August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call / Declaration of Quorum

III. Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)

III.A. Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessary

IV. Reconvene from Closed Session

V. Opening Activities

V.A. Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. Flags

VI. Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]

VII. Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)

VII.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 20, 2026, the Special Board Meeting of July 28, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of  July, 2026.

VIII. Consider Approval to Adopt an I&S Rate above the minimum debt rate 

IX. Consider Approval to Exceed the No New Revenue Tax Rate

X. Consider Approval of the Current Year Tax Rate and Resolution

XI. Consider Approval to lengthen the instructional day for students assigned to DAEP

XII. Consider Approval of Additions and Revisions of Local Policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted in May 

XIII. Informational Reports

XIII.A. Enrollment Update

XIII.B. DOJ-COPS Hiring Program

XIII.C. STARR Accountability Meeting

XIII.D. Commerce ISD Letter of SSO AR Closure

XIII.E. Hall of Honor Inductees

XIII.F. Check Register

XIII.G. The Regular September Board Meeting will be held on September 21, 2026 at the  Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be a Special Board Meeting on September 3, 2026 beginning at 6:00 pm for Team of Eight Training

XIV. Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda Items

XV. Adjournment