September 24, 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's Report

5.A.2. Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update

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

5.A.4. Campus Principal's Report

5.A.4.A. Senate Bill 12 & 204 Board Training

5.A.5. Business Report

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

5.A.5.B. Monthly Investment Report

5.A.6. Athletic Director's Report

5.A.7. Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report

5.A.8. Cafeteria Report

6. Consent Agenda

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

6.A.1. Regular Meeting of August 27, 2026

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

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

6.C.1. Raba Kistner           $12,035.04
     Baseball & Softball Field Construction Materials Testing Fee

6.C.2. Raba Kistner Inc          $9,650
        Baseball & Sofball Field Geo Testing

6.C.3. Duval Energy Rentals Service          $19,208.05
        Concession Stand Pay App #4

6.C.4. Morning Star Heating & AC          $1,500.00
       Rooms 205 & 209 AC Unit Parts & Repair

6.C.5. Mission Restaurant Supply          $283,830.50
     Cafeteria Equipment Upgrades

6.C.6. Hellas Construction        $34,996.90
        Track Re Surface Project Pay App #5

6.C.7. BSN Sports          $717.12
     Cross Country Uniforms

6.C.8. Ridell All American Sports          $3,052.90
HS & JH Football Helmets

6.C.9. The Enterprise          $870.40
     RFP Ads

6.C.10. Gallagher Construction          $6,994.00
     Project Manager Monthly Fee

6.C.11. Athletic General Supplies        $623.88

6.C.12. Maintenance Dept Contract Services        $4,710.00

6.C.13. Maintenance Dept General Supplies         $1,256.86

6.C.14. Custodial General Supplies          $2,284.34

6.C.15. Transportation Dept Contracted Maintenance        $2,927.65

6.C.16. Transportation Dept General Supplies         $2,388.08

6.D. Consider and Approve Pending Payment to Southland Industries.

6.E. Consider and Approve Pending Payment to Tom Oaks Construction.

6.F. Consider and Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization.

7. Action Items

7.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Portions of the District's Currently Outstanding Obligations, Approving an Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Rate that Exceeds the Minimum debt Rate, and Other Matters Related Thereto.

7.B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the 2026 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate.

7.C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the 2026 Interest and Sinking(I&S) Debt Service Tax Rate, Including any Required Action Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 26.05(a-1).

7.D. Consider and Approve Tax Ordinance to Move that the Property Tax Rate be Increased by the Adoption of a Tax Rate of 1.754000, Which is Effectively a 32.44 Percent Increase in the Tax Rate.

7.E. Consider and Approve List of T-TESS Appraisers for 2026-2027 School Year.

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

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

7.H. Consider and Approve Stronger Connection Grant Supplies/Materials from School Outfitters.

7.I. Consider and Approve Lift Technical Assistance Provider Installment 2 Payment to the ESC2 in the amount of $76,825.00.

7.J. Consider and Approve 2nd Payment to United Migrant Opportunities(UMOS) in the amount of $60,000.00.

7.K. Consider an Approve TIA Spending Plan.

7.L. Consider and Approve Workers' Compensation Solutions Initial Contribution for Program Year 26-27 in the amount of $15,453.86.

7.M. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Benavides Independent School District's 2026-2027 Senate Bill 12 & 204 Annual Compliance under Texas Education Code 39.008, 11.005, and 28.002, and Authorize the Superintendent to Sign, Notarize, and Submit the Certification Electronically to the Texas Education Agency through AskTED.

7.N. Consider and Approve the District/Campus Improvement Plan.

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. 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. 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