Region 5 Educational Service Center, TX

Regular Meeting

The Region 5 ESC Board will hold a joint public hearing with superintendents to present the 2025-26 performance report, then consider approving that report, the 2026-27 budget, organizational chart, policy updates, interlocal agreements, and several financial items including a proposed increase in the micro-purchase threshold and approval of Edison Plaza lease amounts exceeding $500,000. The board will also hear reports from the executive director, including personnel changes and his evaluation by the Commissioner of Education, and may enter executive session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Adoption of 2026-27 annual budget
• Increase micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $49,999
• Approve Edison Plaza leases: floors 4-5 at $798,090/yr, extend to 2032; floor 6 at $89,305/yr; floor 7 at $60,000/yr
• Ratify interlocal agreements with Region 13 ESC for AEL/T-TESS/T-PESS and Effective District Framework programs
• Adopt Policy Update 32 including new AI and cybersecurity policies

The Region 5 Educational Service Center board convened for its regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The minutes are largely procedural, with no specific actions, votes, or decisions detailed in the provided text. The document references handouts but does not include their content or any substantive outcomes.

Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on the 2026-27 salary schedule and a proposed 8% pay increase for staff. Members will also elect board officers and consider contracts for depository banking and insurance.

• Proposed 8% salary increase for all pay grades, estimated at $659,233
• Recommendation to approve PNC Bank as Depository Bank for Sept 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2028
• Proposed health insurance contribution of $580 per month per employee
• Approval of TASB for property/liability insurance categories
• Retention of attorney firms: The Fisher Firm, Powell Law Group, Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C., and Leon | Alcala, PLLC

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss administrative and financial approvals, including a proposed DBA name change for its Educator Preparation Program. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Adult Education program and recognition of an outgoing board member.

• Proposed DBA name change for Educator Preparation Program to 'IMPACT SETX'
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule
• Review and approval of checks over $10,000
• Approval of the investment portfolio report
• Recognition of outgoing board member LaNell Wilson

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of a meeting header and system maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

The provided document is a landing page for a special meeting held on March 17, 2026. It contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions.

Regular Meeting

The Region 5 Educational Service Center Board will discuss the upcoming May board election and review several financial management items. The meeting includes reports on teacher incentives, client satisfaction, and a recent TEA visit.

• Action on the May Board Election for Newton County (Position 2) and Jefferson County (Position 5)
• Proposal to seek bank depository services for September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028
• Approval to engage Weaver and Tidwell, LLP for financial audit services for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026
• Request for proposals for property and liability insurance contracts
• Travel reimbursement rate change from $0.70 to $0.725 effective January 1, 2026

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to signed minutes without the accompanying text.