Public Meeting Agenda: September 22, 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:
1. Special Public Session August 31, 2026
2. Special Board Meeting August 31, 2026

4.B. Monthly Financials

5. Reports:

5.A. Principal Reports/Attendance/Enrollment Updates

5.B. Athletic Director Reports

6. Discuss and consider

6.A. 2025 Accountability Report

6.B. Information Updates — Facilities

6.C. SHAC

6.D. Discuss concerns regarding gymnasium acoustics, including sound quality, excessive echo, and potential improvement options.

6.E. School Board Training

6.F. Next Regular Meeting Scheduled October 19, 2026

7. Action Items

7.A. Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to proceed with repairs related to weather damage using available insurance proceeds.

7.B. Consider and take action to add the superintendent and business manager as designated authorized signatures for the National Benefit Services 403(B) plan.

8. Closed Session:The Board may convene in Closed Session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including but not limited to:

§551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
§551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property
§551.074 – Personnel Matters (appointments, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees and officers)
§551.076 – Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Personnel
§551.082 – Deliberation Regarding Discipline of a Public School Child or Complaint Against a School District Employee
§551.0821 – Deliberation Regarding Personally Identifiable Information About a Public School Student
§551.089 – Deliberation Regarding Security Assessments or Devices and Cybersecurity Matters

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

9.A. Consider and take possible action on matters discussed in closed session.

10. Adjournment

11. Public Hearing — 2025-2026 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (First)

11.A. Public Comments

11.B. NISD 2025-2026 Financial Integrity Rating Systems of Texas (FIRST) Report

12. Public Hearing 2025-2026- Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification

12.A. Public Comments

13. Action

13.A. Consider Approval of Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification

14. Adjournment

September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

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