July 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order, Roll Call & Establish Quorum
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"I shall call this meeting of the Banquete ISD 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 the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551."
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Mission & Vision
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MISSION: Empowering and equipping all BISD students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a lifetime of success.
VISION: A proud history and an unlimited future. |
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5. Public Participation (Open Forum) as per Policy BED (LOCAL):
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In accordance with board policy BED LOCAL, the Banquete ISD Board of Trustees welcomes comments from citizens on any agenda items or non-agenda items at any regular scheduled board meeting. In the event of a special board meeting/board workshop, public comments will be limited to agenda items only. Those wishing to address the school board must provide their name for the record and observe a three-minute time limit. During this time, the Board of Trustees may not respond to the citizens' concerns as per the Texas Open Meetings Act. |
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6. Awards & Recognition
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7. Presentation/Information Item(s):
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7.A. President Updates
TASA/TASB TxEDCon - Houston, TX - October 8 Back to School BBQ Luncheon |
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7.B. Superintendent Updates
Save the Date - Board Workshops & Training Save the Date - Inservice & Back to School Activities |
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7.C. Administrator Updates
Teaching & Learning - Kenna Moody Operations - Kevin Hermes Banquete High School - Dr. Elsa Hofstetter Banquete Junior High - Jerry Howell Banquete Elementary - Angelica Escobar |
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7.D. Bond Updates
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7.E. Discuss and Review a Draft of the 2026-2027 Banquete ISD Dress Code
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7.F. Budget Workshop
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7.F.1. Review Proposed Stipends for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.F.2. Updated Projections for FY 26
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8. Consent Agenda:
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All item(s) on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item(s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regular agenda.
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8.A. Payment of itemized bills
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8.B. Financial Statements and Balances
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8.C. Investments
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8.D. Tax Office Report
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8.E. Cafeteria Report
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8.F. Cash Flow Report
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8.G. Approval of all standard reports, minutes, bills and informational items.
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9. Action Item(s):
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9.A. Discuss and Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #2026-005-199
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9.B. Discuss and Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #2026-002-599
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9.C. Discuss and Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #2026-002-240
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9.D. Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Stipend Listing to be included in the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan.
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9.E. Discuss and Consider Approval of Property & Windstorm Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year
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9.F. Discuss and Consider Auto, Cyber and Liability Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year
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9.G. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Use of Innovative Courses included in the TEA Approved List.
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9.H. Discuss and Consider Approval of an Order Calling an Election to be Held November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Electing Three At-Large Board Trustees.
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9.I. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution to Enter into a Joint Election Contract with Nueces County for the November 3, 2026, Board of Trustee Election.
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10. Closed Session: The Board of Trustees will enter into closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.The Board may deliberate or receive information on matters as permitted under the following provisions:
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10.A. A. §551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
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10.B. B. §551.129 - Remote Consultation with Attorney
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10.C. C. §551.072 - Real Property
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10.D. D. §551.074 - Personnel Matters
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11. Open Session:
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11.A. Discussion and Approval of Appointments, Employments, Evaluations, Resignations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Employees
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11.B. Date and Time for August Regular Meeting
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12. Adjournment
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