October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. BOARD MISSION STATEMENT: 
Through high expectations and equitable opportunity, TMISD will focus on the whole child by providing a safe environment and high-quality curriculum with diverse and enriching experiences. 

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS/OPEN FORUM
Public comments at Regular Board meetings will be conducted in accordance with Board Policy BED.  At meetings other than Regular Board meetings, public comments are limited to items on the posted meeting notice and agenda.  At regular meetings, public comments are allowed on any topic regardless of whether the topic is an item on teh agenda posted with the notice of the meeting.  Comments shall be heard at the beginning of the board meeting.  Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, except that non-English speakers requiring a translator are limited to six minutes.  The presiding Board officer may modify or waive these time limits as appropriate.  Public comment shall not be used for personal attacks by the speaker against District employees or students.  Speakers who engage in personal attacks or use insulting, profane, threatening or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding Board officer and my be escorted from the Board meeting room.  Any concerns or complaints regarding individual District employees, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in Board Policy BED (LOCAL).  Pursuant to section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public regarding an item that is not on the agenda, unless such a response is a recitation of District policy or statement of specific factual information. 

5. RECOGNITION

5.A. TMISD Beyond the Blueprint Award - (Presenter: Ms. Vanessa Riggs, Asst. Superintendent for Support Services)

5.B. TMISD Student Recognition - (Presenter: Mr. Steve VanMatre, Superintendent)

6. CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED MEETING AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TO DISCUSS ITEMS ALLOWED BY THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551:.071-.076, .082, .0821, .083, .084: 

6.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Claim for Real Estate Broker's Commission Asserted by South Coastal Realty and Associated Agents in Connection with the District's Possession of Real Property For a New Junior High School Site, Including the Terms of a Proposed Settlement Agreement. 

7. OPEN SESSION

7.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with South Coastal Realty, LLC and its Current and Former Associated Agents Regarding Claims for Real Estate Broker's Commissions in Connection with the District's Posession of Real Property for a New Junior High School Site, and to Authorize the Superintendent to Approve and Execute the Settlement Agreement and Any Related Documents Necessary to Finalize the Settlement. 

8. PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Report: Construction Update — (Presenter: Mr. Patrick Hernandez, Asst. Superintendent for District Operations)

8.B. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding the Bilingual/ESL Education Annual Program and Bilingual/ESL Waiver for Tuloso-Midway Intermediate and Tuloso-Midway High School. -  (Presenter: Ms. Melanie Arias, Executive Director of Federal & Special Programs)

8.C. Report: Annual Announcement of Continuing Education Credits for TMISD Board Trustees. - (Presenter: Ms. Diane Jackson, Chief of Staff)

9. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Tuloso-Midway High School Band Out-of-State Student Travel to Orlando, Florida, June 6-10, 2027. - (Presenter: Mr. Ralph Morales, Head Band Director)

9.B. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Tuloso-Midway Middle School 8th Grade Student Out-of-State Travel to Washington, D.C., with an anticipated travel window of March 2–9, 2027. (Presenter: Ms. Angela Steagall, TMMS Librarian/Sponsor)

9.C. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the 2026-2027 Tuloso-Midway ISD District Improvement Plan (DIP) and Campus Improvement Plans (CIP).  - (Presenters: Ms. Melanie Arias, Executive Director of Federal & Special Programs and Campus Principals)

9.D. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Tuloso-Midway ISD Professional Development Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year. - (Presenters: Ms. Vanessa Riggs, Asst. Superintendent for Support Services and Ms. Melanie Arias, Executive Director of Federal & Special Programs)

9.E. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Proposed List of Innovative Courses to be Offered at Tuloso-Midway High School for the 2026-2031 School Years. - (Presenter: Ms. Melanie Arias, Executive Director of Federal & Special Programs)

9.F. Discuss and Consider Taking Action Regarding Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent Under Chapter 49. — (Presenter: Mr. Philip Carroll, Deputy Superintendent)

9.G. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on a Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year. - (Presenter: Mr. Steve VanMatre, Superintendent)

10. CONSENT AGENDA-INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

10.A. Check Payment Register

10.B. August 2026 Financials

10.C. Tax Collection Report-Item 

10.D. Certification of Tax Levy for 2026

10.E. Enrollment Report

10.F. Regular and Special Called Board Meeting Minutes

11. CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED MEETING AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TO DISCUSS ITEMS ALLOWED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551:.071-.076, .082, .0821, .083, .084: 

11.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.071 and 551.129: Deliberation Regarding the Superintendent Employment Contract.

12. OPEN SESSION

12.A. Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action Regarding the Superintendent Employment Contract. 

13. ADJOURNMENT