Meeting Agenda
1. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum and Call to Order
2. Notice of Meeting: This meeting has been posted in Accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meetings Act
3. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
4. Public Participation [Policy BED]
5. Communication from Administration 
5.A. Superintendent's Update
  1. Beginning of Year Update
  2. 2025 Accountability Overview
5.B. 2024-2025 Preliminary School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
5.C. HMK Drainage Repair Change Orders
6. New Business
6.A. By Common Consent, the Board Agrees to Consider as One Action Item the Following:
6.A.1. Approval of Waiver of Tuition for Transfer Students for 2025-2026 School Year
6.A.2. Approval of Budget Amendment 2024-2025 #1
6.A.3. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025
6.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Extension of Project Management Services for HMK Drainage Repairs
6.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Certification of 2025 Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess Debt Collections
6.D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025-2026 Proposed Employee Compensation Pay Plans
6.E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Portions of the District's Currently Outstanding Obligations, and Other Matters Related Thereto
6.F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Employee Compensation During Periods of Closure and Non-Workdays Resolution
6.G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Second Reading of Localized Policy Update 125
6.H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Resolution Declaring Authority to Pass TRS Pension and Care Surcharges onto Employed TRS Retirees
6.I. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
6.J. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025 Proposed Tax Rate and Resolution
6.K. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution Calling a Tax Ratification Election on November 4, 2025
6.L. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Coastal Bend College (CBC) Dual-Enrollment MOU for 2025-2026
7. The Board will enter into Closed Session in Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.071 to Consider the Following
7.A. Consider and Deliberate Regarding the Resignation(s) of Contracted Employee
7.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt and Approve the Superintendent Contract of Dr. Luz M. Martinez
7.C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal and Personnel Matters
8. Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Open Session and Upon Which Action May Be Taken.
8.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Resignation(s) of Contracted Employee
8.B. Consider Approval of Offer to Employ New Superintendent, Dr. Luz M. Martinez
8.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Legal and Personnel Matters
9. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum and Call to Order
Subject:
2. Notice of Meeting: This meeting has been posted in Accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meetings Act
Subject:
3. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Subject:
4. Public Participation [Policy BED]
Subject:
5. Communication from Administration 
Subject:
5.A. Superintendent's Update
  1. Beginning of Year Update
  2. 2025 Accountability Overview
Subject:
5.B. 2024-2025 Preliminary School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
5.C. HMK Drainage Repair Change Orders
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6. New Business
Subject:
6.A. By Common Consent, the Board Agrees to Consider as One Action Item the Following:
Subject:
6.A.1. Approval of Waiver of Tuition for Transfer Students for 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
6.A.2. Approval of Budget Amendment 2024-2025 #1
Subject:
6.A.3. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025
Subject:
6.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Extension of Project Management Services for HMK Drainage Repairs
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Certification of 2025 Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess Debt Collections
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025-2026 Proposed Employee Compensation Pay Plans
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Portions of the District's Currently Outstanding Obligations, and Other Matters Related Thereto
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Employee Compensation During Periods of Closure and Non-Workdays Resolution
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Second Reading of Localized Policy Update 125
Presenter:
Dr. Sandoval
Subject:
6.H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Resolution Declaring Authority to Pass TRS Pension and Care Surcharges onto Employed TRS Retirees
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.I. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.J. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025 Proposed Tax Rate and Resolution
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.K. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution Calling a Tax Ratification Election on November 4, 2025
Presenter:
Dr. Pitts
Subject:
6.L. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Coastal Bend College (CBC) Dual-Enrollment MOU for 2025-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Sandoval
Subject:
7. The Board will enter into Closed Session in Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.071 to Consider the Following
Subject:
7.A. Consider and Deliberate Regarding the Resignation(s) of Contracted Employee
Subject:
7.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt and Approve the Superintendent Contract of Dr. Luz M. Martinez
Subject:
7.C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal and Personnel Matters
Subject:
8. Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Open Session and Upon Which Action May Be Taken.
Subject:
8.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Resignation(s) of Contracted Employee
Subject:
8.B. Consider Approval of Offer to Employ New Superintendent, Dr. Luz M. Martinez
Subject:
8.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Legal and Personnel Matters
Subject:
9. Adjourn

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