July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Special Called
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I. Call To Order
Description:
Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 as required by law
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II. Regular Business: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action
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II.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Employment of a Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
Three candidates were interviewed, and one candidate will be presented for approval.
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II.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Employment of an Instructional Coach for Florence Middle School
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
Two candidates were interviewed for this position and one candidate will be presented for approval.
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II.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution to Approve an Engagement Letter with Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC to Serve as Bond Counsel, a Law Firm with Substantial Experience Serving as Bond Counsel; Finding that Such Services are Specialized and Cannot be Adequately Performed by District Personnel or Other Counsel and that a Contingency Fee Contract is in the Best Interest of the District Because No Amount Will be Paid Unless a Transaction is Completed
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
This action item is to engage bond counsel for both a Bond and a VATRE election. If a Bond is not considered, no action will be taken on this item, and we will move to the next item.
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II.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Engagement Letter with Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
This item is only to be approved if a VATRE only is being considered.
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III. Superintendent Report
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
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III.A. Discussion Regarding Three Year Budget Projections and Possible Means to Address Deficits
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
Mr. Kirkpatrick will lead a discussion focused on the three-year projected budget deficit, provide more details on a possible Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election, and discuss a possible bond package to refinance the Maintenance Tax Note to the Interest and Sinking side of the budget. We will also discuss proposed pay raises. No action will be taken on any items at this meeting.
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III.A.1. Discussion Regarding the HVAC Replacement Project
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
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IV. Adjournment
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