July 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Opening Ceremony
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Declaration of Quorum
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I.C. Pledges of Allegiance
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I.D. Invocation
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II. Public Testimony
Description:
Pursuant to Board policy BED, the Board will allow every person who wishes to address the board on an agenda item to do so before the board’s consideration of the item. The Board shall not deliberate regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of this meeting. This is a time for the Board to stop, look, and listen to public comments. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes to address the Board. We ask that speakers refrain from comments about any District employee without proper due process.
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III. Presentation
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III.A. Targeted Improvement Plan Summary
Presenter:
Curriculum Director Heather Waugh
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IV. Superintendent's Report
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IV.A. Calendar of Upcoming Events
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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IV.B. Proposed Sports Rental Agreement
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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V. Financial Reports
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V.A. Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Adri Moreno
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V.B. Budget Status and Investment Report
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Adri Moreno
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V.C. Preliminary 2026-2027 Budget Update
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer, Adri Moreno
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VI. Board Updates and Topics for Future Meetings
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VI.A. 2nd Budget Workshop Dates
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VI.B. Proposed Dates for 2026-2027 Team of Eight Training
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VI.C. Additional Items for Board Activity Calendar
Presenter:
President, Wanese Butler
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VI.D. Request for Future Meeting Topics
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII. Consent Agenda
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VII.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 8, 2026 and Special Meeting & Workshop June 17, 2026
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.B. Consider and Approve the 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System Appraisal Calendar, Appraisers, and Procedures
Presenter:
Curriculum Director Heather Waugh
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VII.C. Consider and Approve Renewal of Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Aransas County Extension
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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VII.D. Consider and Approve Renewal of Resolution to Recognize Extracurricular Status of Aransas County 4-H Organization
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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VIII. Action Agenda
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VIII.A. Consider and Approve Aransas Pass ISD to permit homeschool students to participate in UIL Extracurricular Activities under Texas SB401
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
Under Texas law, Independent School Districts must allow homeschooled students to participate in UIL extracurriculars, unless the local school board formally votes to opt out.
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VIII.B. Consider and Approve District-Initiated Policy Update 127 Affecting Legal Policies and Local Policies
BJCF (LOCAL) — Superintendent: Nonrenewal CAA (LOCAL) — Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics DC(LOCAL) — Employment Practices DH (LOCAL) — Employee Standards of Conduct DP (LOCAL) — Personnel Positions DPA (LOCAL) — Personnel Positions: Principals DPB (LOCAL) — Personnel Positions: Other Personnel Positions EHBB (LOCAL) — Special Programs: Gifted and Talented Students FFF (LOCAL) — Student Welfare: Student Safety
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
Description:
TASB-Initiated Policy Update 127
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VIII.C. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #4 — Allocate and Cover the Necessary Expenses to Resurface the High School Track
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adrianna Moreno
Description:
Budget Amendment #4 is to allocate and cover the necessary expenses for resurfacing the track has been provided for consideration.
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VIII.D. Consider and Approve the 2026-2028 Memorandum of Understanding between Del Mar College District and Aransas Pass ISD Dual Enrollment Programs with Revision
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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IX. Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
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X. Reconvene in Open Session and Act On Any Items Requiring Action from Closed Session
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X.A. Consider and Approve the New Hire for the Charlie Marshall Elementary Principal Position
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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X.B. Consider and Approve Contract Agreement for Security Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
The District issued a Request for Proposals for security services and received [number] of proposals, which were scored by the committee. The proposal from [vendor] received the highest score and is being recommended for approval.
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X.C. Consider and Approve Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement
Description:
Passed during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, HB 3 requires school boards to ensure at least one armed security officer — specifically, a commissioned peace officer — is present during regular school hours at each campus.
A school board can claim a good cause exception due to lack of funding or qualified personnel. If the board claims a good cause exception, the board must provide an alternative plan that may include reliance on a school marshal or an employee or contracted individual who has completed the handgun safety course required for handgun license holders and is authorized to carry a firearm by the district (e.g., guardian). During the review of the District's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC), it was recommended by the TxSSC that the district adopt a resolution claiming a good cause exception, as the district has a Guardian program in addition to contracted armed security. |
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XI. Adjourn
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