October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Call to Order Time: Invocation by: Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Region 5 Personnel Present: Guests Present: |
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2. Region 5 Staff Presentation
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Kimberly Smalley, Regional Assistant Superintendent, will present school improvement information to the Board.
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3. Executive Director Report
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The Executive Director will report on the service center and districts within Region 5.
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4. Discussion/Information Items
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4.A. Board Member Term Update
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Notice of Election will be posted by January 31 for the filing period of February 1-20. The following board terms will expire on May 31, 2027:
Katherine Ramsey, Charter School Representative, completes her first one-year term on May 31, 2027. |
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4.B. Personnel Changes
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Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
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4.C. Food Service Cooperative Update
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The Food Service Cooperative has started the process of implementing vendor fees as we have moved away from Coop membership fees. The Cooperative has voted to renew the current commodity bid for the 2027-28 school year.
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4.D. Impact Texas ESC Summit Update
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The next Impact Texas ESC Summit will be in the Spring of 2028, as this conference is now offered every other year. The Texas Association of Education Service Centers (TAESC) was redesigned last year into a joint conference with the Quality, Leadership and Synergy Conference (QLSC) now called Impact Texas ESC Summit. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
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4.E. Executive Session
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If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session. Motion to conduct a closed session: Second: Vote: Beginning Time: Motion to return to open session: Second: Vote: Ending Time: __________ Action on items considered in Executive Session: Motion: Second: Vote: |
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4.F. Next Regular Board Meeting - December 17, 2026
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The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room on the 5th floor of Edison Plaza. The annual staff and Board Christmas luncheon will take place on the 4th floor following the meeting.
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5. Approval of Minutes
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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6. Financial Management
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6.A. Review of Investment Policy, Investment Strategies, and Adoption of Written Instrument
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In accordance with Government Code 2256.005(e), the Board shall review its investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually. The Board shall adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and investment strategies and that the written instrument so adopted shall record any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies. A copy of the investment policy is included in the board packet, and a copy of Texas Government Code Sections 2256.01 through 2256.019 will be made available for review.
It is requested that the Board review its investment policy and strategies, and adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed them and that the adopted written instrument shall record any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies. Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6.B. Investment Portfolio Report
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As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for Board approval.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6.C. Statement of Operations; Budget Amendments; Check Register; and Checks Over $10,000.
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The Executive Director and Director of Financial Operations will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6.D. Salary Schedule Update Proposal for 2026-27
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Consider approval for updated proposed salary schedule for 2026-27. (updated pay scale)
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6.E. Retention Incentive
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Due to the continuing statewide teacher shortage and inflation, the board is requested to consider a one-time retention incentive of net $1,200.00 for all full-time staff and net $600.00 for all part-time staff hired on or before December 1, 2026 and who have not submitted a formal notice of resignation.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7. Adjournment
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Motion to Adjourn: Second: Vote: Adjournment Time: Minutes taken by: |