May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Scheduled Meeting

I. If, during the course of the meeting, a discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
 

II. Call Meeting to Order

II.A. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
 

III. Pledge Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags
 

IV. Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be avoided so as not to interfere with the meeting. If a presentation includes a complaint against an employee of the District, proper channels set out in District policy to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board should be exhausted. The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person who continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer shall request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting. 
 

V. Issue Certificate of Election to Candidates Elected on May 2, 2026, Election to Serve on the Board of Trustees
 

VI. File Statement Officer by Elected Candidates to Serve on the Board of Trustees
 

VII. Administer Oath of Office to Elected Candidates on May 2, 2026, Election to Serve on the Board of Trustees
 

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Student Attendance Recognition

VIII.B. Recognition of State Winners from SkillsUSA, FFA, and HOSA

VIII.C. Recognition of State Qualifying Pole Vaulter Student
 

IX. Reports/Information Items

IX.A. Board of Trustees

IX.A.1. Mental Health Awareness Proclamation

IX.A.2. SMHS TAFE Students Recognition and Presentation

IX.A.3. San Marcos High School Youth Task Force Senior Recognition
 

IX.B. Operations

IX.B.1. Child Nutrition Summer Feeding Overview
 

X. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

X.A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on April 20, 2026, and Special Board Meeting on May 4, 2026

X.B. Consider and Possible Action to Accept the 2023 Bond Middle School Additions and Renovations Project

X.C. Consider and Possible Action to Accept the 2023 Bond District Marquee Project

X.D. Consider Approval of the Contract with Rush Truck Center in the Amount of $460,014 for the Purchase of 2-84 passenger School Buses and Authorize the Superintendent or his Designee to Execute the Contract

X.E. Consider Approval of a Contract with Longhorn Bus Sales in the Amount of $3,050,591 for the Purchase of 18 School Buses (5–54 Passenger, 13–77 Passenger) and Authorize the Superintendent or His Designee to Execute the Contract

X.F. Consider Approval of a Contract with TF Harper, Buyboard#679-22, in an Amount Not to Exceed $667,000 for the Installation of Artificial Turf or Like Surface at Bowie ES, Crockett ES, DeZavala ES, Hernandez ES, and Bonham PreK as Part of the 2023 Supplemental Bond Projects and Authorize the Superintendent or His Designee to Execute the Contract

X.G. Submission of Quarterly Investment and Financial Report
 

XI. Items for Action

XI.A. Board of Trustees

XI.A.1. Consider Electing a TASB Delegate and an Alternate Delegate to Represent the District at the TASB Delegate Assembly
 

XI.B. Academics

XI.B.1. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Curriculum and Grading Guidelines

XI.B.2. Discussion and Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for the 2026-27 School Year for SMCISD
 

XI.C. Human Resources

XI.C.1. Consideration and Possible Action of Compensation for the 2026-2027 School Year

XI.C.2. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Health Insurance Contribution
 

XI.D. Operations

XI.D.1. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Building Abatement Demolition Company Inc and Approve a contract not to exceed $650,000 for the Asbestos Abatement at Irene K. Mendez Elementary School

XI.D.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Determine the Construction Delivery Method Providing the Best Value for the Bowie Elementary Site Work Project as Part of the 2023 Bond Supplemental Projects and Authorize the Superintendent to Take All Action for Procurement Pursuant to the Law and Board Policy
 

XI.E. Finance

XI.E.1. Consider Approval of June 15, 2026, for a Public Hearing on the Tax Rate and Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year
 

XII. Closed Session as Authorized by Section 551.074 and 551.075 of the Texas Government Code and Section 11.060 of the Education Code  
 

XII.A. Discussion Regarding the Assistant Superintendent of Academics

XII.B. Consider Reviewing Applications from Candidates for Appointment to Represent the Single Member District 2

XII.C. Deliberation Regarding Safety and Security, Including Safety Personnel Systems, Intruder Audit Reports, Infrastructure, and/or Devices  
 

XIII. Open Session - the Board will Reconvene from Closed Session to take Action, if Necessary, on Item Discussed in Closed Session
 

XIII.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Assistant Superintendent of Academics
 

XIV. Adjourn