March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Announcement by chairman that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and that the notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner as required by law. 

2.A. Pledge of Allegiance

2.B. Prayer

3. Open Forum

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Minutes of previous meeting:  February 26, 2026

4.B. Monthly Financials 

5. Principal Report

6. Action Items

6.A. Consider Approval of the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for the 26–27 school year.

6.B. Consider Approval of First Public/Lone Star authorized representative change for the new superintendent.

7. Discuss and consider 

7.A. Spring TASB/Region 9 Board Workshop — Thursday, March 26th (TASB Spring Board workshop @ Region 9, 5-9 pm)

7.B. Discuss Construction Updates

7.C. Discuss Track Warranty Letter 

7.D. Discuss Ice Storm Insurance update

7.E. Discuss Newcastle ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment Update
 

7.F. April board meeting date April 20, 2026

7.G. Other reports — enrollment, facilities, transportation, student activity schedule

8. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 including but not limited to Section 551.071, Section 551.072, Section 551.082(a), and Section 551.083.

8.A. Personnel, including Retirements, Resignations, Leave of Absence, Dismissals, Terminations, Non-Renewals, Non-Extensions, and Evaluations
 

8.B. Personnel/Consider recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and non-administrative professionals
 

8.C. Term contract employees, dual role term contract employees, and probationary contract employees

8.D. Discuss and consider possible purchase of Real Estate

9. Reconvene from closed session for action relative to items considered during closed session.

10. Action Items from closed session: 

10.A. Consider and take possible action on any other items from the closed meeting. 

11. Adjournment