Meeting Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag
3. Public Comment:
3.A. Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)
4. The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions:
  1. Efficient District and Campus Operations
  2. Exceptional Student Performance
  3. Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building
  4. Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction
5. Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
5.A. Consideration and approval of an order by the board of trustees of the Merkel Independent School District authorizing the issuance of "Merkel Independent School District unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2026"; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds, including the approval and distribution of an official statement pertaining, thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and an official bid form; authorizing the execution of any necessary engagement agreements with the district's financial advisors and/or bond counsel; complying with the letter of representations on file with the depository trust company; and providing an effective date
6. Executive Session (P-1,2,3,4)
6.A. Deliberation Regarding Security Measures (Gov't. Code 551.076)
6.B. Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters (Gov’t. Code 551.074)
6.C. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Gov’t. Code 551.072)
6.D. Consultation with Attorney (Gov’t. Code 551.071)
7. Open Session: Act Upon Items Discussed in Closed Session as Needed
7.A. MISD Personnel (P-1,2,3,4)
7.A.1. Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2025-2026
7.A.2. Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
8. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Dates and Future Agenda Postings (P-1,4)
9. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Called Board Meeting Bond Sale
Subject:
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present
Subject:
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag
Subject:
3. Public Comment:
Subject:
3.A. Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)
Subject:
4. The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions:
  1. Efficient District and Campus Operations
  2. Exceptional Student Performance
  3. Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building
  4. Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction
Subject:
5. Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
Subject:
5.A. Consideration and approval of an order by the board of trustees of the Merkel Independent School District authorizing the issuance of "Merkel Independent School District unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2026"; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds, including the approval and distribution of an official statement pertaining, thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and an official bid form; authorizing the execution of any necessary engagement agreements with the district's financial advisors and/or bond counsel; complying with the letter of representations on file with the depository trust company; and providing an effective date
Subject:
6. Executive Session (P-1,2,3,4)
Subject:
6.A. Deliberation Regarding Security Measures (Gov't. Code 551.076)
Subject:
6.B. Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters (Gov’t. Code 551.074)
Subject:
6.C. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Gov’t. Code 551.072)
Subject:
6.D. Consultation with Attorney (Gov’t. Code 551.071)
Subject:
7. Open Session: Act Upon Items Discussed in Closed Session as Needed
Subject:
7.A. MISD Personnel (P-1,2,3,4)
Subject:
7.A.1. Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2025-2026
Subject:
7.A.2. Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
Subject:
8. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Dates and Future Agenda Postings (P-1,4)
Subject:
9. Adjournment

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