April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Administration is highlighting the Prekindergarten Collaborative Team Cycle (CTC) at Kinder Ranch Elementary. This team engages in a collaborative process that is both structured and responsive, with a focus on student-centered outcomes.

Description:  Parent and Community Engagement
Background: The Comal ISD PTA Council is comprised of campus PTA officers and continues to provide information and support to all Comal ISD campuses with an active PTA. Tonight, current PTA Council President, Mary Meffert, will highlight what the PTA Council has accomplished and continues to work on.
 

Description:  In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1566 that amended TEC 11.159. Under prior law, Boards announced continuing education credit hours at the last regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held during a calendar year. Now, these hours must be announced at the last regular meeting held before an election of trustees (April for a May election). The President shall announce the name of each board member who has completed the required continuing education, who has exceeded the required hours, and who is deficient in the required hours.

Description:  Background: The District issued an RFP for the purchase and installation of a new Point of Sale System for the Child Nutrition Program. The Child Nutrition Department's current point-of-sale software/hardware system has been in place for 15 years. The Purchasing Department requested proposals for a cloud-based, TDA-approved software company that would allow the cashiers to continue to run the point of sale even when schools experience electrical outages. The Purchasing Department issued RFP 25-14 for Point-of-Sale Systems and is bringing the highest-ranking provider and expenditures before the Board for approval.
  
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the expenditures for RFP 25-14 Point of Sale System for the Child Nutrition Program as presented. 

Description:  Background: School Districts must renew depository contracts every two years and must coincide with the district's fiscal year. This two-year contract may be extended from the original contract for three additional two-year terms. The current contract which began in 2017 will expire at the end of the 24/25 fiscal year. The Purchasing Department has issued an RFP for Depository Contract providers and is bringing the highest-ranking provider before the Board for approval. This contract will be in effect July 1, 2025, and potentially renewed in 2027, 2029 and 2031. TEC 45.208(e)
  
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the evaluation and award for the highest-ranking Depository Contract provider from RFP 25-16 as presented. 

Description:  Background: The Purchasing Department in collaboration with the Canyon Middle School Principal has determined the need to refresh classroom furniture and equipment for student learning. We have had multiple meetings and design sessions with furniture vendors to discuss and plan replacing student and teacher chairs and desk in all classrooms. We are presenting a quote from an approved cooperative vendor for furniture and equipment for Canyon Middle School to the Board for approval. 
  
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the expenditures for replacing student and teacher furniture and equipment for Canyon Middle School as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 4: Employee Recruitment / Retention
Background: The District employs full-time professional employees in positions requiring a certificate from the State Board of Education (SBEC), nurses, and other designated employees under a probationary or term contract. The purpose of this agenda item is to facilitate Board approval of these contracts.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Superintendent’s Recommendation to Renew Probationary and Term Contracts of Employees and Administrators for the 2025-2026 School Year as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment / Retention
Background: This is the second and final reading of TASB Policy Update 124, which will require Board approval to enact the policies as presented. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve TASB Policy Update 124 as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 1: Maximize Academic Success/Instruction
Background:  In accordance with Texas Education Code, §31.004, Comal ISD is required to certify annually to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner that students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, except physical education. Additionally, in accordance with 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §66.105, Comal ISD is required to certify that they protect against access to obscene or harmful content in compliance with the requirements for certification under the Children's Internet Protection Act, 47 USC §254(h)(5)(B) and (C).   As a part of the submission of the Certification Form, Comal ISD is recommending adopting new math instructional materials for kindergarten through Algebra I based on the evaluation of resources by district staff and the voting outcome from teachers. According to 19 TAC 66.104(a), a school board shall select instructional materials in an open meeting as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, including public notice.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the selection of math instructional materials, and the 2025-26 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Form as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 6: Facilities / Growth and Planning
Background:  Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the GMP #3 as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 6: Facilities/Growth & Planning
Background: Following the naming of Mayfair Elementary, nominations for the Mayfair Elementary mascot were opened to the OCES and FES community from February 14 - 28. The recommendation is being submitted for the Board’s consideration and approval.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the mascot for Mayfair Elementary as presented. 

Description:  Facilities / Growth and Planning
Background: The property, situated within a 736-acre master-planned residential community known as Meyer Ranch, is strategically located in an area of anticipated enrollment growth. The contract stipulates a purchase price of $3,500,000 for approximately 13 acres, and includes customary terms such as a 60-day inspection period, title review, and standard closing conditions. The contract has been reviewed by legal counsel and includes critical protections for the District, such as the ability to terminate based on title objections or environmental concerns. The property will be conveyed in fee simple, subject to permitted exceptions and without entitlement to utility reimbursement rights retained by the seller.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees ratify the execution of the Purchase and Sale Contract for the purchase of an approximate 13-acre property from CCD Meyer Ranch Land, LLC. by the Superintendent, and further delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to tender the earnest money to the title company per same.

Description:  Board Operating Procedures
Background: During the February 6, 2025, and March 13, 2025, Board Workshops, the Board and Superintendent provided input and proposed language for the Board of Trustees Operating Procedures, a document dated and adopted April 2022. These district-initiated revisions are being presented for possible approval.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve and adopt the district-initiated changes to the Board of Trustees Operating Procedures as presented.