June 23, 2025 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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4. RECOGNITIONS
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4.A. DSHS Tennis State Qualifiers
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4.B. DSHS Girls Softball State Qualifiers
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4.C. DSHS Baseball State Qualifiers
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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5.A. Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6.A. Posted Agenda Items
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7. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
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7.A. Leadership Spotlight - Board Highlights and Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
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8.B. Approval of the Texas College Bridge Program Agreement
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.C. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Rural Capital Area Workforce Development, Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Dripping Springs ISD
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.D. Approval of the Participation Agreement between the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Dripping Springs ISD
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.E. Approval of Contracts with Bayes Achievement Center for Residential Services
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Nadine Hogan
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8.F. Approval of Official Attendance Taking Times
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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8.G. Approval to Hire Director of Finance
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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8.H. Approval to Hire School Safety Specialist
Presenter:
Director of Safety & Security, Sirena Cumberland
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8.I. Approval of 2024-2025 Final Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.J. Approval of 2025-2026 Accelerated Instruction Budget
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.K. Approval of CSP 24-25-006 Job Order Contracting (JOC) for Minor Construction Trades
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8.L. Approval of PEC Underground & Utility Easement Agreements for DSHS
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8.M. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the DSES Building Envelope Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.N. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Dripping Springs High School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.O. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the DSHS Secure Vestibule & Roof Replacement Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.P. Approval of Agreement with PBK for Architectural & Engineering Services for the 18+ Program Facility Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.Q. Approval of Agreement with Pfluger for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.R. Approval of Agreement with Pfluger for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Secure Vestibule & Maker Space Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.S. Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with VLK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Sycamore Springs Expansion Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9. ACTION
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9.A. Consideration / Approval of 2025-2026 Annual Budget
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.B. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2025-13 Committing Fund Balance
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C. Consideration / Approval of Automobile, School Liability, Cyber Liability & Security, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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9.D. Consideration / Approval of RFP 24-25-008 Property Insurance
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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9.E. Consideration / Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of Dripping Springs Independent School District Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Bonds; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement; Authorizing the Engagement of a Verification Agent; and Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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9.F. Consideration / Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of One or More Series of Dripping Springs Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds; Levying a Tax and Providing for the Security and Payment Thereof; Providing For the Award of the Sale Thereof in Accordance With Specified Parameters; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of One or More Purchase Contracts and Paying Agent/registrar Agreements Relating to Such Bonds; Approving the Preparation of One or More Official Statements; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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10.A. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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10.B. Finance Reports
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10.B.1. Financial Reports for April 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10.B.2. 2024-2025 Budget - Actual Projections for May 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10.C. Operations Reports
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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10.C.1. 2018 and 2023 Bond Reports for April 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn
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10.C.2. 2023 Bond Project Updates for June 2025
Presenter:
Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.D. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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10.E. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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10.E.1. Legal Fees
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10.E.2. Out of State Student Travel
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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10.E.3. 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Sections 418.175-182, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.089 and 551.129, the Board will deliberate in closed session on the following items: |
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11.A. Discussion of Hiring Director of Special Services
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11.B. Discussion of Hiring Director of Assessment & Accountability
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12. OPEN SESSION
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12.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
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12.B. Consideration / Approval to Hire Director of Assessment and Accountability
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12.C. Consideration / Approval to Hire Director of Special Services
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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13. ADJOURN
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