August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing & Special Meeting

I. Open the Meeting

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Establish Quorum

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.D. Opening Prayer

I.E. Public Forum

I.F. Public Hearing

I.F.1. Proposed 2026-27 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate

II. Recognition/Presentations

II.A. Special Presentation by Belfor in Honor of Willie Theiss

II.B. Leadership TASB Recognition for Kathryn Knotts — Bryan Holubec

II.C. North Zulch ISD Accountability Rating of "A" for 2026

II.D. Board Goals Presentation

III. Reports

III.A. Facilities and Transportation

III.A.1. Non CDL - Driver Safety Certification - T. Harkrider

IV. Action Items

IV.A. Consider and Possible Approval of Budget Amendments for 2025-26 Fiscal Year

IV.B. Consider and Possible Approval of the Proposed Budget for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

IV.C.  Consider and Possible Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the 2026 Tax Rate for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

IV.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Consulting Agreement between Triple A Elite Consulting Group, LLC and North Zulch ISD

IV.E. Consider Approval of Davis, Heinemann & Company, P.C. Engagement Letter for 2025-26 Audit Year

IV.F. Consider and Possible Approval of Board Resolution Authorizing Joint Agreement for Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) with Madisonville CISD

IV.G. Discuss and Possible Action on Board Goals

IV.H. Discussion and Possible Action on Non-CDL Driver Certification

V. Executive/Closed Session Items

V.A. Personnel

V.B. Safety

V.B.1. Results of Safety Audit Survey reviewed with Board

VI. Return to Open Session

VII. Possible Action on Items from Executive/Closed Session

VIII. Adjourn