October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 PM

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board will hear as many reports as time allows. All remaining reports will be made after reconvening for the 7:00 p.m. session.

II.A. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board regarding an item on an Agenda for an Open Meeting, or to address the Board on general matters, must submit a completed Public Comment Request Form between 4:00 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Forms are available in the lobby area

II.B. FINANCE REPORT

II.B.1. Annual Delinquent Tax Collection Report

II.B.2. Budget Status 

II.B.3. Series 2025-A Bond Refunding Opportunity

II.B.4. 2025-2026 Budget Amendment

II.C. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.C.1. Monthly Construction and Bond Projects Update

II.C.2. Long Range Facility Planning Update

II.C.3. Middle School Zoning Report 

II.D. EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT

II.D.1. Monthly Balanced Scorecard Update

II.D.2. New Library Materials Acquisition Process

II.D.3. Premier Pathway

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the event a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney regarding pending litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District or Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating on a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074: For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.C.1. Superintendent Appraisal Process

III.C.2. Discuss Superintendent Goals

III.D. Section 551.076:  For the purpose of deliberations regarding the deployment, or specific occasions of implementation, of security personnel or devices, or security audits.

III.E. Section 551.082: Deliberate in a case involving the discipline of a public-school child or a complaint or charge against an employee by another employee. 

III.F. Section 551.0821: To discuss specific personal identifying information about a student.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

IV.C. OPENING CEREMONY SAGINAW HIGH SCHOOL

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

V.A.1. Recognition of EMS ISD Police Officers of the Year and Administrators of the Year

VI. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE COMPREHENSIVE CAMPUS TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLANS - NORTHBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAGINAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND HIGH COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

VII.B. CONSIDER APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE CAMPUS TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLANS-NORTHBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAGINAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND HIGH COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

VII.C. ACT ON 2025-2026 BUDGET AMENDMENT

VII.D. CONSIDER AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EAGLE MOUNTAIN-SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "EAGLE MOUNTAIN-SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025-A", ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND DELEGATING CERTAIN MATTERS TO AUTHORIZED DISTRICT OFFICIALS

VII.E. DESIGNATE METHOD OF PROCUREMENT FOR WATSON HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS

VII.F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL FOR ENGAGEMENT SUBMITTED BY THE LAW FIRM OF BAKER-MORAN DOGGETT MA & DOBBS LLP (BAKER MORAN), AND THE HIRING OF THAT FIRM TO REPRESENT EAGLE MOUNTAIN-SAGINAW ISD IN THE ACQUISITION OF 109 OPAL STREET - LH THOMPSON SUBDIVISION BLOCK 2 LOT 3, 113 OPAL STREET - LH THOMPSON SUBDIVISION BLOCK 2 LOT 4, 117 OPAL STREET - LH THOMPSON SUBDIVISION BLOCK 2 LOT 5, 121 OPAL STREET - LH THOMPSON SUBDIVISION BLOCK 2 LOT 6, 125 OPAL STREET - LH THOMPSON SUBDIVISION BLOCK 2 LOT 7, SAGINAW, TEXAS, TARRANT COUNTY

VII.G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, AND OTHER THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS ENGAGED BY THE DISTRICT, TO MAKE OFFERS AND NEGOTIATE WITH HOMEOWNERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF HOMES LOCATED ALONG OPAL STREET, AND EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH HOMES AND PROPERTIES, IF NECESSARY

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - AUGUST 2025

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - AUGUST 2025

VIII.C. BIDS AND PROPOSALS

VIII.C.1. Multiple Award Contract RFPs-Awarded Vendors September 2025

VIII.D. REPORT ON PURCHASES MADE THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM 

IX. REVIEW 2025 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVE MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE 2025-2026 ATTENDANCE REVIEW COMMITTEES

X.C. APPROVE 2025-2026 SUBMISSION OF ESL WAIVERS TO TEA

X.D. APPROVE ANNUAL REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY

X.E. APPROVE ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT

X.F. APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH REGION 10 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING 

XIII. ADJOURNMENT