August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening, Pledge, Prayer, Recognitions and Open Forum

1.A. Meeting Called to Order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag

1.D. Opening Prayer

1.E. Student Speaker on Character Education Trait for August - Respect

1.F. Open Forum

1.G. Mission Moment - Strategic Partnership: Bridging Classroom Learning & Skilled Trades

2. Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate

2.A. Consider Adoption of a Board Resolution to set the 2026-2027 Tax Rate

3. Superintendent's Report

3.A. Business Services Report

3.B. Communications Report

3.C. Curriculum & Instruction Report

3.C.1. 2026 Accountability & Academic Achievement Update

3.D. Facilities & Support Services Report

3.D.1. Bond Program Update

3.E. Human Resources Report

3.F. Police / Safety & Security Report

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting on June 16, 2026

4.B. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting on July 14, 2026

4.C. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting on July 21, 2026

4.D. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting on July 27, 2026

4.E. Consider Approval of Bids

4.E.1. Consider Approval of Copier, Printer, and Instructional Paper Bid RFP #BA11-2024 Renewal

4.E.2. Consider Approval of Student Athletic Insurance Bid RFP #BA05-2025 Renewal

4.E.3. Consider Approval of Program Support Goods and Services for Instructional, Extracurricular, and Administrative Needs Bid RFP #BA07-2025

4.E.4. Consider Approval of General Electrical Supplies, Equipment, & Services Bid RFP #BA03-2024

4.E.5. Consider Approval of Janitorial/Custodial Repairs, Parts, Equipment & Services Bid #BA06-2024

4.E.6. Consider Approval of Plumbing Gas Line Supplies, Equipment and Services Bid #BA04-2024

4.E.7. Consider Approval of Bastrop ISD Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Supplies Bid #BA02-2025

4.E.8. Consider Approval of HVAC Contracted Services #BA02-2023

4.E.9. Consider Approval of Grounds/Landscape Supplies, Equipment Repairs & Services Bid #BA05-2024

4.E.10. Consider Approval of Maintenance/Facilities Supplies, Equipment & Services Bid #BA07-2024

4.E.11. Consider Approval of Bastrop ISD Memorial Stadium Track Resurfacing BID-2026-0001 Change Order and use of Fund Balance

4.F. Consider Approval of Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between BISD & Region VII Education Service Center

4.G. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing Services between BISD & Purchasing Cooperative of America

4.H. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing Services between BISD & 1GPA National Purchasing Cooperative

4.I. Consider Approval to Establish New Investment Pool Accounts with Texas CLASS

4.J. Consider Approval of Property and Casualty Insurance for 2026-2027

4.K. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds

4.L. Consider Approval of Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Bastrop County

4.M. Consider Approval of Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Lee County

4.N. Consider Approval of Leasor Crass, P.C. Proactive Legal Services & Retainer Program

4.O. Consider Approval of Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Russo & Kyle, P.C. Legal Service Retainer Agreement

4.P. Consider Approval of T-TESS Appraisers

4.Q. Consider Approval of School District Teaching Permit Personnel

4.R. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Membership Roster & Annual Report

4.S. Consider Approval of Amendment to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan

4.T. Consider Approval of Policy Update #127

4.U. Consider Approval of Amendment No. 8 between Student Transportation of America, Inc. and Bastrop ISD

4.V. Consider Approval of GOVMVMT Master Intergovernmental Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement

4.W. Consider Adoption of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct

4.X. Consider Acceptance of a Donation from TCS Mechanical and DeWalt to Support the Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs within Bastrop ISD

5. Action Items

5.A. Consider Approval of Staff Development Waiver

5.B. Consider Approval of Amendment to the 2026-2027 Child Nutrition & General Fund Budgets

5.C. Discuss and Consider Adoption of Revised Team Operating Procedures

5.D. Consider Endorsement of a Nominated Individual for a Position on the TASB Board of Directors

6. Information Items

6.A. Board of Trustees Calendar of Events

6.B. Single Budgeted Purchases More than $50,000

6.C. Revised Board Policy BE(LOCAL)

7. Closed Session 

7.A. Attorney Consultation (Government Code 551.071)

7.A.1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections §551.071, to consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code.

7.B. Personnel Matters (Government Code 551.074)

7.B.1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections §551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer, employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 

7.B.1.a. Security Requirements for Public Schools related to HB3

8. Action Resulting from Closed Session

8.A. Consider Amendment of Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for HB3

9. Adjournment