January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Meeting by Video Conference Call (Gov't Code 551.001(7)., 127: Tim Turner

1. Call to Order

2. Establish a Quorum

3. Invocation

4. Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags

5. Approve Agenda

6. Public Comments - Shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Except as permitted by board policy BED(LOCAL) and the Board's procedures on public comment, an individual's comments to the Board shall not exceed three minutes per meeting. 

6.A. Board Member Statements

7. INFORMATION REPORT

7.A. Board Appreciation

7.B. Lion Pride Awards

7.C. Lion of the Month Student Recognition

7.D. "Triple E" Staff of the Month Recognition

7.E. Bill listing 

7.F. Budget analysis 

7.G. Enrollment Report

7.H. Investment Report

7.I. Superintendent Report
1. Safety and Security Update-Guardian Training
2. STAAR Testing Training / Sharon Wells Math Training
3. Athletic Report:
        Basketball
        Powerlifting
4. Christmas Break Facility Items: 
       Freezer Door Elementary
       Generator
5. FFA: Broadcasting Team-State Champs (Rings)
6. Band: ATSSB HS Area Auditions @ Chapel Hill - Jan. 10th
7. LC Theatre Lights

8. CONSENT AGENDA
Minrtes of regular meeting December 8, 2025; Special meeting December 11, 2025

9. ACTION AGENDA

9.A. Business Matters

9.A.1. Consider/Approve Budget Amendment(s)

9.B. Education Matters

9.B.1. Consider/Approve Waivers: Staff Development Minutes Waiver - 2100 minutes for 2026-2027

9.B.2. District Improvement Plan

9.B.3. Consider/Approve Adjunct Faculty Request from Upshur County 4H. 

9.C. Board Matters

9.C.1. Deliberation concerning the appointment of a new Board member and possible action to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the Board. 

9.C.2. Statement of Officer will be administered to the appointed Board member, if necessary. 

9.C.3. Oath of Office will be administered to appointed Board member, if necessary. 

10. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION - The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 
          A. 551.071 - Consultation with School District Attorney regarding confidential matters: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its 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 duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; 
          B. 551.072 - Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property if Deliberation in an Open Meeting would have detrimental effect on the position of the Governmental Body in negotiations with a third party.;
          C. 551.074 - Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee; 
          1.   Employment of Professional Personnel including Chief Officers, Executive Directors, Directors and Principal positions.
          2.   Resignations of Professional Personnel.
          3.   Consideration of Assignment, Duties and Responsibilities of  Professional Personnel, including Principals. 
          4.   Discussion of Board Relations Between the Members of the Board of Trustees and the relationship of the Board of Trustees with the Superintendent of Schools. 
           5. Deliberation concerning hiring Lone Finalist as Superintendent of Schools. 
          D.  551.076 - Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; 
          E.  551.082 - Deliberate a case involving the discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge brought against an employee of the School District by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing; 
          F.  551.0821 - Deliberate a matter regarding a student or students where personally identifiable information about students will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; 

11. ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION

11.A. Board Member Statements

11.B. Deliberation and possible action to hire Lone Finalist as Superintendent of Schools and approve contract with same. 

12. ADJOURN