February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call / Declaration of Quorum

III. Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)

III.A. Personnel (551.074)

III.A.1. Consider Resignations from Professional Personnel

III.A.2. Consider Resignations of Tri County SSA Professional Personnel

III.A.3. Consider Employment of Professional Personnel

III.A.4. Review, Evaluate and Consider Extension of Personnel Contracts for Administrators and Supervisory Personnel

III.B. Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessary

IV. Reconvene from Closed Session

V. Opening Activities

V.A. Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. Flags

VI. Showcase ACW

VII. Recognitions

VIII. Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]

IX. Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session

X. Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)

X.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of January 2026

XI. Consider Approval of Current Year Financial Audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company

XII. Consider Approval to Submit a Waiver Application/Plan to TEA to Delay the Timeline of HB2 Certification Requirements for Uncertifed Teachers

XIII. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar

XIV. Consider Approval of Waiver of Professional Development Calendar (Minutes and or Days)

XV. Consider Approval for Robotics to travel Out of State for Competition in Worlds

XVI. Consider Approval of a Resolution to Pay Employees During Emergency Closure

XVII. Consider Approval to Apply for State Attendance Waiver for Emergency Closure

XVIII. Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the Electricity Contract Renewal on behalf of the District, Including Participation in a Reverse Auction Process if Applicable

XIX. Consider Approval of a MOU between Commerce ISD and Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine

XX. Consider Approval of a MOU between Commerce ISD and Performance Services, Inc. for Investment Grade Technical Energy Audit and Project Development 

XXI. Consider Approval to Cancel Contract with Texas Professional Janitorial Services

XXII. Consider Approval of a Change Order for Prime Time Industries in the Amount of 50k for Additional Expenses in the Demolition of the Old CMS

XXIII. Consider Approval of the Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Employees When a District Vehicle Is Unavailable

XXIV. Informational Reports

XXIV.A. Enrollment Update

XXIV.B. Principal Reports

XXIV.C. Technology Update

XXIV.D. The Regular March Board Meeting will be held on March 23, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.

XXIV.E. Check Register

XXV. Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda Items

XXVI. Adjournment