November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing & 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. District Recognitions
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II.A. Aransas Pass High School NJROTC - State Bound
Presenter:
Principal, Joshua Rombs
Description:
On Saturday the APHS NJROTC unit competed in the Sea Hornet Classic Competition in Flour Bluff. The Panthers took 3rd in Academics, 2nd in Unarmed Regulation, 2nd in Navy Color Guard, 2nd in Physical Fitness, and took First place overall and qualified for State for the second year in a row. Congratulations to the NJROTC unit and to LT Thrasher and Chief Jeffers for representing APHS so well.
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II.B. Veterans Day
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
Veterans Day is a time to honor and extend our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their unwavering dedication, courage, and selflessness have protected our freedoms and shaped the country we call home. Today, and every day, we thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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II.C. Panthers and Employees of the Month
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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III. 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.A. Public Hearing — Targeted Improvement Plan for A.C. Blunt Middle School
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
Description:
Targeted Improvement Plan for A.C. Blunt Middle School
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III.B. Public Hearing — Turnaround Plan for Charlie Marshall Elementary
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
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III.C. Public Hearing - Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report for 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
Description:
The 2025-2026 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report will be presented by Chief Financial Officer, Adri Moreno.
The Public is invited to comment on the report |
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IV. Presentation
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IV.A. Accountability Update
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
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IV.B. ESL Waiver and Bilingual Waiver Presentation
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
Description:
Information Only
ESL Waiver and Bilingual Waiver were submitted to TEA, October 29,2026. |
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V. Superintendent's Report
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V.A. Enrollment Report
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V.B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
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VI. Financial Reports
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VI.A. Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
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VI.B. Budget Status and Investment Report
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VI.C. Tax Collections
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VII. Board Updates and Topics for Future Meetings
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VII.A. Training Update
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.B. Additional Items for Board Activity Calendar
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.C. Topics for Future Meetings
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VIII. Consent Agenda
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VIII.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Strategic Roundtable, October 12,2026 and Regular Meeting, October 12, 2026
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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IX. Action Agenda
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IX.A. Consider and Approve Turnaround Plan for Charlie Marshall Elementary
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
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IX.B. Consider and Approve Targeted Improvement Plan for A.C. Blunt Middle School
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
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IX.C. Consider and Approve the Titles of Materials for the Aransas Pass District Libraries
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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IX.D. Consider and Approve the 2026 Tax Levy
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
Description:
The 2026 tax levy has been provided for consideration.
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IX.E. Consider and Approve the Newly Designated Appraiser for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
Description:
This agenda item requests the Board of Trustees to review and approve the Newly Designated Appraiser, Claire Gillis.
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X. Convene in Executive Session
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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XI. Reconvene in Open Session and Act On Any Items Requiring Action from Closed Session
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XI.A. Consider and Approve Resignation
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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XII. Adjourn
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