February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Verification of Compliance to Open Meeting Law
(Chapter 551.001, et seq of the Texas Open Meetings Act
have been complied within connection with public notice of this meeting.)

2. Invocation

3. Pledges to the United States and Texas Flag

4. Presentations, Recognitions, Awards and Announcements

4.A. Rachelle McNutt- 2025 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll

5. Open Forum

6. Public Hearing on 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

7. Informational Items

7.A. Delay of Teacher Certification

7.B. Future Estimated Taxable Values

7.C. Maintenance Report

7.D. Enrollment as of March 10, 2026

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Approval of Board Minutes

8.B. Approval of January Expenditures

8.C. Approval of Tax Office Reports

9. Executive Session: as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 through 551.146

9.A. Texas Gov’t Code 551.071
Consultation with Attorney  

9.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters:
To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

9.C. Texas Gov't Code section 551.072, 551.071, and 551.129:
Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real, including possible discussion with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement for property.

10. Reconvene Following Executive Session - vote on matters considered in executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, to take action necessary regarding executive session (if any).

10.A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Items Discussed in Executive Session

11. Action Items

11.A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Warranty Agreement and Substantial Completion Certification for Elementary School Construction

11.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of Certified Pay Application #23 for Elementary School Project. 

11.C. Discussion and Possible Approval of Certified Pay App #24 Retainage for Elementary School Construction Project. 

11.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of  the sale of District real estate located at 308 FM 250and 310 N Central, Marietta, TX 75566 (Cass County Property ID: 42181 and 766222 Formally owned by the Marietta Community Association).

11.E. Consider Approval of Administrator Contracts

11.F. Discussion and Possible Approval of the Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials

11.G. Discussion and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment to Capital Fund Project Funds (699) to Add the Revenue from Interest to the Budget in the amount of $1,178.35

11.H. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution Regarding Employee Pay During Gas Line Break

11.I. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution Regarding Employee Pay During Winter Storm Fern

11.J. Discussion and Possible Approval of Free Cafeteria Meals for Law Enforcement

11.K. Discussion and Possible Approval of Purchase of a Dishwasher for High School Cafeteria and a Steamer for Elementary Cafeteria out of Cafeteria Fund Balance

11.L. Discuss and Possibly Adopt or Decline the statutory resolution required by Texas Education Code Section 25.0823 (Senate Bill 11, 89th Legislative Session) to establish a daily period for students and employees to pray and read the Bible or other religious texts.

11.M. Discuss and possibly approve adding five minutes to the instructional day beginning March 9, 2026, to recover instructional minutes lost due to the power outage.

11.N. Discussion and Possible Approval of 2026-2027 District Calendar

12. Superintendent's Report

12.A. Student and Staff Achievements and Honors

12.B. Teacher Incentive Allotment Progress

12.C. Required Board Training
Cybersecurity containing Artificial Intelligence
Upcoming changes to EISO training

12.D. Spring NTSB Dinner - April 9 - Team of 8 Training

13. Consideration of Future Agenda Items

13.A. March Board Meeting Date

14. Adjourn