November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags

CISD Vision and Mission Statement

Monthly Recognitions:

• Pawsitive Recognition
• Students of the Month
• Employees of the Month

Open Forum -Public Comments 

Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 FIRST Rating based on school year 2024-2025 Data.

 

Public comments on public hearing of FIRST Report.

The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will convene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code):
A. Discussion of Personnel Issues 551.074
B. Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice 551.071   
The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.
 

Reconvene in Open Session

Take Action on Items from Closed Session

Monthly TEA Conservator Report

Discuss and possibly approve  Dr. Tracie Robinson, Superintendent, and Lance Terrell from Texas School Finance Center as investment officers for CISD.

Discuss and possibly approve Ebonee Ricks as a signatory on all bank accounts.

Discuss and possibly approve giving the superintendent online access to view all bank accounts held by CISD.

Discuss and possibly approve attorney services for 2026-2027 school year for Powell Law Group and Lessor Crass Law Firm.

Discuss and possibly approve an update to the CISD Compensation plan to increase substitute teacher pay.

Finance Reports

• Monthly Budget Reports

Superintendent Report

• Current Enrollment Report
• Cheatham Elementary School Progress
• Head Start Report
• CIS Report
• Substitute and Auxiliary Bimonthly Payroll Update
• Employee Retention Pay—November 19, 2026
• Region 8 ESC Board of Directors Celebration for our District: 
  • Student Opportunity Scholarship:  Each school district in Region 8 will receive a $1,000 student scholarship to directly support student educational endeavors and future success.
  • Holiday Employee Relief Stipend: December 10, 2026
    • To show our deep appreciation for the dedicated individuals who educate and support our students every day, the Board has approved a one-time $1,000 stipend for every school district employee across the Region 8 footprint.

Consent Agenda:

• CMHS Library Book List
• Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
  • Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 20, 2026

Adjourn

Discuss and possibly approve the investment policy CDA Local.