August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Strategic Priority 6: Facilities / Growth and Planning  
Background: In alignment with Strategic Goal #6: Facilities / Growth and Planning, Comal ISD continues to execute a broad range of capital projects aimed at addressing student enrollment growth, enhancing educational spaces, and maintaining district infrastructure. Regular updates are provided to ensure transparency and alignment with the Board’s oversight role.

Description:  Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment / Retention 
Background: TASB Policy Update 125 includes revisions to LEGAL policies based on updates to the Texas Administrative Code. Modifications to BE(LOCAL) are district-initiated and included in this first reading. Most of the LOCAL policy recommendations from TASB in this update are intended to clarify current policy language and are reflected in the following LOCAL policies:

Description:  Investment Pools require a Board Resolution to update Authorized Representatives listed on investment accounts.
Background: With the recent change in personnel in the Business Department, there is a need to update the Authorized Representatives on the investment accounts.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the following Business Staff as Authorized Representatives to the Pool Accounts:  Larry Guerra, Jenny Hale, Justine Swick, and Stacy Morris as presented.

Description:  Purchasing Cooperative Participation and Fees Annual Disclosure  
Background: Texas Education Code Sec. 44.0331 (b) requires disclosure of any fees associated with purchasing cooperatives that a school district utilizes for the purchase of goods and services. The code states that this information must be presented in a written report and submitted annually in an open meeting of the Board of Trustees. The written report must appear as an agenda item.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the participation and fees associated with the participation of purchasing cooperative programs as presented.  

Description:  Background: In accordance with Chapters 41 and 49 of the Texas Education Code, and to equalize the school district’s wealth level for 2022-2026, Comal ISD will purchase attendance credits from the state. An agreement with Texas Education Agency is necessary to implement said purchase if the district’s wealth needs to be equalized.

Each year, the district school board must delegate the authority to obligate the school district under Chapter 49 to the superintendent. The following language is required to be recorded in the board minutes: 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent as presented. 

Description:  The board of trustees will endorse Mr. Rich Sena, who is currently serving as the TASB Board of Directors, Region 20, Position D, seat for the TASB Board of Directors nominee.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees endorse Mr. Rich Sena for the TASB Board of Directors, Region 20, Position D, as presented.

Description:  Background: Every year, the Board is asked to appoint a delegate to attend the Texas Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly. This year’s event is September 13, 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees appoint Ms. Amy Shaw as the TASA/TASB Voting Delegate to General Conference as presented. 

Description:  Goal #4: Employee Recruitment / Retention 
Background: District Administration seeks approval of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Teacher Appraisal Calendar and List of Appraisers as well as the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) List of Appraisers. We bring this information to the board annually per Local Policy DNA. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve T-TESS/T-PESS calendar and appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.  

Description:  Background: The Texas AgriLife Extension Service provides agricultural opportunities and educational experiences for students participating in county 4-H programs. Each year the Board of Trustees approves Texas AgriLife Extension Agents as Comal ISD Adjunct Faculty. This designation facilitates the partnership between local 4-H clubs and the district allowing students to participate in Texas AgriLife sponsored and approved activities. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve adjunct faculty for Texas AgriLife Extension as presented. 

Description:  Background: This MOU between Comal ISD and Northeast Lakeview College renews and continues a partnership for the College Preparatory English and math course that supports students in working towards demonstrating college readiness.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve 2025-2026 Northeast Lakeview College Preparatory Mathematics and English Language Arts Courses MOU as presented. 

Description:  Background: To ensure sufficient security and protection of students, staff, and property, the Comal Independent School District and the Comal County Sheriff’s Office enter into a yearly interlocal agreement (MOU) for the provision of law enforcement services.   

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Interlocal Agreement with Comal County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services as presented.  

Description:  Background: To ensure sufficient security and protection of students, staff, and property, the Comal Independent School District and the City of Bulverde Police Department enter into a yearly interlocal agreement (MOU) for the provision of law enforcement services. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the interlocal agreement with the Bulverde Police Department for law enforcement services as presented.

Description:  Background: To ensure sufficient security and protection of students, staff, and property, the Comal Independent School District and the Bexar County Precinct 3 enter into a yearly interlocal agreement (MOU) for the provision of law enforcement services.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Interlocal Agreement with Bexar County Constable, Precinct #3 for law enforcement services as presented.

Description:  Background: Comal ISD’s enrollment growth requires additional sites for future facilities. The identified tract in the Meyer Ranch area meets the District’s location and access requirements. The Superintendent was previously authorized to negotiate a purchase agreement, and terms have now been finalized.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the resolution to purchase real property as presented.

Description:  The District & Campus Improvement Plans are aligned to the Strategic Priorities: 
Goal # 1: Comal ISD will develop, implement, and sustain programs that maximize academic success for all students. 
Background: The District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans are created to establish aligned goals to maximize student learning and progress. The District Improvement Plan is based on the development of the Collaborative Vision documents, Board Goals, and with the most recent district and state assessment data. Campus Improvement Plans will continue to be updated throughout the 2025-26 school year to address specific campus needs based on campus, district, and state assessment data. Both plans will be reviewed and updated in October, January, March, and May by administration. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority - Student Support and Safety  
Background: The district is proposing the approval of Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES related to House Bill 1481. The proposal will ensure that all legal requirements are met and that the district is aligned with the most recent updates in board policy as well as our Student Code of Conduct. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority- Academic Success / Instruction  
Background: The district is proposing the approval of Board Policies EFB(LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - LIBRARY RESOURCES  related to Senate Bill 13. The proposal will ensure that all legal requirements are met. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve Board Policies EFB(LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - LIBRARY RESOURCES as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority- Student Support and Safety  
Background: The district is proposing the annual approval of Comal Independent School District Student Code of Conduct. Proposed amendments will ensure that all legal requirements are met and that the district is aligned with the most recent updates in board policy. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct as presented. 

Description:  Background: Certified property tax values were submitted to TEA prior to August 1 to set the district’s Tier I tax rate within the limits of House Bill 2. The M&O tax rate is a combination of the Tier I rate of $0.6048 and the Tier II rate of $0.12 for a total of $0.7248. The I&S tax rate is $0.35 for a total tax rate of $1.0748. The proposed tax rate is $0.0121 less than the rate last year.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve a tax rate of $1.0748 made up of $0.7248 for Maintenance and Operations and $0.35 for Interest and Sinking as presented.

Description:  Comal ISD is a Self-Funded Insurance employer.  The District has been contacted by our Health Insurance Provider stating that our claims have surpassed the amount of premiums collected for the 2024-2025 year.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $4.9 million to cover the claims that have surpassed the amount of premiums collected as presented.