July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETING LAW This is to verify that the provisions of Section 551 of the Texas Government Code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.

3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES AND TEXAS FLAGS

4. PUBLIC COMMENT- the Board shall allow public comment with submission of a Public Comment form or via email prior to the start of the meeting.

5. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA

5.A. Minutes from Previous Meetings

5.B. Tax Collection Report

5.C. Finance Reports

5.D. Appraisal Calendar and Campus Appraisers

5.E. Interlocal Agreement with City of Cooper

6. PRINCIPALS' AND DIRECTORS' REPORTS

6.A. Facilities Update

7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT HANDBOOKS

7.A. Employee Handbook

7.B. Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

7.C. Athletic Handbook

7.D. Band Handbook

7.E. Cheer Handbook

7.F. DAEP Handbook

7.G. Rodeo Club By-Laws

8. NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2026-2027 ESSA GRANT

9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER 2026 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS UNDER TEC SECTION 39.008

10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER 2026-2027 STAFF DEVELOPMENT MINUTES WAIVER

11. DISCUSS SECOND READ OF UPDATE 127 AFFECTING LOCAL POLICIES BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, AND FFF

12. DISCUSS 2026-2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

13. DISCUSS CHANGES TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING AND PROPERTY VALUE LAG

14. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DRAKE PAY APPLICATION #11 (ELEMENTARY ADDITION)

15. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DRAKE PAY APPLICATION # 1 (TRAFFIC FLOW PROJECT)

16. CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT

17. CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Texas Government Code: Section 551.074, personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District. 

17.A. Consider Employee Resignations

17.B. Consider Employee Recommendations

17.C. Discuss Approved Teacher Hires

17.D. Discuss Team of Eight Self Evaluation

17.E. Discuss Superintendent Formative Review

18. ADJOURN