January 26, 2026 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. LEARNING SPOTLIGHT
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4.A. Learning Spotlight — Dripping Springs Elementary School
Presenter:
DSES Principal, Kellie Raymond
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5. RECOGNITIONS
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5.A. DSHS Tiger Marching Band
Presenter:
DSHS Band Director, Derek Woods
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5.B. All-State Band
Presenter:
DSHS Band Director, Derek Woods
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5.C. BEST Robotics - State Qualifiers
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5.D. Elementary UIL Winners
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5.E. School Board Recognition Month
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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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 COMMENTS
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7.A. Posted Agenda Items
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7.B. Non-Agenda Items
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.B. Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.C. Approval of Order of Election for the DSISD Board of Trustees Election
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.D. Approval of Joint Election Agreement with Hays County
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.E. Approval of Contract for Election Services with Hays County
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.F. Approval of Joint Election Agreement with Travis County
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.G. Approval of Contract for Election Services with Travis County
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.H. Approval of Policy Update 126
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.I. Approval of Design Development for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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8.J. Approval of Construction Documents for the Dripping Springs Elementary School Exterior Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry, Director of Construction, James Conkle & PBK Architects
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8.K. Approval of Schematic Design for the Dripping Springs High School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry, Director of Construction, James Conkle and PBK Architects
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9. ACTION
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9.A. Consideration / Approval of 2024-2025 Single Audit Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.B. Consideration / Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Assumptions and Parameters
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C. Consideration / Approval of Bond Advisory Committee Members Appointment
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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9.D. Consideration / Approval of GMP#1 for the Rooster Springs Elementary School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9.E. Consideration / Approval of Design Development for the Dripping Springs High School Renovation Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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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. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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10.C. Finance Reports
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10.C.1. Financial Reports for November 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.C.2. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.C.3. 2018, 2023 and 2025 Bond Reports for December 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.D. Operations Report for January 2026
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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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. Subdivision, Annexation and Development Notifications
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10.E.3. Out of State Student Travel
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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. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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11.B. Discussion of West Travis Public Utility Agency Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Deputy Superintendent for Finance & Operations, Elaine Cogburn
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11.C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Ongoing Construction Issues and Pending Agreements, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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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 of the West Travis County Public Utility Authority Service Availability Letter and Non-Standard Service Agreement for Dripping Springs High School #2
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Deputy Superintendent for Finance & Operations, Elaine Cogburn
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13. ADJOURN
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