August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting / Budget Hearing
| Agenda |
|---|
|
Call to Order/Roll Call:
Description:
This Agenda has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Sub chapters D and E. This is to verify that the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et. seq., have been complied with in connection with the public notice of the meeting. The subjects to be discussed or considered upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below and may be taken in any order.
|
|
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:
|
|
Citizen Communication:
|
|
Public Comment
Description:
Pursuant to the newly enacted Texas Government Code Section 551.007, the Board will hear public comment at every meeting and will allow members of the public to speak on any agenda item posted for consideration by the Board at that meeting. The Board may limit the amount of time allotted to each speaker in order to allow an opportunity for everyone to speak who wishes to do so, and to maintain order and efficiency in its meetings. Anyone wishing to sign up to speak in public comment must do so not later than the start of the meeting.
|
|
Public Hearing:
|
|
1. 2026-2027 Proposed Budgets and Tax Rate
|
|
Adoption of Consent Agenda:
|
|
1. Approval of the following Minutes:
|
|
2. Approval of Financial Report
|
|
3. Approval of Resolution self-certifying an increased federal micropurchase threshold of up to $49,999
|
|
4. Approval of Annual Resolution for Extracurricular Status of Karnes County 4-H Organization/Karnes County Adjunct Faculty Agreement
|
|
5. Approval of the adoption of the Open Education Resource instructional material transition plan for the 2026-2027 school year for K-8 Math and 3-5 Reading
|
|
6. Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
Description:
Discuss and consider approval of October 2026 board meeting date change from October 19 to October 26.
|
|
7. Approval of endorsement of Ginger Friesenhahn for TASB Region 20 Director
|
|
8. Approval of date change of October 2026 school board meeting from October 19 to October 26
|
|
Action Items:
|
|
1. Discuss and consider adoption of the 2026-2027 Poth ISD Budgets for General Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Food Service Fund.
|
|
2. Discuss and consider approval of the Resolution and Order adopting a tax rate and calling for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election for November 3, 2026.
|
|
3. Discuss and consider approval of district operations and fleet vehicle purchases.
|
|
4. Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment #4.
|
|
Communication Items:
|
|
1. Information Items
|
|
1.A. Business and Operations Update
|
|
1.A.a. Monthly Tax Collections Report
|
|
1.A.b. Revenues and Expenditures
|
|
1.A.c. Cash Position By Bank
|
|
1.A.d. Budget and Forecasting
|
|
1.A.e. Discuss Poth ISD Certified Property Values and Funding Lag
|
|
1.B. Curriculum & Instruction
|
|
1.B.a. 2026-2027 Student Handbook
|
|
1.B.b. P-TECH Implementation & Update
|
|
1.C. Superintendent Report
|
|
1.C.a. Enrollment
|
|
1.C.b. 2025-2026 Accountability Rating
|
|
1.C.c. Campus & Department Updates
|
|
Closed Session:
Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Section 551, Subchapters D and E a.Gov't Code 551.074 |
|
1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with District’s attorney regarding legal issues related to a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election
|
|
2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 for deliberation regarding real property
|
|
3. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of District employees
|
|
Reconvene Open Session:
|
|
1. Consider and take possible action regarding real property
|
|
2. Consider and take possible action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of District employees
|
|
Adjournment
|