September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening

1.A. Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum

1.B. Prayer and Pledges

1.C. Patron Presentations

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Consider Approval of Minutes of August 2026 Meeting(s)

2.B. Consider Approval of School Health Advisory Council

2.C. Personnel

3. Regular Agenda

3.A. Closed Session

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074, the Board will meet in closed session to consult with its attorney and deliberate matters concerning the employment, duties, retirement, transition, compensation, and appointment of Superintendent Dr. Mike Gonzales, including his Voluntary Retirement Agreement and transition to Superintendent Emeritus, and the appointment, employment, duties, compensation, and terms of employment of Mrs. Julie Gauthier as Superintendent.
 

3.B. Consider Approval of Voluntary Retirement Agreement (VRA) for Dr. Mike Gonzales

3.C. Consider Approval of the transition of Dr. Mike Gonzales to Superintendent Emeritus effective September 14, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the Voluntary Retirement Agreement

3.D. Consider Approval of Employing Mrs. Julie Gauthier as Superintendent of Port Neches-Groves ISD effective September 14, 2026, and Approval of Superintendent's Contract

3.E. Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancelation of the November 3, 2026 Board of Trustees Election

3.F. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 

3.G. Consider Approval of Transactions that Cost $25,000 or More

3.H. Bond 2025

3.H.1. Discussion 

3.H.1.a. Covered Pavilion Design Update

3.H.1.b. Multipurpose Building Design Update

3.H.2. Action Items

3.H.2.a. Consider Approval of the Project Delivery/Contract Award Method of Job Order Contracting for the HVAC and Boiler Replacement at Port Neches-Groves High School;
Consider Approval of the Master Job Order Contract with E3 (SETX Cooperative Contract 20230601-1), and delegation of Authority to the Superintendent and her Designee to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute Job Orders Issued Thereunder That Do Not Exceed $500,000

3.H.2.b. Consider Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Joeris General Contractors, LLC for the New Multipurpose Facility Building Project and Delegate Authority to the Superintendent and her Designee to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute the GMP Amendment

3.H.2.c. Consider Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Joeris General Contractors, LLC for the Multipurpose Covered Facility Project and Delegate Authority to the Superintendent and her Designee to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute the GMP Amendment

3.I. Superintendent's Report

3.J. Adjournment