August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Opening
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2. Open Forum
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3. Approve the Minutes
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4. Pay Bills
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5. Financial Report
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6. Principal's Report
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7. Approve budget amendments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
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8. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on budget and proposed tax rate of $0.7428 for the Maintenance & Operation, M&O, tax rate and Interest & Sinking, I&S, tax rate to $0.2347.
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9. Consider and approve the 2025-2026 budget for Follett ISD
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10. Deliberation and action to adopt an ordinance or resolution setting the M & O tax rate to $0.7428
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11. Deliberation and action to adopt an ordinance or resolution setting the I & S tax rate to $0.2347
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12. Adjust the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar to move the Staff Professional Development Day on September 22nd to September 19th to accommodate the Lead4ward Inclusion Academy.
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Approve the recognition and eligibility for extracurricular status under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1 to the Lipscomb County Texas 4-H Organization |
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14. Consideration and approval of the appointment of Herbert Sprague Jr. as an adjunct member of the Follett Independent School District.
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15. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Board Policy Regarding Student Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices (HB 1481 Compliance)
Description:
House Bill 1481 authorizes school districts to adopt and enforce policies restricting the possession and use of personal electronic devices during the instructional day. The proposed policy for Follett ISD prohibits student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, outlines secure storage procedures, and establishes a tiered system of disciplinary actions for violations.
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16. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Resolution Implementing Senate Bill 12 – Parent Access to Student Records
Description:
Senate Bill 12 affirms the rights of parents and legal guardians to access educational, health, counseling, and discipline records relating to their child. The proposed resolution outlines Follett ISD’s commitment to compliance with SB 12, establishes clear procedures for granting timely access to such records, and ensures alignment with state law and district policy.
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17. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution to opt out of homeschool student participation in extracurricular activities under Texas Senate Bill 401
Description:
Texas Senate Bill 401 (89th Legislature) requires school districts to allow homeschool students to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities unless the district’s Board of Trustees adopts an opt-out policy by the statutory deadline. If a district chooses to opt out, a resolution must be adopted no later than September 1, 2025, with annual reconsideration each summer before August 1.
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18. Consideration and possible action to adopt an updated version of policy EFB (Local)
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19. Consideration and possible action on annual certification of the Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement
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20. Superintendent's Report
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21. Adjournment
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