Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. CONSENT AGENDA
V.A. Approval of the 7/29/26 Board meeting minutes
VI. INFORMATION/ DISCUSSION ITEMS
VI.A. FINANCIAL REPORT, PRESENTED BY INSCHOOLS (CSS) 
VI.A.1.
Review revenue verses summary of Finance- SOF.
Charter First rating estimate.
All funds budget to actual comparison report.
Income statement.
balance sheet.
August End of Year wrap up/close out. 
Possible discussion of budget amendment if needed. 
 
VI.B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT, PRESENTED BY STAN SIMONSON
VI.B.1. Status of Education-related bills from the 89th Legislative session
 
VI.B.2. ESC-2 items

 
VI.C. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS, PRESENTED BY JEANENE JONES
VI.D. DIRECTOR OF HR REPORTS, PRESENTED BY BETTY HINKLE
VI.D.1. The Charter School Conference is Sept 28-30 in Dallas. 
I need confirmation of those going in order to enter travel PO's. 
 
VI.D.2. Safety & Security Committee meetings:
9/16/26 @ 10am
3/17/27 @ 10am
6/16/27 @ 10am

SHAC Committee meetings:
9/24/26 @ 2pm
11/12/26 @ 2pm
2/25/27 @ 2pm
5/13/27 @ 2pm
 
VI.E. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT, PRESENTED BY MARISSA ESQUIVEL
VI.F. ACE REPORTS, PRESENTED BY HIRMA ELIZONDO
VI.G. FACILITIES UPDATE, PRESENTED BY PATTY JOHNSON
VII. OLD BUSINESS/ ACTION ITEMS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS/ ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action of 2025-2026 Budget adjustment.
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action of 403(b) Empower updates resulting in $1500 fee.
VIII.C. Board Resolution: 
 Section 37.0814 requires at least one armed security officer during regular school hours. 
 Section 37.0814 (c) claim a good cause exception to the requirement due to lack of available funding. 
VIII.D. Annual review of State & Federal Grant manual for updates. 
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action:
Board Resolution TEC sections 11.005 and 28.0022
11.005 Prohibition on DEI duties
28.0022 Instructional requirements and prohibitions
Requires completed certification form by September 30th.
 
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to name Patty Johnson IPM- Intergrated Pest Manager.
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. 
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action relating to the 2026-2027 School Calendar.
IX. CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
IX.A. CONSULTATION OF BOARD’S ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO CODE 551.071.
X. RECONVENE AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSULTATION WITH BOARD’S ATTORNEY
XI.A. PENDING AND POSSIBLE LITIGATION
XII. CALENDAR ITEMS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Subject:
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
V.A. Approval of the 7/29/26 Board meeting minutes
Subject:
VI. INFORMATION/ DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
VI.A. FINANCIAL REPORT, PRESENTED BY INSCHOOLS (CSS) 
Subject:
VI.A.1.
Review revenue verses summary of Finance- SOF.
Charter First rating estimate.
All funds budget to actual comparison report.
Income statement.
balance sheet.
August End of Year wrap up/close out. 
Possible discussion of budget amendment if needed. 
 
Subject:
VI.B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT, PRESENTED BY STAN SIMONSON
Subject:
VI.B.1. Status of Education-related bills from the 89th Legislative session
 
Subject:
VI.B.2. ESC-2 items

 
Subject:
VI.C. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS, PRESENTED BY JEANENE JONES
Subject:
VI.D. DIRECTOR OF HR REPORTS, PRESENTED BY BETTY HINKLE
Subject:
VI.D.1. The Charter School Conference is Sept 28-30 in Dallas. 
I need confirmation of those going in order to enter travel PO's. 
 
Subject:
VI.D.2. Safety & Security Committee meetings:
9/16/26 @ 10am
3/17/27 @ 10am
6/16/27 @ 10am

SHAC Committee meetings:
9/24/26 @ 2pm
11/12/26 @ 2pm
2/25/27 @ 2pm
5/13/27 @ 2pm
 
Subject:
VI.E. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT, PRESENTED BY MARISSA ESQUIVEL
Subject:
VI.F. ACE REPORTS, PRESENTED BY HIRMA ELIZONDO
Description:
SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORTS, PRESENTED BY MARI SALINAS 
Subject:
VI.G. FACILITIES UPDATE, PRESENTED BY PATTY JOHNSON
Subject:
VII. OLD BUSINESS/ ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS/ ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action of 2025-2026 Budget adjustment.
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action of 403(b) Empower updates resulting in $1500 fee.
Subject:
VIII.C. Board Resolution: 
 Section 37.0814 requires at least one armed security officer during regular school hours. 
 Section 37.0814 (c) claim a good cause exception to the requirement due to lack of available funding. 
Subject:
VIII.D. Annual review of State & Federal Grant manual for updates. 
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action:
Board Resolution TEC sections 11.005 and 28.0022
11.005 Prohibition on DEI duties
28.0022 Instructional requirements and prohibitions
Requires completed certification form by September 30th.
 
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to name Patty Johnson IPM- Intergrated Pest Manager.
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. 
Subject:
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action relating to the 2026-2027 School Calendar.
Subject:
IX. CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
IX.A. CONSULTATION OF BOARD’S ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO CODE 551.071.
Subject:
X. RECONVENE AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSULTATION WITH BOARD’S ATTORNEY
Subject:
XI.A. PENDING AND POSSIBLE LITIGATION
Subject:
XII. CALENDAR ITEMS
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

ST. MARY’S CHARTER SCHOOL

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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