August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. OPENING ACTIVITIES
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2.A. Invocation
Presenter:
Chester Holloway, First Baptist Church Shepherd
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2.B. Pledge - US / Texas
Presenter:
Shepherd ISD JROTC and Color Guard
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2.C. Student Recognition
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3. PUBLIC FORUM
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3.A. Open forum for comments from the public.
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4. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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4.A. Conservator Report
Presenter:
Trish Hanks, TEA Conservator
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4.B. 2026 Accountability Report
Presenter:
Marjorie Pineda, Director of Teaching and Learning
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4.C. Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators.
Presenter:
Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services
Description:
Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to
give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) requires specific full-time professional and administrative employees and school nurses to be employed by a probationary or term contract. These contracts are often referred to as Chapter 21 contracts. The law mandates specific rights and administrative procedures for each type of Chapter 21 contract. term contract employees' statutory due-process rights above and beyond that provided by the U.S. Constitution before terminating, discharging, or non renewing those employees. ? A probationary contract is for one year only; it may be renewed for two additional one-year periods. Discharge can occur for failure to meet the accepted standards of conduct for the profession. Board action is not appealable. ? A term contract may not exceed five school years. The discharge must be for reasons contained in the district policy. The teacher/administrator is entitled to a school board hearing. The decision can be appealed. ? Non-Chapter 21 contracts are given to people in positions that do not require certification or are on a DOI exemption (Local Certification) ? NSPIRE candidates - these people are not yet certified and are in our NSPIRE program and not subject to Chapter - 21 rules and regulations. |
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4.D. Financial Report
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
Description:
Financial Report for July 2026
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4.E. Beginning of School Informational
Presenter:
Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services
Description:
First Day Attendance, Transportation Logistics, Feedback
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4.F. Strategic Compensation Update
Presenter:
Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent
Description:
Presentation of the work that is being done in Shepherd ISD moving toward a Strategic Compensation plan and the potential impact on teacher recruitment and retention. (P2: 2.1.4) |
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5. GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS
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5.A. Consider approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 16, 2026.
Presenter:
Kristie Reeves, Superintendent and Board Secretary
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5.B. Approve the General Waiver for “Certification for Role other than Superintendent or
Classroom Teacher”, in accordance with TEA waiver guidelines for the 26-27 school year.
Presenter:
Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services
Description:
? It is recommended that the Board approve the General Waiver for Lea Wyers as Assistant Principal
? She has graduated with her degree, but has not completed the certification, she will be taking certification exam. |
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5.C. Ratification of DOI Certifications for staff hired 2026-2027
Presenter:
Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services
Description:
The following staff are hired under the DOI - Local Certification Process. ACP/Alternative Certification Program. NSpire is the SISD in-house degree & certification program. |
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5.D. Consider approving the joint election for the SISD Board of Trustee Election on November 3, 2026 with San Jacinto County.
Presenter:
Kristie Reeves, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board
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5.E. Consider approving the adjunct staff and extracurricular events that qualify to receive extracurricular days for the 2026-2027 school year.
Presenter:
Todd Davis, Ed.D., Superintendent
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6. FINANCIAL CONSENT ITEMS
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6.A. Consider approval of budget amendments as presented
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
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6.B. Consider approval of RFP's as presented.
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
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6.C. Consider approval of Cooperatives as presented
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
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6.D. Consider approval for change in Financial Advisors as presented
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
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7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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7.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing 2026/2027
Compensation Plan.
Presenter:
Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services
Description:
See pages 4,6, & 9 Proposed changes marked in red for removal and yellow additions.
Removal of the Sped High Needs aide Position, leaving the Sped Aide Position. Added Mentor Teaching Stipend and Host Teacher Stipend Removal of Director-Communications & Library Services grade 5 Added Communications Specialist to grade 3 Added District Reading Language Arts Specialist Grade 4 |
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8. CLOSED SESSION
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8.A. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security
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8.B. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel
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9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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9.A. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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10. ADJOURN
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