August 17, 2026 6:00pm - Special Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM

5:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes of July 20, 2026-Regular Meeting; July 27, 2026, Special-Grievance; Jusly 27, 2026-Special - Budget Workshop

Accounts Payable

Budget Report

Cafeteria Report

Cash and Investments

Tax Report

Transportation Report

Enrollment

OPEN SESSION

Invocation - Frank Willis

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag

Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag

Public Comment

DISCUSSION/ACTION

Review and Consider Approval of an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate in Excess of the Calculated Interest and Sinking Tax Rate, Pursuant to Tax Code Section 26.05 (a-1), (a-2) as Stated in SB1453 Effective January 1, 2026

Review and Consider Adoption of the 2026-2027 School District Budget

Review and Consider Approval of a Resolution to Adopt a Tax Rate to Support the 2026-2027 Proposed Maintenance and Operations Budget

Review and Consider Approval of a Resolution to Adopt a Tax Rate to Support the 2026-2027 Proposed Interest and Sinking Budget

Review and Consdier Budget Amendment

Review and Approve an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and/or Redemption of Certain Outstanding Bonds of the Carthage Independent School District

Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Carthage Independent School District Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2026 (Taxable); Providing Payment Thereof; Approving a Note Purchase Agreement; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto
 

Review and Approve Student Meal Prices for 2026-2027

Review and Approve Region VII Service Agreement Contracts for 2026-2027

Approve Resolution Regarding Designation of Non-Business Days

Review and Approve Renewal of Renaissance Learning Software

Review and Consider Renewal of CDW-G for Sophos Antivirus Software Solution

Review and Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization

Review and Approve Adjunct Faculty Member Agreement

District Safety and Security Update

Approve District Safety and Security Audit Report for State Compliance Pursuant to Texas Education Code 37.108

Review and Consider Approval of Ricoh USA Copier Contract

Superintendent's Report

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code

Discussion in Regards to Personnel Matters

Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code

Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney

OPEN SESSION

ADJOURNMENT