Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order, Establishment of Quorum, Board Protocol
2. Pledge / Invocation and/or Inspirational Remarks
3. Public comments / audience participation
4. Discussion of storm damage, emergency repairs, and air quality
5. District financial advisor update
6. Strategic Planning Committee recommendation
7. Consideration and approval of a resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Brenham Independent School District providing for the defeasance and calling for redemption  certain currently outstanding obligations; directing that the Board Secretary, or their designee, effectuate the redemption of these obligations; authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; and other matters in connection therewith
8. Adopt the 2025-2026 budget for General Operating, Interest & Sinking, and Food Service 
9. Adopt a Resolution setting the 2025 tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) 
10. Consideration and approval of an order calling a special election to be held by the Brenham Independent School District regarding ratifying a voter-approval tax rate, making provision for the conduct of a joint election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election
11. Adopt a Resolution setting the 2025 tax rate for debt service (I&S)
12. Consideration and approval of an order calling a bond election to be held by the Brenham Independent School District; making provision for the conduct of a joint election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such election
13. Consideration and approval of a resolution relating to establishing the Brenham Independent School District's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from the proceeds of obligation to be issued by the district for authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date
14. Annual review and possible approval of the District's compensation handbook
15. Consider and possible approval of a budget amendment
16. Review of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook
17. Consent Agenda
17.a. Approval of the minutes from the July 21, 2025, regular board meeting, July 29, 2025, and August 4, 2025, special board meetings
17.b. Approval of adult meal pricing for the 2025-2026 school year
17.c. Approval of updates to local policies following the 89th Legislative session:
  • EFB - Library Material (SB 13) 
  • FNCE - Personal Communication Devices (HB1481)
17.d. Approval of revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
18. Monthly reports for information purposes
18.a. Professional Personnel New Hire Report
18.b. Professional Personnel Resignation/Retirement Report
19. Executive Session
An Executive Session will be held for the purpose authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and 551.074, Personnel Matters
20. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 12, 2025 Immediately following the public hearing - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order, Establishment of Quorum, Board Protocol
Subject:
2. Pledge / Invocation and/or Inspirational Remarks
Subject:
3. Public comments / audience participation
Subject:
4. Discussion of storm damage, emergency repairs, and air quality
Subject:
5. District financial advisor update
Subject:
6. Strategic Planning Committee recommendation
Subject:
7. Consideration and approval of a resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Brenham Independent School District providing for the defeasance and calling for redemption  certain currently outstanding obligations; directing that the Board Secretary, or their designee, effectuate the redemption of these obligations; authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; and other matters in connection therewith
Subject:
8. Adopt the 2025-2026 budget for General Operating, Interest & Sinking, and Food Service 
Subject:
9. Adopt a Resolution setting the 2025 tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) 
Subject:
10. Consideration and approval of an order calling a special election to be held by the Brenham Independent School District regarding ratifying a voter-approval tax rate, making provision for the conduct of a joint election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election
Subject:
11. Adopt a Resolution setting the 2025 tax rate for debt service (I&S)
Subject:
12. Consideration and approval of an order calling a bond election to be held by the Brenham Independent School District; making provision for the conduct of a joint election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such election
Subject:
13. Consideration and approval of a resolution relating to establishing the Brenham Independent School District's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from the proceeds of obligation to be issued by the district for authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date
Subject:
14. Annual review and possible approval of the District's compensation handbook
Subject:
15. Consider and possible approval of a budget amendment
Subject:
16. Review of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook
Subject:
17. Consent Agenda
Subject:
17.a. Approval of the minutes from the July 21, 2025, regular board meeting, July 29, 2025, and August 4, 2025, special board meetings
Subject:
17.b. Approval of adult meal pricing for the 2025-2026 school year
Subject:
17.c. Approval of updates to local policies following the 89th Legislative session:
  • EFB - Library Material (SB 13) 
  • FNCE - Personal Communication Devices (HB1481)
Subject:
17.d. Approval of revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
18. Monthly reports for information purposes
Subject:
18.a. Professional Personnel New Hire Report
Subject:
18.b. Professional Personnel Resignation/Retirement Report
Subject:
19. Executive Session
An Executive Session will be held for the purpose authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and 551.074, Personnel Matters
Subject:
20. Adjournment

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