Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER: Establish a quorum
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO UNITED STATES AND TEXAS FLAGS
United States Flag Pledge: 
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Texas Flag Pledge:
Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
C. MISSION STATEMENT
Hays CISD Makes it 100% Possible
D. SOCIAL CONTRACT
The Board will:  
   Trust Positive and Noble Intent
   Engage with Respect, Professionalism, and Purpose
   Act with Accountability and a Growth Mindset
   Model Unity as District Ambassadors
E. PUBLIC FORUM 
It is the policy of the Board that, if members of the public wish to address the Board in Public Forum, they must complete and submit the Request to Address the Board of Trustees form (green sheet). This form may be obtained at the entrance to the Boardroom and must be submitted to Tim Savoy, Chief Communication Officer, at the entrance prior to the start of the meeting. Public participation in Board meetings is limited to the Public Forum portion of the meeting agenda, as is provided in Board policy.
Please be aware that the audio and video of Public Forum are recorded as part of the recording of the entire meeting and is published on the District's website without alteration. A person who chooses to speak in Public Forum consents to the online publication of their comments.
F. CLOSED SESSION
F.1. Consult with legal counsel regarding subject matters permitted by law, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.071
F.2. Deliberation regarding safety and security, including security personnel, systems, infrastructure, and/or devices, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.076
F.3. Deliberation regarding the Superintendent's recommendations for employment, resignations, extended leave, and personnel matters, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.074
G. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - immediately following Closed Session
H. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
I. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT: Summer Recap
J. CONSENT AGENDA 
J.1. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of Board of Trustees Meetings
J.2. Consideration and possible acceptance of Certified Property Values for the 2026 Tax Year
J.3. Consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendments
K. ACTION ITEMS
K.1. Consideration and possible action, if any, resulting from Closed Session
K.1.a. Consideration and possible approval of the Superintendent's recommendations to contractually employ Administrative Personnel
K.2. Consideration and possible Adoption of a Resolution to Declare Good Cause Exception from the Requirement to Comply with HB 3 Sec. 37.0814 of the 88th Legislative Session and the subsequent requirement of HB 121 Sec. 37.0814 of the 89th Legislative Session
K.3. Consideration and possible adoption of proposed revisions to the Hays CISD District of Innovation Plan
K.4. Consideration and possible approval to seek Waiver(s) from the Texas Education Agency to provide Remote General Education Homebound Instruction
K.5. Purchase Requests
K.5.a. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of Emergency Management Software for Critical Incident Notification - Raptor Technologies
K.5.b. Consideration and possible approval of Annual Costs and Purchase Orders for Services
K.5.c. Consideration and possible approval of expenditures for Special Education Contracted Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.5.d. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of Band Instruments for McCormick Middle School - High School Music Service
K.5.e. Consideration and possible approval of the 2025 Bond-interest funded purchase of District Fleet Vehicles
K.6. Consideration and possible grant of Utility Easement(s) to Texas Gas Service and/or Sunfield Development, LLC at 2025 Bond High School #4
K.7. Consideration and possible approval of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Utility Construction for 2025 Bond High School #4
K.8. Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution to set the Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027
K.9. Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution, No-Objection Letter, and Payment in Lieu of Taxes for a Foreign Trade Zone
K.10. Consideration and possible approval of the Senate Bill 12 Certification of Compliance
K.11. Consideration and possible adoption of the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument for the 2026-2027 School Year
L. INFORMATION ITEMS
L.1. Discussion and creation of Hays CISD Legislative Priorities for the Upcoming Legislative Session
L.2. Update on District Safety & Security Initiatives
L.3. Update on District Bond, Construction, and Renovation Projects
L.4. Annual review of Board Policy CDA - Other Revenues: Investments
L.5. Quarterly Investment Report
L.6. Financial Statements
M. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
N. Upcoming Board Meetings
  September 28, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  October 19, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  October 26, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  November 16, 2026 @ 5:00PM
  December 7, 2026 @ 5:00PM
  TUESDAY, January 19, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  January 25, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  TUESDAY, February 16, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  February 22, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  March 29, 2027 @ 5:00PM
  April 19, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  April 26, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  TUESDAY, May 11, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  May 17, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  June 21, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  June 28, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  July 26, 2027 @ 5:00PM - Special Meeting: Superintendent Evaluation
O. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER: Establish a quorum
Subject:
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO UNITED STATES AND TEXAS FLAGS
United States Flag Pledge: 
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Texas Flag Pledge:
Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
Subject:
C. MISSION STATEMENT
Hays CISD Makes it 100% Possible
Subject:
D. SOCIAL CONTRACT
The Board will:  
   Trust Positive and Noble Intent
   Engage with Respect, Professionalism, and Purpose
   Act with Accountability and a Growth Mindset
   Model Unity as District Ambassadors
Subject:
E. PUBLIC FORUM 
It is the policy of the Board that, if members of the public wish to address the Board in Public Forum, they must complete and submit the Request to Address the Board of Trustees form (green sheet). This form may be obtained at the entrance to the Boardroom and must be submitted to Tim Savoy, Chief Communication Officer, at the entrance prior to the start of the meeting. Public participation in Board meetings is limited to the Public Forum portion of the meeting agenda, as is provided in Board policy.
Please be aware that the audio and video of Public Forum are recorded as part of the recording of the entire meeting and is published on the District's website without alteration. A person who chooses to speak in Public Forum consents to the online publication of their comments.
Attachments:
Subject:
F. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
F.1. Consult with legal counsel regarding subject matters permitted by law, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.071
Subject:
F.2. Deliberation regarding safety and security, including security personnel, systems, infrastructure, and/or devices, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.076
Subject:
F.3. Deliberation regarding the Superintendent's recommendations for employment, resignations, extended leave, and personnel matters, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.074
Subject:
G. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - immediately following Closed Session
Subject:
H. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Presenter:
Dr. Eric Wright
Attachments:
Subject:
I. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT: Summer Recap
Presenter:
Marivel Sedillo
Attachments:
Subject:
J. CONSENT AGENDA 
Description:
Per Board Policy BE all items listed as consent items are considered to be routine by the Board and shall be enacted with one motion. There shall be no separate discussion unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item shall be removed as a consent item and considered as an individual item on the regular agenda.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of Board of Trustees Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2. Consideration and possible acceptance of Certified Property Values for the 2026 Tax Year
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
J.3. Consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
K. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
K.1. Consideration and possible action, if any, resulting from Closed Session
Subject:
K.1.a. Consideration and possible approval of the Superintendent's recommendations to contractually employ Administrative Personnel
Presenter:
Christina Courson, Dr. Eric Wright
Attachments:
Subject:
K.2. Consideration and possible Adoption of a Resolution to Declare Good Cause Exception from the Requirement to Comply with HB 3 Sec. 37.0814 of the 88th Legislative Session and the subsequent requirement of HB 121 Sec. 37.0814 of the 89th Legislative Session
Presenter:
Jeri Skrocki
Attachments:
Subject:
K.3. Consideration and possible adoption of proposed revisions to the Hays CISD District of Innovation Plan
Presenter:
Christina Courson
Attachments:
Subject:
K.4. Consideration and possible approval to seek Waiver(s) from the Texas Education Agency to provide Remote General Education Homebound Instruction
Presenter:
Marivel Sedillo, Emily Herrin
Attachments:
Subject:
K.5. Purchase Requests
Subject:
K.5.a. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of Emergency Management Software for Critical Incident Notification - Raptor Technologies
Presenter:
Jeri Skrocki
Attachments:
Subject:
K.5.b. Consideration and possible approval of Annual Costs and Purchase Orders for Services
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
K.5.c. Consideration and possible approval of expenditures for Special Education Contracted Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Marivel Sedillo, Michelle Velasquez
Attachments:
Subject:
K.5.d. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of Band Instruments for McCormick Middle School - High School Music Service
Presenter:
Marivel Sedillo, Patty Moreno
Attachments:
Subject:
K.5.e. Consideration and possible approval of the 2025 Bond-interest funded purchase of District Fleet Vehicles
Presenter:
Max Cleaver, Cassandra Behr
Attachments:
Subject:
K.6. Consideration and possible grant of Utility Easement(s) to Texas Gas Service and/or Sunfield Development, LLC at 2025 Bond High School #4
Presenter:
Max Cleaver, Nathan Wensowitch
Attachments:
Subject:
K.7. Consideration and possible approval of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Utility Construction for 2025 Bond High School #4
Presenter:
Max Cleaver, Nathan Wensowitch
Attachments:
Subject:
K.8. Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution to set the Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
K.9. Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution, No-Objection Letter, and Payment in Lieu of Taxes for a Foreign Trade Zone
Presenter:
Dr. Eric Wright, Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
K.10. Consideration and possible approval of the Senate Bill 12 Certification of Compliance
Presenter:
Board Matter
Attachments:
Subject:
K.11. Consideration and possible adoption of the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Board Matter
Attachments:
Subject:
L. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
L.1. Discussion and creation of Hays CISD Legislative Priorities for the Upcoming Legislative Session
Presenter:
Board Matter
Attachments:
Subject:
L.2. Update on District Safety & Security Initiatives
Presenter:
Jeri Skrocki
Attachments:
Subject:
L.3. Update on District Bond, Construction, and Renovation Projects
Presenter:
Max Cleaver
Attachments:
Subject:
L.4. Annual review of Board Policy CDA - Other Revenues: Investments
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
L.5. Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
L.6. Financial Statements
Presenter:
Deborah Ottmers
Attachments:
Subject:
M. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Presenter:
Board Matter
Attachments:
Subject:
N. Upcoming Board Meetings
  September 28, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  October 19, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  October 26, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  November 16, 2026 @ 5:00PM
  December 7, 2026 @ 5:00PM
  TUESDAY, January 19, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  January 25, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  TUESDAY, February 16, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  February 22, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  March 29, 2027 @ 5:00PM
  April 19, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  April 26, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  TUESDAY, May 11, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  May 17, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  June 21, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  June 28, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  July 26, 2027 @ 5:00PM - Special Meeting: Superintendent Evaluation
Attachments:
Subject:
O. ADJOURN

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