April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law
Description:
Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law
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I.A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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I.A.1. Reconvene from Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Executive Session
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I.B. INVOCATION: Rev. Kelly James, Pastor
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II. TEAM OF EIGHT MOMENT
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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III. STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTS
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III.A. Pledges of Allegiance
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III.B. Apple Corps Honorees
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III.C. Star Para Honoree
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III.D. Community Partner
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III.E. Student and Staff Recognition
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IV. AUDIENCES
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
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V.A. Approval of Minutes: March 9, 2026 (Workshop), March 9, 2026 (Regular), March 13, 2026 (Team of Eight Training) meeting and Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax report and Tax Roll Amendments and Declare April 19-25, 2026 as Librarian Appreciation Week
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V.B. Action - Approve Revision to Policy FNG(LOCAL)
Presenter:
Taylor Morris
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V.C. Action - Approve SHAC Recommendations
Presenter:
Daniella Rodarte/Kody Groves
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V.D. Action - Approve Library Book Purchase Recommendations
Presenter:
Emma McDonald
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V.E. Action - Approve Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2026-2027
Presenter:
Chase Holland
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V.F. Action - Approve Award for Armed Security Officers, RFP #2026-005
Presenter:
Gilbert Prado/Taylor Morris
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V.G. Action - Approve Textbook Adoption for Elementary Math - 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Karen Morris
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V.H. Action - Approve Textbook Adoption for Secondary Math - 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Karen Morris
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V.I. Action - Approve Site-Based Learning Affiliation Agreement with Capella University
Presenter:
Taylor Morris
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V.J. Action - Approve Agreement Between the City of Mesquite and Mesquite ISD for U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026-2026
Presenter:
Gilberto Prado
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V.K. Action - Approve Contract with Garland ISD for Graduation
Presenter:
Taylor Morris
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V.L. Action - Approve Vendors on Demand through March 15, 2026
Presenter:
Gilberto Prado/Darci Hooten
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VI. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
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VI.A. PERSONNEL
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VI.A.1. *Action - Approve Administrative Contracts
Coordinator - Visual Communications
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.2. *Action - Approve Probationary and Term Contract Renewals:
Teachers, Facilitators, Nurses, Librarians
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.3. *Action - Approve 4th Year Probationary Contracts
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.3.a. *Action - Approve 2nd Year Probationary Contracts for Designated Five of Eight Employees
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.4. *Action - Approve Administrator Request for Approval of Outside/Personal Services - Brenda Gonzalez
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.5. *Action - Approve Administrator Request for Approval of Outside/Personal Services - Veronica Tristan
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.6. *Action - Approve Administrator Request for Approval of Outside/Personal Services - Michael Stringer
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.7. *Action - Approve Recission of Inadvertent Termination Letter for Drusilla Forward
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.A.8. *Report - Resignations and Elect Replacements
Presenter:
Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley
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VI.B. CONSTRUCTION
Presenter:
Debi Tanton
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VI.B.1. Action - Approve Construction Method for Mesquite HS Addition and Renovation
Presenter:
Gilbert Prado/Don Pool
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VI.B.2. Action - Approve Construction Method for Poteet HS Addition and Renovation
Presenter:
Gilbert Prado/Don Pool
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VI.B.3. Action - Approve Construction Method for the Transportation Center
Presenter:
Gilbert Prado/Don Pool
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VI.B.4. Action - Approve Schematic Design for the Mesquite High School Addition and Renovations
Presenter:
Patrick Glenn/Jay Russell
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VI.B.5. Action - Approve Schematic Design for the Poteet High School Addition and Renovation
Presenter:
Patrick Glenn/Jay Russell
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VI.C. INSTRUCTION
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VI.C.1. Report - Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Presenter:
Daniella Rodarte/Kody Groves
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VI.D. ADMINISTRATION
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VI.D.1. Action - Announcement of Annual School Board Training Credit
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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VI.D.2. Action - Approve Matters Pertaining to the Regular School Trustee Election - May 2, 2026
a. Adopt Resolution Certifying School Trustee Candidates b. Set Date to Canvass Election Results
Presenter:
Linda Samples
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VI.D.3. *Action - Approve Subcommittee to Appoint Board Member to Fill Vacancy for Place 2
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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VI.D.4. *Report - Discussion of District-wide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Presenter:
Taylor Morris
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VI.E. ADJOURNMENT
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