August 25, 2025 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
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2. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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4. LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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4.A. Leadership Spotlight - Board Highlights and Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5.A. Posted Agenda Items
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5.B. Non-Agenda Items
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6. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
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6.A. 2024-2025 Student Health Advisory Committee Annual Report
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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6.B. Dripping Springs ISD Education Foundation Annual Report
Presenter:
DSEF Director, Lindsey Herring
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Approval of Core Beliefs, Core Commitments, Mission, Vision
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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7.B. Approval of DSISD Board of Trustees 2025-2026 Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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7.C. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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7.D. Approval of the MOU with Hays County Office of Emergency Services Standard Response Protocol/Standard Reunification Method (SRP/SRM)
Presenter:
Director of Safety, irena Cumberland
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7.E. Approval of Interquest Detection Canines of Central Texas MOU
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirena Cumberland
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7.F. Approval of Resolution 2026-03 Armed Security Officers
Presenter:
Director of Safety & Security, Sirena Cumberland
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7.G. Approval of the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Director of Assessment & Accountability, Daniel Brown
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7.H. Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and Extracurricular Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Director of Student Services, Kathy Cornett
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7.I. Approval of Board Policies FD (LOCAL) Admissions and FM (LOCAL) Student Activities Regarding Participation of Non-Enrolled Students in Extracurricular Activities, including UIL Activities as Required by SB401
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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7.J. Approval of the Agreement Between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Dripping Springs ISD
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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7.K. Approval of Resolution 2026-01 Regarding the Extracurricular Status of the Hays County 4-H Organization
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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7.L. Approval of the Agreement with NextGrad and Dripping Springs ISD
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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7.M. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Hill Country Mental Health and Development Disabilities Centers
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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7.N. Approval of Texas State University Practicum Site Agreement
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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7.O. Approval of Fentanyl Education Support Training and Awareness (FESTA) Curriculum
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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7.P. Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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7.Q. Approval of Resolution 2026-02 Designating Investment Officers
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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7.R. Approval of RFP 24-25-009 Charter Bus Service (Multiple Award)
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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7.S. Approval of RFQ 25-26-01 Engineering Professional Services
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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7.T. Approval of 2025-2026 Child Nutrition Meal Prices
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8. ACTION
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8.A. Consideration / Approval of Construction Documents for Dripping Springs High School #2 Project
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry, Director of Construction, James Conkle & VLK Architects
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8.B. Consideration / Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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8.C. Consideration / Approval of 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.D. Consideration / Approval of Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.E. Consideration / Approval of 2025-2026 Unemployment Insurance Renewal
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent for Finance & Operations - Elaine Cogburn
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9. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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9.A. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum, Alicia Maphies
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9.B. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.C. Finance Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C.1. Financial Reports for June 2025
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C.2. 2025 Certified Property Values and M&O Tax Rate Information
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C.3. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.C.4. 2018 and 2023 Bond Reports for June 2025
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent of Finance & Operations, Elaine Cogburn & Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.D. Operations Report for August 2025
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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9.D.1. 2023 and 2025 Bond Construction Update
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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9.E. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.E.1. Legal Fees
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.E.2. Subdivision, Annexation and Development Notifications
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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10. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Sections 418.175-182, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.089 and 551.129, the Board will deliberate in closed session on the following items: |
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10.A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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10.B. Discussion regarding the possible purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and Section 551.072 (real estate)
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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11. OPEN SESSION
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11.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President, Stefani Reinold
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12. ADJOURN
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