February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL
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II. OPENING REMARKS
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/OPEN FORUM
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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V.A. Southside Elementary will present "Multicultural Night". A Family Celebration of Culture
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VI. REPORTS
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VI.A. Superintendent's Report
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VI.A.1. Recognition of Campus-Level Spelling Bee Winners
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VI.A.2. Student enrollment and attendance rate data
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VI.A.3. Texas Education Agency — Notice of Intruder Detection Audit conducted on random dates (no findings).
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VI.A.4. Spring Break is March 9-13, 2026
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VI.A.5. Early voting for the Cleveland ISD School Board Election - April 20, 2026 - April 28, 2026
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VI.A.6. Election Day voting for the Cleveland ISD School Board Election - Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
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VI.A.7. Receive Written Report of Personnel Hired Under the Superintendent's Delegated Hiring Authority (Tex. Govt. Code § 551.074 - Personnel Matters)
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VI.B. Financial Reports
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VI.C. Campus and Department Reports
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VI.D. Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee Update
Presenter:
Bethany Porter
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VI.E. Teacher Advisory Committee Update
Presenter:
Wendy McNair
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VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
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VII.A. Information Regarding Targeted Improvement Plans for Northside Elementary, Southside Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, and Cleveland High School
Description:
This item is being presented to provide the Board of Trustees with an overview of the Targeted Improvement Plans for Northside Elementary, Southside Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, Cleveland Middle School, and Cleveland High School. These plans are required under the Texas Education Agency Accountability System and outline the specific areas of focus, data-informed priorities, and planned actions for each campus. The informational update allows the Board to understand the improvement framework guiding campus work and ensures transparency regarding ongoing efforts to support student outcomes.
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VII.B. Information Regarding the Turnaround Plan for Cleveland Middle School.
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VII.C. Information Regarding Future Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-04 for General Services
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VII.D. Information Regarding Future Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-05 for Instructional Support Services
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VII.E. Information Regarding Future Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-06 for Demographic Study & Report
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VII.F. Cleveland ISD Strategic Direction Scorecard 2025-2029
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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VIII.A. Approve the minutes of the Workshop and Special Meeting of February 2, 2026.
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VIII.B. Approve bills and payroll.
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. Consider Approval of Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 (Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Text)
Description:
Administration recommends the Board adopt the attached Resolution regarding Senate Bill 11. In accordance with the Resolution, the Administration recommends designating the required period of prayer and reading to be 30 minutes before the first bell of the day. Senate Bill 11 (89th Legislative Session) added Texas Education Code section 25.0823, which relates to providing a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text. The Board discussed this matter as an informational item last month. The Resolution presented for approval states: "The Cleveland ISD shall adopt a policy requiring every campus of Cleveland ISD to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text as provided by Education Code 25.0823." The associated policy revisions for DGA(LOCAL) and FNA(LOCAL) are being presented for a first reading under the TASB Policy Updates section of this agenda. |
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IX.B. Consider Approval of Resolution to Compensate Employees for the Missed Day (January 26, 2026) Resulting from Severe Winter Storm Conditions.
Description:
On January 26, 2026, Cleveland ISD closed all campuses and offices due to a severe winter storm involving extreme low temperatures and hazardous road conditions. This resolution authorizes the district to compensate employees for the day missed, ensuring staff are not penalized for a closure made in the interest of safety. |
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IX.C. Consider approval of Proposal for Low Attendance Day Waiver for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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IX.D. Consider approval of Change Order 01 and Final Application for Payment from SCI Construction for the Girls Athletic Facility project.
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IX.E. Consider approval of Cleveland ISD Annual Purchasing Cooperative Fees Report for 2024-2025 school year.
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IX.F. Consider Approval of District Requisitions for Purchases above $50,000 as per CH (Local) policy.
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IX.F.1. Consider Approval of Project Requisition to Four Seasons Lawn Service for Lawn Care Services and Related items as per Section 44.031,Texas Education Code. FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund
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X. TASB POLICY UPDATES
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X.A. First reading of Proposed Revisions to DGA & FNA(Local) Policies.
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XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTIONS 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076
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XI.A. Tex. Govt. Code § 551.074: (Personnel Matters), to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal, terms, and contracts of professional and non-professional personnel and administrative personnel; specifically, to deliberate the position reassignment and contract terms for Matthew Tomaselli to Director of Special Projects and Digital Learning.
Description:
This item allows the Board of Trustees to deliberate in Executive Session regarding the employment status and specific duties of district personnel. This includes a specific review of the proposed reassignment and contract terms for the position of Director of Special Projects and Digital Learning, and contract and terms of cabinet and administrative-level personnel.
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XI.B. Tex. Govt. Code § 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property.
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XI.C. Tex. Govt. Code § 551.076: Discussion Regarding Safety Devices, Security Personnel and Security Audit.
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XI.D. Tex. Govt. Code § 551.071: Consultation with Board Attorney Regarding all Matters as Authorized by Law.
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XI.E. Tex. Govt. Code § 551.074: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including the position of Director of Special Projects and Digital Learning.
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XII. RECONVENE AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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XII.A. Consideration and action regarding the contract status of administrative personnel for the 2026-2027 school year.
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XII.B. Consideration and action regarding the position reassignment, contract, and terms for Matthew Tomaselli to Director of Special Projects and Digital Learning.
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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