August 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate

I. CALL TO ORDER

I.A.  Invocation and Pledge to the US and Texas Flag

I.B. Recognize Members and Guests

I.C. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda/Non-Personnel Items 

I.D. Comments from the Public on Agenda Items  

I.E. Special Recognition

II. CONSENT AGENDA

II.A. Approve Summary of Budget Workshop II and Minutes of Regular Meeting on July 20, 2026 and Summary of Budget Workshop III on August 10, 2026

II.B. Approve Financial Reports for July, 2026

II.C. Accept Gifts to the District

III. REPORTS

III.A. Superintendent's Report

III.A.1. Enrollment / Attendance Update

III.A.2. Continue Membership in Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program

III.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report

III.B.1. Update on Staff In-Service and Professional Learning

III.B.2. Campus Open House Updates

III.B.3. Little Leps After School Care

III.C. Director of Operations & School Safety Report

III.C.1. Maintenance/Facility Projects Update

III.C.2. Transportation Update

III.C.3. School Safety Update

IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS

IV.A. Public Hearing on Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate

IV.B. Acquisition of New Library Material Content Presented August 2026 (26-27 List #2)

IV.C. IGrow Program Update

V. BUSINESS ITEMS

V.A. Consider Amendments and Final Amended 2025-2026 Budget

V.B. Consider Proposed 2026-2027 Budget

V.C. Consider Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate

V.D. Consider Compensation, Salaries, and Leave Policies for 2026-2027

V.D.1. La Grange ISD Employee Compensation Plan

V.D.2. La Grange ISD Leave Plan

V.E. Consider and/or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3, Choice 1 Agreement) and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent

V.F. Consider Annual Recertification of the MicroPurchase Threshold

V.G. Consider Membership of La Grange ISD Threat Assessment Team for 2026-2027

V.H. Consider Resolution for Appointment to Fayette County Appraisal District Board of Directors

V.I. Consider Interlocal Agreement with The University of Texas RSOC for Cybersecurity Services

V.J. Consider Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 - Armed Security Officer Requirement pursuant to Sections 37.0814 of the Texas Education Code

V.K. Consider Approval of New Library Material Content Presented July 2026 (26-27 List #1)

VI. CLOSED SESSION:  Texas Government Code Sections 551.071; 551.072; 551.074; 551.076; 551.082; 551.0821, 551.084, 551.087 and 551.089

VI.A. Personnel

VI.A.1. Consider New Teacher/Professional Staff Contracts for 2026-2027

VI.A.2. Resignations and/or Terminations of Teacher/Professional Staff 

VI.A.3. Information Only - Paraprofessional Hires and Resignations and/or Terminations

VI.B. Real Estate

VI.C. Review District's Safety and Security Audit

VII. OPEN SESSION

VII.A. Consider Deliberation / Action Regarding Personnel

VII.B. Consider Deliberation / Action Regarding Real Estate

VII.C. Consider Deliberation / Action Regarding District's Safety and Security Audit

VIII. ADJOURNMENT