September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Goal #6: Facilities / Growth and Planning 
Background: In alignment with Collaborative Vision and the DIP Strategic Objective: Complete capital projects as approved by the voters and in support of the long-range plan. The presentation will cover 2021 and 2023 Bond Projects in progress and design.  

Description:  Administration presents the Comal Commitment Quarterly Report in alignment with the Collaborative Vision 5-year plan.

Description:  Background: Board policy CDA and Public Funds Investment Act of Texas Government Code 2256.023 require the investment officer to submit to the Board a written quarterly report of investment transactions for all funds covered by the Public Funds Investment Act. The Board will receive the 4th Quarter Report covering the period from April 1, 2026, thru June 30, 2026. The Board will also receive the Annual Report covering the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 4th Quarter Investment Report and the 2025-2026 Annual Investment Report. 

Description:  Academic Success/Instruction   
Background: The Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") has adopted statement 54, a standard for governmental fund balance reporting. Per the district’s external auditor’s fiscal year 2024 management letter and recommendation, the district is to designate a committed fund balance for the following fund numbers: Fund 461 & 865 (Campus and Student Activity Funds), Fund 481 (School Aged Child Care and Community Education), and Fund 484 (Airtime Royalty Agreement). Per GASB Statement 54, this must be presented and accepted by the Board of Trustees.   

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the fund balance commitments as presented.

Description:  Academic Success/Instruction   
Background: Pursuant to Board Policy CH Local, the Board must approve single budgeted purchases that meet or exceed $200,000.  In August, RFP 26-06 for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment was conducted for the Life Bridges Replacement Campus.  Proposals were accepted and evaluated.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the results of the evaluations from RFP 26-06 for Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment for the Life Bridges Replacement Campus.

Description:  Pursuant to Board Policy CH (Local), Purchasing Authority, the Board of Trustees may approve single budgeted expenditures that are expected to meet or exceed $200,000 as line items in the budget. The list of known expenditures for the informational items for Bond 2026 is submitted for approval.

Background: Throughout the bond program process, the District will send informational items through various formats to inform and educate the community on the proposed bond election for 2026. To conform with procurement laws and to adhere to Board Policy CH (Local), we have compiled a list of purchases we expect will exceed $200,000. We have established an amount not to exceed $363,000 dollars to be paid out of the general fund, that will repaid with the Bond 2026 proceeds. The measure of this recommendation is to eliminate the need for future Board of Trustee approval for these purchases only during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All purchases will be procured in accordance with Board Policies CH Legal and Local.
 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve informational materials and related resources for the Bond 2026 program as presented.
 

Description:  Background: The District has bonds eligible for defeasance. The continuing effort of the District to manage a stable I&S rate at $0.35 cents allows the District to defease, or redeem, a minimum of $8,000,000 in principal in the 2026-27 fiscal year. This action will maintain the Board’s efforts to pay off debt early whenever possible, creating interest savings and providing capacity for future capital projects, again while maintaining the stable $0.35 cent I&S tax rate.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve and adopt a resolution providing for the District defeasance and redemption of certain currently outstanding District obligations.
 

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: The district will enter into a retainment agreement for consultation and legal services for the 2026-2027 school year. The retainer agreement allows the district opportunities to consult with law firms. The relationship exists only as to the consultations and additional legal work that are initiated by the District and accepted by the Law Firm pursuant to this Agreement. Retainer Agreements do not impose any duty upon the Law Firm to provide advice or work to the District regarding legal matters absent a request by the District's Board of Trustees or designees for such advice or work on a matter. The Law Firm and the District acknowledge and represent that these Agreements do not establish an attorney-client relationship between the Law Firm and any individual Trustees or Employees of the District.
 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the renewal of membership in Walsh Gallegos’ Retainer Program for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
 

Description:  Employee Recruitment/Retention 
Background: District Administration seeks approval for additional Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers. A T-TESS calendar and list of appraisers was approved by the board in August, and there have been additional appraisers that have completed certification since that time. The additional appraisers must be approved per Local Policy DNA.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve additional T-TESS appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.

Description:  Board Policy
Background: This is the second and final reading of TASB Policy Update 127 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 127 as presented.

Description:  Background: Senate Bill (SB) 12 from the 89th Legislative Session addressed parental rights in public education and requires certification of compliance with provisions of the Education Code regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) (1) instruction and (2) duties.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the certification of compliance for submission to the Texas Education Agency as presented.
 

Description:  Background: 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 2025-2026 year.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve funding for outstanding claims in the amount of $7,643,225. and future claims not to exceed $4,000,000. for a total of $11,643,225 as presented. 

Description:  Library Materials Purchase Approval
Background: Senate Bill 13 requires school boards to approve all new or donated library materials in a public meeting after a 30-day public review period.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the list of library materials as presented.

Description:  Strategic Priority 6 Facilities Growth & Planning
Background: As part of the new Life Bridges Facility project, New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) requires a 3.086 variable width electric easement for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric service to the site.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the NBU easement 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:  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 1 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.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $1.0748 as presented.

Description:  Academic Success/Instruction   
Background: The District receives notifications and nominations for upcoming open positions for Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Central Appraisal Districts Board of Directors are to be submitted to the Chief Appraiser of each Appraisal District on or before October 15, 2026.  Each taxing unit may nominate one candidate for each position to be filled.  A summary of the current Boards and the votes available to Comal ISD are attached.  Kendall Appraisal District is an exception to this process, as Comal ISD does not nominate, appoint or have any votes to cast for the Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors. Section 6.03(g) of the Texas Property Tax Code states "Each taxing unit other than a conservation and reclamation district that is entitled to vote may nominate by resolution adopted by its governing body one candidate for each position to be filled on the board of directors.  The presiding officer of the governing body of the until shall submit the names of the unit’s nominees to the chief appraiser before October 15."

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that administration defers to the Board for nominations.