Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Hearing 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
3. Regular Board Meeting in Session
4. Public Open Forum
5. EMPLOYEE/STUDENT/COMMUNITY RECOGNITIONS:
  • Introduction of Mrs. Diane Jackson
6. Closed Session:The Board will convene in closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss items allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:.071-.076, .082, .0821, .083, .084:
6.A. Presentation on Project Monarch and JETI and deliberation regarding commercial or financial information received from Project Monarch pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.087
6.B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Claim for Real Estate Broker's Commissions  Asserted By South Coastal Realty dba KW Coastal Bend arising from District's obtaining possession of Real Property for New Junior High School Campus, and matters related thereto. 
7. Action After Closed Session
7.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding claim For Real Estate Broker's Commissions asserted against the District in connection with the District's possession of Real Property for New Junior High School Campus and matters related thereto.
8. Discussion / Action Agenda
8.A. Discuss and Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
8.B. Discuss and Consider Authorization for the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent to make End-of-Year Budget Amendment/Adjustments Not to Exceed $35,000 to close out the 2025-2026 Budget
8.C. Discuss and Consider the Adoption of Legally required budgets (General Fund, Debt Service & Food Service) by Major Revenue and Function Category for 2026-2027
8.D. Discuss and Consider Adoption of Resolution to Levy Tax Rate for 2026-2027
8.E. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Board Policy FNCA Dress Code Policy for the 2026-2027 school year
8.F. Report:  TM Employee Survey Results & Strategic Goal #5 Update  
8.G. Discuss and Consider Amendment to the 2026-2027 Clerical/Paraprofessional Pay Scale
8.H. Discuss and Consider the Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS)  Appraisal Calendar and TTESS Appraisers for SY 2026-2027
8.I. Report:  Public Notice-Federal Grants Applications
8.J. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Education Service Center Region 2 Programs and Service Agreement for 2026-2027.
9. Consent Agenda - Discussion / Action
9.A. Check Payment Registers
9.B. Financials
9.C. Tax Collection Report
9.D. Enrollment Report
9.E. Regular and Special Called Board Meeting Minutes
10. Closed Session:The Board will convene in closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss items allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:.071-.076, .082, .0821, .083, .084:
10.A. Discuss Duties, Responsibilities, Reassignments, Employment, Termination, Resignation of District Employees
11. Action After Closed Session
11.A. Discuss and Consider Duties, Responsibilities, Reassignments, Employment, Termination, Resignation of District Employees
12. Future Meetings
12.A. September 8, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
12.B. September 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Public Hearing: Budget & Tax Rate 5:45p.m./Regular Meeting: 6:00p.m.
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board
Subject:
2. Public Hearing 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Presenter:
Mr. Philip Carroll, Deputy Superintendent
Subject:
3. Regular Board Meeting in Session
Presenter:
Board
Subject:
4. Public Open Forum
Presenter:
Board
Subject:
5. EMPLOYEE/STUDENT/COMMUNITY RECOGNITIONS:
  • Introduction of Mrs. Diane Jackson
Presenter:
Mr. Steve VanMatre, Superintendent
Subject:
6. Closed Session:The Board will convene in closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss items allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:.071-.076, .082, .0821, .083, .084:
Presenter:
Board
Subject:
6.A. Presentation on Project Monarch and JETI and deliberation regarding commercial or financial information received from Project Monarch pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.087
Subject:
6.B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Claim for Real Estate Broker's Commissions  Asserted By South Coastal Realty dba KW Coastal Bend arising from District's obtaining possession of Real Property for New Junior High School Campus, and matters related thereto. 
Subject:
7. Action After Closed Session
Presenter:
Board
Subject:
7.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding claim For Real Estate Broker's Commissions asserted against the District in connection with the District's possession of Real Property for New Junior High School Campus and matters related thereto.
Subject:
8. Discussion / Action Agenda
Presenter:
Board
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Mr. Philip Carroll, Deputy Superintendent
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and Consider Authorization for the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent to make End-of-Year Budget Amendment/Adjustments Not to Exceed $35,000 to close out the 2025-2026 Budget
Presenter:
Mr. Philip Carroll, Deputy Superintendent
Subject:
8.C. Discuss and Consider the Adoption of Legally required budgets (General Fund, Debt Service & Food Service) by Major Revenue and Function Category for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. Philip Carroll, Deputy Superintendent
Subject:
8.D. Discuss and Consider Adoption of Resolution to Levy Tax Rate for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. Philip Carroll, Deputy Superintendent
Subject:
8.E. Discuss and Consider Second Reading of Board Policy FNCA Dress Code Policy for the 2026-2027 school year
Presenter:
Mrs. Melanie Arias, Executive Director of Federal and Special Programs
Subject:
8.F. Report:  TM Employee Survey Results & Strategic Goal #5 Update  
Presenter:
Mrs. Vanessa Riggs, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
Subject:
8.G. Discuss and Consider Amendment to the 2026-2027 Clerical/Paraprofessional Pay Scale
Presenter:
Mrs. Vanessa Riggs, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
Subject:
8.H. Discuss and Consider the Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS)  Appraisal Calendar and TTESS Appraisers for SY 2026-2027
Presenter:
Dr. Allison Schaum, Chief Academic Officer
Subject:
8.I. Report:  Public Notice-Federal Grants Applications
Presenter:
Mrs. Melanie Arias, Executive Director of Federal and Special Programs
Subject:
8.J. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Education Service Center Region 2 Programs and Service Agreement for 2026-2027.
Presenter:
Dr. Allison Schaum, Chief Academic Officer
Subject:
9. Consent Agenda - Discussion / Action
Subject:
9.A. Check Payment Registers
Subject:
9.B. Financials
Subject:
9.C. Tax Collection Report
Subject:
9.D. Enrollment Report
Subject:
9.E. Regular and Special Called Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
10. Closed Session:The Board will convene in closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss items allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:.071-.076, .082, .0821, .083, .084:
Subject:
10.A. Discuss Duties, Responsibilities, Reassignments, Employment, Termination, Resignation of District Employees
Subject:
11. Action After Closed Session
Subject:
11.A. Discuss and Consider Duties, Responsibilities, Reassignments, Employment, Termination, Resignation of District Employees
Subject:
12. Future Meetings
Subject:
12.A. September 8, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
Subject:
12.B. September 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
13. Adjournment

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