October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum

2. Certification of Notice and Posting of the Meeting and Roll Call

3. Invocation

4. Pledges to the United States and Texas Flag

5. Presentations, Recognitions, Awards and Announcements

5.A. National Principal Appreciation Month

5.B. Catching Greatness

6. Open Forum

7. Informational Items

7.A. Financial Advisement Presentation by Derek Honea

7.B. Emergent Bilingual Program Evaluation

7.C. HB 3 Early Childhood Literacy and Mathematics Goals

7.D. HB 3 College, Career, and Military Readiness Goals

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Approval of Board Minutes 9/21/26 & 9/30/26

8.B. Approval of September Expenditures

8.C. Approval of Tax Office Reports

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. Enrollment

9.B. Personnel Updates

9.C. Maintenance and Facilities

9.D. Teacher Incentive Allotment

9.E. Curriculum and Special Programs

9.F. Program Recognitions and Upcoming Events

9.G. Miscellaneous

10. Action Items

10.A. Discussion and possible approval of the Pewitt Junior High 2026-2027 Local Improvement Plan

10.B. Discussion and possible approval of the District and Campus Improvement Plans

10.C. Discussion and possible approval of scope of work for track drainage improvements.

10.D. Discussion and possible approval of using Fund Balance for the track drainage improvements.

10.E. Discussion and possible award of the Fuel bid.

10.F. Discussion and possible approval of budget amendments across functions. 

10.G. Discussion and possible approval to using Fund Balance to purchase a school Transit Vehicle.

10.G.1. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution Regarding Employee Appreciation Gifts

10.H. Discussion and possible approval of the Fall Book List for purchase by the elementary campus library.  

10.I. Discussion and Possible Approval of joining the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program.

10.J. Discussion and Possible Approval of joining the EPIC6 procurement Cooperative.

10.K. Discussion and possible approval of Morris County Appraisal District's Tax Roll and Levy Resolu

10.L. Discussion and Possible Approval of Cass County Appraisal District's Tax Roll and Levy Resolution

10.M. Discussion and possible approval of alternative dates for the December, January, and March Regular Board Meetings. 

10.N. Discussion and possible approval of a License for Amon G. Carter Museum to use a photographic image of the Biggers Mural in a museum publication

10.O. Discussion and possible approval of a limited license to reproduce Biggers Mural, A History of Education in Morris County, at Houston outdoor location as requested by Street Art for Mankind. 

11. Executive Session: as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 through 551.146

11.A. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters:
To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

11.B. Texas Gov’t Code 551.071 – Consultation with counsel regarding contemplated elementary construction claim.

11.C. Texas Gov't Code section 551.072, 551.071, and 551.129:
Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real, including possible discussion with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement for property.

12. Reconvene Following Executive Session - vote on matters considered in executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, to take action necessary regarding executive session (if any).

12.A. Consider and take possible action to approve the recommendations of counsel regarding contemplated elementary construction claim discussed in closed session.

12.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the status of Marietta Property, school real estate, located at 308 FM 250 and 310 N Central, Marietta, TX 75566 (Cass County Property IDs: 42181 and 766222; formerly owned by the Marietta Community Association).

13. Consideration of Future Agenda Items

14. Adjourn