July 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the President

I.A. Members Present/ Members Absent

I.B. Guests

II. Invocation

III. Public Forum

IV. Property Values Hearing 

V. July 2026 Budget Workshop

NOTICE OF BUDGET DISCUSSION AND TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT
As required by Texas Government Code Section 551.043(c), notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027.
Access to Proposed Budget:
The most current proposed budget may be reviewed online on the main page of the District's website at www.gordonisd.net
Taxpayer Impact Statement:
The following table illustrates the property tax bill in dollars for a median-valued homestead property located within the school district's jurisdiction, comparing the current fiscal year to an estimate for the upcoming fiscal year if the proposed budget is adopted. 

Fiscal Year (Tax Year)	Median-Valued Homestead	Tax Rate per $100 of Value	Estimated Property Tax Bill
FY 2025-2026 (TY 2025)	Palo Pinto County-$175,800 Erath County-$245,191	$0.9919	Palo Pinto County-$1743.76 Erath County-$2,432.05
FY 2026-2027 (TY 2026)	Palo Pinto County-$191,660 Erath County-$359,455	$1.0844	Palo Pinto County-$2078.36 Erath County-$3,897.93

Note: The figures provided in this impact statement are preliminary estimates based on the proposed budget and current appraisal projections. The Board of Trustees retains the authority to amend the proposed budget and tax rate prior to final adoption. 

VI. Administrative and Department Reports:

• Technology
• Athletics
• Principal
• Superintendent
  • Financial Report
  • Administrative Report
  • Maintenance Report
  • Transportation Report
  • Construction Report

VII. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code:

• Personnel Matters

VIII. Reconvene to Open Session

IX. Recommended Action

IX.A. Routine Business

IX.A.1. Approval of the minutes for the June 17, 2026 meeting.

IX.B. New Business

IX.B.1. Consider approval of the (GMP) Guaranteed Maximum Price for the construction project.

IX.B.2. Consider approval of a “Notice to Proceed” to be issued for the construction project.

IX.B.3. Discuss/Take Action on a resolution approving or disapproving the Erath County Appraisal District's proposed purchase/acquisition of real property pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 6.051

IX.B.4. Discuss/Take Action on a resolution approving or disapproving the Erath County Appraisal District proposed/adopted budget pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 6.06(b), and authorizing filing of the resolution with the secretary of the Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

IX.B.5. Discuss/Take Action on 2026-2027 TTESS Calendar and TTESS Appraisers.

IX.B.6. Discuss/Take Action on 2026-2027 Employee Handbook

IX.B.7. Discuss/Take Action on 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct

IX.B.8. Discuss/Take Action on approval of Resolutions regarding recognizing the Palo Pinto County Texas 4-H Organization as approved for recognition and eligible for extracurricular status consideration under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1, pertaining to extracurricular activities and adjunct faculty appointment. 

IX.B.9. Consideration and/or action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.

IX.B.10. Discuss/Take Action on Local Policy updates: DNA, FFAC and FNF.

IX.B.11. Discuss/Take Action on Fiscal year 2026 Budget Amendments. 

IX.B.12. Discuss/Take Action on RMC Insurance Renewal.

X. Future Business

X.A. Approval of the date and time for the next board meeting(s).

XI. Adjourn