September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Closed Session:  A Closed Session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 including but not limited to Section 551.071, Section 551.072, Section 551.074, Section 551.076, and Section 551.082, and Section 551.0821.

II.A. The Board may deliberate matters of Personnel, i.e. appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. (Section 551.074)

II.A.I. Professional Employment Contracts

II.B. The Board may consult with Legal Counsel regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation and/ or Privileged Legal Advice. (Section 551.071)

II.C. The Board may discuss matters of Safety and Security. (Section 551.076)

II.C.I. Appointment of New School Marshals

II.C.II. Discuss Good Cause Exception

II.D. The Board may discuss matters pertaining to Students necessarily involving personally identifiable information, e.g. Student Discipline. (Sections 551.082, 551.0821)

II.E. The Board may discuss the Value, Exchange and/or Disposition of Real Property.  (Section 551.072)

II.E.I. Fannin Elementary, located at 2726 N. 18th St., Abilene, TX 79603

III. Reconvene from Closed Session (Approximately 6:30 p.m.)

III.A. Invocation

III.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas

III.C. Board/Superintendent Announcements

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. TEA Educator Review Committee Representatives

V. Oral Communications from the Public

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. The Board will consider accepting the July Financials.

VI.B. The Board will consider approval of the Minutes of the August 7, 2025, Workshop Meeting; August 11, 2025, Regular Meeting; and the August 14, 2025, Special Budget and Tax Rate Meeting.

VI.C. The Board will consider ratifying the employment of the new Director of Accounting.

VI.D. The Board will consider approval of the Appointment of Members of the Local School Health Advisory Council.

VI.E. The Board will consider approval of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Resolution and Adjunct Agreement.

VI.E.I. Callahan County

VI.E.II. Taylor County

VI.F. The Board will consider approval of update to Policy DC (LOCAL) - Employment Practices.

VI.G. The Board will consider approval to reauthorize the Superintendent's Hiring Authority for Contractual Personnel (Policy DC LOCAL - Employment Practices).

VI.H. The Board will consider approval of the 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan.

VI.I. The Board will consider approval of TASB Policy Update 125.

VI.J. The Board will consider a 2025-2026 Staff Development Waiver.

VII. Reports

VII.A. Academic Performance Report

VII.B. Gifted and Talented Program Update

VII.C. TCASE SPED Program Audit Summary

VII.D. Efficiency Audit

VIII. Business Items Requiring Board Action

VIII.A. The Board will consider delegating authority to the Superintendent and his designee to negotiate, finalize, and execute a contract for the replacement of a sewer line at Alcorta Elementary School in an amount not to exceed the statutory competitive procurement threshold.

VIII.B. The Board will consider approval of revised Policy CV (LOCAL).

IX. The Board may take action relevant to Items Covered During Closed Session.

IX.A. The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations, if any.

IX.A.I. Professional Employment Contracts

IX.B. Matters pertaining to Real Property, if any

IX.B.I. The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding the rejection of all bids for the sale of Fannin Elementary.

IX.B.II. The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding the donation of Fannin Elementary, located at 2726 N. 18th St., Abilene, TX 79603.

IX.C. Matters pertaining to Safety and Security, if any

IX.C.I. The Board will consider the Appointment of New School Marshals.

IX.C.II. The Board will consider renewal of Good Cause Exception.

IX.D. Matters pertaining to Litigation, if any

IX.E. Matters pertaining to Students, if any

X. Adjournment