Meeting Agenda
1. PUBLIC MEETING ON TEA-REQUIRED LOCAL POLICY UPDATES PROHIBITING DEI HIRING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES; PUBLIC TESTIMONY ALLOWED.
2. Call Board Meeting to Order 
3. Establish a Quorum 
4. Invocation - Pastor Rusty Mott - Central Baptist Church 
5. Pledges — 9th Grade
6. Public Forum
7. District Program - Cosmetology
8. Cougar Spotlight Awards
9. Student and/or Staff Recognition
10. Consent Agenda
  • Meetings Minutes 
  • Check Registry for Review
11. Superintendent Report 
12. New Business
12.A. Consider/Approve Termination of Tax Collection Interlocal Agreement with Jasper County 
12.B. Consider/Approve Resolution Requiring the Jasper County Tax Assessor Collector to collect Buna ISD Taxes, Pursuant to Section 6.22 of the Texas Tax Code
12.C. Consider/Approve Termination of Tax Collection Services with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson Attorneys at Law
12.D. Consider/Approve Resolution Reaffirming and Adopting Imposition of Additional Penalties to Defray Costs of Collections 
12.E. Consider/Approve Contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes and Legal Representation Between Buna Independent School District and McCreary, Veselks, Bragg & Allen, P.C.(MVBA)
12.F. Consider/Approve the Appointment of Mitchell T. Fontenote CPA, INC. to Serve as the Financial Auditor for the 2026-2027 School Year
12.G. Consider/Approve USCA Municipal Advisors, LLC Financial Advisory Services
12.H. Consider/Approve Update 127
12.I. Consider/Approve Updates to Local Policies to Align with District DOI Grievance Timeline
12.J. Consider/Approve Additional DOI Plan Language Governing the Revocation of Student Transfers During the School Year Under Qualifying Circumstances
12.K. Consider/Approve DEI Certification of Compliance 
12.L. Consider/Approve Hazardous Weather Resolution
12.M. Consider/Approve Cancelation of Election Due to Unopposed Candidates
12.N. Consider/Approve Out of State Travel for Band Students
13. Informational Items
14. Directors and Principals Reports
15. Executive Session 
15.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Chapter 551.071 - 551.084, Texas Government Code, whereupon the superintendent, at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters.
15.A.1. Section 551.071  For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.
15.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087; Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to possible Application for Appraise Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code and to deliberate the officer of a financial incentive to a business prospect. 
15.A.3. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
15.A.4. Section 551.073 For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. 
15.A.5. Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 
15.A.6. Section 551.076 Deliberations regarding security devices and Security Audits Section 661.076 as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct and open meeting to deliberate: (1) the deployment, or specific occasions or implementation, of security devises; or(2) a security audit
15.A.7. Section 551.821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. 
15.A.8. Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions, the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code.
15.A.9. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding a witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. 
15.A.10. Section 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting Section 551.089 provides as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate: (1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
16. Reconvene Into Open Session
17. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PUBLIC MEETING ON TEA-REQUIRED LOCAL POLICY UPDATES PROHIBITING DEI HIRING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES; PUBLIC TESTIMONY ALLOWED with Regular Meeting to Follow
Subject:
1. PUBLIC MEETING ON TEA-REQUIRED LOCAL POLICY UPDATES PROHIBITING DEI HIRING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES; PUBLIC TESTIMONY ALLOWED.
Subject:
2. Call Board Meeting to Order 
Subject:
3. Establish a Quorum 
Subject:
4. Invocation - Pastor Rusty Mott - Central Baptist Church 
Subject:
5. Pledges — 9th Grade
Subject:
6. Public Forum
Subject:
7. District Program - Cosmetology
Subject:
8. Cougar Spotlight Awards
Subject:
9. Student and/or Staff Recognition
Subject:
10. Consent Agenda
  • Meetings Minutes 
  • Check Registry for Review
Subject:
11. Superintendent Report 
Subject:
12. New Business
Subject:
12.A. Consider/Approve Termination of Tax Collection Interlocal Agreement with Jasper County 
Subject:
12.B. Consider/Approve Resolution Requiring the Jasper County Tax Assessor Collector to collect Buna ISD Taxes, Pursuant to Section 6.22 of the Texas Tax Code
Subject:
12.C. Consider/Approve Termination of Tax Collection Services with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson Attorneys at Law
Subject:
12.D. Consider/Approve Resolution Reaffirming and Adopting Imposition of Additional Penalties to Defray Costs of Collections 
Subject:
12.E. Consider/Approve Contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes and Legal Representation Between Buna Independent School District and McCreary, Veselks, Bragg & Allen, P.C.(MVBA)
Subject:
12.F. Consider/Approve the Appointment of Mitchell T. Fontenote CPA, INC. to Serve as the Financial Auditor for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
12.G. Consider/Approve USCA Municipal Advisors, LLC Financial Advisory Services
Subject:
12.H. Consider/Approve Update 127
Subject:
12.I. Consider/Approve Updates to Local Policies to Align with District DOI Grievance Timeline
Subject:
12.J. Consider/Approve Additional DOI Plan Language Governing the Revocation of Student Transfers During the School Year Under Qualifying Circumstances
Subject:
12.K. Consider/Approve DEI Certification of Compliance 
Subject:
12.L. Consider/Approve Hazardous Weather Resolution
Subject:
12.M. Consider/Approve Cancelation of Election Due to Unopposed Candidates
Subject:
12.N. Consider/Approve Out of State Travel for Band Students
Subject:
13. Informational Items
Subject:
14. Directors and Principals Reports
Subject:
15. Executive Session 
Subject:
15.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Chapter 551.071 - 551.084, Texas Government Code, whereupon the superintendent, at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters.
Subject:
15.A.1. Section 551.071  For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.
Subject:
15.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087; Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to possible Application for Appraise Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code and to deliberate the officer of a financial incentive to a business prospect. 
Subject:
15.A.3. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Subject:
15.A.4. Section 551.073 For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. 
Subject:
15.A.5. Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 
Subject:
15.A.6. Section 551.076 Deliberations regarding security devices and Security Audits Section 661.076 as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct and open meeting to deliberate: (1) the deployment, or specific occasions or implementation, of security devises; or(2) a security audit
Subject:
15.A.7. Section 551.821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. 
Subject:
15.A.8. Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions, the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code.
Subject:
15.A.9. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding a witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. 
Subject:
15.A.10. Section 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting Section 551.089 provides as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate: (1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
Subject:
16. Reconvene Into Open Session
Subject:
17. Adjournment

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