Meeting Agenda
1) Call to Order
1)A. Announcement by the chair as to the presence of a quorum, notice of meeting duly posted, and that the meeting has been called to order
1)B. Invocation
1)C. Pledge of Allegiance
2) Awards and Recognitions
2)A. Student/Staff/Community
2)A.(1) Palacios Education Foundation
3) Public Comments/Testimony
4) Presentations/Communications
5) Information Items
5)A. Review 2026-2027 Student Handbook
5)B. Review 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
5)C. Review New Hires
5)D. Review Resignations / Retirements
6) Board Action Items
6)A. Consideration and Possible Action to accept the donation from the Palacios Education Foundation in the amount of $50,000 to the Palacios Junior Senior High School to be used toward design, production, and installment of permanent school murals pursuant to Board Policy CDC
6)B. Consideration and Possible Action to accept the TRULL FOUNDATION Grant to the PISD for the PJSH Color Guard in the amount of $19,000. Funds to be used for restarting the program, supplies, and travel allocations.
7) Closed Session
7)A. Personnel (§551.074) 
7)B. Discussion to consider the appointment of a qualified citizen to fill the Position 2 trustee vacancy pursuant to the Tex. Gov't Code section 551.074
8) Reconvene Into Open Session 
8)A. Announcement by the chair that the Board has concluded it's closed session discussions as permitted by Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act, and is reconvening in open session.
9) Board Action Items
9)A. Consent Agenda
9)A.(1) Approve Meeting Minutes from June 8 2026
9)A.(2) Board Resolution to Assign a Designee for Matagorda County Tax Rate 2026
9)A.(3) Approve Parent and Family Engagement Policy
9)A.(4) Approve Investment Policy Updates (CDA Local)
9)B. Approve Board Policy Update 127
  • (LEGAL) policies

Although (LEGAL) policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Since review of the (LEGAL) policies may result in discussion, the agenda should, at a minimum, reference “(LEGAL) policies.” If board members plan on discussing specific (LEGAL) policy changes, the relevant policy codes, titles, and subtitles should be listed on the agenda.

• (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes) 

BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL

CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS

DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS

DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS

DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS

EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

9)C. Consideration and Approval of the TEA 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audits
9)D. Consideration and Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
9)E. Consideration and possible action to appoint a qualified replacement trustee to fill the vacancy of Board Trustee Position 2 pursuant to the Tex. Gov't Code section 551.074
9)F. Consideration and Approval of T-Tess Calendar
9)G. Consideration and Approval of Maintenance, Transportation, Warehouse, and Technology Buildings Restoration by United Contractors totaling $41,650. (Quotes Sourced Via RFP)
10) Reports to the Board
10)A. Business Reports
10)A.(1) Monthly Financial Reports
10)A.(2) Monthly Investment Report
10)B. Superintendent's Reports
10)C. Board Reports
11) Other Business
11)A. Next Regular Meeting- August 10, 2026 6pm
11)B. Special Meeting Called August 24, 2026 6pm 
11)C. TxEdCon October 8-11 George R Brown Convention Center, Houston
12) Budget Workshop
13) Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1) Call to Order
Subject:
1)A. Announcement by the chair as to the presence of a quorum, notice of meeting duly posted, and that the meeting has been called to order
Subject:
1)B. Invocation
Subject:
1)C. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
2) Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
2)A. Student/Staff/Community
Presenter:
Mr. Jason Valentine
Subject:
2)A.(1) Palacios Education Foundation
Subject:
3) Public Comments/Testimony
Subject:
4) Presentations/Communications
Subject:
5) Information Items
Subject:
5)A. Review 2026-2027 Student Handbook
Presenter:
Dr Brian Williams
Subject:
5)B. Review 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
Presenter:
Dr Brian Williams
Subject:
5)C. Review New Hires
Subject:
5)D. Review Resignations / Retirements
Subject:
6) Board Action Items
Subject:
6)A. Consideration and Possible Action to accept the donation from the Palacios Education Foundation in the amount of $50,000 to the Palacios Junior Senior High School to be used toward design, production, and installment of permanent school murals pursuant to Board Policy CDC
Subject:
6)B. Consideration and Possible Action to accept the TRULL FOUNDATION Grant to the PISD for the PJSH Color Guard in the amount of $19,000. Funds to be used for restarting the program, supplies, and travel allocations.
Subject:
7) Closed Session
Subject:
7)A. Personnel (§551.074) 
Subject:
7)B. Discussion to consider the appointment of a qualified citizen to fill the Position 2 trustee vacancy pursuant to the Tex. Gov't Code section 551.074
Subject:
8) Reconvene Into Open Session 
Subject:
8)A. Announcement by the chair that the Board has concluded it's closed session discussions as permitted by Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act, and is reconvening in open session.
Subject:
9) Board Action Items
Subject:
9)A. Consent Agenda
Subject:
9)A.(1) Approve Meeting Minutes from June 8 2026
Subject:
9)A.(2) Board Resolution to Assign a Designee for Matagorda County Tax Rate 2026
Subject:
9)A.(3) Approve Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Subject:
9)A.(4) Approve Investment Policy Updates (CDA Local)
Subject:
9)B. Approve Board Policy Update 127
  • (LEGAL) policies

Although (LEGAL) policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Since review of the (LEGAL) policies may result in discussion, the agenda should, at a minimum, reference “(LEGAL) policies.” If board members plan on discussing specific (LEGAL) policy changes, the relevant policy codes, titles, and subtitles should be listed on the agenda.

• (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes) 

BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL

CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS

DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS

DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS

DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS

EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

Subject:
9)C. Consideration and Approval of the TEA 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audits
Subject:
9)D. Consideration and Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
9)E. Consideration and possible action to appoint a qualified replacement trustee to fill the vacancy of Board Trustee Position 2 pursuant to the Tex. Gov't Code section 551.074
Subject:
9)F. Consideration and Approval of T-Tess Calendar
Subject:
9)G. Consideration and Approval of Maintenance, Transportation, Warehouse, and Technology Buildings Restoration by United Contractors totaling $41,650. (Quotes Sourced Via RFP)
Subject:
10) Reports to the Board
Subject:
10)A. Business Reports
Presenter:
Mrs. Peggy Scantlen
Subject:
10)A.(1) Monthly Financial Reports
Subject:
10)A.(2) Monthly Investment Report
Subject:
10)B. Superintendent's Reports
Presenter:
Jason Valentine
Subject:
10)C. Board Reports
Subject:
11) Other Business
Subject:
11)A. Next Regular Meeting- August 10, 2026 6pm
Subject:
11)B. Special Meeting Called August 24, 2026 6pm 
Subject:
11)C. TxEdCon October 8-11 George R Brown Convention Center, Houston
Subject:
12) Budget Workshop
Subject:
13) Adjournment

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