August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Welcome
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3. Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags
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4. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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5. Call to Order Public Hearing
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5.A. Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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5.B. Adjourn Public Hearing
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6. Action Items
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6.A. Consider approval of the Parameters Order authorizing the issuance and sale of the District's School Building Bonds.
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle, Mr. Steven Adams with Specialized Public Finance (District Financial Advisor)
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6.B. Tax Rate Adoption: Consider Approval of a Resolution Setting the Tax Rate for 2026
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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6.C. Information Item: Strategic Planning Update
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell and Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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6.D. Order calling a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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7. Board Member Reports
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7.A. Executive Board Committee Report
Presenter:
Ms. Ruthie Waller
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8. Information Items
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8.A. Benefits Plan Financial Update
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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8.B. Update on the Bryan ISD Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Director of Advanced Academics, Dr. Christina Richardson and Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
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8.C. Assessment and Accountability Update
Presenter:
Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
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9. Consent Agenda
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9.A. Consider approval of the meeting minutes for July 20, 2026
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9.B. Consideration and/or action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Norma Friddle
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9.C. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Blinn College for College Preparatory Courses
Presenter:
Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
Attachments:
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9.D. Consider approval of the adoption of Order and Notice of the Board of Trustees Election for November 3, 2026
Presenter:
Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra
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9.E. Consider approval of the closeout of the 2020 Bond MEP & HVAC Systems Upgrade
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell
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9.F. Consider Approval of Purchase over $50,000 for Fresh, Delivered Pizza
Presenter:
Director of School Nutrition Services, Sandra Baxter
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9.G. Board Resolution to Approve Employee Personal Services Contract Pursuant to Tex. Educ. Code § 11.006
Presenter:
Executive Director of Human Resources, Tommy Roberts
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9.H. Consider approval of purchase over $50,000 for the replacement of chillers at Houston and Johnson Elementary, using 2020 Bond funds
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell, and Director of Construction Services, Bobby Griffin
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9.I. Consider approval of purchase over $50,000 for the replacement of chillers at Bonham, Crockett, and Navarro Elementary, using 2020 Bond funds
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell, and Director of Construction Services, Bobby Griffin
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10. Action Items
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10.A. Consider Approval of Purchase over $50,000 for Armed Security Guards
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell
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10.B. Discuss and Consider Approval of School Resource Unit Interlocal Agreement between Bryan ISD and the City of Bryan
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brian Merrell, and Assistant Director of Safety and Security, Rich Himmell
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11. Closed Session
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11.A. Discuss issues pertaining to appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Texas Government Code 551.074
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11.B. Discussion related to a public school student, wherein personally identifiable information will necessarily be revealed - Texas Government Code 551.0821
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11.C. Discuss Issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in consultation with legal counsel - Texas Government Code Sections 551.072 and 551.071
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12. Reconvene in Open Session
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13. Adjourn
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