September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL-Establishment of Quorum

3. INVOCATION- Dr. Kelsie Wagner

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Dawson ES 

5. DISTRICT MISSION AND VISION-Board of Trustees

6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION OF NON-AGENDA COMMENTS-This portion of the meeting is typically held at the beginning of the Board meeting. 

7. SPECIAL RECOGNITION(S)-This portion of the meeting is typically held at 5:00 p.m., but may occur earlier or later depending on the time spent on other portions of the agenda.

7.A. Board Recognitions

7.A.1. Recognize College Board Student Qualifiers (King HS)

7.A.2. Recognize August Above the Line Winners

7.A.3. Recognize New Principals

7.A.4. Recognize New Administrators

8. CLOSED SESSION

8.A. Matters which the Board may Discuss in Closed Session and upon which Action may be taken in Open Session:

8.A.1. Legal Matters: [Government Code, Section 551.071]

8.A.1.a. Receive legal advice related to any listed agenda item.

8.A.1.b. Receive legal advice related to communications, oral or written, received by the Superintendent, a Board Member, and/or another District employee or officer containing allegations which, if true, might subject the District to legal risk.

8.A.1.c. Receive legal advice related to status of pending or contemplated litigation and other legal proceedings.

8.A.1.d. Receive legal advice related to board policies and board operating procedures, including board member request for information about District procedures protected by attorney client privilege.

8.A.2. Personnel Matters: [Government Code, Section 551.074]

8.A.2.a. Matters relating to the evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of various central office personnel and/or a public officer, including a school district trustee.

8.A.2.b. Matters relating to the evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of various field personnel.

8.A.2.c. Matters relating to a charge or complaint brought against a District employee or public officer, including a school district trustee.

8.A.2.d. Consider and take possible action to give notice of proposed discharge of a term contract employee for good cause as determined by the Board, good cause being the failure to meet the accepted standards of conduct for the profession as generally recognized and applied in similarly situated school districts in the State. 

9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT(S)

9.A. Career and Technical Education Program Update

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A. Consent Agenda

10.A.1. Approval of Contractual Agreement for Architectural Services with LaMarr Womack & Associates, LP for the Moody High School Restroom and Locker Room Renovation Project-Bond 2022 Proceeds ($288,724 budgeted)*

10.A.2. Approval of Contractual Agreement for Engineering Services with NRG Engineering for 2026 Major Maintenance Projects-General Fund ($161,842.87 budgeted)

10.B. Approval of Minutes

10.B.1. August 24, 2026: Regular Board Meeting

10.C. Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Amendments

10.D. Approval of Board Appointed District Advisory Team Members (Parents, Community, Business)

11. ACTION ITEM(S)

11.A. Ratification: Adoption of Resolution to Set the Tax Rate for 2026-2027 and Any Other Related Actions Necessary to Effectuate Same 

11.B. Approval of Method of Procurement for the Moody High School Restroom and Locker Room Renovation Project-Bond 2022 Proceeds

11.C. Approval of Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code §39.008, as Enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session)

12. PUBLIC HEARING

12.A. A Public Hearing for the Purpose of considering and approving the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).

13. CALENDAR-This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity to set dates for student and/or teacher hearings or to bring to the Board's attention other special dates.  

13.A. September 16, 2026: Coastal Bend Area College Expo, TAMUCC, 6 p.m.

13.B. September 28, 2026: Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m.

13.C. September 30, 2026: Veterans Memorial HS Homecoming Parade & Burning of the Star, 6 p.m.

13.D. October 6, 2026: Special Called Meeting—Team of 8 Training, Board Room, 8 a.m.

13.E. October 6, 2026: 19th Annual State of the District Hearts and Minds Showcase, Hilliard Center, 11 a.m.

13.F. October 6, 2026: 19th Annual State of the District, Hilliard Center, Presentation 11:45 a.m.

13.G. October 12–16, 2026: Intersession

13.H. October 26, 2026: Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m.

13.I. October 28, 2026: King HS Homecoming Parade & Burning of the K, 6:30 p.m.

14. BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS-Limited to expressions of thanks, congratulations, condolences and attendance at District events.

15. ADJOURNMENT