July 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting

OPEN SESSION:

1. Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge

1.A. Moment of Silence

2. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum

3. Call to Order:   This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act

4. Open Forum

5. Information

5.A. Administrative Reports

5.A.1. Superintendent's Report

5.A.1.A. County Tax Abatement Information

5.A.1.B. Information on District Stipends

5.A.2. Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update

5.A.3. Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects

5.A.4. Business Report

5.A.4.A. Financial & Tax Reports

5.A.4.A.A. Quarterly Investment Report

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s)

6.A.1. Special Meeting of June 17, 2026

6.A.2. Public Hearing of June 22, 2026

6.A.3. Special Meeting of June 22, 2026

6.A.4. Special Meeting of July 6, 2026

6.B. Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices
                June 2026 Payments.

6.C. Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments

6.C.1. Tom Oaks Construction        $244,150
     Plumbing Pay Application #1

6.C.2. Tom Oaks Construction           $184,775
          Paving Pay Application #1

6.C.3. Fletco Construction          $441,248.74
     HVAC Pay Application #1

6.C.4. Escamilla Ford          $1,427.52
     Ag Truck Parts & Repair

6.C.5. Southland          $9,491
     Underground Water Line

6.C.6. Southland          $5,278
     Baseball Field Lighting Repair

6.C.7. Southland          $1,058.75
     Grease Trap Repair

6.C.8. Southland          $2,923.98
     Water Heater

6.C.9. JML Garage Doors          $1,890
     Window Replacement

6.C.10. JML Garage Doors          $9,365
     Security Doors

6.C.11. JML Garage Doors          $5220
     Masonry Work Roll Up Doors

6.C.12. Salt Creek Technologies          $9,866
     Ag Building Cameras

6.C.13. Computer Solutions          $4,492
       Wireless Access Points

6.C.14. Game One          $799
       FB Equipment

6.C.15. Payne Alice Chevrolet          $5,667.85
     Suburban Parts & Repair

6.C.16. Erasmo Carvajal, Sr.          $365
     Tractor Parts & Repair

6.C.17. Gallagher Construction           $6,994.00
        Project Manager Fee July Payment

6.C.18. Tom Oaks             $451,012.50
      Plumbing Upgrade App #2
 

6.C.19. Tom Oaks           $187,150.00
       Paving Project App #2

6.C.20. Southland           $183,569.45
Electrical Upgrades Pay Application #1

6.C.21. Rescue Heat & Air         $482.00
       Admin Bldg.

6.C.22. SAP3 Rentals          Final Payment
      Playground Shade

6.C.23. Fletco Construction          $97,819.26
      HVAC Pay Application #2

6.C.24. Hellas Pay App #4      $3,727.80
       Track Resurface

7. Action Items

7.A. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).

7.B. Consider and Approve Landscaping Proposal out of Bond Project Funds.

7.C. Consider and Approve Window Wrapping of Collegiate Building and Tax Office Building using Bond Funds.

7.D. Consider and Approve Renewal of Property Insurance.

7.E. Consider and Approve Pre-K Partnership Pass Through Waiver.

7.F. Consider and Approve CTE School District Teaching Permits.

7.G. Consider and Approve Local Teaching Permit.

7.H. Consider and Approve a Safety Survey.

7.I. Consider and Approve Employee Handbook for 2026-2027 School Year.

7.J. Consider and Approve Student Handbook for 2026-2027 School Year.

7.K. Consider and Approve Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 School Year.

7.L. Consider and Approve Second Reading of Localized Manual Update 127.

7.M. Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

7.N. Consider and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation.

7.O. Consider and Approve Purchase of Equipment with Jet Grant Funds in the Amount of $163,217.

7.P. Consider and Approve Purchase of Ice Machine for Athletics Dept.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:

1. Personnel

1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring

1.B. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney

1.C. Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD

OPEN SESSION:

Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.

1. Personnel

1.A. Resignation/Retirement/Reassignment/Hiring

1.B. Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney

1.C. Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD

Closing Business

1. The Board May Set Dates for Special Meetings and Hearings and Information Regarding Other Special Dates

2. Agenda Items:  Members of the Board May Submit Requests or Information to be Considered at the Next Regular Board Meeting

3. Members of the Board of Trustees' Comments or Announcements

Adjourn