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  "id": "2026-05-12_regular",
  "meeting_date": "2026-05-12",
  "meeting_type": "regular",
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  "title": "Conroe ISD Board Meeting — May 12, 2026",
  "date_display": "May 12, 2026",
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  "item_count": 27,
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  "has_notes": true,
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  "highlights": "- The Board will take final votes to adopt four updated policies: DBD (Local) on administrator conflicts of interest with a $10,000 civil penalty for violations, FEA (Local) allowing excused absences for off-campus religious instruction, FEC (Local) clarifying attendance rules for credit eligibility, and GC (Local) setting standards for digital public notices.\n- The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate a settlement agreement with SI Environmental, LLC following a legal or contract dispute.\n- The Board will consider approving the acquisition of an undisclosed property, likely for district operations or future growth.\n- Guaranteed Maximum Price amendments — which set binding cost ceilings — will be considered for two separate construction projects: one covering David Elementary and Galatas Elementary, and another covering San Jacinto Elementary and Rice Elementary.\n- The Board will consider bids for major renovation projects at The Woodlands 9th Grade Campus and College Park High School, Caney Creek High School (including district-wide safety and security upgrades), Anderson Elementary and Glen Loch Elementary, and auxiliary district facilities.\n- The Board will consider seeking proposals to hire a Program Manager to oversee the district's growing portfolio of construction and renovation projects.\n- A formal written challenge to the library book *Heroes and Villains* by David C. Cook will be decided by the Board under Policy EFB.\n- The Board will recognize a principal at Rice Elementary, which may be connected to a principal candidate discussed in closed session.",
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      "name": "Agenda Highlights",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Regular Meeting | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Procedural Items",
      "items": []
    },
    {
      "name": "II. Closed Session",
      "items": []
    },
    {
      "name": "III. Action Out of Closed Session",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "III.A",
          "title": "Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute a Settlement Agreement with SI Environmental, LLC",
          "context": "Following closed-session legal consultation, the Board will consider whether to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and finalize a settlement agreement with SI Environmental, LLC. This item involves a legal or contract dispute between the District and SI Environmental, LLC. Authorizing a settlement would allow district leadership to resolve the matter without further litigation.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet regarding SI Environmental, LLC in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "III.B",
          "title": "Discussion and Possible Approval of Property Acquisition",
          "context": "Following closed-session discussion about real property, the Board will consider formally approving the acquisition of a property. Details about the specific property are not disclosed in the public agenda, which is common when real estate negotiations are ongoing. This type of action typically involves the purchase of land or facilities to support district operations or future growth.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet regarding this specific property acquisition in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "V. Consent Agenda",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "V.A",
          "title": "Consider and Approve Minutes",
          "context": "The Board is asked to formally approve the official minutes from a previous meeting, which is a standard record-keeping requirement. Approved minutes become the official legal record of Board actions.",
          "history": "Approval of meeting minutes is a routine item that appears at every regular Board meeting. No unusual prior history noted.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.B",
          "title": "Receive Financial Reports",
          "context": "The Board receives regular financial reports to monitor the District's budget and spending. This is a routine oversight function required of the Board.",
          "history": "Financial reports are a standing agenda item at each regular meeting. No unusual prior history noted.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.C",
          "title": "Consider and Approve Amendment to the Budget",
          "context": "The Board is asked to approve a change to the District's current operating budget. Budget amendments are made when spending needs shift during the fiscal year and require formal Board approval to take effect.",
          "history": "Budget amendments are a recurring agenda item throughout the school year as financial needs evolve. No specific prior history for this amendment is available in the provided records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.D",
          "title": "Receive Human Resources Report and Consider and Approve Employment of Professional Personnel",
          "context": "The Board will receive a staffing update and vote to formally approve the hiring of professional staff, such as teachers or administrators. Board approval of professional personnel is required under Texas law.",
          "history": "Previously: On March 17, 2026 (regular meeting): The board will receive a staffing update and vote to formally approve the hiring of professional staff, such as teachers or administrators, as recommended by district leadership. [Read that meeting](https://cisd-meetings.boardmonitor.app/meeting.html?id=2026-03-17_regular). On April 21, 2026 (regular meeting): The Board will receive a staffing update from Human Resources and vote to formally approve the hiring of professional staff members. [Read that meeting](https://cisd-meetings.boardmonitor.app/meeting.html?id=2026-04-21_regular).",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.E",
          "title": "Consider on First Read: Conroe ISD School Board of Trustees Operating Procedures Manual",
          "context": "The Board is being asked to review, for the first time, an updated version of its own Operating Procedures Manual — the document that governs how the Board conducts its business. A \"first read\" means no final vote is taken yet; this gives trustees and the public an opportunity to review the proposed changes before final adoption at a later meeting.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific manual update in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.F",
          "title": "Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy DBD (Local) — Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Conflict of Interest",
          "context": "This is the final vote to adopt Policy DBD (Local), which addresses conflicts of interest for district administrators. The updated policy adds a new section defining who qualifies as an administrator, prohibits administrators from receiving financial benefits from businesses that deal with the District, establishes a Board-approval process for certain arrangements, and sets a $10,000 civil penalty for violations. These changes are required by Texas House Bill 3372.",
          "history": "The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting, where the new \"Administrator Financial Benefit\" section was introduced. [View Policy DBD in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=DBD)",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.G",
          "title": "Adopt Exhibit Forms Pursuant to School Board Policy EHBAG (Local)",
          "context": "The Board is asked to formally adopt the official forms that will be used to carry out Policy EHBAG, which governs how the District tracks and reports legal costs related to special education. These forms likely support the monthly confidential reporting and quarterly public reporting requirements established by the policy.",
          "history": "Policy EHBAG was adopted at the September 16, 2025 regular meeting, establishing new requirements for reporting special education legal costs to the Board and the public. Full implementation was required no later than February 1, 2026. [View Policy EHBAG in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EHBAG)",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.H",
          "title": "Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy FEA (Local) — Attendance: Compulsory Attendance",
          "context": "This is the final vote to adopt updates to Policy FEA, which governs compulsory school attendance. The key change adds a new \"Released Time Course\" section that allows excused absences when students participate in off-campus religious instruction offered by a private entity, consistent with Texas Senate Bill 1049. The policy includes parental consent requirements and prohibits the use of District funds or property for these activities.",
          "history": "The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. [View Policy FEA in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=FEA)",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.I",
          "title": "Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy FEC (Local) — Attendance: Attendance for Credit",
          "context": "This is the final vote to adopt updates to Policy FEC, which governs how student attendance affects the earning of academic credit. The revisions clarify that principals and attendance committees must treat health care and serious illness absences as extenuating circumstances, update terminology, and require the District to adopt written procedures to implement the policy.",
          "history": "The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. [View Policy FEC in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=FEC)",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.J",
          "title": "Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy GC (Local) — Public Notices",
          "context": "This is the final vote to adopt a new Policy GC, which sets standards for how the District publishes official public notices. The new policy creates criteria for using a digital newspaper as a publication venue for public notices, as permitted by Texas Senate Bill 1062.",
          "history": "The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. [View Policy GC in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=GC)",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.K",
          "title": "Consider and Approve Submission of a Foreign Exchange Student Waiver to the Texas Education Agency",
          "context": "The Board is asked to approve submitting a waiver to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) related to the enrollment of foreign exchange students. Districts may need a waiver when the number of foreign exchange students exceeds state-set limits, or to address other regulatory requirements tied to this enrollment category.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific waiver request in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.L",
          "title": "Consider Approval of Application for Renewal of Professional Development Waiver",
          "context": "The Board is asked to approve renewing a waiver that allows the District to modify the standard requirements for professional development days for staff. TEA allows districts to apply for waivers that give them flexibility in how they structure teacher training time.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific waiver in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "V.M",
          "title": "Consider Approval of Submission of a Low Attendance Waiver to the Texas Education Agency",
          "context": "The Board is asked to approve submitting a waiver to TEA related to low student attendance. When a school's attendance falls below state minimums — often due to events outside the district's control — districts can seek a waiver to avoid financial or accreditation penalties.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific waiver in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "VI. Human Resources",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "VI.A",
          "title": "Recognize Principal for Rice Elementary",
          "context": "The Board will formally recognize the incoming or outgoing principal at Rice Elementary School. Recognition items are typically celebratory and do not require a vote, though they may be connected to a personnel transition discussed in closed session.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet regarding a principal recognition for Rice Elementary in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "VII. Administration",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "VII.A",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Adopt the Conroe ISD Education Foundation Resolution Regarding the Continuation of Existing Scholarship and Other Programs",
          "context": "The Board will consider passing a resolution in support of the Conroe ISD Education Foundation's ongoing scholarship and grant programs. The Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises private funds to support students, teachers, and programs in the District. Board adoption of a resolution signals formal support for the Foundation's continued work.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific resolution in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "VIII. Teaching and Learning",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "VIII.A",
          "title": "Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Library Materials in Accordance with Texas Education Code §33.026, School Board Policy EFB, and Senate Bill 13",
          "context": "The Board will review and vote on whether to approve a set of library materials for the District's school libraries. Under the District's updated Policy EFB, the Board — not individual librarians — must approve all library material acquisitions. This process is also governed by Texas Education Code §33.026 and Senate Bill 13, which established new state-level library oversight requirements.",
          "history": "Policy EFB was comprehensively rewritten and adopted at the September 16, 2025 regular meeting, shifting library collection decisions from school staff to the Board and requiring Superintendent certification of all materials for compliance. [View Policy EFB in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EFB)",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "VIII.B",
          "title": "Discussion and Possible Action on Written Challenge to the Library Material: *Heroes and Villains* by David C. Cook",
          "context": "A formal written challenge has been filed against the library book *Heroes and Villains* published by David C. Cook, and the Board will consider what action to take regarding its availability in District libraries. Under Policy EFB, the District has a formal challenge process that allows community members to contest specific library materials, with the Board making final determinations.",
          "history": "[View Policy EFB in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EFB)",
          "vote": null
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IX. Planning and Construction",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "IX.A",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Approve Selecting Job Order Contracting as the Procurement Method for the South District Warehouse Renovation Project, Nash Industries as the Vendor, and Authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to Negotiate and Execute Necessary Documents",
          "context": "The Board is asked to approve both the contracting method and the specific vendor — Nash Industries — for renovations to the District's South District Warehouse. \"Job Order Contracting\" is a procurement method that allows a pre-approved contractor to perform a range of renovation work under a single contract, which can save time and reduce costs on smaller projects.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for the South District Warehouse Renovation Project in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.B",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the David and Galatas Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project, and Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Complete Negotiations and Execute Contract Documents",
          "context": "The Board is asked to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment for the renovation and addition project at David Elementary and Galatas Elementary schools. A GMP amendment sets the highest amount the District will pay the contractor, providing a cost ceiling that protects the District from unexpected overruns. This is a significant financial commitment.",
          "history": "Previously: On March 17, 2026 (regular meeting): The board will vote on approving the maximum cost cap (Guaranteed Maximum Price, or GMP) for a renovation project covering four campuses: Irons Junior High, Peet Junior High, York Junior High, and… [Read that meeting](https://cisd-meetings.boardmonitor.app/meeting.html?id=2026-03-17_regular).",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.C",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the San Jacinto and Rice Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project, and Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Complete Negotiations and Execute Contract Documents",
          "context": "Similar to Item IX.B, the Board is asked to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for additions and renovations at San Jacinto Elementary and Rice Elementary schools. This sets the contractual cost ceiling for that project and authorizes district leadership to finalize the agreement.",
          "history": "Previously: On March 17, 2026 (regular meeting): The board will vote on approving the maximum cost cap (Guaranteed Maximum Price, or GMP) for a renovation project covering four campuses: Irons Junior High, Peet Junior High, York Junior High, and… [Read that meeting](https://cisd-meetings.boardmonitor.app/meeting.html?id=2026-03-17_regular).",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.D",
          "title": "Discussion and Possible Action to Seek RFPs to Procure a Program Manager for Bid and Construction Projects",
          "context": "The Board will consider authorizing the District to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a Program Manager to oversee its construction and renovation projects. A Program Manager helps coordinate multiple construction projects simultaneously, which is common when a district is managing a large capital improvement program.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this Program Manager procurement effort in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.E",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for The Woodlands 9th Grade and College Park High School Renovations Project",
          "context": "The Board will consider taking action on bids received for renovation work at The Woodlands 9th Grade Campus and College Park High School. This could involve accepting a bid, rejecting all bids, or authorizing further negotiation with a vendor.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific renovation project in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.F",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for the Auxiliary Facility Renovations Project",
          "context": "The Board will consider taking action on bids received for renovations to one or more of the District's auxiliary (non-classroom) facilities. These facilities typically include warehouses, transportation centers, or other support buildings.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.G",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for the Caney Creek High School Renovation and District Safety and Security Upgrades Project",
          "context": "The Board will consider taking action on bids received for renovation work at Caney Creek High School that also includes safety and security improvements across the District. This item involves both facility upgrades and campus safety enhancements, which is a significant investment.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        },
        {
          "id": "IX.H",
          "title": "Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for the Anderson and Glen Loch Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project",
          "context": "The Board will consider taking action on bids received for additions and renovations at Anderson Elementary and Glen Loch Elementary schools. This is part of what appears to be a broader district-wide capital improvement effort affecting multiple campuses.",
          "history": "No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.",
          "vote": null
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "agenda_breakdown_md": "# Conroe ISD Board Meeting — 2026-05-12\n*Regular Meeting — Agenda Breakdown*\n*Generated 2026-05-06 22:48 UTC*\n\n---\n\n\n## Agenda Highlights\n*Summary generated 2026-05-06 22:51 UTC*\n\n- The Board will take final votes to adopt four updated policies: DBD (Local) on administrator conflicts of interest with a $10,000 civil penalty for violations, FEA (Local) allowing excused absences for off-campus religious instruction, FEC (Local) clarifying attendance rules for credit eligibility, and GC (Local) setting standards for digital public notices.\n- The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate a settlement agreement with SI Environmental, LLC following a legal or contract dispute.\n- The Board will consider approving the acquisition of an undisclosed property, likely for district operations or future growth.\n- Guaranteed Maximum Price amendments — which set binding cost ceilings — will be considered for two separate construction projects: one covering David Elementary and Galatas Elementary, and another covering San Jacinto Elementary and Rice Elementary.\n- The Board will consider bids for major renovation projects at The Woodlands 9th Grade Campus and College Park High School, Caney Creek High School (including district-wide safety and security upgrades), Anderson Elementary and Glen Loch Elementary, and auxiliary district facilities.\n- The Board will consider seeking proposals to hire a Program Manager to oversee the district's growing portfolio of construction and renovation projects.\n- A formal written challenge to the library book *Heroes and Villains* by David C. Cook will be decided by the Board under Policy EFB.\n- The Board will recognize a principal at Rice Elementary, which may be connected to a principal candidate discussed in closed session.\n\n---\n# Conroe Independent School District — Board of Trustees\n## Regular Meeting | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM\n### Deane L. Sadler Administration Building | 3205 West Davis, Conroe, TX 77304\n**Virtual Access:** http://tiny.conroeisd.net/R78KV\n\n---\n\n## Procedural Items\nThe following items are standard procedural matters and will not be broken down individually:\n- **I.A.** Invocation\n- **I.B.** Pledge of Allegiance\n- **IV.** Citizen Participation\n- **X.** Adjourn\n\n---\n\n## II. Closed Session\n*The Board will convene in closed (private) session to discuss the following matters. No final votes or actions may be taken in closed session — all formal decisions must occur in open session.*\n\n- **II.A.1.** — Discuss Principal Candidate *(personnel matter, §551.074)*\n- **II.B.1.** — Pending or Contemplated Litigation or Contract Dispute with SI Environmental, LLC *(legal consultation, §551.071)*\n- **II.C.1.** — Receive Information Regarding District-Wide Intruder Detection Audit Report *(security matter, §551.076)*\n- **II.D.1.** — Discuss Approval of Property Acquisition *(real property, §551.072)*\n\n---\n\n## III. Action Out of Closed Session\n\n### III.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute a Settlement Agreement with SI Environmental, LLC\n\n**Context:** Following closed-session legal consultation, the Board will consider whether to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and finalize a settlement agreement with SI Environmental, LLC. This item involves a legal or contract dispute between the District and SI Environmental, LLC. Authorizing a settlement would allow district leadership to resolve the matter without further litigation.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet regarding SI Environmental, LLC in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### III.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of Property Acquisition\n\n**Context:** Following closed-session discussion about real property, the Board will consider formally approving the acquisition of a property. Details about the specific property are not disclosed in the public agenda, which is common when real estate negotiations are ongoing. This type of action typically involves the purchase of land or facilities to support district operations or future growth.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet regarding this specific property acquisition in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n## V. Consent Agenda\n*Consent agenda items are typically routine matters voted on together in a single action. Any trustee may request that an item be pulled for separate discussion.*\n\n### V.A. Consider and Approve Minutes\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to formally approve the official minutes from a previous meeting, which is a standard record-keeping requirement. Approved minutes become the official legal record of Board actions.\n\n**Historical Summary:** Approval of meeting minutes is a routine item that appears at every regular Board meeting. No unusual prior history noted.\n\n---\n\n### V.B. Receive Financial Reports\n\n**Context:** The Board receives regular financial reports to monitor the District's budget and spending. This is a routine oversight function required of the Board.\n\n**Historical Summary:** Financial reports are a standing agenda item at each regular meeting. No unusual prior history noted.\n\n---\n\n### V.C. Consider and Approve Amendment to the Budget\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to approve a change to the District's current operating budget. Budget amendments are made when spending needs shift during the fiscal year and require formal Board approval to take effect.\n\n**Historical Summary:** Budget amendments are a recurring agenda item throughout the school year as financial needs evolve. No specific prior history for this amendment is available in the provided records.\n\n---\n\n### V.D. Receive Human Resources Report and Consider and Approve Employment of Professional Personnel\n\n**Context:** The Board will receive a staffing update and vote to formally approve the hiring of professional staff, such as teachers or administrators. Board approval of professional personnel is required under Texas law.\n\n**Historical Summary:** HR reports and personnel approvals are standard items at every regular Board meeting. No unusual prior history noted.\n\n---\n\n### V.E. Consider on First Read: Conroe ISD School Board of Trustees Operating Procedures Manual\n\n**Context:** The Board is being asked to review, for the first time, an updated version of its own Operating Procedures Manual — the document that governs how the Board conducts its business. A \"first read\" means no final vote is taken yet; this gives trustees and the public an opportunity to review the proposed changes before final adoption at a later meeting.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific manual update in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### V.F. Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy DBD (Local) — Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Conflict of Interest\n\n**Context:** This is the final vote to adopt Policy DBD (Local), which addresses conflicts of interest for district administrators. The updated policy adds a new section defining who qualifies as an administrator, prohibits administrators from receiving financial benefits from businesses that deal with the District, establishes a Board-approval process for certain arrangements, and sets a $10,000 civil penalty for violations. These changes are required by Texas House Bill 3372.\n\n**Historical Summary:** The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting, where the new \"Administrator Financial Benefit\" section was introduced. [View Policy DBD in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=DBD)\n\n---\n\n### V.G. Adopt Exhibit Forms Pursuant to School Board Policy EHBAG (Local)\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to formally adopt the official forms that will be used to carry out Policy EHBAG, which governs how the District tracks and reports legal costs related to special education. These forms likely support the monthly confidential reporting and quarterly public reporting requirements established by the policy.\n\n**Historical Summary:** Policy EHBAG was adopted at the September 16, 2025 regular meeting, establishing new requirements for reporting special education legal costs to the Board and the public. Full implementation was required no later than February 1, 2026. [View Policy EHBAG in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EHBAG)\n\n---\n\n### V.H. Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy FEA (Local) — Attendance: Compulsory Attendance\n\n**Context:** This is the final vote to adopt updates to Policy FEA, which governs compulsory school attendance. The key change adds a new \"Released Time Course\" section that allows excused absences when students participate in off-campus religious instruction offered by a private entity, consistent with Texas Senate Bill 1049. The policy includes parental consent requirements and prohibits the use of District funds or property for these activities.\n\n**Historical Summary:** The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. [View Policy FEA in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=FEA)\n\n---\n\n### V.I. Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy FEC (Local) — Attendance: Attendance for Credit\n\n**Context:** This is the final vote to adopt updates to Policy FEC, which governs how student attendance affects the earning of academic credit. The revisions clarify that principals and attendance committees must treat health care and serious illness absences as extenuating circumstances, update terminology, and require the District to adopt written procedures to implement the policy.\n\n**Historical Summary:** The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. [View Policy FEC in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=FEC)\n\n---\n\n### V.J. Consider on Second Read and Final Adoption: Board Policy GC (Local) — Public Notices\n\n**Context:** This is the final vote to adopt a new Policy GC, which sets standards for how the District publishes official public notices. The new policy creates criteria for using a digital newspaper as a publication venue for public notices, as permitted by Texas Senate Bill 1062.\n\n**Historical Summary:** The Board reviewed this policy on first read at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. [View Policy GC in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=GC)\n\n---\n\n### V.K. Consider and Approve Submission of a Foreign Exchange Student Waiver to the Texas Education Agency\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to approve submitting a waiver to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) related to the enrollment of foreign exchange students. Districts may need a waiver when the number of foreign exchange students exceeds state-set limits, or to address other regulatory requirements tied to this enrollment category.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific waiver request in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### V.L. Consider Approval of Application for Renewal of Professional Development Waiver\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to approve renewing a waiver that allows the District to modify the standard requirements for professional development days for staff. TEA allows districts to apply for waivers that give them flexibility in how they structure teacher training time.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific waiver in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### V.M. Consider Approval of Submission of a Low Attendance Waiver to the Texas Education Agency\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to approve submitting a waiver to TEA related to low student attendance. When a school's attendance falls below state minimums — often due to events outside the district's control — districts can seek a waiver to avoid financial or accreditation penalties.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific waiver in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n## VI. Human Resources\n\n### VI.A. Recognize Principal for Rice Elementary\n\n**Context:** The Board will formally recognize the incoming or outgoing principal at Rice Elementary School. Recognition items are typically celebratory and do not require a vote, though they may be connected to a personnel transition discussed in closed session.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet regarding a principal recognition for Rice Elementary in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n## VII. Administration\n\n### VII.A. Discuss and Possibly Adopt the Conroe ISD Education Foundation Resolution Regarding the Continuation of Existing Scholarship and Other Programs\n\n**Context:** The Board will consider passing a resolution in support of the Conroe ISD Education Foundation's ongoing scholarship and grant programs. The Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises private funds to support students, teachers, and programs in the District. Board adoption of a resolution signals formal support for the Foundation's continued work.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific resolution in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n## VIII. Teaching and Learning\n\n### VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Library Materials in Accordance with Texas Education Code §33.026, School Board Policy EFB, and Senate Bill 13\n\n**Context:** The Board will review and vote on whether to approve a set of library materials for the District's school libraries. Under the District's updated Policy EFB, the Board — not individual librarians — must approve all library material acquisitions. This process is also governed by Texas Education Code §33.026 and Senate Bill 13, which established new state-level library oversight requirements.\n\n**Historical Summary:** Policy EFB was comprehensively rewritten and adopted at the September 16, 2025 regular meeting, shifting library collection decisions from school staff to the Board and requiring Superintendent certification of all materials for compliance. [View Policy EFB in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EFB)\n\n---\n\n### VIII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Written Challenge to the Library Material: *Heroes and Villains* by David C. Cook\n\n**Context:** A formal written challenge has been filed against the library book *Heroes and Villains* published by David C. Cook, and the Board will consider what action to take regarding its availability in District libraries. Under Policy EFB, the District has a formal challenge process that allows community members to contest specific library materials, with the Board making final determinations.\n\n**Historical Summary:** [View Policy EFB in Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EFB)\n\n---\n\n## IX. Planning and Construction\n\n### IX.A. Discuss and Possibly Approve Selecting Job Order Contracting as the Procurement Method for the South District Warehouse Renovation Project, Nash Industries as the Vendor, and Authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to Negotiate and Execute Necessary Documents\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to approve both the contracting method and the specific vendor — Nash Industries — for renovations to the District's South District Warehouse. \"Job Order Contracting\" is a procurement method that allows a pre-approved contractor to perform a range of renovation work under a single contract, which can save time and reduce costs on smaller projects.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for the South District Warehouse Renovation Project in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.B. Discuss and Possibly Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the David and Galatas Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project, and Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Complete Negotiations and Execute Contract Documents\n\n**Context:** The Board is asked to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment for the renovation and addition project at David Elementary and Galatas Elementary schools. A GMP amendment sets the highest amount the District will pay the contractor, providing a cost ceiling that protects the District from unexpected overruns. This is a significant financial commitment.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.C. Discuss and Possibly Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the San Jacinto and Rice Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project, and Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Complete Negotiations and Execute Contract Documents\n\n**Context:** Similar to Item IX.B, the Board is asked to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for additions and renovations at San Jacinto Elementary and Rice Elementary schools. This sets the contractual cost ceiling for that project and authorizes district leadership to finalize the agreement.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Seek RFPs to Procure a Program Manager for Bid and Construction Projects\n\n**Context:** The Board will consider authorizing the District to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a Program Manager to oversee its construction and renovation projects. A Program Manager helps coordinate multiple construction projects simultaneously, which is common when a district is managing a large capital improvement program.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this Program Manager procurement effort in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.E. Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for The Woodlands 9th Grade and College Park High School Renovations Project\n\n**Context:** The Board will consider taking action on bids received for renovation work at The Woodlands 9th Grade Campus and College Park High School. This could involve accepting a bid, rejecting all bids, or authorizing further negotiation with a vendor.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific renovation project in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.F. Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for the Auxiliary Facility Renovations Project\n\n**Context:** The Board will consider taking action on bids received for renovations to one or more of the District's auxiliary (non-classroom) facilities. These facilities typically include warehouses, transportation centers, or other support buildings.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.G. Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for the Caney Creek High School Renovation and District Safety and Security Upgrades Project\n\n**Context:** The Board will consider taking action on bids received for renovation work at Caney Creek High School that also includes safety and security improvements across the District. This item involves both facility upgrades and campus safety enhancements, which is a significant investment.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.\n\n---\n\n### IX.H. Discuss and Possibly Adopt Actions Concerning the Bid for the Anderson and Glen Loch Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project\n\n**Context:** The Board will consider taking action on bids received for additions and renovations at Anderson Elementary and Glen Loch Elementary schools. This is part of what appears to be a broader district-wide capital improvement effort affecting multiple campuses.\n\n**Historical Summary:** No prior history available yet for this specific project in the provided meeting records.",
  "meeting_notes_md": "# Conroe ISD Board of Trustees – Unofficial Meeting Notes\n**Date:** May 12, 2026\n**Type:** Regular Meeting\n**Time:** Called to order 5:02 PM; Adjourned 8:13 PM\n\n---\n\n\n## Meeting Highlights\n*Summary generated 2026-05-14 11:22 UTC*\n\n- The board authorized the superintendent to settle a dispute with SI Environmental LLC for up to $161,000, approved 6-1.\n- The Board Operating Procedures Manual was adopted 4-3, over objections from Trustee Horton and two others regarding provisions expanding board president authority.\n- The board approved updates to Board Policies DBD, FEA, FEC, and GC.\n- The board voted 7-0 to make no change to the placement of *The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains*, keeping the book in district libraries.\n- The board approved the 2025 library materials acquisition list 7-0, following a 30-day public review period.\n- Five Bond 2023 construction bid awards were approved 7-0, covering HVAC, roofing, and safety upgrades at multiple campuses, plus gym additions at Anderson and Glen Loch Elementaries ($22,000,000) and David and Galatas Elementaries ($13,389,623).\n- The board approved a $28,646,253 GMP for major renovations at San Jacinto Elementary and additions at Ross Elementary, 7-0.\n- A $25,000,000 bid for HVAC replacements at Caney Creek High School and security upgrades at 13 other campuses was awarded to Ellesore Constructors, approved 6-1.\n- The board voted 7-0 to table an Education Foundation resolution pending further review, and approved issuing an RFP for a Bond program manager 7-0.\n\n---\n> **Note:** These are unofficial notes based on an auto-generated transcript. They may contain errors in names, spellings, or details. Official minutes should be consulted for the authoritative record.\n---\n<!-- meeting_sessions: regular -->\n## Closed Session\n\nThe board entered closed session at 5:06 PM and returned to open session at 5:56 PM. Topics discussed in closed session included:\n- Principal candidates (§551.074)\n- Pending/contemplated litigation or contract dispute with SI Environmental LLC (§551.071)\n- District-wide intruder detection audit report (§551.076)\n- Property acquisition (§551.072)\n\n---\n\n## Actions from Closed Session\n\n### Settlement Agreement — SI Environmental LLC\nThe board voted to authorize the superintendent to settle with SI Environmental LLC for a maximum of $161,000 (amount as stated in transcript).\n**Vote: 6-1** *(one trustee voted in opposition)*\n\n### Property Acquisition — Robinson Road Right-of-Way\nThe board voted to approve a right-of-way acquisition by Montgomery County Precinct 3 at Robinson Road and authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute the contract documents.\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n---\n\n## Citizen Participation\n\nSeven speakers addressed the board. Key themes:\n\n- **Henry Moss** (fifth grader, Wilkerson Elementary) — Spoke in favor of more recess time, citing research linking physical activity to improved academic performance. He argued the Bluebonnet curriculum displaces PE and Fine Arts time.\n\n- **Erin Carling** — Announced that 34 mothers from 19 countries volunteered 360 hours to deliver an onboarding program for international families covering the U.S. education system, cultural differences, and migratory grief. Plans include creating multilingual YouTube videos and continuing the International Mothers' Committee next year.\n\n- **Crystal Eicher** (CPAC Chairperson) — Praised the collaborative relationship between district leadership and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (CPAC). Highlighted the district's responsiveness to feedback during the \"homecoming initiative\" and outlined plans to build a more structured and sustainable CPAC program.\n\n- **Destinee Milton** (former CISD teacher and parent) — Criticized the board's library materials review process (Policy EMB) as politically motivated rather than educationally grounded. Argued the policy gives seven trustees sole removal authority with no meaningful appeal mechanism. Used the pending Action Bible challenge as an example of how the board's own precedent could be applied inconsistently.\n\n- **Teresa Kinney** — Raised concerns about the library materials acquisition list for \"Heroes and Villains,\" noting that titles present in the March list were absent from the April version without explanation, including books on Black American history and a Holocaust-themed picture book. Also reported that teachers and librarians are self-censoring.\n\n- **Rebecca Smith** — Addressed the challenge to *The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains*, arguing it does not meet the legal standard for removal under Texas Education Code or Penal Code. She also noted the original challenger had publicly stated his intent was to expose what he saw as inconsistency in the board's prior decision on *I Am Billie Jean King*, not to have the Action Bible removed.\n\n- **Jeff Zedler** — Spoke in support of the board's prior decisions on library materials and characterized opposition to book restrictions as politically motivated.\n\n- **Mark Brooks** — Confirmed he submitted the challenge to *The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains* deliberately to highlight what he views as inconsistency in the board's January decision to restrict *I Am Billie Jean King*. He read parallel passages from both books and asked the board to deny the Action Bible challenge and reverse the restriction on *I Am Billie Jean King*. He noted the Billie Jean King appeal was not on the agenda because the board declined to hear it.\n\n---\n\n## Consent Agenda\n\nTrustee Horton requested that **Item V.E** be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.\n\nThe remaining items — **V.A through V.M, excluding V.E** — were approved as a single vote:\n\n- **V.A** — Approve minutes from a previous meeting\n- **V.B** — Receive financial reports\n- **V.C** — Approve amendment to the budget\n- **V.D** — Receive HR report and approve employment of professional personnel\n- **V.F** — Final adoption of Policy DBD (Local) ([Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=DBD)) — Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Conflict of Interest, implementing HB 3372 requirements including a prohibition on administrators receiving financial benefits from district vendors and a $10,000 civil penalty for violations\n- **V.G** — Adopt exhibit forms pursuant to Policy EHBAG (Local) ([Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=EHBAG)) — supporting monthly and quarterly reporting requirements for special education legal costs\n- **V.H** — Final adoption of Policy FEA (Local) ([Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=FEA)) — Compulsory Attendance, adding excused absence provisions for off-campus religious instruction consistent with SB 1049\n- **V.I** — Final adoption of Policy FEC (Local) ([Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=FEC)) — Attendance for Credit, clarifying treatment of health-related absences and requiring written implementation procedures\n- **V.J** — Final adoption of Policy GC (Local) ([Policy Tracker](https://cisd-policy.boardmonitor.app/policy.html?code=GC)) — Public Notices, establishing criteria for digital newspaper use for official notices per SB 1062\n- **V.K** — Approve submission of a Foreign Exchange Student Waiver to TEA\n- **V.L** — Approve renewal of Professional Development Waiver application\n- **V.M** — Approve submission of a Low Attendance Waiver to TEA\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n---\n\n## Consent Agenda — Item V.E (Pulled): Board Operating Procedures Manual (First Read)\n\nTrustee Horton pulled this item to raise concerns about changes in the current draft that she said were not previously discussed or agreed upon, particularly provisions expanding the authority of the board president into areas such as reimbursements, training compliance, and complaints against trustees.\n\n**Key discussion points:**\n- Legal counsel (Ms. Belew) confirmed the current version was distributed 30 days prior and had not changed since, other than typographical and formatting corrections. Content changes from earlier drafts reflected prior public board discussions about including training procedures and policy adoption processes.\n- Other trustees noted the board had spent approximately 209 days and seven hours of dedicated meeting time on this document.\n- Trustee Horton stated she was unaware of the changes expanding board president authority and that she had submitted concerns the Sunday before the meeting — within the 30-day window.\n- A trustee noted the most recent version was received at 2:58 PM the day of the meeting, though Belew confirmed content was unchanged from the 30-day-prior release.\n- Trustee Horton attempted to make an amendment to the motion to incorporate her requested changes. A motion to call the vote was made and seconded before the amendment could be fully considered, which procedurally prevented the amendment.\n\n**Motion:** Approve the Board Operating Procedures Manual as presented.\n**Vote: 4-3** *(Trustee Horton, Semmler, and Dungan voted in opposition)*\n\n---\n\n## Human Resources — Principal Appointments\n\n### BB Rice Elementary — New Principal\nDr. Winkler introduced **Dr. Catherine Brennan**, currently assistant principal at Grangerland Intermediate, as the recommended new principal of Rice Elementary. Dr. Brennan holds a doctorate in education from Sam Houston State University (2016) with a dissertation focused on college readiness for students with disabilities, and has 20 years of experience in CISD.\n\n*This appointment was part of the consent agenda HR item (V.D) approved earlier; the recognition was a separate ceremonial presentation.*\n\n### McCullough Junior High — New Principal\nDr. Koplowski introduced **Wendi Spears**, currently principal at Oak Ridge 9th Grade Campus, as the recommended new principal of McCullough Junior High. Spears began her career at McCullough 21 years ago and has served in multiple roles across CISD, including assistant principal and associate principal at McCullough.\n\n*This appointment was similarly part of the consent agenda HR item.*\n\n---\n\n## Administration — Education Foundation Resolution\n\n**Tabled by unanimous vote (7-0).** Dr. Vinson requested the item be tabled to allow additional review and discussion with the Foundation. A motion to table passed without objection.\n\n---\n\n## Teaching and Learning — Library Materials Adoption\n\nDr. Upshaw presented the final library materials acquisition list for 2025, which had been on public review for 30 days (April 12 – May 12) per board policy. Dr. Vinson certified that the materials comply with Texas Education Code §33.026, board policy EFB, and Senate Bill 13.\n\n**Vote to approve library materials list: 7-0**\n\n---\n\n## Teaching and Learning — Challenge to *The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains*\n\nDr. Landry presented a written challenge to library placement of *The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains*, submitted in February.\n\nA motion was made to **make no change** to the placement and circulation of the book.\n\n**Vote: 7-0** *(book remains in libraries)*\n\n---\n\n## Planning and Construction\n\nMr. McCord presented multiple Bond 2023 project updates. He noted the district is nearing the end of its major bond construction phase: 29 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) projects have been approved, with approximately six remaining. When complete, the number of over-capacity campuses is expected to fall from 39 to approximately six. Five major new campuses are set to open next school year.\n\n### A. South County District Warehouse — JOC Delivery Method & Contractor Selection\nApprove use of Job Order Contracting (JOC) as the procurement method and Nash Industries as the contractor for an expansion of the South County District Warehouse (near Vogel Intermediate) from 18,000 to 32,000 sq. ft. of climate-controlled space. **Cost: $1,600,000.**\n\nRationale: Small, specific scope of work with an expedited need; expansion is required to store equipment for five major campuses opening next school year.\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n### B. David Elementary & Galatas Elementary — GMP Approval\nApprove the Guaranteed Maximum Price for gym additions and infrastructure/safety renovations at both campuses. Nash Industries is the previously awarded contractor (HKS is the architect). **Total cost: $13,389,623.**\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n### C. San Jacinto Elementary & Rice Elementary — GMP Approval\nApprove the GMP for a major renovation at San Jacinto Elementary (including gym addition, extended car-drop lane to reduce congestion on FM 1314, and decommissioning of the on-site wastewater treatment plant) and additions at Rice Elementary. Pogue is the previously awarded contractor. **Total cost: $28,646,253.**\n\nBoard discussion highlighted the importance of maximizing San Jacinto's limited footprint and the value of adding a gymnasium for scheduling and special education services. Trustee Odenweller noted this area is expected to see significant population growth (Mavera/Ardavia developments).\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n### D. RFP for Program Manager / Construction Consulting Services\nApprove issuing an RFP (not RFQ, so price will be a factor) to procure a program manager for bond and construction projects. Staff estimated a 90-day turnaround to develop a pool of qualified vendors. Trustee Odenweller emphasized this is about demonstrating fiscal responsibility to taxpayers.\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n### E. Woodlands 9th Grade Campus & College Park High School — Bid Award\nApprove bid award for chiller, boiler, air handler, and roof replacements, plus exterior card readers and driveway cameras at both campuses, to be completed by August 2028. **Recommendation: Marshall Constructors** (original builder of College Park HS). 17 contractors responded.\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n### F. Auxiliary Facilities Renovation — Bid Award\nApprove bid award for infrastructure renovations (chillers, boilers, air handlers, electrical, generators, roofing) at the Sadler Administration Building, Testing & Assessment Center, Conroe Transportation Center, Williams Transportation Center, police command center (336), and Hawk Building. **Cost: $11,500,000. Recommendation: Millennium Project Solutions** (new to CISD, has performed this work for neighboring districts). 13 contractors responded.\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n### G. Caney Creek High School & District Safety/Security Upgrades — Bid Award\nApprove bid award for chiller, boiler, air handler, and electrical replacements at Caney Creek High School, plus safety and security upgrades (driveway cameras and 100% exterior door card readers) at Bradley, Clark, Suchma, Hope, Hines, Gordon Reed, Bartlett, Lamar, Oak Ridge Elementary, Stockton, Moorhead, Conroe High School, and Grand Oaks High School. To be completed August 2028. **Cost: $25,000,000. Recommendation: Ellesore Constructors.** 12 contractors responded; 5 advanced to a second round.\n\n**Discussion:** Trustee Horton raised concerns about Ellesore's capacity given ongoing projects at Conroe High School, Grand Oaks High School 9th Grade Campus, and Grand Oaks Junior High. Staff responded that the Conroe High School work is nearing completion, Grand Oaks projects will wrap up by January 2027, and Ellesore's project superintendent who managed a prior successful 2019 bond project (returning $700,000 to the district) remains with the firm. Staff also emphasized the value of using the same contractor for security system installation to maintain consistency.\n\nTrustee May also expressed concerns about Ellesore, citing past issues with the Conroe High School project timeline. Staff noted that of the five finalists, all other active CISD contractors are currently committed to other district projects.\n\n**Vote: 6-1**\n\n### H. Anderson Elementary & Glen Loch Elementary — Bid Award\nApprove bid award for gym additions, HVAC overhaul (Anderson), and safety and security improvements at both campuses. To be completed August 2028. **Cost: $22,000,000. Recommendation: Marshall Construction** (first by rank and lowest bidder). 18 contractors responded — one of the highest contractor response counts the district has seen.\n\nBoard members requested that future project fact sheets break down costs by individual campus where multiple schools are involved. Staff agreed and noted that more specifics will be available as projects move through the GMP process.\n\n**Vote: 7-0**\n\n---\n\n*The board adjourned at 8:13 PM.*\n\n> **Note:** These are unofficial notes based on an auto-generated transcript. They may contain errors in names, spellings, or details. Official minutes should be consulted for the authoritative record.\n"
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