January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Courtney Biasatti, Board President
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2. Board Recognitions
Presenter:
Christina Eckert, Chief Communications Officer
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3. Public Comment/Audience Participation
Presenter:
Courtney Biasatti, Board President
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4. Board President's Comments
Presenter:
Courtney Biasatti, Board President
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5. Superintendent Reports and Board Information
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5.A. Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Presenter:
Doug Whitehead
Description:
On December 2, 2025, an Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in Comal ISD which resulted in the need for corrective actions. As part of the corrective action, the District is required to provide notice to the public at the next regularly scheduled board meeting that an Intruder Detection Audit will be discussed.
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.A. Consider/Approve Personnel Report
Presenter:
Dr. Randy Davis, Chief Human Resources Officer
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6.B. Consider/Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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6.C. Consider/Approve Financial Statement and Expenditures
Presenter:
Larry Guerra, Chief Financial Officer
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6.D. Consider/Approve Monthly Tax Office Report
Presenter:
Larry Guerra, Chief Financial Officer
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6.E. Consider/Approve Budget Amendments for General Operating Fund and Food Service Fund
Presenter:
Larry Guerra, Chief Financial Officer
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6.F. Consider/Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Federal Single Audit Report
Presenter:
Larry Guerra
Description:
Academic Success/Instruction
Background: The Texas Education Agency and federal agencies requires an independent financial audit and federal Single Audit Report to be performed by annually an external auditor. The resulting audit must then be approved by the Board of Trustees and submitted to TEA within 150 days of the prior fiscal year's close. Due to the delay in releasing the 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement, TEA extended the deadline to submit the 2024-2025 independent financial audit and Federal Single Audit Report to February 27, 2026. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Federal Single Audit Report as presented.
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6.G. Consider/Approve Order Calling the General Election of Trustees
Presenter:
Christina Eckert
Description:
Annual action by the Board to call the May Board election
Background: The proposed Election Order is calling for the general election of Trustees to be held in the COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT in Single Member Districts 3 and 4 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing separately two (2) Trustees to the Board, to-wit: a school Trustee from Single Member District Three (3) for a term of three (3) years; a school Trustee from Single Member District Four (4) for a term of three (3) years. Portions of these Single-Member Districts are not only situated in Comal County, but also in Hays and Kendall counties. The District will contract with Comal County to administer the election in all three counties Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Order calling elections to be held on May 2, 2026, in Single-Member Districts 3 and 4 for the purpose of electing two trustees to the Board of Trustees, as presented.
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6.H. Consider/Approve the Resolution to Designate Non-Business Days for Purposes of the Texas Public Information Act for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Christina Eckert
Description:
Parent and Community Engagement
Background: Under current law, a governmental body that receives a public information request must respond to the request within 10 business days. House Bill 3033 from the last legislative session redefines a business day to mean a day other than a Saturday or Sunday, a national holiday, or a state holiday. A governmental body may designate a day on which its administrative offices are closed or operating with minimum staffing as a non-business day. The designation of a non-business day for an independent school district must be made by the Board of Trustees and may designate not more than 10 non-business days each calendar year. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the designation of non-business days for the purpose of the Public Information Act as presented.
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6.I. Consider/Approve TASB Policy Update 126
Presenter:
Dr. Randy Davis
Description:
Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment / Retention
Background: TASB Policy Update 126 includes revisions to LEGAL policies based on updates to the Texas Administrative Code. The LOCAL policy recommendations from TASB in this Update are intended to clarify policy language, aligning language to the most recent legislative changes, and are reflected in the LOCAL policies: BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT REQUIRED DISPLAYS CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve TASB Policy Update 126 as presented.
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6.J. Consider/Approve TEA Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
Presenter:
Dr. Randy Davis
Description:
Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment / Retention
Background: Texas Education Code (TEC), following the latest legislative session has narrowed the certification requirements for core-level teachers, thus reducing the ability to employ teachers certified in other areas and/or utilize District of Innovation (DOI) to employ teachers. The approval for application is to delay the implementation of the new TEC requirements until the 2029-2030 school year, allowing CISD the time to transition our staff and comply with the certification requirements. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the TEA Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements as presented.
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6.K. Consider/Approve North East ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) Shared Services Agreement (SSA)
Presenter:
Michele Martella
Description:
RDSPD SSA Agreement Approval
Background: On December 4, 2025, Comal ISD received notice that the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) Shared Service Agreement (SSA) was updated and requires approval from each of the participating districts to allow continued access to deaf education services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the North East ISD Shared Services Agreement as presented.
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6.L. Consider/Approve Written Contracts for Administrators Related to HB 3372
Presenter:
Corbee Wunderlich
Description:
Employee Recruitment/Retention
Background: HB 3372 requires that a written contract approved by the board of trustees be in place for school district administrators who perform duties outside of their district contract. This also stipulates that services are performed on personal time and do not present a conflict of interest or harm to the district. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the written contracts presented for administrators to receive a financial benefit for providing services outside of Comal ISD based on a determination that the contracts will not harm Comal ISD, the arrangement does not present a conflict of interest, and the services will be performed entirely on the administrator’s personal time.
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6.M. Consider/Approve Purchase of Data Center Server Equipment
Presenter:
Scott Monroe
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Description: Purchase of Data Center Server Equipment
Background: The 2021 Bond Election provided funding to replace end-of-service-life data center servers. Competitive designs were solicited to provide the most cost effective and reliable solution. A HPE solution provided by Sequel Data Systems Incorporated was selected as the best value. This purchase is over $200,000 and requires Board approval. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the data center server equipment as presented.
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6.N. Consider/Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #2 – ES #22
Presenter:
Mark Stahl and Jeff Smith
Description:
The contracted CMaR works with the Design Team and District to define the scope of work that maximizes the value to the District and most effectively meets the project goals. This includes detailed cost and time estimates at multiple stages along the design process allowing the District to make informed decisions regarding market conditions and constructability. The Construction and Planning Department is seeking approval for GMP #2 with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is for the rest of the project exclusive of GMP-1.
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #2 for ES #22 as presented.
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7. Items for Discussion and/or Action
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7.A. Items Removed from Consent
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars
Presenter:
Dr. Ben Peacock
Description:
Academic Success/Instruction
Background: The District Educational Improvement Council, campus administrators, Support Services staff, students, and parents worked collaboratively to create the proposed 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars as presented.
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8. Closed Session
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8.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections §551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer, employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee; Conduct the Superintendent Summative Evaluation to Discuss Contract Amendment
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9. Action Items
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9.A. Consider and Take Action on the Contract Amendment to the Employment Contract of the Superintendent
Presenter:
Courtney Biasatti
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10. Adjournment
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