September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Scheduled Meeting

I. If, during the course of the meeting, a discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
 

II. Call Meeting to Order

II.A. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
 

III. Pledge Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags
 

IV. Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be avoided so as not to interfere with the meeting. If a presentation includes a complaint against an employee of the District, proper channels set out in District policy to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board should be exhausted. The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person who continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer shall request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting. 
 

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. Recognition of Attendance

V.B. Visual Art-District of Distinction Award
 

VI. Reports/Information Items

VI.A. Board

VI.A.1. Suicide Prevention Month

VI.A.2. Ninety Day Administration Report

VI.A.3. Presentation of Superintendent Search Firms: Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos, TASB, and JG Consulting 

VI.A.4. Update on Weather Policies and Processes Affecting School and Extracurricular Events

VI.A.5. Update on SPED Staffing

VI.A.6. Update on Meal Funding for Extracurriculars
 

VI.B. Academics

VI.B.1. District and Campus Improvement Plan Performance Objectives Update
 

VI.C. Technology

VI.C.1. SMCISD Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Use Policy and Presentation
 

VII. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

VII.A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on August 17, 2026, and Special Board Meetings on August 24, 2026, and September 8, 2026

VII.B. Consider Approval of District and Campus Performance Objectives

VII.C. Consider Approval of Localized Policy Manual Update 127 

VII.D. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
 

VIII. Items for Action

VIII.A. Board

VIII.A.1. Approval of Certification to Be Submitted to TEA Regarding District's Compliance with Texas Education Code Sections 39.008, 11.005(c), and 28.002(H) as Required by Senate Bill 12
 

VIII.B. Finance

VIII.B.1. Exceeds

VIII.B.1.a. Consideration and Possible Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2026; Entering Into an Escrow Agreement, a Purchase Letter, and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and Other Matters Related Thereto

VIII.B.1.b. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Proposed Rate to Pay Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Rate) that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required for Tax Year 2026-2027

VIII.B.1.c. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Ordinance Setting the 2026 Tax Rate (Exceeds)

VIII.B.2. Maintain

VIII.B.2.a. Consider Acceptance of the 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate

VIII.B.2.b. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Ordinance Setting the 2026 Tax Rate (Maintain)
 

IX. Closed Session as Authorized by Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
 

IX.A. Interviews with Superintendent Search Firms to Assist the Board in the Selection and Employment of a Superintendent

IX.B. Deliberation Regarding Safety and Security, Including Safety Personnel Systems, Infrastructure, and/or Devices
 

X. Open Session - the Board will Reconvene from Closed Session to Take Action, if Necessary, on Item Discussed in Closed Session
 

X.A. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Selection of the Superintendent Search Firm to Assist the Board in the Search for a Superintendent
 

XI. Adjourn