Public Meeting Agenda: February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - February 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

1. Safe, Orderly, and Nurturing Learning Environment

1.A. Call to Order/Prayer/Pledges

1.B. Public Comments and/or Feedback Portal Responses

1.C. Recognitions

1.C.1. State Class A Spirit Competition - JHS 6th Place

1.D. Principal Humphries Reports

1.E. nc Reports

1.E.1. LEARNING – Our core function: The Texas Promise.

1.E.2. Kudos to…

1.E.2.a.

- - Board for service to the school and community.
  - JGISD teachers who volunteer to keep football and basketball gates.
  - Hamlin Collegiate ISD for allowing their SB/BB fields to be our “home” for the third year running.
  - Maintenance Team for winter weather responses and preparation.
  - Kim Ann Smith and Samantha Salazar for feeding us all last week while short on help.
  - John Bleiker and Connie Hernandez for faithful service on the clock and basketball books through the season.
  - Jamie Humphries for help in road assessment during the snow/ice event of January.
  - Ruben Martinez for prepping our travel vehicles in superb fashion.
  - Safety and Health Committee folks (Kayla Ragsdale, Darla Harrison, Amber Long, Jace Chisum, B.J. Baldridge, and Johnna Reynolds) for helping nc with Corrective Action Assessment requirement.
  - Leella, for coordinating national anthem performances at basketball games.
  - Toni Gibson, Darla Harrison, and Jamie Humphries for quick working on getting transcripts to our seniors in January. Collectively, $25K in scholarships already.
  - Little Dribblers and Summer Track supporters.

1.E.3. Eight (8) JHS seniors have earned 24+ hours of college credit!

1.E.4. 10-0 basketball day on January 29. Wowzer!

1.E.5. Board election next steps.

1.E.6. FINALLY > our new activity bus is in service.

1.E.7. Track & Field Records display progress.

1.E.8. TEA 2025 Annual Report.

1.E.9. TEA guidance on handling student walkouts - brings back some bad memories.

1.E.10. School calendar contortions, past and possible future.

1.E.11. Demolition has been authorized for properties purchased from Emma Baeza and Timothy Snyder.

1.E.12. Handicap access enhancements planned for game gym once season ends.

1.E.13. NHS-Academic Trip consolidation discussions.

1.E.14. Rural Pathways to Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP) research and convos.

1.E.15. Dancing with the Bear (mostly out of step): cafe audit, hazard mitigation, state archives, door sweeps, emergency operations, ……

1.F. Action Item: Consider whether or not, by RECORD VOTE, to adopt a policy resolution described by Section 25.0823(a-1), Education Code, designating time each school day for a period of prayer and reading of religious texts, per Senate Bill 11 of the 89th Texas Legislature.

1.G. Action Item: Consider revision of policy EIC (LOCAL) as it relates to the calculations for local honors and class rank.

1.H. Discussion Item: Technology Bond and auditorium upgrade report by Keith Emfinger.

1.I. Discussion Item: School calendar process for 2026-27.

2. Learning Optimization for ALL

2.A. Action Item: Consider administrative contract renewals for Laci Scogin, Darla Harrison, and Jamie Humphries.

2.B. Discussion Item: Scholarships for degrees and/or industry credentials for JHS students and graduates.

3. Effective & Efficient Learning Operations

3.A. Action Item: Consent Items

- Minutes of January 19, 2026, Board Meeting
- Permanent School Fund request
- Financial Reports

3.B. Action Item: Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), with stipulated Alternates, for the Softball-Baseball Complex, as presented by Construction Manager-at-Risk Jason Pharr.

3.C. Discussion Item: Review of Corrective Action regarding the state cafeteria audit.

3.D. Discussion Item: Swimming pool site improvement plans.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed): The Board may convene in EXECUTIVE SESSION in compliance with the TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT (per CHP. 551).

February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - February 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

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