August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
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___Alva Cecilia Black, President
___Irma Lopez, Secretary ___Aracelis Pena, Member |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/TEXAS PLEDGE
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"I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all." "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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IV. PUBLIC AUDIENCE:
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The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous.
Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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VI. FINANCIAL REPORTS
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VI.A. Public Hearing on Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate.
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VI.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Budget.
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VI.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2026 Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate.
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VI.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment.
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VI.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2025-2026 Final Budget.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration. Requests must be directed to either the President of the Board of Trustees or the Superintendent.
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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IX. CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to 551.071; 551.074, 551.087)
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IX.A. Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.
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IX.B. Discussion regarding the Resignation, Separation, and Settlement of the Employment of Superintendent Dr. H. H. Garza, Jr., and of District Employees D. G. and H.H. G. III, including Deliberation regarding a Proposed Settlement Agreement and Release providing for the Resignation of each Employee.
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IX.C. Consultation with the District's attorney regarding Legal Matters related to the above, including the Proposed Settlement Agreement and Release and the Employment Contracts of the Affected Employees.
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X. OPEN SESSION
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Action on matters considered in closed session
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X.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind Proposed Termination of Superintendent Dr. H.H. Garza Jr.
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X.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Settlement Agreement and Release among the District, Superintendent Dr. H. H. Garza, Jr., and of District Employees D. G. and H.H.G. III; to Accept the Resignation of each Employee; and to Authorize the Board President to Execute the Agreement and related Documents on behalf of the District.
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XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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