August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

OPEN SESSION:

1. Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge

1.A. Moment of Silence

2. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum

3. Call to Order:   This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act

4. Open Forum

5. Information

5.A. Administrative Reports

5.A.1. Superintendent/Campus Principal Report

5.A.1.A. Programs & Services

5.A.1.B. TIA Structured Payout Information

5.A.2. Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update

5.A.3. Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects

5.A.4. Business Report

5.A.4.A. Financial & Tax Reports

5.A.4.B. Monthly Investment Report

5.A.5. Athletic Director's Report

5.A.6. Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report

5.A.7. Cafeteria Report

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s).

6.A.1. Special Meeting of July 30, 2026

6.A.2. Public Hearing of August 13, 2026

6.A.3. Special Meeting of August 13, 2026

6.B. Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices.
             July 2026 Payments

6.C. Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments.

6.C.1. Gallagher Construction        $6,994
          Project Manager Fee 

6.C.2. Thomas Bus Gulf Coast          $142,000.00

6.C.3. Andy's Service Center      $2,599.19
        Bus #16 Rear AC unit

6.C.4. Quarter Mile Ink      $2,434.39
      Vehicle Wrap

6.C.5. Mission Rest Supply      $28,061
      Cafeteria Vent Hood

6.C.6. Piraino Consulting Inc        $8,505
     Smartboards & Flat Panels

6.C.7. Barrientos Tire Shop       $939.30
     Bus 16 Tires

6.C.8. BSN Sports        $7,658.20
     Volleyball Netting System

6.C.9. Morning Star Heating & AC      $480
        Admin Building AC

6.C.10. Computer Solutions         $4,492.10
      Erate 2026

6.C.11. Computer Solutions       $3, 552.90
      Meraki Access Points

6.C.12. Amazon        $6,357.26
      Athletic Locker Room IceMaker

6.C.13. Tom Oaks           $262,651.25
     Plumbing Pay App #3

6.C.14. Tom Oaks      $44,175
     Paving Pay App #3

6.C.15. Southland Industries      $426,439.80
      Electrical Pay App #2

6.D. Consider and Approve Recommendation to Designate in Compliance with CCG (Legal) to Designate Eva Lane to Calculate and Prepare the 2026 No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates for Benavides ISD.

7. Action Items

7.A. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).

7.B. Consider and Approve Third Reading of Localized Manual Update 127.

7.C. Consider and Approve Landscaping Proposal out of Bond Project Funds.

7.D. Consider and Approve Interior Wall for Room 209 with Bond Funds.

7.E. Consider and Approve Bond Project Priorities.

7.F. Consider and Approve Purchase of Technology Equipment with Strong Foundations Planning Grant in the amount of $26,110 from Intech Southwest Services..

7.G. Consider and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation.

7.H. Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

7.I. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution to Delegate Contractual Authority to Superintendent and to Approve the Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding).

7.J. Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Supplemental Student Transfer list.

7.K. Consider and Approve Payment to Varsity Spirit for HS Cheer Gear in the amount of $12,901.73.

7.L. Consider and Approve Texas Series of Lockton Company for Property Insurance in the amount of $183,632.31.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:

1. Personnel

1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring

1.B. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney

1.C. Discussion regarding student services and related district support

1.D. Consultation with Attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD

OPEN SESSION:

Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.

1. Personnel

1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring

1.B. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney

1.C. Discussion regarding student services and related district support

1.D. Consultation with Attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD

Closing Business

1. The Board May Set Dates for Special Meetings and Hearings and Information Regarding Other Special Dates

2. Agenda Items:  Members of the Board May Submit Requests or Information to be Considered at the Next Regular Board Meeting

3. Members of the Board of Trustees' Comments or Announcements

Adjourn