February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Announcement by chairman that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and that the notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner as required by law.

II.A. Pledge of Allegiance

II.B. Prayer

III. Open Forum

IV. Public Hearing: Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Public Hearing

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Minutes of previous meeting: Monday, January 19, 2026

V.B. Monthly Financials

VI. Principal Report

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider changing regular board meeting time to 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm

VII.B. Discuss and consider Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer Time

VII.C. Consider Approval for the Application Submission for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements

VII.D.   Consider and approve the Newcastle ISD Administrative Regulation for Real-Time Electronic Notification Regarding Violent Activity (TEC §37.1131)

VII.E. Consider and approve the Newcastle ISD Administrative Procedures for establishing the Threat Assessment and Safe and Supportive School Program Team, as required by TEC §37.115(c) (Sentinel 3.01)  

VII.F. Consider and approve the Newcastle ISD Good Cause Exception and Alternative Performance Standard for School Safety and Security Facilities Standards (TEC §37.353) for Sentinel compliance (6.02.2 / 6.08)

VII.G. Consider and take action to (1) determine and approve the number and assignment of armed security officers for the District to ensure at least one is present during regular school hours, and (2) authorize a good cause exception and alternative standard only if the District is unable to meet the requirement due to funding and/or qualified personnel availability.

VII.H. Discuss and consider approval of an Order of Election calling for a Board of Trustees election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing trustees to Place 6 and Place 7, and authorizing the Superintendent to take all actions necessary for the conduct of the election. 

VIII. Discussion/Information Items

VIII.A. May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees Update

VIII.B. Naming of the Football Field

VIII.C. Board training on March 26th (TASB Spring Board workshop @ Region 9, 5-9pm)
 

VIII.D. March board meeting date March 16, 2026

VIII.E. Other Reports — Enrollment; Facilities; Personnel; Transportation; Student Activity Schedule

IX. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provision of Texas Government Section 551.071, Section 551.072, Section 551.076, Section 551.082(a), and Section 551.083.

IX.A. Consider Principal Resignation Letter

IX.B. Consider the Athletic Director-Teacher Contract for 26–27.

IX.C. Consider Counselor Contract for 26–27. 

IX.D. Consider Girls Coordinator/Teacher - Coach Contract 26-27 

IX.E. Consider Posting Principal position

IX.F. Consider and discuss Assistant Principal/Dean of Students 

IX.G. Discuss and Consider possible purchase of Real Estate

X. Reconvene from closed session for action relative to items considered during closed session. 

XI. Adjournment