September 28, 2026 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. LEARNING SPOTLIGHT
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4.A. Dripping Springs Elementary School Learning Spotlight
Presenter:
Dripping Springs Elementary Principal, Kellie Raymond
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5. RECOGNITIONS
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5.A. National Merit SemiFinalists
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6. LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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6.A. Board Highlights and Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Board President, Shanda DeLeon
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7.A. Posted Agenda Items
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7.B. Non-Agenda Items
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8. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
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8.A. School Health Advisory Committee Presentation & Recommendation
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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8.B. Bond Advisory Committee Update
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Bond Advisory Chair, Jarrod Cady
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8.C. 2023 and 2025 Bond Construction Update
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.B. Approval of the 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Deputy Superintendent, Karen Kidd
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9.C. Approval of the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council Members
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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9.D. Approval of the 2026-2027 School Library Advisory Committee Members
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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9.E. Approval of the MOU Amendment with Hill Country Mental Health and Development Disabilities Centers
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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9.F. Approval of the MOU with Hays Caldwell Women's Center
Presenter:
Director of Counseling & Health Services, Retta Ary
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9.G. Approval of Certified T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.H. Approval of the MOU with Texas State University
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.I. Approval of the MOU with Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.J. Approval of the MOU with Region 13 for TIA Technical Assistance
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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9.K. Approval of Dripping Springs Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding and Funding Agreement
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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9.L. Approval of Re-Encumbrance of 2025-2026 Purchase Orders
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.M. Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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9.N. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center for Texas Education Exchange Data Warehouse Services
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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10. ACTION
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10.A. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2027-06 to Approve 2026 Tax Rate
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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10.B. Consideration / Approval of Change Order #1 Swinerton Builders 18+ Contract
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry & Director of Construction, James Conkle
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10.C. Consideration / Approval to Terminate Dripping Springs High School Teacher Term Contract
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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10.D. Consideration / Approval to Terminate Dripping Springs Middle School Teacher Term Contract
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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11. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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11.A. Communications Report
Presenter:
Chief Communications Officer, Jennifer Edwards
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11.B. Learning & Innovation Report
Presenter:
Chief Academic Officer, Maureen Jamail
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11.C. Human Resources Report
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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11.D. Finance Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.D.1. Financial Reports for August 2026
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.D.2. 2018, 2023 and 2025 Bond Reports for August 2026
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Randy Rau
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11.E. Operations Report for September 2026
Presenter:
Chief Operations Officer, Scott Berry
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11.F. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11.F.1. Legal Fees
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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11.F.2. Subdivision, Annexation and Development Notifications
Presenter:
Superintendent, Holly Morris-Kuentz
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12. 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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12.A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda
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12.B. Legal Consultation Regarding Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee
Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074, deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Presenter:
Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Hall
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13. OPEN SESSION
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13.A. Possible Action regarding Matters discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President, Shanda DeLeon
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14. ADJOURN
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