August 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing - Tax Rate and Budget (2026-2027)

I. Call to Order

II. First Order of Business

II.A. Announcement by the president as to the presence of a quorum that the meeting has been duly called, and that the required notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required. 

II.B. Invocation 

II.C. Recognition of Visitors (if any)

II.D. Open forum if needed – 5 minutes maximum time per item 

III. Consent Agenda

III.A. Approve minutes of the previous board meeting held on July 31, 2026, and August 6, 2026.

III.B. Consider acceptance and payment of bills

III.C. Consider approval of budget admendments

III.D. Consider the acceptance of donations

IV. New Business

IV.A. Action Items

IV.A.1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year.

IV.A.2. Consider and adopt the 2026-2027 budget.

IV.A.3. Consider and take action to revise the proposed 2026–2027 tax rate, and set a date for a public hearing on the revised tax rate.

IV.A.4. Appoint members to the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for 2026-2027.

IV.A.5. Consider and approve the Parent and Family Engagement Policy for 2026-2027.

IV.A.6. Consider and approve the School Finance Consortium contract with ESC 11.

IV.A.7. Consider and approve revision of the Strawn ISD Personal Communication Devices Policy.

IV.A.8. Consider the personnel needs of the district and take action necessary (According to Texas Government Code Section 551.074) 

V. Reports and Information Items

V.A. Superintendent Report

V.A.1. Finance and Budget Report

V.A.2. Safety and Security Update

V.A.3. Cafeteria Update

V.A.4. Facilities Update

V.B. Principal Report

V.C. Athletic Director Report

VI. Adjournment