February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever
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II. Roll Call
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever
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III. Pledges of Allegiance
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III.A. Introduction of Student Representative(s) Leading the Pledges of Allegiance
Presenter:
Superintendent Paige Meloni
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III.B. Pledges of Allegiance
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IV. President's Welcome
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever
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V. Vice-President's Recitation of District Call to Action and Learner Outcomes
Presenter:
Vice President Belinda Evans
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VI. Board Recitation of Trustees Commitments to Excellence
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VII. Vice-President's Overview of Good Governance Indicators and Board Member Ethics
Presenter:
Vice President Belinda Evans
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VIII. Superintendent's Update
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IX. Student Recognition Items
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IX.A. Recognition of Student Representative(s) for the Month of February
Presenter:
Superintendent Paige Meloni
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IX.B. Recognition of Student Achievements
Presenter:
Director of Student Services Daryl Wendel
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IX.C. Recognition of Career and Technology Student Organizations Month
Presenter:
High School CTE Department Heads Jana Mahoney and Laura Lauinger
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X. Recognition of Staff
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X.A. Recognition of Career and Technology Education Month
Presenter:
High School CTE Department Heads Jana Mahoney and Laura Lauinger
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X.B. Recognition of National School Counselor Appreciation Month and CREST Award Winners
Presenter:
Director of Counseling Cassandra Gracia
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XI. Curriculum Celebration(s) / Awareness
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XI.A. Black History Month
Presenter:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Serena Georges-Penny
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XII. President's Dismissal of High School Student Representatives
Description:
Student Representatives have the option to leave to work on their homework assignments or if they have extracurricular activities they need to attend, or they may remain for any portion of the meeting and leave at their will.
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XIII. Public Comments
Description:
Note: Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the designated individual before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. [Ref. Board Policy BED(LOCAL)]
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XIII.A. Public Comments on General Topics
Description:
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting.
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XIII.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Description:
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.
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XIV. Correspondence
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XV. Report on Board Advocacy
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever
Description:
Trustee Visibility and Commitment within the District, the Community and with Other Governmental Entities
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XVI. New Business
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XVI.A. Report/Discussion Items
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever
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XVI.A.1. Report — Superintendent Legislative Update
Presenter:
Superintendent Paige Meloni
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XVI.A.2. Report — Approved Probationary Contracts Under DC(LOCAL)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Human Resources
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XVI.A.3. Discussion — Senate Bill 13 School Library Book Recommendations — February 2026
Presenter:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Serena Georges-Penny
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XVI.A.4. Discussion — TEA Staff Development Waiver
Presenter:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Serena Georges-Penny
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XVI.A.5. Discussion — Grades 9-12 HQIM Mathematics
Presenter:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Serena Georges-Penny
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XVI.A.6. Discussion — District of Innovation Amendment
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent Kelly Kovacs
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XVI.A.7. Discussion — Teacher Certification Waiver
Presenter:
Executive Director of Human Resources Cindy Ward
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XVI.A.8. Discussion - Chapter 21 and Non-Chapter 21 Personnel Contracts
Presenter:
Executive Director of Human Resources Cindy Ward
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XVI.A.9. Discussion — Procurement of Goods and Services
Presenter:
Director of Purchasing Aaron Miranda
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XVI.A.9.a. Solicitation for External Audit Services — RFQ 26-013V
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XVI.A.10. Discussion — State Funding Update
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Brian Moy
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XVI.A.11. Discussion — Operational Sustainability Committee
Presenter:
Superintendent Paige Meloni
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XVI.A.12. Discussion — Board Consideration and Consensus on Discussion Items Eligible for Action Under Consent Agenda
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever
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XVI.B. Action Items
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XVI.B.1. Consent Items
Presenter:
Board President
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XVI.B.1.a. Approval of Minutes
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XVI.B.1.b. Approval of Financial Statements
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Brian Moy
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XVI.B.1.c. Acceptance of Superintendent's Report on Budgeted Purchases of Goods/Services in Excess of $100,000
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Brian Moy
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XVI.B.1.d. Approval of Fire Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Repair Services - RFP No. 26-008V
Presenter:
Director of Purchasing Aaron Miranda
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XVI.B.1.e. Acceptance and Award of Open Multiple Award Solicitations
Presenter:
Director of Purchasing Aaron Miranda
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XVI.C. Other Action Items
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XVI.C.1. Request for Board Action — Resolution related to Texas Education Code Section 25.0823 and Senate Bill 11
Presenter:
Superintendent Paige Meloni
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XVI.C.2. Request for Board Action — Senate Bill 11 Affirming Current Practice
Presenter:
Superintendent Paige Meloni
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XVI.C.3. Request for Board Approval — Teacher Certification Waiver
Presenter:
Executive Director Cindy Ward
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XVII. Closed Session
Description:
This portion of the meeting may be closed to all but essential personnel as deemed necessary by the Board (Ref. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074).
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XVII.A. Discussion Pertaining to Personnel Matters, per Texas Gov't Code: 551.074 - Personnel Matters - deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
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XVIII. Open Session
Description:
The Board will reconvene from closed session for action relative to items considered during closed session. The Board may consider and take action on any of the following item(s):
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XVIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action Pertaining to Trustee.
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XIX. Board Items for Review and Discussion
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XIX.A. Review of the Board Planning Calendar and Requests for Information or Future Discussion
Presenter:
President Letticia Sever and Secretary Amy Thomas
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XX. Adjourn
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