August 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Board Business Meeting A&B Combined

1. Meeting Called to Order

1.A. Roll Call of Board Members Present and Declaration of Quorum Present______ Absent______

1.A.1. Ms. Alicia Sebastian

1.A.2. Mrs. Christina Martinez

1.A.3. Mr. Jacob Ramos 

1.A.4. Mr. Ed Garza

1.A.5. Mrs. Stephanie Torres

1.A.6. Mr. Arthur Valdez

1.A.7. Dr. Mike Villarreal

1.B. Recording of Superintendent Present

1.B.1. Dr. Adrian Bustillos

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag

1.D. Salute to the Texas Flag - "Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

1.E. Citizens' Presentations - 60-minute total time limit for this item

2. Governance

2.A. Acceptance of Bexar Appraisal District’s Certified Appraisal Roll for Tax Year 2026

2.B. Acceptance of the No-New-Revenue (NNR) Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR), and Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service for Tax Year 2026

2.C. Approval of Ordinance and Order Adopting Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027

2.D. Consideration and possible Adoption of an Order Calling an Election in Accordance with Section 26.08 of the Tax Code, ordering a Districtwide Election on November 3, 2026, for Registered Voters of the District to determine whether to Approve the Adopted Tax Rate

2.E. Consideration and possible adoption of an order calling a bond election for the purpose of capital improvements and technology acquisition for November 3, 2026, making provision for the conduct of the Election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such Election

2.F. Consideration and possible Adoption of the Joint Election Agreement between the District, Bexar County, and other governmental entities, to participate jointly in the November 3, 2026 Elections applicable to Registered Voters in the San Antonio Independent School District

2.G. 2026 Accountability Results

2.H. 2026 Graduation and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Results & Board Goal 3 Update

2.I. Approval of the Revised Charter by the New Way Forward Ad Hoc Committee

2.J. Approval of the Proposed SAISD 2026-2027 Internal Audit Plan

3. Consent Agenda

3.A. Approval of Parking Lot Lease Agreement Renewal Between SAISD and the Discalced Carmelite Fathers of San Antonio for the Advanced Learning Academy at Nelson

3.B. Approval of Parking Lot Lease Agreement Renewal Between SAISD and the Archdiocese of San Antonio, on Behalf of St. Gerard Catholic Church, for Smith Elementary School

3.C. Approval of Seventh Amendment to Lease Agreement – Early College High School at St. Philip’s College (1801 M.L. King Drive, San Antonio, TX 78203)

3.D. Approval to Purchase Contracted Services with Papaya Tutoring Services, Inc. for Literacy and Math Support

3.E. Approval of Monthly Budget Reports and Amendments for August 2026

3.F. Approval of Procurement Services’ Recommendations for Bids, Proposals, and Awards

3.G. Approval of Minutes for the following meetings:

3.G.1. July 20, 2026 Board Business Meeting A&B

4. Closed Session

4.A. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, et. Seq. (TGC 551.071, TGC 551.072, TGC 551.074, and TGC 551.076)

4.A.1. Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, including legal issues on the acquisition process. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.072)

4.A.2. Deliberation regarding personnel matters, including but not limited to appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, reassignment, resignation, retirement, reclassification, report, and dismissal of a public officer or an employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. This provision does not apply to a closed session discussion if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. (TGC 551.074)

4.A.3. Discussion on the creation of a new position for the District’s Internal Audit Department. (TGC 551.074)

4.A.4. Consultation with legal counsel on legal issues related to the audit plan, audit charters and related audit matters. (TGC 551.071)

4.A.5. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding pursuing sanctions against educators who have abandoned their contract pursuant to TEC 21.210 and 19 TAC 249.14. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074)

4.A.6. Consultation with legal counsel on matters related to campus staff and student security and safety. (551.071(2))

4.A.7. Consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding potential student safety issues and also regarding Intruder Detection Audits that are confidential pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 37.1084(d), 37.108(b), 37.108(c) and Texas Government Code Sections 552.101 and 552.116. (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.076)

4.B. The Board will reconvene in Open Session and take appropriate action on items discussed in Closed Session.

5. Adjournment

5.A. Adjournment