November 19, 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. Collaborative Team Cycle (CTC) Presentation - Spring Branch Middle School 6th Grade Math
Presenter:
Taylor Keller
Description:
Academic Success/Instruction
Background: In Comal ISD, we are dedicated to continuous improvement to drive student learning. The CTC is an ongoing student-centered collaborative process that results in collective teacher efficacy. Teams work together in recurring cycles of collective inquiry to develop actionable strategies to engage students and maximize performance. Administration is highlighting the 6th Math Collaborative Team Cycle (CTC) at Spring Branch Middle School. Last year, this team had the highest academic growth score compared to all other middle schools.
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5.B. Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Presenter:
Doug Whitehead and Corbee Wunderlich
Description:
On October 14 and November 5, 2026, Texas Education Agency (TEA) conducted an Intruder Detection Audit resulting in required corrective actions. The District is required to provide notice to the public at the next regularly scheduled board meeting that Intruder Detection Audit findings will be discussed.
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5.C. Financial Integrity Rating of Texas (FIRST) Rating
Presenter:
Larry Guerra and Jenny Hale
Description:
Academic Success/Instruction
Background: Administration presents the results of the Financial Integrity Rating of Texas (FIRST) administered by the Texas Education Agency. The state's school financial accountability rating system ensures that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve these practices. The system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes. These results are from the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year.
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.A. Consider/Approve Personnel Report
Presenter:
Dr. Jason Gilstrap, 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 2026-2027 1st Quarter Investment Report
Presenter:
Larry Guerra
Description:
Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2026
Background: Per Board Policy CDA and Public Investment Act of Texas, Governmental Code 2256.023, the Quarterly Investment Report is being presented to the Board of Trustees for review and consideration of approval. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 1st quarter investment report as presented.
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6.F. Consider/Approve Policy Update CFB (LOCAL) - Second Reading
Presenter:
Larry Guerra
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.
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve Policy Update CFB (LOCAL) as presented.
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6.G. Consider/Approve 2026-2027 Bilingual Exception and English as a Second Language (ESL) Waiver
Presenter:
Taylor Keller and Gabriela Torres
Description:
Academic Success / Instruction
Background: Pursuant to 19 TAC §89.1207(a), a school system that does not have the appropriately certified teachers for their required bilingual and/or ESL program(s) must apply to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a bilingual exception and/or ESL waiver. This is a temporary provisional measure taken to report the current needs of the district and to specify the actions to be taken in order to secure the appropriately certified staff, provide training and support to the teachers under the exception/waiver, and to verify the implementation of a temporary alternative methods that meet the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of the emergent bilingual (EB) students and align as closely as possible to the required bilingual or ESL program. Board approval is required for all waivers submitted to TEA. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the submission of the 2026-2027 Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver as presented.
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6.H. Consider/Approve Purchase of Library Materials
Presenter:
Scott Monroe and Jillian Pratt
Description:
Approval of Library Materials Purchase
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.
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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 Legislative Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session
Presenter:
Dr. John E. Chapman III
Description:
Background:
Focus and Efficiency: By setting legislative priorities, Comal ISD can focus our efforts on the most important issues and goals. This helps in efficiently allocating time, resources, and attention to areas that have the highest impact or need.
Strategic Planning: Priorities help in developing a strategic plan for addressing major issues. Resource Allocation: Legislative priorities help in determining where to allocate financial and human resources. This can include budgeting for specific programs, investing in certain areas, or directing staff efforts toward priority issues. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the legislative priorities for the 90th Legislative Session as presented.
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Comal County Appraisal District New Land Purchase
Presenter:
Larry Guerra
Description:
Background: The Comal County Appraisal District (CAD) is requesting support and approval by Comal ISD for the purchase of land. Texas Tax Code 6.051 requires any acquisition or conveyance of real property by the appraisal district to be approved by the governing body and three-fourths of the taxing units who are entitled to vote on the appointment of board members.
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the Comal County Appraisal District’s new land purchase as presented.
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8. Adjournment
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