September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PUBLIC MEETING ON TEA-REQUIRED LOCAL POLICY UPDATES PROHIBITING DEI HIRING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES; PUBLIC TESTIMONY ALLOWED with Regular Meeting to Follow

1. PUBLIC MEETING ON TEA-REQUIRED LOCAL POLICY UPDATES PROHIBITING DEI HIRING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES; PUBLIC TESTIMONY ALLOWED.

2. Call Board Meeting to Order 

3. Establish a Quorum 

4. Invocation - Pastor Rusty Mott - Central Baptist Church 

5. Pledges — 9th Grade

6. Public Forum

7. District Program - Cosmetology

8. Cougar Spotlight Awards

9. Student and/or Staff Recognition

10. Consent Agenda

• Meetings Minutes 
• Check Registry for Review

11. Superintendent Report 

12. New Business

12.A. Consider/Approve Termination of Tax Collection Interlocal Agreement with Jasper County 

12.B. Consider/Approve Resolution Requiring the Jasper County Tax Assessor Collector to collect Buna ISD Taxes, Pursuant to Section 6.22 of the Texas Tax Code

12.C. Consider/Approve Termination of Tax Collection Services with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson Attorneys at Law

12.D. Consider/Approve Resolution Reaffirming and Adopting Imposition of Additional Penalties to Defray Costs of Collections 

12.E. Consider/Approve Contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes and Legal Representation Between Buna Independent School District and McCreary, Veselks, Bragg & Allen, P.C.(MVBA)

12.F. Consider/Approve the Appointment of Mitchell T. Fontenote CPA, INC. to Serve as the Financial Auditor for the 2026-2027 School Year

12.G. Consider/Approve USCA Municipal Advisors, LLC Financial Advisory Services

12.H. Consider/Approve Update 127

12.I. Consider/Approve Updates to Local Policies to Align with District DOI Grievance Timeline

12.J. Consider/Approve Additional DOI Plan Language Governing the Revocation of Student Transfers During the School Year Under Qualifying Circumstances

12.K. Consider/Approve DEI Certification of Compliance 

12.L. Consider/Approve Hazardous Weather Resolution

12.M. Consider/Approve Cancelation of Election Due to Unopposed Candidates

12.N. Consider/Approve Out of State Travel for Band Students

13. Informational Items

14. Directors and Principals Reports

15. Executive Session 

15.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Chapter 551.071 - 551.084, Texas Government Code, whereupon the superintendent, at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters.

15.A.1. Section 551.071  For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.

15.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087; Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to possible Application for Appraise Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code and to deliberate the officer of a financial incentive to a business prospect. 

15.A.3. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

15.A.4. Section 551.073 For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. 

15.A.5. Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 

15.A.6. Section 551.076 Deliberations regarding security devices and Security Audits Section 661.076 as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct and open meeting to deliberate: (1) the deployment, or specific occasions or implementation, of security devises; or(2) a security audit

15.A.7. Section 551.821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. 

15.A.8. Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions, the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code.

15.A.9. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding a witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. 

15.A.10. Section 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting Section 551.089 provides as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate: (1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.

16. Reconvene Into Open Session

17. Adjournment