October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  An update to policy CFB(LOCAL) - Accounting Inventories is recommended to reflect changes to the Federal Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG). Effective July 1, 2025, TEA increased the capitalization threshold to $10,000 to align with changes to the federal definition of equipment. The FASRG is in the process of being updated to reflect this change to Rule 1.2.4.3, Capitalization of Assets. Current policy indicates sets the district’s capitalization threshold in CFB(LOCAL) at $5,000 which is less than allowable threshold. 

Description:  Step 1: Approval of the Construction Delivery Method: The Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) delivery method was approved at the August 4th, 2023, meeting of the Board of Trustees. 
Step 2: Selection of Construction Manager: Drymalla Construction was awarded ES#21 at the October 26, 2023, meeting of the Board of Trustees. 
Step 3: Approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP): The Board of Trustees is presented with the GMP #1 based on scope of work and bids gathered by the CMaR. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 as presented. 

Description:  In alignment with Board goals and procedures, the Board of Trustees must accept all construction projects before final payment is made. The following projects have been reviewed by our design/engineering teams and internal team; closeout materials have been provided to the District and the following projects are ready to be closed: System Package 1 & 3A and System Package 2. 

System Package 1 and 3 A includes the following: 

• SBMS wastewater system upgrades,
• SVMS wastewater system upgrades and roof repairs,
• CDC roof replacement,
• GFES front office HVAC upgrades,
• MECHS HVAC and roofing upgrades,
• CSES HVAC and roofing upgrades,
• FES HVAC and roofing upgrades,
• OCES HVAC and roofing upgrades,
• CHMS HVAC, LED lighting and ceiling upgrades, and
• MVMS roof replacement, HVAC upgrades and football field bleacher expansion. 

System Package 2 includes the following: 

• ASES HVAC and LED lighting upgrades,
• JRES HVAC upgrades,
• RBES HVAC upgrades,
• STZES HVAC upgrades, and
• TPES phase 2 HVAC upgrades.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the construction projects closeout presented. 

Description:  Background: Outer Loop Utility, LLC is proposing the installation of a pipeline across District-owned property in Bexar County. The proposed Right-of-Way Agreement provides for a permanent 50-foot-wide easement and temporary construction areas necessary for installation of the pipeline. District administration and legal counsel have worked with Outer Loop Utility to incorporate provisions addressing District operations, future use of the property, restoration, and pipeline safety.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the execution and conveyance of a Permanent Easement and Right-of-Way to Outer Loop Utility, LLC, as described in said Resolution, and instructing the Secretary of the Board to attach a copy of the approved Resolution to the official minutes of this Board meeting for the record.
 

Description:  Board Policy CW(Local) establishes the criteria that a name must meet to be considered for a Comal ISD campus or facility:

1. Elementary, middle, and high schools may be named to honor educators with outstanding service to the District. The committee may determine that there is a compelling reason to choose an honoree other than an educator. However, educators shall be given first consideration.
2. Elementary, middle, and high schools may be named to indicate location including a local residential or geographic area or a local, state, or national landmark.
3. Alternative schools or other educational facilities may be given names in honor of an individual or a name that indicates the facility's function.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the recommendation for the naming of the new Life Bridges East facility as presented.

Description:  Academic Success/Instruction 
Background: The Education Agency requires an annual independent audit to be performed by 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. 

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as presented.