October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 10/12/2026 at 6:02 PM | |
| Nestor Angel | Absent |
| Fred Austin | Present |
| Wanese Butler | Present |
| John Mullenax | Present |
| David Rector | Present |
| Araceli Rodriguez | Present |
| Terry Stansberry | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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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. District Recognitions
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II.A. APHS 2026 National College Board Recognition
Presenter:
Principal, Joshua Rombs
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II.B. 2026 Shrimporee King & Queen
Presenter:
Rosemary Vega, Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce
Description:
The Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce will present the 2026 Shrimporee King and Queen.
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II.C. Staff Recognition: Custodians, HR Professionals, and Principals
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
Description:
In honor of National Custodian Appreciation Day, HR Professional Day, and National Principals Month, we take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our school community running smoothly. Our Human Resources team works behind the scenes to recruit, support, and care for our dedicated staff. Our principals serve as visionary campus leaders, guiding our schools toward academic excellence and fostering a positive, supportive environment. We express our deepest gratitude to our HR professionals, principals, and custodians for their tireless efforts, commitment, and lasting impact on our schools.
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II.D. Panthers and Employees of the Month
Presenter:
President, Wanese Butler
Description:
Panthers and Employees of the Month for October will be presented.
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III. 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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IV. Presentation
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IV.A. Acountability Update
Presenter:
Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh
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V. Superintendent's Report
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V.A. Enrollment Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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V.B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
Presenter:
Superintendent, Wayne Bennett
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VI. Financial Reports
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VI.A. Accounts Payable
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
Description:
Accounts Payable report unavailable as we work through our software conversion.
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VI.B. Budget Status and Investment Reports
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
Description:
Budget Status report unavailable as we work through our software conversion.
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VI.C. Tax Collections
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
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VII. Board Updates and Topics for Future Meetings
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VII.A. Post-Conference Report TASA/TASB txEDCON
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.B. Policy Update BE(LOCAL)
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.C. Resolution Update on the Aransas Pass County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.D. Board Self-Evaluation Update
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.E. Additional Items for Board Activity Calendar
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VII.F. Topics for Future Meetings
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VIII. Consent Agenda
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VIII.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 14, 2026
Presenter:
President, Wanese Butler
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Action Agenda
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IX.A. Consider and Approve Annual Resolution Adopting Investment Policy and Investment Strategy
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Adri Moreno
Description:
A government board shall annually review the District's Investment Policy and Investment Strategy through Resolution as Required under the Public Funds Investment Act (Section 2256.005)
Attached is the annual resolution. No changes are being recommended at this time.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. 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:
Discussion:
Closed Session 7:02PM
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XI. Reconvene in Open Session and Act On Any Items Requiring Action from Closed Session
Discussion:
Convene in Open Session at 7:33PM
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XII. Adjourn
Discussion:
Adjourned at 7:34PM
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