August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order: Announce Quorum Present
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II. Roll Call
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III. Prayer
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IV. Public Hearing to receive public comment on a Proposed M&O Tax Rate of $0.7367 and Interest and Sinking of $0.5000 for a Total of $1.2637.
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V. Public Comments / Audience Participation
Description:
A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section, with each person being allowed no more than five (5) minutes. Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list before the beginning of the meeting. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Per Board Policy GF (Local), members of the public having complaints or concerns may present their complaints or concerns to the Board only after following the procedure defined in that policy. The Board intends that, whenever feasible, complaints shall be resolved at the lowest possible administrative level. If a complaint comes before the Board that involves concerns or charges regarding an employee or student, it shall be heard by the Board in closed session unless the employee or student to whom the complaint pertains requests that it be heard in open session.
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VI. Financial
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VI.A. ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Adoption of the 2026-2027 Petersburg ISD Budget.
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VI.B. ACTION ITEM: Approve or Reject the proposed rate to pay debt service of $0.50 per $100 of taxable value be approved. This rate exceeds the district's debt service rate determined under Section 44.004(c)(5)(A)(ii)(b) of the Education Code of $0.3617 by $0.1383. The excess revenue collected from the proposed rate will be used for defeasing all or a portion of the district's outstanding bonds.
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VI.C. ACTION ITEM: Adopt an ordinance setting the 2026 Tax Rate at $0.7637 M&O and $0.5000 I&S ($1.2637).
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VI.D. ACTION ITEM: Approve Todd Newberry, Superintendent, as the District Representative to sign Form 50-884 2026Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet.
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VI.E. ACTION ITEM: Discuss and Approve the 2026-2027 Administrative Procedures Manual.
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VII. ACTION ITEM: Consent Agenda
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VII.A. Minutes
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VII.B. Bills Paid
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VII.C. Budget Update
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VIII. Curriculum and Accountability Report
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VIII.A. Discussion - 2026 Accountability Rating
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IX. Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.
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IX.A. Discuss personnel matters and/or hear complaints against personnel
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X. Reconvene: Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed Session
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XI. ACTION ITEM: Review and Approve the 2026-2027 Board Operating Procedures.
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XII. ACTION ITEM: Approve, modify or reject the 2026-2027 Texas 4H Resolution.
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XIII. ACTION ITEM: Approve the 2026-2027 TTESS Appraisal Calendar for Petersburg ISD.
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XIV. ACTION ITEM: Approve Todd Newberry as the T-PESS Appraiser for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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XV. ACTION ITEM: Approve Shayna Lopez and Kyle Wood as the T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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XVI. ACTION ITEM: Approve the Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights.
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XVII. ACTION ITEM: Approve the Staff Development Minutes Waiver for 2026-2027 School Year (September 21, 2026 - November 2, 2026 - January 5, 2027).
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XVIII. Topics of Discussion
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XVIII.A. Superintendent's Report
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XVIII.A.1. Calendar of School Activities
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XVIII.A.2. Safety and Security Update
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XVIII.A.3. Board Meeting Date
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XIX. Adjourn
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