Taylor ISD, TX

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including staff compensation for a July 2 closure, policy revisions for homeschool UIL participation, and endorsements for regional board candidates. The board will also review routine reports such as bond updates, attendance data, and safety surveys, and approve multiple professional service agreements.

• Approve resolution to pay staff for July 2, 2026 emergency closure
• Approve revision of FD(LOCAL) and FM(LOCAL) policies for SB 401 homeschool UIL participation
• Approve endorsement of TASB Region 13 Board of Directors candidate
• Approve renewal of Communities In Schools MOU
• Approve professional services master agreements with Raba Kistner, EMA Engineering, and Baer Engineering

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2026-27 district budget and employee compensation packages. Trustees will also receive updates on academic achievement, safety upgrades, and financial stewardship, and recognize staff and student achievements.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026-27 proposed Taylor ISD budget
• Consideration and possible approval of employee compensation packages and manual
• Approval of City of Taylor School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU
• Audio enhancements purchase for safety and security
• Approval of TEA waivers for testing and staff development schedules

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees will consider approving CMAR services for 2025 Bond construction projects and the 2026-27 employee health insurance benefits package. The board will also discuss the 2025-26 budget revenue projections and set a public hearing date for the 2026-2027 budget.

• Possible approval of CMAR services contract for 2025 Bond Construction Projects
• Proposed June 22, 2026 public hearing date to adopt the 2026-2027 Budget
• Possible approval of 2026-27 District Contribution to Employee Health Insurance Premiums
• Oath of Office for newly elected board members Shorty Mitchell and Rachael Westerman
• Possible approval of TASB Insurance Renewal

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed-session Level III parent grievance hearing for Kyshia Blossom and deliberate on the outcome. In open session, the board will consider action on the grievance and accept the immediate resignation of school board member Jim Buzan representing At-Large constituents.

• Level III grievance hearing for Kyshia Blossom (closed session)
• Consideration of action on Level III parent grievance appeal (open session)
• Acceptance of resignation of Board Member Jim Buzan (At-Large) effective immediately

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 20 to recognize staff achievements, hear updates on finances and student programs, and vote on extending the superintendent hiring window and approving a cell tower lease. The board will also consider renewing contracts for professional staff and adopting a policy revision.

• Consider approval of superintendent hiring authority extension (April 21–30, 2026)
• Possible action on Diamond Cell Tower Agreement with Ron Verano
• Possible action on Donna Channel Agreement with City of Taylor
• Approve renewal of Total Rider Agreement
• Adopt revision to Policy EIA & EIC (LOCAL)

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Board Member Team Building Workshop

The Taylor ISD Board will hold a special meeting focused on a team building workshop led by Moak, Casey & Associates. The workshop will include a discussion on the district’s 2024–2028 strategic direction for evaluating and improving student outcomes, along with a legislative update.

• Board Member Team Building Workshop presented by Moak, Casey & Associates
• Discussion on Strategic Direction, Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes 2024-2028
• Legislative Update

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report. The board is deciding on the issuance of Series 2026 school building bonds and various staff incentives, including sign-on and referral bonuses.

• Issuance, sale, and delivery of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026
• Proposed referral bonuses for teachers, paraprofessionals, and support operations staff
• Proposed special education stipends and sign-on bonuses for high need areas for 2026-2027
• Cancellation of the May 2, 2026 Trustee Election due to unopposed candidates
• Ground lease agreement with Diamond Towers V LLC

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CONVENING OF A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 11:30 AM on March 2, 2026, at the Taylor Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to establish a quorum. The event will feature the State-of-the-District address by Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen at the Taylor ISD Event Center.

• Convening of a quorum of the Taylor ISD Board of Trustees
• State-of-the-District address by Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and academic calendar. The meeting includes reviews of academic updates, special education reports, and various personnel and policy updates.

• Approval of 2026-2027 District & Legacy ECHS Academic Calendar
• Lease agreement for 55.88 acres purchased from Texas Multifamily, LLC
• Sign-on bonuses for TIA designated teachers and high-need areas
• Audit engagement letter with Singleton, Clark & Company P.C. for 2025-2026 financial audit
• Possible cancellation of May 2, 2026 Trustee Election due to unopposed candidates

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees will discuss the superintendent's evaluation and potential contract extension. The meeting includes planning for the 2026-2027 budget and school calendar, as well as approving election orders for May 2, 2026.

• Possible action on Superintendent evaluation and contract extension
• Approval of Order of Election for Place 1 and At-Large seats for May 2, 2026
• Selection of contractors for Job Order Contracting work
• Approval of Architectural & Engineering and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) RFQ selections
• 2026-2027 Budget Workshop and District Calendar update

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for January 26, 2026, was cancelled. The provided agenda text lists items that would have been discussed, but the meeting did not occur.