Meeting Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Student Led Pledge of Allegiance
D. Board Recognitions
D.1. Smithville Elementary Tiger of the Month
D.2. FFA Lone Star Farmers Degree Recipients 
E. Public Hearing on Proposed Targeted Improvement Plans
F. Public Communications
G. Consent Agenda
G.1. Minutes
G.2. Financial Statements
G.3. Investment Report
G.4. State Aid Comparison - Budgeted vs. Earned
G.5. Earned vs. TEA Payments
G.6. Tax Collection Report
G.7. Financial Report
G.8. Investment Officer Resolution
G.9. Investment Policy Review
G.10. Review Approved Providers of Investment Training
G.11. Approval of School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Membership
G.12. Teacher Certification Status Report
G.13. Approval of School District Teaching Permits 
H. Information Items
H.1. Superintendent's Report
H.2. Smithville ISD Strategic Plan Update
H.3. District Branding Update
H.4. Tentative Future Board Agenda Items
I. Action Items
I.1. Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plan Goal and Performance Objectives
I.2. Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans
J. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
A. Call to Order
Description:
The Board President or designee will call the meeting to order.
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B. Roll Call
Description:
The Board President or designee will call the roll of members.
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C. Student Led Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Students from Smithville Elementary who have received the most Tiger Tokens for the month will lead the group in the pledge. Those students are:
  • 1st Grade - Collins Andrus, Leila Sanchez, Yobana Alvarez Valenzuela, Macie Goertz, Abbie Meuth
  • 2nd Grade - Aiden Nguyen, Ashley Benitez-Soto, Karmen O'Neil, Cecilia Flores, Olivia Montgomery
  • 3rd Grade - Brooke Andrus, Sawyer Badders, Hayes Cooper, Bryar Garrison, Ansley Dawson
  • 4th Grade - Charlotte Hines, Scarlett Goertz, Adalyn Duty, Carlos Orellana Turcios, Callan Motley
  • 5th Grade - Collins Lawrence, Brantley Williamson, Peyton Lake, Jimena Vasquez, Grace Laniczak
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D. Board Recognitions
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D.1. Smithville Elementary Tiger of the Month
Description:
Smithville Elementary School celebrates outstanding students with the "Tiger of the Month" recognition.  Elementary staff nominate students who exhibit characteristics such as kindness, strong character, and helpfulness.  Each month, one exceptional student will be honored by the campus, recognized at the school board meeting, and will receive a special yard sign to proudly display at home.

The Tiger of the Month for September is Jordyn Tiner, 1st Grade, Ms. VanHoozer's class.
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D.2. FFA Lone Star Farmers Degree Recipients 
Description:

The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest level of membership and achievement that the Texas FFA Association can award to state members. We are so proud of our FFA Students who recently earned this prestigious award for their hard work, commitment, service, and leadership within the FFA. 

  • Kynleigh Schroeder

  • Katy Vasquez
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E. Public Hearing on Proposed Targeted Improvement Plans
Description:
A public hearing will be held to review proposed Targeted Improvement Plans as required for campuses participating in the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) and/or Additional Targeted Support under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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F. Public Communications
Description:
Citizens wishing to address the Board of Trustees have indicated by listing their name on the Communications from the Public sign-in sheet located on the table at the entrance to the boardroom. Those signing have given a brief indication of the topics to be addressed. Comments to the Board of Trustees under this provision will be heard in accordance with Policy and Board Operating Procedures. The members of the Board of Trustees will listen to citizen comments, but they will not respond or participate in a discussion of the topic. 
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G. Consent Agenda
Description:
Board members routinely approve items on the consent agenda as a group.
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G.1. Minutes
Description:
State law requires that a record be kept in the form of official minutes on each meeting held by a governmental body and that these minutes be approved at the next regular meeting.
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G.2. Financial Statements
Description:
The Board is provided monthly financial statements.
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G.3. Investment Report
Description:
In order to meet legal reporting requirements for investments, the Board receives quarterly reports on District investments.
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G.4. State Aid Comparison - Budgeted vs. Earned
Description:
A monthly status report of earned state aid in relation to the budget is provided.
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G.5. Earned vs. TEA Payments
Description:
A monthly status report of earned state aid in relation to the budget is provided.
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G.6. Tax Collection Report
Description:
Attached is the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report.
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G.7. Financial Report
Description:
A review of the financial disbursements for the previous month is provided.
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G.8. Investment Officer Resolution
Description:
Approval of a resolution to update the SISD Investment Officer information due to Dr. Ealy's surname change.
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G.9. Investment Policy Review
Description:
As required by law and in accordance with Policy CDA(LEGAL) and CDA(LOCAL), the investment policy and the investment strategy shall be reviewed not less than annually.  The Board shall adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and investment strategies and that the written instrument so adopted shall record any changes that were made.  
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G.10. Review Approved Providers of Investment Training
Description:
 In accordance with Section 2256.008(a), Texas Government Code, local governing body must approve sources of training for the treasurer, chief financial officer and investment officer of the District, relating to investment responsibilities.  Officers must have training every two years and not less than 8 hours of training are required by law.
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G.11. Approval of School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Membership
Description:
As per Texas Education Code, Chapter 28, at least annually, the Board shall approve the membership of the SHAC.  A recommendation for the 2026-27 SHAC member roster is presented for approval to the Board of Trustees.
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G.12. Teacher Certification Status Report
Description:
Texas Education Code §21.057 and Board Policy DBA [Legal] require notification regarding any teacher who is inappropriately certified or non-certified for their classroom instruction assignment. A report on this information is being provided to the Board.
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G.13. Approval of School District Teaching Permits 
Description:
TEC §21.055, a School District Teaching Permit (SDTP) allows Texas public school districts flexibility to employ individuals who do not hold a standard teaching certificate for specific teaching assignments. 
It is recommended the Board approve SDTPs for Victoria Buentello - 7th grade,  Lane Hirsch - 7th grade, Dakota Hajek - 3rd grade, Marcie Garcia Maloney - Elementary Art.
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H. Information Items
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H.1. Superintendent's Report
Description:
The Superintendent will update the Board on important issues pertaining to the District.
  • Enrollment Update
  • Team of 8 Annual Training
  • TigerCon Professional Learning Conference
Events
  • Parent Teacher Conference Day & Student Holiday on 9/21/26
  • Lunch & Learn on 9/22/26 at 12 pm
  • BEST College Night on 9/23/26 at 6-9 pm at Bastrop High School
  • Tiger Ambassador Academy on 9/28/26
  • Professional Learning Day on 10/09/26 
  • TASB Delegate Assembly on 10/09/26
  • School Holiday on 10/12/2026
  • October Regular Board Meeting 10/19/26
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H.2. Smithville ISD Strategic Plan Update
Description:
An updated on Priority 1 — Student Success of the Smithville ISD Strategic Plan will be provided.
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H.3. District Branding Update
Description:
The Board will receive a report on current branding information, along with possible additional branding resources.
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H.4. Tentative Future Board Agenda Items
Description:
  • Public Hearing on the 2025-26 FIRST Ratings
  • Review of Financial Information
  • Board Recognitions
  • Strategic Plan - Priority 2 Update   
  • Annual ESL/Bilingual Report
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I. Action Items
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I.1. Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plan Goal and Performance Objectives
Description:
Board Policy BQ [Legal] requires the Board to annually approve district and campus performance objectives and ensure that the district and campus improvement plans are mutually supportive to accomplish identified objectives. The Administration presents these plans and objectives to the Board of Trustees for approval and in support of improved student achievement.
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I.2. Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans
Description:
Following a public hearing presented on Targeted Improvement Plans, it is recommended that the Board approve campus Targeted Improvement Plans as presented.
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J. Adjournment

During the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees may conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and E.  Decisions may be made as a result of executive session.

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