October 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
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Call to Order/Roll Call:
Description:
This Agenda has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Sub chapters D and E. This is to verify that the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et. seq., have been complied with in connection with the public notice of the meeting. The subjects to be discussed or considered upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below and may be taken in any order.
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Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:
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Citizen Communication:
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Public Comment:
Description:
Pursuant to the newly enacted Texas Government Code Section 551.007, the Board will hear public comment at every meeting and will allow members of the public to speak on any agenda item posted for consideration by the Board at that meeting. The Board may limit the amount of time allotted to each speaker in order to allow an opportunity for everyone to speak who wishes to do so, and to maintain order and efficiency in its meetings. Anyone wishing to sign up to speak in public comment must do so not later than the start of the meeting.
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Recognitions and Introductions:
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1. Student Recognition
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2. Staff Recognition
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2.A. Campus Principals
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Public Hearing:
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1. Public Hearing to discuss Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.)
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1.A. Poth ISD's 2025-2026 School FIRST Rating
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1.B. Poth ISD's 2025-2026 School FIRST Management Report
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1.C. Citizen Communication
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Adoption of Consent Agenda:
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1. Approval of the following Minutes:
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1.A. September 21, 2026 Regular Meeting
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2. Approval of Financial Report
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3. Approval of Superintendent Evaluation Instrument for the 2026-2027 School Year
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4. Approve the Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C. Annual Retainer Renewal for Poth ISD
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5. Approval of 2026-2027 Gifted & Talented (GT) Handbook
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Action Items:
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1. Discuss and consider approval of campus level media stipend.
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2. Discussion and consider approval regarding a Resolution invoking the disaster exemption under Texas Education Code § 11.184(b-1) for the November 3, 2026 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, including public presentation and discussion of the 2026 District Efficiency Audit.
Description:
This satisfies the § 11.184(h) requirement to discuss the audit "before the election" and formalizes the disaster exemption in the public record
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Communication Items:
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1. Information Items
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1.A. Business and Operations Update
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1.A.a. Monthly Tax Collections Report
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1.A.b. Revenues and Expenditures
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1.A.c. Cash Position By Bank
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1.A.d. Budget and Forecasting
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1.A.e. Public presentation and discussion of the findings of the 2026 District Efficiency Audit
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1.A.f. Grant Award Notifications:
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1.A.f.1) 2026-2027 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant NOGA
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1.A.f.2) 2026-2027 Special Education Consolidated Federal Grant NOGA
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1.B. Curriculum & Instruction
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1.B.a. ESL Update
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1.C. Campus & Department Updates
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1.D. Superintendent Report
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1.D.a. Enrollment
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Closed Session:
Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Section 551, Subchapters D and E a.Gov't Code 551.074 |
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1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of District employees
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Reconvene Open Session:
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1. Consider and take possible action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of District employees
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Adjournment
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