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

Description:  The Board President to call the meeting of the Van Alstyne Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

Description:  At this time, the Board will go into Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Description:  551-071 For the purpose of a private consultation with its attorney only when it seeks the attorney's advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the requirement for open meetings.

Description:  For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the District in negotiations with a third person.

Description:  551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.

Description:  551-074 For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. However, the Board may not conduct a closed meeting for these purposes if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing.

Description:  551-076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, devices or security audits.

Description:  551-082 For the purpose of deliberating in a case involving discipline of a public school child, or in which a complaint or charge is brought against a District employee by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in the need for a hearing. However, the Board may not conduct a closed meeting for this purpose if the employee against whom the complaint or charge is brought makes a written request for an open hearing.

Description:  551-082.1 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation. This exception does not apply if an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by a parent or guardian of the student or by the student if the student has attained 18 years of age.

Description:  551-083 For the purpose of discussing or deliberating the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representative to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.

Description:  551-084 For the purpose of excluding a witness from a hearing during the examination of another witness.

Description:  Community members are given the opportunity to express their opinions, concerns, or suggestion regarding VAISD.

Description:  Presentation, discussion, and possible Board action on the 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit. 

Description:  A summary report from campus principals regarding recent student achievements, extracurricular activities, and campus initiatives. This item is for informational purposes only. 

Description:  Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures. 

Description:  Monthly Public Information Requests received by the District.

Description:  A presentation regarding DAEP, PAWS, and Panther Academy from Dr. James Otto. This item is for informational purposes only. 

Description:  A presentation by Tiffany Bietz on the Teacher Incentive Allotment. This item is for informational purposes only. 

Description:  ACTION ITEM: These items are considered routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

Description:  Approval for Board meeting minutes from previous month's regular Board meeting.

Description:  Consideration and possible action to approve the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  Review of Board training hours for the year. This is informational only.

Description:  Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report.

Description:  Consideration and possible action: Adoption of Board Policy Updates

Description:  Consider and take possible action regarding the allocation of funds from the May 2021 Bond Referendum.

Description:  Consideration and possible adoption of School Closure Resolution to pay employees during a crisis.

Description:  Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed plan to fulfill compliance with House Bill 2 for the reduction and elimination of uncertified teachers. 

Description:  Consideration and possible action on Petition for Detachment of territory from Tom  Bean ISD.

Description:  Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed list of new library materials for purchase, as recommended and previously posted for a 30-day public review period on the District website (the list is attached as Exhibit A of the Board packet), in accordance with Board Policy EFB (Local) and Texas Education Code requirements. 

Description:  Consideration and possible action to approve extra minutes at the elementary campuses.

Description:  Consideration and possible action to approve MAP Testing for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Description:  Consideration and Possible action on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract

Description:  Consideration and take possible action on VAISD Administrator Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.