September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1) Call to Order/Establishment of a Quorum
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2) Invocation
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3) Pledges
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4) Recognition
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5) Open Public Hearing
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5)a) Public Hearing to Discuss Godley ISD Tax Rates for 2025-2026
Description:
This is the annual hearing before the Board can consider the adoption of the Godley ISD tax rates. After publishing the required notice, taxpayers have the opportunity to express their views on tax increases at hearings in compliance with Tex. Tax Code § 26 and the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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5)b) Public Hearing to Discuss Hill College Tax Rate for 2025-2026
Description:
This is the annual hearing before the Board can consider the adoption of the Hill College tax rate. After publishing the required notice, taxpayers have the opportunity to express their views on tax increases at hearings in compliance with Tex. Tax Code § 26 and the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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6) Close Public Hearing
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7) Superintendent Reports
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7)a) 2024-2025 Community Report
Description:
The Community Report highlights the district’s efforts and effectiveness in meeting the needs of our students, staff, and community.
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7)b) First Review of the District Improvement Plan (DIP) for the 2025-2026 School Year
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8) Public Participation
Description:
Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the public comment portion of the meeting designated for that purpose. Per H.B. 2840 all public comments shall be limited only to items on the board agenda for consideration. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. BED(LOCAL)
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9) Business (Discussion/Action)
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9)a) Consider Consent Agenda Items
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9)a)1) Meeting Minutes
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9)a)2) District Financial Report
Description:
Review of current year-to-date budget to actuals history and check register for the general operating fund, child nutrition fund, debt service fund, and construction projects.
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9)a)3) Budget Amendment
Description:
Requesting approval to move budgeted funds between functions 11 and 23 to align with the proper account codes. Also, additions for Skyward training and an increase to the SHARS annual payment are included.
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9)a)4) Consider Approval of Additional Purchasing Cooperative
Description:
Consider approval of another purchasing cooperative program, Southeast Texas Purchasing (Region 5), to be added to the available resources for GISD procurement.
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9)a)5) Addendum to Audit Engagement for 2024-2025
Description:
Addendum to the Snow Garrett Williams Audit Engagement for 2024-2025 originally approved at the February 17, 2025 meeting to change the engagement partner from Lindsey Kennimer, CPA to Rick Kline, CPA.
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9)a)6) Consider Approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatch Services for the Budget Year 2025-2026.
Description:
This is an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Johnson County and Godley ISD Police Department for Dispatch Services for budget year 2025-2026. All cooperating agencies get charged a fee based on the volume of dispatch services utilized from Johnson County, estimated from the prior year.
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9)b) Consider Adoption of the Hill College Tax Rate
Description:
Consider adoption of the Hill College tax rate for 2025 per Tex. Tax Code § 26, as taxing units other than water districts must adopt the tax rate before September 30th, or 60 days after receiving the certified appraisal roll, whichever date is later.
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9)c) Consider Adoption of Godley ISD Tax Rates
Description:
Consider adoption of the Godley ISD property tax rates for 2025 per Tex. Educ. Code § 44, as a school district with a fiscal year beginning July 1 that adopts a budget based on an estimated appraisal roll must wait to adopt the tax rate until after the certified appraisal roll or certified estimate of taxable value is received. A school district must adopt the tax rate before September 30th, or 60 days after receiving the certified appraisal roll, whichever date is later.
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9)d) Consider Foreign Exchange Student Waiver through TEA
Description:
Pursuant to TEC §25.001(e), this expedited waiver allows the district to limit the number of foreign exchange students to seven(7) students.
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10) Consider the Declaration of Godley ISD's Non-Business Days for 2026
Description:
HB3033 requires governmental bodies to declare 10 non-business days per calendar year. These are days other than weekends, state and national holidays. The dates selected reflect times at or near extended closures, which will help us meet our deadlines. These days must be approved by the board of trustees. |
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11) Closed Session
Description:
Convene in Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
1. 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney 2. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 3. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations 4. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel 5. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices 6. 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel 7. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups 8. 8.551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing |
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12) Reconvene Open Session
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13) Action on Items Discussed In Closed Session
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14) Adjournment
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