August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM - Agenda Review 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, Shanda DeLeon
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5.A. Posted Agenda Items
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.A. Approval of Core Beliefs, Core Commitments, Mission, Vision
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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6.B. Approval of DSISD Board of Trustees 2026-2027 Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Board President, Shanda DeLeon
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6.C. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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6.D. Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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6.E. Approval of TEA Certification of Policy Compliance
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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6.F. Approval of of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) MOU
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirenna Cumberland
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6.G. Approval of Resolution 2027-03 Armed Security Officer Standards
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirenna Cumberland
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6.H. Approval of Interquest Detection Canines of Central Texas MOU
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirena Cumberland
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6.I. Approval of 2026-2027 Amended Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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6.J. Approval of Certified T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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6.K. Approval of the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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6.L. Approval of the 2026-2027 DSISD Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Director of Student Services, Kathy Cornett
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6.M. Approval of American Sign Language Instructional Materials
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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6.N. Approval of MOU with Plum Creek Golf Course
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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6.O. Approval of the Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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6.P. Approval of Resolution 2027-01 Regarding the Extracurricular Status of the Hays County 4-H Organization
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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6.Q. Approval of the MOU with Hill Country Mental Health and Development Disabilities Centers
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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6.R. Approval of Agreement with Sam Houston State University Psychology and Philosophy Department Specialist in School Psychology Program
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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6.S. Approval of Resolution 2027-02 Designating Investment Officers
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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6.T. Approval of Resolution 2027-04 Designating Authorized School Depository Representatives with Authority to Act on Behalf of Dripping Springs Independent School District
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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6.U. Approval of Right of Way Agreement Pertaining to Darden Hill Road
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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6.V. Approval of Easement Encroachment Agreement for DSHS with Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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6.W. Approval of PEC Utility Line Easement Agreements for DSISD's 18+ Facility Electric Service (Sawyer Ranch Road)
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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6.X. Approval of PEC Utility Line Easement Agreements for DSISD's 18+ Facility Electric Service (DSISD Site)
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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7. ACTION
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7.A. Consideration / Approval of 2026-2027 Unemployment Insurance Renewal
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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7.B. Consideration / Approval of Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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7.C. Consideration / Approval of 2026-2027 Child Nutrition Meal Prices
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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8.A. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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8.A.1. 2026-2027 DSISD Student Handbook
Presenter:
Director of Student Services, Kathy Cornett
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8.B. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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8.C. Finance Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.C.1. Financial Reports for June & July 2026
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.C.2. 2026 Certified Property Values and M&O Tax Rate Information
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.C.3. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.C.4. 2018, 2023 and 2025 Bond Reports for July 2026
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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8.D. Operations Report for August 2026
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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8.E. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.E.1. Legal Fees
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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8.E.2. Subdivision, Annexation and Development Notifications
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9. 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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9.A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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9.B. Discussion of Hiring Safety Specialist
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz & Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.C. Discussion of Safety Audit Report for TxSSC
Presenter:
Director of Safety, Sirenna Cumberland
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9.D. Discussion of Contracts with Bayes Achievement Center
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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9.E. Discussion of Contract with Tangram Rehabilitation Network Inc dba Texas Hill Country School
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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9.F. Discussion of the Road and Easement Schematic with the City of Dripping Springs
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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10. OPEN SESSION
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10.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President, Shanda DeLeon
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10.B. Consideration / Approval to Hire School Safety Specialist
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz & Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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10.C. Consideration / Approval of Contracts with Bayes Achievement Center for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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10.D. Consideration / Approval of Contract with Tangram Rehabilitation Network Inc dba Texas Hill Country School
Presenter:
Director of Special Services, Brook Roberts
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11. ADJOURN
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