February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Scheduled Meeting

I. If, during the course of the meeting, a discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
 

II. Call Meeting to Order

II.A. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
 

III. Pledge Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags
 

IV. Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be avoided so as not to interfere with the meeting. If a presentation includes a complaint against an employee of the District, proper channels set out in District policy to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board should be exhausted. The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person who continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer shall request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting. 
 

V. Superintendent's Report
 

VI. Reports/Information Items

VI.A. Board of Trustees

VI.A.1. 2026 CTE Month Proclamation
 

VI.B. Operations

VI.B.1. 2023 Bond Construction Update
 

VII. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

VII.A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on January 20, 2026, and Special Board Meeting on February 2, 2026

VII.B. Consider Approval of the Quarterly Investment and Financial Report

VII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
 

VIII. Items for Action

VIII.A. Board of Trustees

VIII.A.1. Consider Approval of San Marcos CISD's Mission Statement and Commitments

VIII.A.2. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Senate Bill 11(SB11) Resolution for a Period of Prayer or Religious Text Reading

VIII.A.3. Consider Acceptance of SLAC Recommendation for Library Book Procurement

VIII.A.4. Consider Acceptance of SLAC Recommendations for Library Book Challenges

VIII.A.5. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Send a Letter to the City Manager of the City of San Marcos Requesting an Exemption of the Assessment of Stormwater Utility Fees Against San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District and Matters Related Thereto
 

VIII.B. Elections

VIII.B.1. Consider Contract with Hays County for the Purpose of Election Services

VIII.B.2. Consider Resolution to Participate in Joint Election to be Held on May 2, 2026            

VIII.B.3. Consider Contract with Caldwell County for the Purpose of Election Services and Joint Election

VIII.B.4. Consider Contract with Guadalupe County for the Purpose of Election Services
 

VIII.C. Academics

VIII.C.1. Consider Approval of State Waiver for Low Attendance for Bowie Elementary on Friday, January 23, 2026

VIII.C.2. Consider Approval of a State Waiver for Low Attendance for Bonham Pre-K, DeZavala Elementary and Travis Elementary on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
 

VIII.D. Operations

VIII.D.1. Consider Approval of the Purchase of up to 10 Buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, Rush Bus Sales, and Thomas Bus Texas for up to $1,810,839.00 Through the Use of 2023 Supplemental Bond Funds and Authorize the Superintendent or His Designee to Execute the Contract
 

IX. Closed Session as Authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.076 and 551.087
 

IX.A. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters

IX.B. Deliberation Regarding Safety and Security, Including Safety Personnel Systems, Intruder Audit Reports, Infrastructure, and/or Devices  
 

X. The Board Will Reconvene in Open Session to Take Action, if Necessary, on Items Discussed in Closed Session
 

X.A. Discussion / Action Regarding Personnel Matters
 

XI. Adjourn