June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Board President Courtney Biasatti will lead discussion on board assignments to district committees - Comal ISD Council of PTAs; TASA and TASB Delegate and Alternate; School Health and Advisory Council (SHAC); Comal Education Foundation; Safety and Security Committee; Audit Committee; and District Site-Based Decision-Making Committee (DEIC)

Description:  Facilities/Growth & 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:  Administration presents the Comal Commitment 4th Quarterly Report in alignment with the Collaborative Vision 5-year plan.

Description:  Strategic Priority 1: Academic Success/Instruction
Background: Administration is providing an update on 2026 STAAR 3-8 and EOC performance for Comal ISD. STAAR measures the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum standards and provides districts with analytical resources to support the teaching of the state mandated TEKS curriculum. 

Description:  Donations  
Background: Board Policy CDC Locals states that all donations valued $5,000.00 and greater shall require Board approval. Various organizations have proposed to donate funds or items to multiple campuses. Proposed donations will be brought to the board each June and December for approval.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed donations valued at $5,000.00 or greater to various campuses as presented.

Description:  Investment of District Funds
Background: Board Policy CDA and the Public Investment Act of Texas Government Code require the Board of Trustees to review annually the investment policy and strategy as adopted by the Board and approve any changes. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the annual investment policy/strategy and resolution as presented.
 

Description:  Investment of District Funds
Background: Board Policy CDA and the Public Investment Act of Texas Government Code require annual approval of investment officer training from independent sources. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the sources for investment training as presented.

Description:  Investment of District Funds
Background: Board Policy CDA and the Public Investment Act of Texas Government Code require the Board of Trustees to adopt annually qualified brokers and dealers authorized to engage in investment transactions with the district.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the following brokers/dealers as presented.

Description:  Investment of District Funds
Background: Board Policy CDA and the Public Investment Act of Texas Government Code require the Board of Trustees to annually adopt authorized individuals that can perform investment functions for the district.  The individuals noted in the attached resolution are the employees who deal with the district’s investments on a routine basis. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the resolution naming the authorized employees to perform investment functions as presented.
 

Description:  District Participation in U.S Fixed Income Trust (US-FIT) and it’s Texas public funds investment pools (TX-FIT)
Background: Board Policy CDA and the Public Investment Act of Texas Government Code require the Board of Trustees to approve any new qualified brokers and the authorized individuals that can perform investment functions for the district. The individuals noted in the attached resolution are the employees who deal with the district’s investments on a routine basis. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the resolution authorizing participation in the U.S. Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives as presented.
 

Description:  Federal Entitlement Grants
Background: Board Policy CB Local requires the district to provide notice of federal grant applications through an information item at a Board meeting and by publishing information on the district’s website.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees review the Federal Entitlement Grants proposed use of funds.

Description:  CH Local 26.27 Fiscal Year Expenditures 
Background: Board Policy CH Local requires purchases of $200,000.00 and over to request Board Approval. The list of (over threshold expenditures) will reduce the times purchases at or exceeding the CH Local threshold will have to be brought before the board. 
 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the budgeted purchases meeting or exceeding the CH (Local) threshold for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as presented.
 

Description:  The Staff Development Minutes Waiver allows districts to train staff on various educational strategies designed to improve student performance in lieu of student instruction during the school year. The board of trustees approved the 2026-27 Academic Calendar that includes four district staff development days. The administration is recommending filing the Staff Development Minutes Waiver for the 2026-27 school year to claim 1,680 instructional minutes for the four district staff development days in lieu of student instruction. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the filing of the 2026-27 Staff Development Minutes Waiver as presented. 

Description:  Strategic Priority 1: Maximize Academic Success
Background: Comal ISD currently uses Eduphoria AWARE as our local student data system. Aware provides more functionality than the state data portal for teachers as well as administrators. In addition, Aware, through a partnership with lead4ward, provides enhanced data tools for data analysis and accountability that are used by the Teaching, Learning and Leadership team to inform administrators about student outcomes. Eduphoria Aware meets all of the required criteria for a local student data system as set forth by TEA.

Recommendation: Due to the upcoming expiration of the currently approved Teacher Data Portal Waiver, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve of the district filing to renew the Teacher Data Portal Waiver for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years.
 

Description:  Strategic Priority: Student Support / Safety
Background: The Student Code of Conduct requires annual approval by the Board of Trustees. During the previous school year, numerous revisions were made to the Code of Conduct in response to changes from the 89th Texas Legislature. In the current non-legislative year, and with no additional updates from TASB, the Student Services Department and the Student Discipline Task Force recommend no changes to the existing Student Code of Conduct.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct as presented.
 

Description:  Memorandum of Understanding between Comal ISD and Comal Education Foundation 
Background: The Comal Education Foundation was established in 2001 when community leaders from Comal County organized the Comal Public School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. The goal was to provide additional support and resources to teachers and students of Comal ISD. With financial contributions from businesses and individuals in the community, CEF began awarding grants to various Comal ISD campuses to enhance the learning process. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 Comal Education Foundation MOU as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment, Retention
Background: The District may grant local teaching certification to paraprofessionals who have worked in CISD and are a part of the district’s RISE program, seeking attainment of their teaching certification. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the school district teaching permits as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 4: Employment Recruitment, Retention
Background: Gallagher was chosen by the Board at the April 2026 Board meeting as our new TPA for health, pharmaceutical and stop-loss coverage. An RFP was conducted by Gallagher for each of these insurance coverages and based on the best and final interviews, Gallagher brought forward recommendations for district administration.

The district’s newly selected Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for health, pharmaceutical and stop-loss coverage completed an RFP on June 10, 2026, and are recommending the district enter into agreements with new providers, beginning September 1, 2026. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the health, pharmaceutical, and stop-loss coverage proposal and necessary insurance rate adjustments as presented.

Description:  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 for the provision of law enforcement services.  

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-27 Comal County Sheriff's Office Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services as presented.

Description:  Facilities/Growth & Planning
Background: Following the naming of Dr. Jerry Major Middle School, nominations for the Major Middle School mascot were opened to the Mayfair, Oak Creek, and Freiheit Elementary communities from May 15 - 29. Based on community input, administration is prepared to submit a recommendation for the Board’s consideration.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Major Middle School mascot recommendation as presented.

Description:  A public meeting was held as required under Education Code 44.004 to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budgets and tax rates. The 2026-2027 proposed budgets are presented for consideration and possible approval as attached. Tax rates will be presented for consideration in August 2026. The Board may approve the listed expenditures within the proposed budgets at the function level. This process will reduce the number of items presented to the Board throughout the year and provide a more efficient method of acquiring needed items.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 Maintenance and Operations, Interest and Sinking, and Child Nutrition Budgets & Line Items as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority: Student Support / Safety 
Background: In order to remain compliant with 911 emergency calling regulations and provide emergency responders with the most accurate location information possible, enhancements to the district's phone system are needed. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of 3 years of advanced emergency notification licenses and services from Zinfinity in the amount not to exceed $275,181.48 and associated installation services from Computer Solutions Inc. for an amount not to exceed $114,805.90, plus a 10% contingency, for a total purchasing authorization of $428,986.12 as presented.