Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Establish a Quorum
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags
5. Approve Agenda
6. Public Hearing - School F.I.R.S.T. Rating - Interested parties that have signed the request to address the Board concerning the F.I.R.S.T report will be recognized by the President to speak at this time.
7. Public Comments - Shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Except as permitted by board policy BED(LOCAL) and the Board's procedures on public comment, an individual's comments to the Board shall not exceed three minutes per meeting. 
7.A. Board Member Statements
8. INFORMATION REPORT
8.A. Lion of the Month Student Recognition
8.B. "Triple E" Staff of the Month Recognition
8.C. Band Report
8.D. Perdue Brandon, LLP - Collections report
8.E. Bill listing 
8.F. Budget analysis 
8.G. Investment Report
8.H. Enrollment Report
8.I. Superintendent Report
County Wide Safety & Security Meeting:  Nov 5 @ Gilmer
Veterans Day Program
CTE Luncheon Nov 18
UG BB Tourney Nov. 20, 21 & 22
Leading Lions-Secondary Campus
Elementary Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 20
Thanksgiving Holidays Nov 24-28
FFA LDE’s
 
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting
10. ACTION AGENDA
10.A. Business Matters
10.A.1. Consider/Approve Budget Amendment(s)
10.A.2. Resolution regarding Ballot for Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027. 
10.B. Policy Matters
10.B.1. Update 126 - Complete Packet (For Review Only)
10.B.2. Consider/Approve Update 126 (LOCAL) Policy List
BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES
 
11. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION - The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 
          A. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; 
          B. 551.072 - Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property if Deliberation in an Open Meeting would have detrimental effect on the position of the Governmental Body in negotiations with a third party.;
          C. 551.074 - Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee; 
          1.   Employment of Professional Personnel including Chief Officers, Executive Directors, Directors and Principal positions.
          2.   Resignations of Professional Personnel.
          3.   Consideration of Assignment, Duties and Responsibilities of  Professional Personnel, including Principals. 
          4.   Discussion of Board Relations Between the Members of the Board of Trustees and the relationship of the Board of Trustees with the Superintendent of Schools. 
          D.  551.076 - Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; 
          E.  551.082 - Deliberate a case involving the discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge brought against an employee of the School District by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing; 
          F.  551.0821 - Deliberate a matter regarding a student or students where personally identifiable information about students will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; 
12. ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Board Member Statements
13. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Establish a Quorum
Subject:
3. Invocation
Subject:
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags
Subject:
5. Approve Agenda
Subject:
6. Public Hearing - School F.I.R.S.T. Rating - Interested parties that have signed the request to address the Board concerning the F.I.R.S.T report will be recognized by the President to speak at this time.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Public Comments - Shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Except as permitted by board policy BED(LOCAL) and the Board's procedures on public comment, an individual's comments to the Board shall not exceed three minutes per meeting. 
Subject:
7.A. Board Member Statements
Subject:
8. INFORMATION REPORT
Subject:
8.A. Lion of the Month Student Recognition
Subject:
8.B. "Triple E" Staff of the Month Recognition
Subject:
8.C. Band Report
Subject:
8.D. Perdue Brandon, LLP - Collections report
Subject:
8.E. Bill listing 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Budget analysis 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G. Investment Report
Subject:
8.H. Enrollment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
8.I. Superintendent Report
County Wide Safety & Security Meeting:  Nov 5 @ Gilmer
Veterans Day Program
CTE Luncheon Nov 18
UG BB Tourney Nov. 20, 21 & 22
Leading Lions-Secondary Campus
Elementary Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 20
Thanksgiving Holidays Nov 24-28
FFA LDE’s
 
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
10. ACTION AGENDA
Subject:
10.A. Business Matters
Subject:
10.A.1. Consider/Approve Budget Amendment(s)
Subject:
10.A.2. Resolution regarding Ballot for Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027. 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Policy Matters
Subject:
10.B.1. Update 126 - Complete Packet (For Review Only)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B.2. Consider/Approve Update 126 (LOCAL) Policy List
BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES
 
Attachments:
Subject:
11. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION - The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 
          A. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; 
          B. 551.072 - Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property if Deliberation in an Open Meeting would have detrimental effect on the position of the Governmental Body in negotiations with a third party.;
          C. 551.074 - Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee; 
          1.   Employment of Professional Personnel including Chief Officers, Executive Directors, Directors and Principal positions.
          2.   Resignations of Professional Personnel.
          3.   Consideration of Assignment, Duties and Responsibilities of  Professional Personnel, including Principals. 
          4.   Discussion of Board Relations Between the Members of the Board of Trustees and the relationship of the Board of Trustees with the Superintendent of Schools. 
          D.  551.076 - Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; 
          E.  551.082 - Deliberate a case involving the discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge brought against an employee of the School District by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing; 
          F.  551.0821 - Deliberate a matter regarding a student or students where personally identifiable information about students will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; 
Subject:
12. ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
12.A. Board Member Statements
Subject:
13. ADJOURN

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