August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Elysian Fields ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order (Board President): I call this meeting of the Elysian Fields ISD Board of Trustees to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

II. Welcome

III. Public Comments

IV. Information Only Items:

IV.A. Budget Workshop presented by: Lexi Commander

IV.B. Discuss the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and 2026 Tax Rate

IV.C. Announce the date and time of Public Meeting to discuss the budget and adopt ordinance tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year

V. ACTION ITEM: Consider and set the date for the public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and proposed 2026 tax rate

VI. ACTION ITEM: Consider and/or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate the contractual authority to the Superintendent

VII. ACTION ITEM: Consent Agenda Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of the July 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

VII.B. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Cheer Constitution

VII.C. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan

VIII. ACTION ITEM: Consideration and Action on an Order for Calling General Election for School Board Trustee places for 5, 6, and 7

VIII.A. Order of General Election for other Political Subdivisions-Harrison County

VIII.B. Order of General Election for other Political Subdivisions-Panola County

IX. ACTION ITEM: Consider and Approve the Election Agreement Contract for Panola County and Harrison County

X. Information Only: Construction Project Update- Chad Ellis 

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code 551. All final votes, actions, or discussions will be taken in open meeting.

XI.A. 551.074 - Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee

XI.B. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter

XI.C. Review and Discuss the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) Three-Year Safety and Security Audit Report, Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.076 and 551.089

XII. OPEN SESSION

XIII. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) Three-Year Safety and Security Audit Report

XIV. Adjournment