Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Presentation by Patrick Farr with Mavery.
4. Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.
5. Presentation by Cody Sage and John Erickson with E4 Contracting.
6. Public Participation
7. Superintendent's Report
8. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on July 28, 2026.
9. Consider Approval of the August 2026 Financial Reports
10. Consider and Act on Proposed Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 School Year.
11. Consider and Adopt the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.
12. Consider and Adopt A Resolution to Set the Tax rate.
13. Consider and Take Action on an Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held by Bland Independent School District on November 3, 2026
14. Consider and Act on the Order of General Election for the Election of School Trustees to be held on November 3, 2026
15. Consider and Act on Joint Election Contracts with Hunt County Election Administration and Collin County Election Administration for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
16. Consider and Act on Approval of the Student Handbook for the 2026–2027 School Year.
17. Consider and Act on the Approval of the Athletic Handbook for the 2026–2027 School Year.
18. Consider and Act on Approval of the 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar.
19. Consider and Act on Approval of the TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal for Unemployment Compensation.
20. Consider and Act on Approval of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Request for Extracurricular Activities (4-H) for the 2026-2027 School Year.
21. Consider and Act on Approval of Participation in the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program.
22. Discuss Revisions to TASB Policy CNB (LOCAL): Transportation Management - District Vehicles.
23. Consideration and possible action to select a Program Manager or Owner's Representative to assist the District in managing the 2025 Bond Construction Program.
24. Executive Session as authorized under Government Code of Texas, including Chapter 551
24.A. 551.074 Consider employment of personnel
24.B.
  1. 551.082 Deliberation Regarding School Children, School District Employee; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint.
24.C.
  1. 551.076 Safety and Security
25. Reconvene to Public Session for Any Possible Board Action on Agenda Item 24 A-C
26. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Invocation
Subject:
3. Presentation by Patrick Farr with Mavery.
Subject:
4. Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Subject:
5. Presentation by Cody Sage and John Erickson with E4 Contracting.
Subject:
6. Public Participation
Subject:
7. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
8. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on July 28, 2026.
Subject:
9. Consider Approval of the August 2026 Financial Reports
Subject:
10. Consider and Act on Proposed Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Subject:
11. Consider and Adopt the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Subject:
12. Consider and Adopt A Resolution to Set the Tax rate.
Subject:
13. Consider and Take Action on an Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held by Bland Independent School District on November 3, 2026
Subject:
14. Consider and Act on the Order of General Election for the Election of School Trustees to be held on November 3, 2026
Subject:
15. Consider and Act on Joint Election Contracts with Hunt County Election Administration and Collin County Election Administration for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
Subject:
16. Consider and Act on Approval of the Student Handbook for the 2026–2027 School Year.
Subject:
17. Consider and Act on the Approval of the Athletic Handbook for the 2026–2027 School Year.
Subject:
18. Consider and Act on Approval of the 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar.
Subject:
19. Consider and Act on Approval of the TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal for Unemployment Compensation.
Subject:
20. Consider and Act on Approval of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Request for Extracurricular Activities (4-H) for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Subject:
21. Consider and Act on Approval of Participation in the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Subject:
22. Discuss Revisions to TASB Policy CNB (LOCAL): Transportation Management - District Vehicles.
Subject:
23. Consideration and possible action to select a Program Manager or Owner's Representative to assist the District in managing the 2025 Bond Construction Program.
Subject:
24. Executive Session as authorized under Government Code of Texas, including Chapter 551
Subject:
24.A. 551.074 Consider employment of personnel
Subject:
24.B.
  1. 551.082 Deliberation Regarding School Children, School District Employee; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint.
Subject:
24.C.
  1. 551.076 Safety and Security
Subject:
25. Reconvene to Public Session for Any Possible Board Action on Agenda Item 24 A-C
Subject:
26. Adjourn

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