August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Opening Ceremony
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Declaration of Quorum
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I.C. Pledges of Allegiance
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I.D. Invocation
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II. Public Testimony
Description:
Pursuant to Board policy BED, the Board will allow every person who wishes to address the board on an agenda item to do so before the board’s consideration of the item. The Board shall not deliberate regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of this meeting. This is a time for the Board to stop, look, and listen to public comments. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes to address the Board. We ask that speakers refrain from comments about any District employee without proper due process.
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III. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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III.A. 2026-2027 Handbook
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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III.B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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III.C. Reminder of Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Tax Rate
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The 2026–2027 budget and proposed tax rate will be presented for Board consideration and approval at the August 27, 2026, Special Board Meeting.
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IV. Financial Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
The following financial reports for July 2026 have been provided for information:
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IV.A. Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
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IV.B. Budget Status and Investment Report
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
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IV.C. LIFT Grant Update
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
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IV.D. Preliminary Budget Update
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
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V. Board Updates and Topics for Future Meetings
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V.A. New Training Requirements for Texas School Board Members
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
Board Continuing Education ; 2 new trainings board members must complete
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V.B. Team of Eight Training
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
Possible Date for Team of Eight Training
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V.C. Board Activity Calendar
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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V.D. Topics for Future Meetings
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VI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
The items included on the consent agenda for consideration are as follows:
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VI.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the July 13, 2026, Strategic Roundtable and the Minutes of the July 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VI.B. Consider and Approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VI.C. Renewal of Annual Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife San Patricio County Extension
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VI.D. Renewal of Annual Resolution to Recognize Extracurricular Status of San Patricio County 4-H Organization
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII. Action Agenda
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VII.A. Consider and Approve Aransas Pass ISD Sports Facility Rental Agreement
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
The Board is provided with 3 rental agreements for consideration.
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VII.B. Consider and Approve Financial Auditor Services to Conduct Year Ending August 31, 2026 Audit
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
Each year, this agenda item is taken to the Board for consideration. The proposed auditor is GreenGrowth CPAs. The engagement letter to conduct the district's financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2026, has been provided for consideration. The external financial audit cost for this year is stated at $35,750.00. Last year, the District paid $33,426.00. Each year, the financial audit cost increases slightly.
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VII.C. Consider and Approve the Agreement to Purchase Attendance Credit and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
The District has received a TEA Notice-Notification of Local Revenue Level in Excess of Entitlement for School Year 2026-2027.
This is considering Aransas Pass a Chapter 48 District (previously known as Chapter 41). In reviewing the excess report, the District does not fall into recapture. Included in this agenda item is a report indicating no recapture amounts are being reported. Even though the District is not subject to recapture, the District still needs to provide a choice agreement to offset Chp. 48 Funding. Option 3, allows the District to purchase attendance credits not previously accounted for in our state funding. Attached is the agreement for your review. |
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VII.D. Consider and Approve Proposed Policy Revisions to FM(LOCAL) — Student Activities and FD(LOCAL) — Admissions
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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VII.E. Discuss, Consider and Approve Proposed Policy Revision to FNF(LOCAL) — Student Rights and Responsibilities: Investigations and Searches
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
We are asking the Board to consider changing random drug testing from 5-a- school year to 3-a-school year.
What our Policy Currently States: Random TestingRandom tests shall be conducted a minimum of five dates throughout the school year. |
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VII.F. Consider and Approve 2026 Resolution on Structure of the Aransas County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.G. Consider and Approve a Donation from the Port of Corpus Christi for Aransas Pass High School
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
Funds provided by the Port of Corpus Christi donation in the amount of $100,000.00 will directly support Aransas Pass High School in establishing and enhancing the Process Technology curriculum, providing students with specialized technical training and career-pathway opportunities.
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VII.H. Consider and Approve a Monetary Donation from Kathy Cramb for A.C. Blunt Middle School
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
A monetary donation in the amount of $4,100.00 for A.C. Blunt Middle School Office Supplies has been brought for consideration.
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VII.I. Consider and Approve a Donation from APISD Education Foundation for Innovative Teaching Grants
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
A $61,671.76 donation for the Innovative Teaching Grant from the APISD Education Foundation has been provided for consideration.
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VII.J. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #7
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
Budget Amendment #7 Includes:
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VIII. Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act: |
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IX. Reconvene in Open Session and Act On Any Items Requiring Action from Closed Session
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X. Adjourn
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