June 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER - ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

3. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS IN THE AUDIENCE

4. OPEN FORUM (TIME ALLOTTED FOR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE)

5. STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITIONS FOR COMMENDED PERFORMANCES

6. CONSENT ITEMS:

6.A. CONSIDER MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S):  MAY 26, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

6.B. BILLS FOR PAYMENT:  AS OF MAY 31, 2026

6.C. BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDMENTS: 

6.D. TAX COLLECTION REPORT:  AS OF MAY 31, 2026

6.E. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT:   AS OF MAY 30, 2026

6.F. DONATIONS:  

6.G. FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF:  MAY 31, 2026

6.H. STUDENT ENROLLMENT REPORT

7. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS A&M KINGSVILLE FOR NURSING STUDENTS

8. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PAY STEP INCREASE BASED ON THE CURRENT SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF NOT INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION

9. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PAY STEP INCREASE BASED ON THE CURRENT SALARY SCHEDULE FOR SUPPORT STAFF AND MAINTENANCE STAFF

10. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED BUDGETS AND PROPOSED TAX RATES (AUGUST 24, 2026)

11. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER JJAEP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT BY ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT DR. EDEN HERNANDEZ ON 2025-2026 STAAR SCORES

13. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADDING AN ELECTIVE TEACHER (HEALTH) AT LUEHRS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

14. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADDING A KINDERGARTEN TEACHING POSITION TO BISHOP PRIMARY DUE TO GROWTH

15. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BISHOP CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING GOOD CAUSE EXCEPTION UNDER HOUSE BILL 3 FROM 88TH REGULAR SESSION AND ALTERNATIVE STANDARD TO THE REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN ARMED SECURITY OFFICER(S) ON EACH DISTRICT CAMPUS

16. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPLYING FOR THE 2026 COPS OFFICE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT (TO IMPROVE SECURITY AT SCHOOLS AND ON SCHOOL GROUNDS)

17. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPLYING FOR 2026 COPS HIRING PROGRAM GRANT (STRENGTHENING COMMON SENSE COMMUNITY POLICING BY HIRING OFFICERS/DEPUTIES)

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551, VERNON'S TEXAS CODES ANNOTATED:  SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL, 551.082 STUDENT DISCIPLINE, 551.071 CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.072 REAL PROPERTY
 

19. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SUPERINTENDENT'S SUMMATIVE EVALUATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

20. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EXTENSION OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT TO 2029-2030

21. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EXTENSION OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT TO 2029-2030

22. OPEN SESSION - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LEVEL III PARENT GRIEVANCE HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

23. *DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND RETIREMENTS

24. ADJOURNMENT