February 23, 2026 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 — Cypress Springs Elementary School
Presenter:
CSES Principal, Amber Daige
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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. RECOGNITIONS
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6.A. PTA Reflections State Qualifiers
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6.B. All State Choir
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6.C. Kellie Raymond - TEPSAN of the Year
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6.D. Angela Gamez - Bravo Award
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6.E. Elaine Cogburn
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
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7.A. 2024-2025 District Annual Report
Presenter:
Director of Assessment & Accountability, Daniel Brown
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8.A. Posted Agenda Items
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8.B. Non-Agenda Items
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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 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C. Approval of Joint Election Agreement with the City of Dripping Springs
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.D. Approval of Board Policies FDA (Local) and FDB (Local)
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Director of Student Services, Kathy Cornett
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9.E. Approval of Resolution 2026-09 to Pay Staff During Emergency District Closure
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.F. Approval of District Administrator Contracts
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.G. Approval of Library Resources
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Alicia Maphies
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9.H. Approval of Change Order #2 to the Bartlett Cocke Contract for the SSMS Expansion Project
Presenter:
Director of Planning & Construction, James Conkle
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10. ACTION
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10.A. Consideration / Approval of the Construction Documents for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry, Director of Construction, James Conkle & Pfliuger Architects
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10.B. Consideration / Approval of GMP#2 for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.C. Consideration / Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment #1 for the Dripping Springs Elementary School Exterior Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.D. Consideration / Approval of Construction Documents for the Dripping Springs High School Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.E. Consideration / Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment #1 for the Dripping Springs High School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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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. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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11.C. Finance Reports
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11.C.1. Financial Reports for December 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.C.2. 2018, 2023 and 2025 Bond Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.D. Operations Report for February 2026
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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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. Subdivision, Annexation and Development Notifications
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. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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12.B. Attorney Consultation 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.C. Attorney Consultation Regarding Resolution 2026-10 Opportunity for Prayer and Religious Expression, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12.D. Attorney Consultation Regarding Legislative Requirements, Student Issues, and Other Subject Matters Permitted by Law, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12.E. Discussion Regarding Employee Hardship Leave Application
Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074, deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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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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13.B. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2026-10 Opportunity for Prayer and Religious Expression
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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13.C. Consideration / Approval of Employee Hardship Leave Application
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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14. ADJOURN
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