Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law - this is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.
3. Moment of Silence 
4. Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag
A.  San Jacinto JH: Principal, Laura Miller; Pledge Leaders, Grant McCain & Layne Chisham
5. Public Forum 
6. Public Hearing
6.A. Discuss Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School
6.B. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
7. Consent Agenda
7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
7.B. Approval of Monthly Financials
7.C. Approval of Donations over $20,000
7.D. Approval of the Tax Roll Certification 2025
7.E. Approval of the Following Revised Policies and New Local Policies
7.F. Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel
8. Superintendent's Update
9. District Informational Reports 
9.A. Bond 2023 Monthly Report
9.B. Goal D:  High-Quality Teacher Data & Student Outcomes Report
9.C. School Action Plan
9.D. Special Services Update
9.E. Turnaround Progress Plan Update for De Zavala Elementary & Bunche Elementary
9.F. Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School 
9.G. Offenses Eligible to be Served in a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
9.H. Board Legal Counsel Protocols 
10. Action Items
10.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #4
10.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Cast Votes for Candidate(s) to Sit on the Midland Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
10.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval of CSB #25-56 Marquee Signs for Abell, Alamo, and San Jacinto JH
10.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval of RFP #25-137 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts and Repair
10.E. Discussion of and Request for Approval of RFP #25-138 Light-Duty Vehicle Parts and Repair
10.F. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #3 for 2023 Bond Program Package #2- New Midland Lee and Midland High Schools
11. Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.

Section 551.071 -  For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.  Consultation with legal counsel to receive and discuss legal updates.  

Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 
12. Action Arising from Closed Session
12.A. Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Midland Independent School District Regarding Students with Disabilities
12.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Conduct an Independent Audit of the Midland ISD Special Education Department and Make Recommendations for Improvement to the Board of Trustees
12.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Provide the School Board with A Strategic Plan Related to Special Education 
12.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Propose to the School Board an Amendment to the Superintendent's Evaluation Template for the 2025-2026 School Year to Include Objective Metrics for Student with Disabilities that are Achievable before June 2026
12.E. Discussion of and Possible Action to Direct the Superintendent to Retain an Independent Third-Party Expert to Advise the School Board on Easement Issues
13. Information Items
13.A. Board Committee Monthly Report
13.B. Reportable Purchase Orders Over $50,000
13.C. Human Capital Monthly Routine Personnel Report
14. Adjourn
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda
November 18, 2025
5:30 PM
Meeting: November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing to Discuss Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School; Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
Subject:
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Subject:
2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law - this is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.
Subject:
3. Moment of Silence 
Subject:
4. Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag
A.  San Jacinto JH: Principal, Laura Miller; Pledge Leaders, Grant McCain & Layne Chisham
Subject:
5. Public Forum 
Subject:
6. Public Hearing
Subject:
6.A. Discuss Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School
Presenter:
Presenter: Cyndi Pyles
Subject:
6.B. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Tucker Durham
Subject:
7. Consent Agenda
Subject:
7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
7.B. Approval of Monthly Financials
Subject:
7.C. Approval of Donations over $20,000
Subject:
7.D. Approval of the Tax Roll Certification 2025
Subject:
7.E. Approval of the Following Revised Policies and New Local Policies
Subject:
7.F. Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel
Subject:
8. Superintendent's Update
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
Subject:
9. District Informational Reports 
Subject:
9.A. Bond 2023 Monthly Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Parkhill
Subject:
9.B. Goal D:  High-Quality Teacher Data & Student Outcomes Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Jessie Garcia
Subject:
9.C. School Action Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Erin Bueno
Subject:
9.D. Special Services Update
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard, Interim Special Services Director Dr. Michele Harmon
Subject:
9.E. Turnaround Progress Plan Update for De Zavala Elementary & Bunche Elementary
Presenter:
Presenter: Tricia Teran & Fallon McLane
Subject:
9.F. Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School 
Presenter:
Presenter: Cyndi Pyles
Subject:
9.G. Offenses Eligible to be Served in a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
Presenter:
Presenter: Melissa Horner
Subject:
9.H. Board Legal Counsel Protocols 
Presenter:
Presenter: Kara Belew & Mike Leasor
Subject:
10. Action Items
Subject:
10.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #4
Presenter:
Presenter: Tucker Durham
Subject:
10.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Cast Votes for Candidate(s) to Sit on the Midland Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Presenter: Tucker Durham
Subject:
10.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval of CSB #25-56 Marquee Signs for Abell, Alamo, and San Jacinto JH
Presenter:
Presenter: Roberto Cedillo
Subject:
10.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval of RFP #25-137 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts and Repair
Presenter:
Presenter: Michael Taylor
Subject:
10.E. Discussion of and Request for Approval of RFP #25-138 Light-Duty Vehicle Parts and Repair
Presenter:
Presenter: Michael Taylor
Subject:
10.F. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #3 for 2023 Bond Program Package #2- New Midland Lee and Midland High Schools
Presenter:
Presenter: Parkhill
Subject:
11. Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.

Section 551.071 -  For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.  Consultation with legal counsel to receive and discuss legal updates.  

Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 
Subject:
12. Action Arising from Closed Session
Subject:
12.A. Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Midland Independent School District Regarding Students with Disabilities
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Matt Friez
Subject:
12.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Conduct an Independent Audit of the Midland ISD Special Education Department and Make Recommendations for Improvement to the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
Subject:
12.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Provide the School Board with A Strategic Plan Related to Special Education 
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
Subject:
12.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Propose to the School Board an Amendment to the Superintendent's Evaluation Template for the 2025-2026 School Year to Include Objective Metrics for Student with Disabilities that are Achievable before June 2026
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
Subject:
12.E. Discussion of and Possible Action to Direct the Superintendent to Retain an Independent Third-Party Expert to Advise the School Board on Easement Issues
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Matt Friez
Subject:
13. Information Items
Subject:
13.A. Board Committee Monthly Report
Subject:
13.B. Reportable Purchase Orders Over $50,000
Subject:
13.C. Human Capital Monthly Routine Personnel Report
Subject:
14. Adjourn
 

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