August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

V. CONSENT AGENDA

V.A. Approval of the 7/29/26 Board meeting minutes

VI. INFORMATION/ DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.A. FINANCIAL REPORT, PRESENTED BY INSCHOOLS (CSS) 

VI.A.1.
Review revenue verses summary of Finance- SOF.
Charter First rating estimate.
All funds budget to actual comparison report.
Income statement.
balance sheet.
August End of Year wrap up/close out. 
Possible discussion of budget amendment if needed. 
 

VI.B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT, PRESENTED BY STAN SIMONSON

VI.B.1. Status of Education-related bills from the 89th Legislative session
 

VI.B.2. ESC-2 items

 

VI.C. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS, PRESENTED BY JEANENE JONES

VI.D. DIRECTOR OF HR REPORTS, PRESENTED BY BETTY HINKLE

VI.D.1. The Charter School Conference is Sept 28-30 in Dallas. 
I need confirmation of those going in order to enter travel PO's. 
 

VI.D.2. Safety & Security Committee meetings:
9/16/26 @ 10am
3/17/27 @ 10am
6/16/27 @ 10am

SHAC Committee meetings:
9/24/26 @ 2pm
11/12/26 @ 2pm
2/25/27 @ 2pm
5/13/27 @ 2pm
 

VI.E. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT, PRESENTED BY MARISSA ESQUIVEL

VI.F. ACE REPORTS, PRESENTED BY HIRMA ELIZONDO

VI.G. FACILITIES UPDATE, PRESENTED BY PATTY JOHNSON

VII. OLD BUSINESS/ ACTION ITEMS

VIII. NEW BUSINESS/ ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Discussion and possible action of 2025-2026 Budget adjustment.

VIII.B. Discussion and possible action of 403(b) Empower updates resulting in $1500 fee.

VIII.C. Board Resolution: 
 Section 37.0814 requires at least one armed security officer during regular school hours. 
 Section 37.0814 (c) claim a good cause exception to the requirement due to lack of available funding. 

VIII.D. Annual review of State & Federal Grant manual for updates. 

VIII.E. Discussion and possible action:
Board Resolution TEC sections 11.005 and 28.0022
11.005 Prohibition on DEI duties
28.0022 Instructional requirements and prohibitions
Requires completed certification form by September 30th.
 

VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to name Patty Johnson IPM- Intergrated Pest Manager.

VIII.G. Discussion and possible action of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. 

VIII.H. Discussion and possible action relating to the 2026-2027 School Calendar.

IX. CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

XII. CALENDAR ITEMS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT