October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM - Agenda Review 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. LEARNING SPOTLIGHT
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4.A. Learning Spotlight — Rooster Springs Elementary School
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd & RSES Principal, Melissa Oliver
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5. RECOGNITIONS
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5.A. AP Scholars
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6. LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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6.A. Leadership Spotlight — Board Highlights and Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
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7.A. Public Hearing for 2024-2025 FIRST Report
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8.A. Posted Agenda Items
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.B. Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Region 13 and Dripping Springs ISD for the Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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9.D. Approval of Board Policy EFB (LOCAL) Instructional Resources: Library Materials Governing the Acquisition of Library Materials, including Purchases and Donations as Required by SB13
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.E. Approval of Board Policy FNCE (LOCAL) Student Conduct: Personal Communication Devices / Electronic Devices
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.F. Approval of Policy Update 125
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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10. ACTION
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10.A. Consideration / Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau & Whitley Penn Audit Partner, Roger Tovar
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10.B. Consideration / Approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Delivery Method for the DSISD 18+ Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.C. Consideration / Approval of Design Development for the DSISD 18+ Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.D. Consideration / Approval of Use of 2018 Bond Funds for Maintenance Projects (HVAC and Fencing)
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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11. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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11.A. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Innovation, Karen Kidd
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11.B. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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11.C. Finance Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.C.1. Financial Reports for August 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.C.2. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.C.3. 2018, 2023 and 2025 Bond Reports for September 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.C.4. 2025 Bond Sale Analysis
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.D. Operations Report
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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11.E. Safety Report - Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirenna Cumberland
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11.F. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11.F.1. Legal Fees
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11.F.2. Out of State Student Travel
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12. 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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12.A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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12.B. Discussion Regarding Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirena Cumberland
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12.C. Discussion Regarding Out of District Student Placement
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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12.D. Discussion of Hiring for Director of Technology
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz & Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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12.E. Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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12.F. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Memorandum of Understanding with Dripping Springs Education Foundation, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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13. OPEN SESSION
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13.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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13.B. Consideration / Approval of Candidate for Director of Technology
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz & Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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14. ADJOURN
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