April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM

2. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN & TEXAS FLAG

3. MISSION, VISION AND CORE BELIEF STATEMENTS RECITED BY BOARD MEMBERS

4. RECOGNITIONS

4.A. Priority 2:  Exceptional Workplace Climate - Superintendent Coin of Excellence

4.B. Priority 3:  Strong Partnerships - TEE Foundation BIG CHECK Grant Presentations

4.C. Priority 1:  Excellence in Student Outcomes - FFA Achievments 

4.D. Priority 1:  Excellence in Student Outcomes - Science Fair

4.E. Priority 4:  Efficient Financial Stewardship - Taylor ISD Child Nutrition Department - 2025 USDA Foods Challenge Award

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee at the district central administration office no later than 3:00 P.M. the day of the meeting and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Please understand that no presentation shall exceed 3 minutes unless the speaker is non-English speaker who requires a translator and will then have up to 6 minutes to speak. If a translator is required, the speaker shall notify the district at the time they sign up, if not before. See Board Policy BED (LOCAL) BED (LEGAL).

6. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

6.A. Priority 4:  Efficient Financial Stewardship - 2025 Bond Program Update - Project Control

6.B. Priority 4:  Efficient Financial Stewardship - 2025-26 Budget Workshop #4 & Property Value Discussion - Jina Self

6.C. Priority 1:  Excellence in Student Outcomes - Multi-Tiered System of Support- Megan Zembik

6.D. Priority 2:  Exceptional Workplace Climate - Teacher Registered Apprentice Program (RAP) - Jennifer Patschke

6.E. Priority 4:  Efficient Financial Stewardship - Technology Refresh Pricing- Jamie Sellers

7. ANNOUNCEMENT:

7.A. Prior to a Trustee Election the Board President Announces Board Member Training Credit Standings - Marco Ortiz

8. CONSENT AGENDA:

8.A. Minutes

8.A.1. Regular Meeting - March 30, 2026

8.A.2. Special Meeting - April 6, 2026

8.B. Tax Report

8.C. Monthly Financial Report

8.D. Quarterly Investment Report

8.E. Request for Purchasing Approval

8.F. Request for Budget Amendment Approval

8.G. Approve Renewal of Total Rider Agreement

8.H. Approve School Safety and Security Committee for 2025-2026

8.I. Approve Technology Refresh Purchase 

8.J. Adopt Revision to Policy EIA & EIC (LOCAL) 

9. NEW BUSINESS:

9.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Extension for Superintendent Hiring Authority, as Described in Policy DC(LOCAL), from April 21-30, 2026

9.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Diamond Cell Tower Agreement - Ron Verano

9.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Donna Channel Agreement with City of Taylor - Ron Verano

10. CLOSED SESSION: As determined by the Board of Trustees, the Board may recess into Closed Session for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.001) for the purpose of deliberation of Items Relating to Personnel, (Texas Gov't Code, 551.074) or Consultation with legal counsel regarding Board grievance policies and processes and other subject matters as permitted by law, (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071) or to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, including possible discussion with legal counsel related to same: (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.072, 551.071, and 551.129)  Any Action will be taken in Open Session.

11. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR ACTION:

11.A. Resignation of Personnel

11.B. Election of Personnel for 2026-27 School Year

11.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Renewal/Receipt of Contracts for Certified & Non-Certified Professional Contracted Staff Members

12. CALENDAR 

12.A. April 23, 2026 - Volunteer Breakfast - 8:30 AM - TISD Event Center

12.B. April 27, 2026 - Legacy ECHS NHS Induction - 6:15 PM - TISD Event Center 

12.C. April 29, 2026 - Taylor High School NHS Induction - 6:30 PM - TISD Main Street Auditorium

12.D. May 1, 2026 - Teacher of the Year Luncheon - 11:30 AM - TISD Event Center

12.E. May 4-8, 2026 - Teacher Appreciation Week

12.F. May 16, 2026 - Temple College Graduation - 10:00 AM Cadence Bank Center (formerly Bell County Expo Center)

12.G. May 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 PM

12.H. May 21, 2026 - LECHS Graduation - 6:30 PM TISD Main Street Auditorium

12.I. May 22, 2026 - THS Graduation - 7:30 PM - TISD Athletic Complex

12.J. May 22, 2026 - End of Year Celebration - Time TBD

12.K. June 10-13, 2026 - TASB Summer Leadership Institute - San Antonio, TX

13. SUGGESTIONS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS & FOOD FOR THOUGHT: 

14. ADJOURN