November 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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The Board President or designee will call the meeting to order.
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B. Roll Call
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The Board President or designee will call the roll of members.
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C. Student Led Pledge of Allegiance
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Students from Smithville Elementary who have received the most Tiger Tokens for the month will lead the group in the pledge. Those students are:
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D. Board Recognitions
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D.1. Smithville Elementary Tiger of the Month
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Smithville Elementary School celebrates outstanding students with the "Tiger of the Month" recognition. Elementary staff nominate students who exhibit characteristics such as kindness, strong character, and helpfulness. Each month, one exceptional student will be honored by the campus, recognized at the school board meeting, and will receive a special yard sign to proudly display at home.
The Tiger of the Month for November is Camila Aguilar Castillo, 3rd grader in Mrs. Kaatz class. |
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D.2. Cross-Country Regional Qualifiers
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Cross-country athletes who advanced to Regional competition include:
Boys:
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D.3. Smithville Tiger Marching Band and Guard
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The Smithville Tiger Band and Guard had a fantastic season, earning their 22nd consecutive year of earning Division I ratings and advancing to Area competition.
Band Directors: Wayne King, Cathy Sherrill and Luke Marx |
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E. Public Hearing - Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
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Texas Education Code (TEC) section 39.082 requires the Commissioner of Education to implement a financial accountability system for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. The system—the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)—is set out in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 109.1001. The Smithville ISD 2025-2026 rating of 98 = Superior Achievement will be reviewed, which is based upon 2024-2025 data.
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F. Public Communications
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Citizens wishing to address the Board of Trustees have indicated by listing their name on the Communications from the Public sign-in sheet located on the table at the entrance to the boardroom. Those signing have given a brief indication of the topics to be addressed. Comments to the Board of Trustees under this provision will be heard in accordance with Policy and Board Operating Procedures. The members of the Board of Trustees will listen to citizen comments, but they will not respond or participate in a discussion of the topic.
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G. Consent Agenda
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Board members routinely approve items on the consent agenda as a group.
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G.1. Minutes
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State law requires that a record be kept in the form of official minutes on each meeting held by a governmental body and that these minutes be approved at the next regular meeting.
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G.2. Financial Statements
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The Board is provided monthly financial statements.
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G.3. Investment Report
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In order to meet legal reporting requirements for investments, the Board receives quarterly reports on District investments.
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G.4. State Aid Comparison - Budgeted vs. Earned
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A monthly status report of earned state aid in relation to the budget is provided.
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G.5. Earned vs. TEA Payments
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A monthly status report of earned state aid in relation to the budget is provided.
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G.6. Tax Collection Report
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Attached is the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report.
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G.7. Financial Report
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A review of the financial disbursements for the previous month is provided.
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H. Information Items
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H.1. Superintendent's Report
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The Superintendent will update the Board on important issues pertaining to the District:
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H.2. Review of the 2025-2026 Financial Year Audit
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As required by the Texas Education Agency, an annual audit of financial information is conducted annually to assure that all legal requirements are being met, and sound fiscal responsibility is maintained. The audit was conducted by Armstrong, Vaughn and Assoc, P.C. Kim Roach, Principal with Armstrong. Approval of the audit will be considered at a subsequent meeting.
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H.3. Update on the Smithville ISD Strategic Plan Priority 3 - Stakeholder Satisfaction & Engagement
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A regular progress report/update on the Smithville ISD Strategic Plan will be provided.
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H.4. Discussion Regarding 2027-2028 Instructional Calendar Development
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An update on the instructional calendar development process and review of a draft calendar for 2027-28 will be provided.
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H.5. Discussion Regarding Legislative Priorities in the 90th Texas Legislative Session
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Trustees and administration will discuss priorities for legislative advocacy in the 90th Texas Legislative Session.
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H.6. Tentative Future Board Agenda Items
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I. Action Items
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I.1. Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Energy and Construction Services for HVAC Replacements
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Schneider Electric will provide an update on the development of a proposal related to necessary HVAC replacements across the district, as well as options for project completion in summer 2027 and beyond.
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I.2. Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Approval of Updates to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)
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As a follow-up to discussion at the October 2026 meeting, the administration will review proposed policy revisions recommended for adoption.
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J. Closed Session
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During the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees may conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and E. Decisions may be made as a result of the executive session.
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J.1. Deliberations Regarding School Safety and Security Personnel or Devices and/or Security Audits, in Accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code
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J.2. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters, including the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers and/or employees, pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act
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K. Open Session
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L. Adjournment
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