October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER Announcement of Quorum, Welcome, Mission & Vision Statement, and Notice of Meeting Posting.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA - The following items make up the consent agenda, which consists of routine and non-controversial matters that will be approved by a single vote unless a board member requests a separate discussion on a specific item. Trustees have had the opportunity to review all supporting documents related to these items prior to this meeting.

IV.A. Consider approval of Board Minutes for September 2026. - Louan Powers

IV.B. Consider approval of Tax Collection Reports. - Michael Carrales

IV.C. Consider approval of utilizing GSA, TIPS, HCDE/CP, Allied States, ESC7, Epic 6, Epic 7, BuyBoard, E&I, DIR, HGAC, Omnia Partners, GoodBuy, SETX, Sourcewell, 1GPA, TXMAS, Equalis, Edtech, Choice Partners, and ESC20 Cooperative Agencies for FY 2026-2027 on an as-needed basis for various departments. - Dan Garza

IV.D. Consider approval of the Fourth Quarter Investment Report for the period ending August 2026. - Michael Carrales

V. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION

V.A. Presentation: Campus/Student VIP Award winners - Alejandra Gallego

V.B. Presentation: Attendance Awards - Corina Sanchez

V.C. Presentation: 2025-2026 STAAR/EOC Scores/Annual Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation - Melissa Martinez

V.D. Presentation: 2025-2026 STAAR/EOC Scores for Special Programs - Dr. Ernesto Salinas

V.E. Information: Review of Financial Statements for September 2026 - Michael Carrales

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Action

VI.A.1. Discuss and consider approval to purchase propane from Ferrellgas through the Allied States Cooperative Contract (25-7518) for FY 2026-2027 on an as-needed basis, with an estimated annual amount of $70,000. - Dan Garza/Kevin Neafie

VI.A.2. Discuss and consider approval to purchase fuel from Corpay Technologies Company, LLC (Limited Liability Company), DBA (Doing Business As) Fuelman, through the Allied States Cooperative Contract (24-7487) for FY 2026-2027 on an as-needed basis in the estimated annual amount of $350,000. - Dan Garza/Kevin Neafie

VI.A.3. Discuss and consider approval of a contract renewal with BFI Waste Services, LP (Limited Partnership), DBA Allied Waste Systems Holdings, Inc., DBA Republic Services of San Antonio, to provide waste management services in the estimated annual amount of $98,449.40. - Dan Garza/William Cross

VII. CLOSED MEETING The Board will adjourn to Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.074, and 551.076 to consider the following:

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding board member duties, roles, and responsibilities.

VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076, discussion regarding Intruder Alert Audit finding at Matthey Middle School. - Chief Don Berger

VII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discussion regarding the request for outside employment submitted by Michael Carrales, Chief Financial Officer, to provide professional services for Dickson Education during the 2026-2027 school year. - Michael Carrales

VII.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discussion regarding the request for outside employment submitted by Dr. Melissa Holguin, Director of Federal Programs, to provide professional services for Cotulla ISD during the 2026–2027 school year. - Dr. Melissa Holguin

VIII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
The Board will consider and take action, if necessary, on items considered in Closed Meeting.

VIII.A. Discuss and consider approval regarding the request for outside employment submitted by Michael Carrales, Chief Financial Officer, to provide professional services for Dickson Education during the 2026-2027 school year. 

VIII.B. Discuss and consider approval regarding the request for outside employment submitted by Dr. Melissa Holguin, Director of Federal Programs, to provide professional services for Cotulla ISD during the 2026-2027 school year.

IX. ADJOURN