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

1. CALL TO ORDER:

1.A. Invocation and Pledges to the Flags

1.B. Establish a Quorum: A meeting has been duly called, and the notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code 551

2. PUBLIC FORUM

2.A. Public participation is limited to the designated open forum for a meeting per board policy BED(LOCAL)

2.B. Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year (Education Code, Section 44.004)

3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/INFORMATION ITEMS

3.A. Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors

3.B. Campus updates [Jeremy Lopez & Shawn Duhon]

3.C. Curriculum updates [Amanda Fenton]

3.C.a. SSISD 2026 A-F Ratings for District Results [Amanda Fenton]

3.D. Maintenance updates [Dan Froneberger]

3.E. Special Education Updates [Lyndsay Anderson]

3.F. Superintendent Report [Dr. Deana Steeber]

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

4.A. August 17,2026, Board Meeting Minutes

4.B. Tax Credits and Supplements for August 2026

4.C. Delinquent Tax Collections for August 2026

4.D.  Financial Statements and Bills Payable for August 2026

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.A. Consider the approval of Dennis Campbell as the Director of Technology [Dr. Deana Steeber]

5.B. Discuss and consider the adoption of a Resolution levying an annual ad valorem tax for Interest & Sinking and Maintenance & Operations for the Sulphur Springs Independent School District for the year 2026.[Terra Traynham]

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION as authorized by Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E:

6.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, private consultation with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone.

6.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, deliberate the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person. 

6.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, 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, including:

6.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.076, to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. 

7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.

8. ADJOURNMENT