Lisa Yoes will present information to the Board on LIFT (Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas).
 

The following newly elected/appointed Board members will take the Oath of Office.

     - Connie Hughes
     - Debbie Nicks
     - Katherine Ramsey

A Statement of Officer form will be completed and filed prior to taking the oath.

 

In accordance with Policy DBA, "...the Board shall recognize and elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary."

Nominations for the Chair of the Board:

Motion:

Second:

Vote:

Nominations for Vice-Chair of the Board:

Motion:

Second:

Vote:

Nominations for Secretary of the Board:

Motion:

Second:

Vote:

 

Dr. Terrier will report on the Service Center and Districts within the Region.
 

Board members will be asked to provide their availability for attending the October 8-11, 2026, txEDCON26 Convention in Houston, TX.  Housing and registration opens at the end of July, which is prior to the next board meeting.
 

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. is recommended for the next Board meeting to be held at Region 5 ESC.  This meeting/public hearing will be held jointly with the TASA Superintendent Study Group.

The Board is required to meet periodically with superintendents, members of local school districts, and representatives of institutions of higher education.  Immediately preceding the regular August 26 board meeting, board members will have a luncheon meeting with superintendents and any school board members they wish to invite, as well as any other guests.
 

Natalie Raney, Director of Financial Operations, will present information on the enclosed Governance Audit Letter.
 

Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
 

The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Motion by: 

Second by: 

Vote: 
 

As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for Board approval.

Motion by: 

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The Executive Director and Director of Financial Operations will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval.

Motion by: 

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Consider approval of the GASB 54 Fund Balance Assignment/Commitment as presented.

Motion:

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Consider approval of proposed salary schedule for 2026-27.  

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

Consider approval of a salary increase of 8% from the pay grade midpoint for all pay grades.  The estimated difference in salaries from school year 2025-26 to 2026-27 is $659,233. (this amount does not include new employees)

Motion:

Second:

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Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Bank Depository were due by June 12, 2026.  Region 5 ESC received two (2) proposals: PNC Bank and First Financial Bank. After review of the proposals, PNC Bank is recommended to provide depository services for September 1, 2026-August 31, 2028. Board policy will allow for two (2) additional renewal periods, if needed.  The recommendation is the approval of PNC Bank as Depository Bank.

Motion:

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The property/liability insurance Request for Proposal (RFP) process is complete. TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) is the only one received. The Board is asked to consider and approve this recommendation for the following insurance property/liability categories:

     - Property (Including Windstorm)
     - Liability
     - Commercial Crime
     - Inland Marine
     - Auto
     - Boiler/Machine
     - School Board Legal

Motion:

Second:

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It is recommended that the Service Center, as a member of the TRS Active Care Group, continue to contribute toward employee only health coverage.  It is recommended that this contribution be $580 per month, per employee, which is an increase of $40 as a result of an increase in premiums. The lowest employee only coverage for 2026-27 is $578.

If an employee declines Active Care coverage, then it is recommended that the ESC offer $160 per month to declining employees for use toward other ESC insurance benefits (example: dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, etc).  If the amount of optional insurance selected is above $160, the employee will be required to cover the difference.  If the amount of optional insurance is less than $160, then no other amount is due to the employee.

The $580 per month will consist of a state contribution of $75 per month, per individual to the ESC toward health coverage.  It is recommended that the ESC contribute the additional $505 per month, per individual.

If an employee chooses Active Care1-HD, the difference between the cost of employee only and the contribution from the Service Center can be used toward other ESC individual benefits (example: health savings account, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, cancer, etc).

At a cost of $4.75 per month, per employee, it is recommended that the service center will provide TeleHealth coverage through Recuro.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

It is recommended that the Service Center continue to provide employee life insurance coverage in the amount of $25,000 at a cost of $1.00, per employee.

This would bring the total ESC insurance contribution to a maximum of $585.75 per month, per employee.

Motion:

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In accordance with the policy BDD Local, Region 5 ESC requests approval to retain the following attorney firms during the 2026-27 school year, if needed:

        - The Fisher Firm
        - Powell Law Group
        - Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
        - Leon | Alcala, PLLC

Motion:

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The Commissioner will complete the process of evaluating the Executive Director in September 2026. The Board is asked to proceed with its evaluation of the Executive Director.  Approval is sought to continue employment of the Executive Director for the 2026-27 school year.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

The Board is requested to consider the compensation of the Executive Director for 2026-27.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a 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 session.
 
Motion to conduct a closed session:

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Vote: 

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Motion to return to open session:

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Vote: 

            Ending Time:  __________

Action on items considered in Executive Session:
 
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Motion to Adjourn: 

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