August 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular / Public Hearing

1. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
The Board will adjourn to Closed (Executive) Session pursuant to Texas Government Codes 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821

1.A. Hiring, Termination/Retirement, or Transfer of Professional Personnel

1.B. Legal Matters, Student Discipline, and Real Property

1.C. 551.076 Saftety and Security Audit Update

1.C.1. Good Cause Exception with an Alternate Standard

2. REGULAR MEETING - 6:30PM

2.A. CALL TO ORDER

2.B. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO UNITED STATES and TEXAS FLAGS

2.C. ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS CONSIDERED DURING CLOSED SESSION

2.C.1. Consider and Adopt Resolution to Claim a Good Cause Exception, with an Alternate Standard

2.C.2. Consider and Adopt Resolution Approving the 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audit

2.D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No presentation shall exceed two minutes. (Local Policy BED) If, during the public comment period, a member of the public asks a question about an item not listed on the public agenda, the board or any of its members may respond by providing specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy, but members may not discuss or deliberate the question. Texas Government Code 551.042

2.E. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED 2026-27 BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

2.E.1. Call to Order - Public Hearing

2.E.2. Discussion of Items Pertaining to Proposed 2026-27 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

2.E.3. Questions/Comments from Public Regarding Proposed 2026-27 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

2.E.4. Adjournment -Public Hearing

2.F. REPORTS / DISCUSSION / INFORMATION

2.F.1. Report from the JISD Safety and Security Committee

2.F.2. Purchases Exceeding $50,000

2.G. ACTION

2.G.1. Consider and Approve Redemption Order Authorizing the Defeasance and/or Redepmtion of Certain Outstanding Bonds of Jacksonville ISD

2.G.2. Consider and Adopt Proposed 2026-27 Budget

2.G.3. Consider and Approve Ordinance Adopting a Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.6669 and an Interest and Sinking Rate of $0.3950 for the 2026-2027 School Year

2.G.4. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment 26-03

2.G.5. Consider and Adopt Resolution Approving Commitment of Fund Balances

2.G.6. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the District's 2026-2027 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code §39.008 and Authorize the Superintendent to Execute, Notarize, and Electronically Submit the Certification to the Texas Education Agency

2.G.7. Consider and Approve Policy CFB(LOCAL) - ACCOUNTING INVENTORIES

2.G.8. Consider and Adopt Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement Between JISD and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Cherokee County

2.G.9. Consider and Approve Consent Agenda

2.G.9.a. Minutes: July 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and August 17, 2026 Special Board Meeting

2.G.9.b. Investment Report

2.G.9.c. Finance Reports

2.G.9.d. Current Amended Budget Report

2.G.9.e. Donations of $1000 and Over, If Needed

2.G.9.e.1. A Donation in the Amount of $5,385.00 From Jacksonville Athletic Booster Club to Supplement Various Sports Supply Budgets for Equipment and Supplies

2.G.9.e.2. A Donation in the Amount of $3,500.00 From Frankie Almendarez to Supplement Baseball Supplies Budget for Equipment and Supplies

2.G.9.e.3. A Donation in the Amount of $1,500.00 From Carter Blood Care to JHS  HOSA Chapter Expenses

2.G.9.f. Tax Refund Applications Over $2500, If Needed

2.H. CLOSED SESSION CONTINUATION, IF NEEDED

2.I. ADJOURNMENT

2.J. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

2.J.1. Taxpayer Impact Statement

2.J.2. Proposed Budget