Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.A. Roll Call
1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto
2. Minutes
2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, May 22, 2026.
3. Administrative Reports
3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report - Michele Leach
3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
3.A.2. Technology Report - David Jacobson
3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Julia Robinson
3.B.2. Leadership & School Performance Report - Denise Davis   
3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
4. Public Forum
5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
5.A. Consider re-organization of Region 8 ESC Board of Directors for 2026-27.
5.B. Consider the Financial Reports for May 2026.
5.C. Consider the Budget Amendments for May 2026.
5.D. Consider the Quarterly Investment Report for the third Quarter of 2025-2026.
5.E. Consider the approval for the annuity payment for all employees.
5.F. Consider and approve Self Certification of Increased Micro Purchase Threshold for fiscal year 2026/27 and direct the Executive Director to sign and submit to TEA.
 
5.G. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority.  The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
5.H. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority.  The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
Upon recommendation from TIPS Administration, the Board votes to approve the Termination of:
  • Weathercraft Inc-TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • TMC Works LLC-TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • 7M Services-TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • Llano River Fence Company LLC -TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • Greenscapes Six LLC- TIPS Contracts 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC) and 26010202 Synthetic Turf or Natural Sports, Fields, Grounds, Courts, and Tracks Goods and Services
  • Berco Designs and Oasis-TIPS Contract 230301 Furniture, Furnishings, and Services
6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:          (Time___________________)
1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation,  reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property
3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of  the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the  State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.
a. Any item listed on the agenda
b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation   
7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION 
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________)
8. Personnel
8.A. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:
Employment –
Resignation – 
Retirement - 
9. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
1.A. Roll Call
Subject:
1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
Subject:
1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto
Subject:
2. Minutes
Subject:
2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, May 22, 2026.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
3. Administrative Reports
Subject:
3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report - Michele Leach
Presenter:
Michele Leach
Subject:
3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
Presenter:
Wayne Snyder
Subject:
3.A.2. Technology Report - David Jacobson
Presenter:
David Jacobson
Subject:
3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
Presenter:
Heather McGregor
Subject:
3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Julia Robinson
Presenter:
Julia Robinson
Subject:
3.B.2. Leadership & School Performance Report - Denise Davis   
Presenter:
Denise Davis
Subject:
3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
Subject:
3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
4. Public Forum
Subject:
5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
Subject:
5.A. Consider re-organization of Region 8 ESC Board of Directors for 2026-27.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
5.B. Consider the Financial Reports for May 2026.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
Subject:
5.C. Consider the Budget Amendments for May 2026.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
Subject:
5.D. Consider the Quarterly Investment Report for the third Quarter of 2025-2026.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
Subject:
5.E. Consider the approval for the annuity payment for all employees.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
Subject:
5.F. Consider and approve Self Certification of Increased Micro Purchase Threshold for fiscal year 2026/27 and direct the Executive Director to sign and submit to TEA.
 
Presenter:
Michele Leach
Subject:
5.G. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority.  The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
Subject:
5.H. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority.  The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
Upon recommendation from TIPS Administration, the Board votes to approve the Termination of:
  • Weathercraft Inc-TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • TMC Works LLC-TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • 7M Services-TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • Llano River Fence Company LLC -TIPS Contract 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC)
  • Greenscapes Six LLC- TIPS Contracts 26010402 Trades, Labor, and Materials (JOC) and 26010202 Synthetic Turf or Natural Sports, Fields, Grounds, Courts, and Tracks Goods and Services
  • Berco Designs and Oasis-TIPS Contract 230301 Furniture, Furnishings, and Services
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
Subject:
6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:          (Time___________________)
1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation,  reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property
3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of  the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the  State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.
a. Any item listed on the agenda
b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation   
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION 
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________)
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
8. Personnel
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:
Employment –
Resignation – 
Retirement - 
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
Subject:
9. Adjourn

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