. 2025-2026 Budget Planning Assumptions and Parameters
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.E. Operations Report for December 2025
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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10.F. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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10.F.1. Legal Fees
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11. 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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11.A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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11.B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Related to Owner-Architect Agreement with VLK Architects, Inc. for the High School No. 2 Project and Consulting Services Agreement with Transcend4 related to Bond Planning, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12. OPEN SESSION
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12.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
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13. ADJOURN
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