Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL / ESTABLISH QUORUM
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS / INFORMATION ONLY
4.A. Business Office
4.B. Curriculum & Instruction Department
4.C. Superintendent
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL
6.A. Minutes
6.B. Accounts Payable
6.C. Monthly Financial Reports
6.D. Monthly Investment Report
6.E. Tax Collection Report
6.F. Expenditures Greater Than $50,000
6.G. Energy Efficiency Report
6.H. Donations
6.I. Budget Amendment
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.A. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve the 2025-26 Compensation Plan and Workday Calendars.
7.B. Discussion and possible action, if any, to authorize the district to utilize the US Bank Credit Card Program under the State of Texas Contract.
7.C. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.
7.D. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve an increase to the adult meal price for the 2025-26 school year.
7.E. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve T-TESS appraisal calendar and appraisers for 2025-26 academic year.
7.F. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve the Lincoln Junior High Turnaround Plan as presented.
7.G. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct.
7.H. Review of Handbooks: Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and Athletic Department Handbook..
7.I. Discussion and possible action, if any, to appoint the county extension agent as an adjunct faculty member for the 2025-2026 school year.
7.J. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve a revision to Policy CFB(LOCAL) - INVENTORIES.
7.K. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve revisions to Board Policy EFB(LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS.
7.L. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve revisions to Board Policy FD(LOCAL) ADMISSIONS.
7.M. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve revisions to Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) PERSONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
7.N. Discussion and possible action, if any, on adoption of TASB Policy Update 125.
7.N.1. (LEGAL) Policies (Review)
7.N.2. (LOCAL) policies:
7.N.2.a. BDAA(LOCAL) OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS
7.N.2.b. BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
7.N.2.c. EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
7.N.2.d. FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
7.N.2.e. FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT
7.O. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve 2025-26 Board Meeting dates.
7.P. Discussion and possible action, if any, to review and approve Board Operating Procedures.
7.Q. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve a Delegate and Alternate to the 2025 Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Delegate Assembly.

7.R. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLDSPRING-OAKHURST CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE DEFEASANCE AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS; DIRECTING THAT THE BOARD SECRETARY, OR HER DESIGNEE, EFFECTUATE THE REDEMPTION OF THESE OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

7.S. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD BY THE COLDSPRING-OAKHURST CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF A JOINT ELECTION; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO SUCH ELECTION.
7.T. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT'S INTENTION TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR THE PRIOR LAWFUL EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING VARIOUS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT FOR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. RECESS FOR CLOSED MEETING
8.A. TGC 551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board's 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 duties of counsel to his client, under the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Act.
8.B. TGC 551.074 Deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
8.B.1. Employment of certified/professional personnel.
8.B.2. Resignations of certified/professional personnel.
8.B.3. Retirement announcements.
8.B.4. Other personnel matters as presented by the Superintendent.
8.B.5. Discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.
8.B.6. Discussion concerning the establishment of compensation for the Superintendent of Schools under the Performance-Based Incentive Plan and the Longevity Plan.
8.B.7. Discussion concerning the proposed contract of employment and basic compensation for the Superintendent of Schools.
8.C. TGC 551.129 A governmental body any use a telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the internet to conduct a public consultation with its attorney in an open meeting of the governmental body or a private consultation with its attorney in a closed meeting of the governmental body.
9. RECONVENE FOR MOTIONS, VOTING OR OFFICIAL ACTION BY THE BOARD
9.A. Discussion and possible action, if any, to ratify the Superintendent's employment of certified/professional personnel.
9.B. Discussion and possible action, if any, to ratify the Superintendent's acceptance of resignations of certified/professional personnel.
9.C. Consideration and board action, if any, to establish the amount of compensation under the Performance-Based Incentive Plan and the Longevity Incentive Plan for the Superintendent of Schools.
9.D. Consideration and board action, if any, to approve and adopt the Superintendent's Contract of Employment and Basic Compensation.
10. REPORTS AND PROPOSALS OF BOARD MEMBERS
10.A. Comments from Board members and requests for reports and information by or from Board members to administration.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
11.A. Friday, August 8, 2025 - Convocation ~ at the High School campus
11.B. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, First Day of Instruction.
11.C. Monday, August 25, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting @6:30 p.m. - Coldspring-Oakhurst HS Main Foyer
11.D. TASA/TASB Conference — September 11-14, 2025, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
12. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
2. ROLL CALL / ESTABLISH QUORUM
Subject:
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS / INFORMATION ONLY
Subject:
4.A. Business Office
Subject:
4.B. Curriculum & Instruction Department
Subject:
4.C. Superintendent
Subject:
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Subject:
6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL
Subject:
6.A. Minutes
Subject:
6.B. Accounts Payable
Subject:
6.C. Monthly Financial Reports
Subject:
6.D. Monthly Investment Report
Subject:
6.E. Tax Collection Report
Subject:
6.F. Expenditures Greater Than $50,000
Subject:
6.G. Energy Efficiency Report
Subject:
6.H. Donations
Subject:
6.I. Budget Amendment
Subject:
7. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
7.A. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve the 2025-26 Compensation Plan and Workday Calendars.
Subject:
7.B. Discussion and possible action, if any, to authorize the district to utilize the US Bank Credit Card Program under the State of Texas Contract.
Subject:
7.C. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.
Subject:
7.D. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve an increase to the adult meal price for the 2025-26 school year.
Subject:
7.E. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve T-TESS appraisal calendar and appraisers for 2025-26 academic year.
Subject:
7.F. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve the Lincoln Junior High Turnaround Plan as presented.
Subject:
7.G. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct.
Subject:
7.H. Review of Handbooks: Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and Athletic Department Handbook..
Subject:
7.I. Discussion and possible action, if any, to appoint the county extension agent as an adjunct faculty member for the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
7.J. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve a revision to Policy CFB(LOCAL) - INVENTORIES.
Subject:
7.K. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve revisions to Board Policy EFB(LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS.
Subject:
7.L. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve revisions to Board Policy FD(LOCAL) ADMISSIONS.
Subject:
7.M. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve revisions to Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) PERSONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
Subject:
7.N. Discussion and possible action, if any, on adoption of TASB Policy Update 125.
Subject:
7.N.1. (LEGAL) Policies (Review)
Subject:
7.N.2. (LOCAL) policies:
Subject:
7.N.2.a. BDAA(LOCAL) OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS
Subject:
7.N.2.b. BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
Subject:
7.N.2.c. EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Subject:
7.N.2.d. FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
Subject:
7.N.2.e. FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT
Subject:
7.O. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve 2025-26 Board Meeting dates.
Subject:
7.P. Discussion and possible action, if any, to review and approve Board Operating Procedures.
Subject:
7.Q. Discussion and possible action, if any, to approve a Delegate and Alternate to the 2025 Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Delegate Assembly.
Subject:

7.R. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLDSPRING-OAKHURST CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE DEFEASANCE AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS; DIRECTING THAT THE BOARD SECRETARY, OR HER DESIGNEE, EFFECTUATE THE REDEMPTION OF THESE OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Subject:
7.S. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD BY THE COLDSPRING-OAKHURST CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF A JOINT ELECTION; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO SUCH ELECTION.
Subject:
7.T. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT'S INTENTION TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR THE PRIOR LAWFUL EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING VARIOUS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT FOR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subject:
8. RECESS FOR CLOSED MEETING
Subject:
8.A. TGC 551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board's 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 duties of counsel to his client, under the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Act.
Subject:
8.B. TGC 551.074 Deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
Subject:
8.B.1. Employment of certified/professional personnel.
Subject:
8.B.2. Resignations of certified/professional personnel.
Subject:
8.B.3. Retirement announcements.
Subject:
8.B.4. Other personnel matters as presented by the Superintendent.
Subject:
8.B.5. Discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.
Subject:
8.B.6. Discussion concerning the establishment of compensation for the Superintendent of Schools under the Performance-Based Incentive Plan and the Longevity Plan.
Subject:
8.B.7. Discussion concerning the proposed contract of employment and basic compensation for the Superintendent of Schools.
Subject:
8.C. TGC 551.129 A governmental body any use a telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the internet to conduct a public consultation with its attorney in an open meeting of the governmental body or a private consultation with its attorney in a closed meeting of the governmental body.
Subject:
9. RECONVENE FOR MOTIONS, VOTING OR OFFICIAL ACTION BY THE BOARD
Subject:
9.A. Discussion and possible action, if any, to ratify the Superintendent's employment of certified/professional personnel.
Subject:
9.B. Discussion and possible action, if any, to ratify the Superintendent's acceptance of resignations of certified/professional personnel.
Subject:
9.C. Consideration and board action, if any, to establish the amount of compensation under the Performance-Based Incentive Plan and the Longevity Incentive Plan for the Superintendent of Schools.
Subject:
9.D. Consideration and board action, if any, to approve and adopt the Superintendent's Contract of Employment and Basic Compensation.
Subject:
10. REPORTS AND PROPOSALS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
10.A. Comments from Board members and requests for reports and information by or from Board members to administration.
Subject:
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Subject:
11.A. Friday, August 8, 2025 - Convocation ~ at the High School campus
Subject:
11.B. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, First Day of Instruction.
Subject:
11.C. Monday, August 25, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting @6:30 p.m. - Coldspring-Oakhurst HS Main Foyer
Subject:
11.D. TASA/TASB Conference — September 11-14, 2025, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Subject:
12. ADJOURN

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