August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order/Certify Notice/Establish Quorum

II. Invocation

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Audience Participation  (Board Policy BED(LEGAL,LOCAL)
(Limited to agenda items at Special meetings)
Persons who have signed up before the meeting may make comments not to exceed three minutes.  No concerns or charges regarding a District employee may be made during this session. 

V. 2026 Tax Rate Hearing

VI. Information/Discussion Items

VI.A. Administrative Report - Beginning of School Update, Bond Update

VI.B. ECHS (Early College High School) Update

VI.C. Review Information about the Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Out of State Student Travel for Athens High School Debate Team

VII.B. Consider Adoption of 2026 Tax Rates

VII.C. Consider Renewal of the District's Cooperative Risk Pool Management Participation

VII.D. Consider Approval of the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code 39.008 as Enacted by Senate Bill 12

VIII. Consent Agenda

VIII.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held on July 27, 2026 and Special Meeting Held on August 20, 2026

VIII.B. Financial Statements for the Month of July 2026

VIII.C. Consider Certified Property Tax Values

VIII.D. Consider TASB Unemployment Compensation Program for October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027

IX. Executive Session Discussion

IX.A. Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

IX.B. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property - Texas Gov't Code 551.072

IX.C. School Safety Audit - Texas Gov't Code 551.076

IX.D. Consider and Discuss House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement - Texas Gov't Code 551.076

X. Executive Session Action

XI. Adjourn