September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting

1. Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Opening Prayer

4. Welcome Visitors/Public Comment

5. Information

5.A. Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project

5.B. Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project

6. Consent Agenda

7. Discussion and Business Action Items

7.A. Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000.

7.B. Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. 

7.C. Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project

7.D. Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project

7.E. Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto

7.F. Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item.

8. Closed Session

9. Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session

10. Campus Reports

10.A. Principal's Report

10.B. Business Manger's Report

10.C. Superintendent Report

11. Adjourn

12. Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present

13. Pledge of Allegiance

14. Opening Prayer

15. Welcome Visitors/Public Comment

16. Information

16.A. Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project

16.B. Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project

17. Consent Agenda

18. Discussion and Business Action Items

18.A. Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000.

18.B. Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. 

18.C. Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project

18.D. Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project

18.E. Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto

18.F. Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item.

19. Closed Session

20. Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session

21. Campus Reports

21.A. Principal's Report

21.B. Business Manger's Report

21.C. Superintendent Report

22. Adjourn