August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting

1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

2. Public Comments/Audience Participation

3. Superintendent Report

4. Accept letter of resignation from Trustee Lauren Saldana, Position 5

5. Appoint new board member to fill the vacant Position 5

6. Consent Agenda

6.a. Minutes of the June 30, 2026 and July 16, 2026 meetings.

6.b. Monthly Financial Report and Check Register

6.c. Budget Amendment

6.d. Sanction Freestone County 4H as an extracurricular activity

6.e. Extend Freestone County 4H Adjunct Faculty Status

7. Preliminary FIRST Rating

8. Review 2026-2027 Student Handbook and Employee Handbook

9. 26-27 Student Code of Conduct

10. Increase in Adult Meal Prices

11. Region 12 Contract

12. Property and Liability Insurance Proposal from TASB

13. Public Hearing Regarding 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget

14. Public Hearing Regarding 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate

15. Discuss Changes and Impact to Local, State, and Federal Funding for the 2026-2027 School Year

16. Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget

17. Consider and take action to approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the District’s minimum debt service tax rate, and to adopt a Resolution Approving a Debt Service Tax Rate in Excess of the Minimum Debt Service Tax Rate Pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Texas Tax Code

18. Consider and take action to adopt an Order Setting Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year

19. Closed Session

19.a. Superintendent Contract
Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint).

20. Reconvene in Open Session

20.a. Any matters resulting from closed session
     Superintendent Contract

21. Board Discussion

21.a. Any matters of interest to Dew ISD

21.b. Future Board Meeting Date
     Sept. 22, 2026

21.c. Future Board Items

22. Adjourn