Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Citizen's Forum
III. Invocation
IV. Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flag
V. Consent Agenda
V.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting, Budget Amendments, Investments and Bank Accounts Report, Approve Monthly Check Payment List Excluding Checks - #61549 and #61609
 
V.B. Approval of Reimbursement Checks #61549 and #61609 to Board President Lentz-Edwards for Attendance at TASB SLI Conference 
VI. Discussion and Presentation by Gallagher Relating to Kermit ISD 2023 Bond Projects
VI.A. Update on Proposition A - General Facility Construction
     1.  Kermit Elementary School Additions & Renovations
     2.  Kermit Jr. High School Renovations
     3.  Kermit High School New CTE BUilding
     4.  District-Wide Safety, Security
     5.  Technology Upgrades
     6.  Baseball and Softball Field Complex
     7.  Tennis Courts
     8.  Demolition of Old High School Building
VI.B. Update on Proposition B - Walton Field
     1.  Stadium Renovations
     2.  Maintenance Building
VII. Budget Update on Proposition A - General Facility Construction
VIII. Budget Update on Proposition B - Walton Field
IX. Consideration/Approval of Invoices Related to 2023 Bond Project - Consent Agenda
IX.A. Hellas Construction, Inc. Payment Application No. 2, Invoice No. 39191 in the amount of $431,547.09 relating to Tennis Courts Project
IX.B. Builders Supply Invoice #9107/3 in the amount of $72.91 relating to Softball Field Project
IX.C. A Brush Above Services, LLC Payment Application No. 4KerWatson in the amount of $1,400,111.90 relating to the Walton Field Project
IX.D. Terracon Invoice No. TP20315 in the amount of $7,265.00 relating to the Kermit High School Project
IX.E. Parkhill Invoice No. 04374324.01-8 in the amount of $23,282.41 relating to the Kermit HS High School Addition and CTE Project
IX.F. Parkhill Invoice No. 04374324.02-8 in the amount of $8,616.92 relating to the Kermit ISD Elementary School Addition Project
 
IX.G. Makers Design Collaborative LLC Invoice #25-004-05 in the amount of $15,000.00 relating to the Kermit SID Concessions/Restroom and Field House Addition Project
X. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Quote from Abacus Computers in the amount of $57,524.00 for Installation of Fiber Network at Walton Field 
XI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Quote from Abacus Computers in the amount of $46,677.00 for Network Equipment for the Installation of Fiber Network at Walton Field
XII. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of KJH Track and Field Lighting upgrade
XIII. Discussion and Possible action regarding approval of Hellas Submittal #19.0 - Walton Field Exchange Zones - Color Selection of Markers
XIV. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Walton Field Redevelopment Projects
XV. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Quote for Capping of Water Well at Kermit High School Softball Field
XVI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Estimate from 5G Security in the amount of $48,364.00 for the Purchase and Installation of Six Doors at Kermit Junior High School
XVII. Presentation of Final Construction Documents by Parkhill for Kermit High School CTE Addition/Locker Rooms/DAEP and Kermit Elementary School
XVIII. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment Presentation by ABA Services for the Kermit High School Addition/Locker Rooms/DAEP and Kermit Elementary School
XIX. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment Presented by ABA Services for the Kermit High School Addition/Locker Rooms/DAEP and Kermit Elementary School
XX. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Custodial Bids for 2025-2026 School Year
XXI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Handling of Reduced Price Child Nutrition Claims for the month of August
XXII. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning an Increase in Adult Breakfast Meal Price
XXIII. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of executing Bus Lease Agreement with A-Z Bus Sales for a 2026 Blue Bird T3RE 46 Passenger Bus
XXIV. Consideration and/or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent

For the 2025-2026 school year, we delegated contractural authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the  superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, 48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006.  This included approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit, the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) or the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit and Netting Chapter 48 Funding.
XXV. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Kermit ISD 2025 Certified Values from the Winkler County Appraisal District
XXVI. Presentation and Discussion of Proposed 2025-2026 Budgets
XXVII. Discussion and Action to set date, time, and place for Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
XXVIII. Discussion and Action to Set Proposed Tax Rate
XXIX. Discussion and Possible Action regarding appointment of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to TASB Delegate Assembly
XXX. Discussion and Possible Action to Create a Committee to Honor James "Moose" Thomas 
XXXI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Process of Terminating the Lease Agreement for Real Estate with the City of Kermit
XXXII. Superintendent Discussion
          1. Football Game Admission Fees
          2. Canopies at Walton Field Gate Entries
          3. District Signage
XXXIII. Information Items
XXXIII.A. Utility Usage
XXXIII.B. KISD Monthly Work Orders July 2025
XXXIII.C. Monthly Tax Collections July 2025
XXXIII.D. Preliminary 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating based upon indicators and 2023-2024 data
XXXIII.E. Calendar of Future Meeting Dates 
XXXIII.F. Annual TASA/TASB Convention - September 11, 2025 - September 14, 2025; Houston, TX 
XXXIII.G. Financial Reports 2024-2025
XXXIV. Correspondence
XXXV. Executive Session:  Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129.  Personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, contract extension, reassignment, and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  Deliberation regarding the possible purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

 
XXXVI. Open Session:  Take Appropriate Action related to the personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, contract extension, reassignment and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  Take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.
XXXVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. Citizen's Forum
Subject:
III. Invocation
Subject:
IV. Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flag
Subject:
V. Consent Agenda
Subject:
V.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting, Budget Amendments, Investments and Bank Accounts Report, Approve Monthly Check Payment List Excluding Checks - #61549 and #61609
 
Subject:
V.B. Approval of Reimbursement Checks #61549 and #61609 to Board President Lentz-Edwards for Attendance at TASB SLI Conference 
Subject:
VI. Discussion and Presentation by Gallagher Relating to Kermit ISD 2023 Bond Projects
Subject:
VI.A. Update on Proposition A - General Facility Construction
     1.  Kermit Elementary School Additions & Renovations
     2.  Kermit Jr. High School Renovations
     3.  Kermit High School New CTE BUilding
     4.  District-Wide Safety, Security
     5.  Technology Upgrades
     6.  Baseball and Softball Field Complex
     7.  Tennis Courts
     8.  Demolition of Old High School Building
Subject:
VI.B. Update on Proposition B - Walton Field
     1.  Stadium Renovations
     2.  Maintenance Building
Subject:
VII. Budget Update on Proposition A - General Facility Construction
Subject:
VIII. Budget Update on Proposition B - Walton Field
Subject:
IX. Consideration/Approval of Invoices Related to 2023 Bond Project - Consent Agenda
Subject:
IX.A. Hellas Construction, Inc. Payment Application No. 2, Invoice No. 39191 in the amount of $431,547.09 relating to Tennis Courts Project
Subject:
IX.B. Builders Supply Invoice #9107/3 in the amount of $72.91 relating to Softball Field Project
Subject:
IX.C. A Brush Above Services, LLC Payment Application No. 4KerWatson in the amount of $1,400,111.90 relating to the Walton Field Project
Subject:
IX.D. Terracon Invoice No. TP20315 in the amount of $7,265.00 relating to the Kermit High School Project
Subject:
IX.E. Parkhill Invoice No. 04374324.01-8 in the amount of $23,282.41 relating to the Kermit HS High School Addition and CTE Project
Subject:
IX.F. Parkhill Invoice No. 04374324.02-8 in the amount of $8,616.92 relating to the Kermit ISD Elementary School Addition Project
 
Subject:
IX.G. Makers Design Collaborative LLC Invoice #25-004-05 in the amount of $15,000.00 relating to the Kermit SID Concessions/Restroom and Field House Addition Project
Subject:
X. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Quote from Abacus Computers in the amount of $57,524.00 for Installation of Fiber Network at Walton Field 
Subject:
XI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Quote from Abacus Computers in the amount of $46,677.00 for Network Equipment for the Installation of Fiber Network at Walton Field
Subject:
XII. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of KJH Track and Field Lighting upgrade
Subject:
XIII. Discussion and Possible action regarding approval of Hellas Submittal #19.0 - Walton Field Exchange Zones - Color Selection of Markers
Subject:
XIV. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Walton Field Redevelopment Projects
Subject:
XV. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Quote for Capping of Water Well at Kermit High School Softball Field
Subject:
XVI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Estimate from 5G Security in the amount of $48,364.00 for the Purchase and Installation of Six Doors at Kermit Junior High School
Subject:
XVII. Presentation of Final Construction Documents by Parkhill for Kermit High School CTE Addition/Locker Rooms/DAEP and Kermit Elementary School
Subject:
XVIII. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment Presentation by ABA Services for the Kermit High School Addition/Locker Rooms/DAEP and Kermit Elementary School
Subject:
XIX. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment Presented by ABA Services for the Kermit High School Addition/Locker Rooms/DAEP and Kermit Elementary School
Subject:
XX. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Custodial Bids for 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
XXI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Handling of Reduced Price Child Nutrition Claims for the month of August
Subject:
XXII. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning an Increase in Adult Breakfast Meal Price
Subject:
XXIII. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of executing Bus Lease Agreement with A-Z Bus Sales for a 2026 Blue Bird T3RE 46 Passenger Bus
Subject:
XXIV. Consideration and/or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent

For the 2025-2026 school year, we delegated contractural authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the  superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, 48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006.  This included approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit, the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) or the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit and Netting Chapter 48 Funding.
Subject:
XXV. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Kermit ISD 2025 Certified Values from the Winkler County Appraisal District
Subject:
XXVI. Presentation and Discussion of Proposed 2025-2026 Budgets
Subject:
XXVII. Discussion and Action to set date, time, and place for Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Subject:
XXVIII. Discussion and Action to Set Proposed Tax Rate
Subject:
XXIX. Discussion and Possible Action regarding appointment of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to TASB Delegate Assembly
Subject:
XXX. Discussion and Possible Action to Create a Committee to Honor James "Moose" Thomas 
Subject:
XXXI. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Process of Terminating the Lease Agreement for Real Estate with the City of Kermit
Subject:
XXXII. Superintendent Discussion
          1. Football Game Admission Fees
          2. Canopies at Walton Field Gate Entries
          3. District Signage
Subject:
XXXIII. Information Items
Subject:
XXXIII.A. Utility Usage
Subject:
XXXIII.B. KISD Monthly Work Orders July 2025
Subject:
XXXIII.C. Monthly Tax Collections July 2025
Subject:
XXXIII.D. Preliminary 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating based upon indicators and 2023-2024 data
Subject:
XXXIII.E. Calendar of Future Meeting Dates 
Subject:
XXXIII.F. Annual TASA/TASB Convention - September 11, 2025 - September 14, 2025; Houston, TX 
Subject:
XXXIII.G. Financial Reports 2024-2025
Subject:
XXXIV. Correspondence
Subject:
XXXV. Executive Session:  Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129.  Personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, contract extension, reassignment, and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  Deliberation regarding the possible purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

 
Subject:
XXXVI. Open Session:  Take Appropriate Action related to the personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, contract extension, reassignment and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  Take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.
Subject:
XXXVII. Adjournment

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