Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Public Participation Related to a Specific Agenda Item
5. Open Forum for Public Participation
6. Superintendent's Report
6.A. Introductions of New District Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
6.B. Enrollment
7. Public Hearing
7.A. Public Hearing to discuss 2026-2027 Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking Tax Rate
8. Consent Items
8.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes for July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
8.B. Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Report
8.C. Peaster ISD Chapter 21 Contract Eligibility List (review only)
9. Discussion Items
9.A. Discuss the Certificate of Compliance with Senate Bill 12 (SB) Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code §39.008.
10. Action Items
10.A. Consideration of and possible action to approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the District's minimum debt service rate, and to adopt a resolution approving that rate, pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Tax Code
10.B. Adopt the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
10.C. Consider Approval of Edwards Risk Management Inc. Property and Casualty Coverage for 2026-2027 School Year
10.D. Consider Approval of Texas Association School Boards (TASB) Policy Update 127
BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - ELECTIVE INSTRUCTION
EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
10.E. Consider Approval of Library Book Purchases for the 2026-2027 School Year
10.F. Consider Approval Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Parker County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
11. Closed Session
Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821,551.089 and 551.129, the Board will deliberate in closed session on the following items: Consideration of Legal, Real Estate, Personnel or Student Matters
12. Reconvene From Closed Session for Actions Relative to be Considered During Closed Session
13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Description:
Certification by the President that the Provision of Section 551.041Sub Chapter C Government Code as amended by the 73rd Legislature has been complied with in connection with Public Notice of this meeting and a Quorum is present.
Subject:
3. Invocation
Subject:
4. Public Participation Related to a Specific Agenda Item
Subject:
5. Open Forum for Public Participation
Description:
Please note that a completed request form must be given to Board Secretary no later than 5:55 p.m. Forms are available prior to the meeting, or you may contact Amy Reader (areader@peaster.net) for an advance copy of the form.
Subject:
6. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
Subject:
6.A. Introductions of New District Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
6.B. Enrollment
Subject:
7. Public Hearing
Presenter:
Mayra Molina, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
7.A. Public Hearing to discuss 2026-2027 Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking Tax Rate
Subject:
8. Consent Items
Subject:
8.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes for July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
Subject:
8.B. Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Report
Subject:
8.C. Peaster ISD Chapter 21 Contract Eligibility List (review only)
Subject:
9. Discussion Items
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
Subject:
9.A. Discuss the Certificate of Compliance with Senate Bill 12 (SB) Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code §39.008.
Subject:
10. Action Items
Subject:
10.A. Consideration of and possible action to approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the District's minimum debt service rate, and to adopt a resolution approving that rate, pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Tax Code
Presenter:
Mayra Molina, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
10.B. Adopt the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Mayra Molina, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
10.C. Consider Approval of Edwards Risk Management Inc. Property and Casualty Coverage for 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
Subject:
10.D. Consider Approval of Texas Association School Boards (TASB) Policy Update 127
BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - ELECTIVE INSTRUCTION
EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
Subject:
10.E. Consider Approval of Library Book Purchases for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Superintendent
Subject:
10.F. Consider Approval Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Parker County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
Presenter:
Doug McCollough, Executive Director of Administrative Services
Subject:
11. Closed Session
Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821,551.089 and 551.129, the Board will deliberate in closed session on the following items: Consideration of Legal, Real Estate, Personnel or Student Matters
Subject:
12. Reconvene From Closed Session for Actions Relative to be Considered During Closed Session
Subject:
13. Adjournment

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