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Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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San Marcos Independent School District Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting
The board discussed engaging the Texas Association of School Boards to conduct a search for a new superintendent and authorized the board president to sign the contract. The meeting also addressed agenda preparation for the upcoming council meeting, including mandated public hearings for targeted improvement plans for Mendez Elementary School and San Marcos High School. Additional topics included grant funding for dyslexia, fentanyl education and awareness, proclamation of awareness months, academic reports regarding bilingual programs and math curriculum, site marketing services for a potential cell tower, library book purchasing recommendations, and a closed session regarding the Upward Community housing project and the development of a superintendent job description.
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The board meeting began with the opening pledges and public comments, which included a critique of sexually explicit materials available in the high school library, concerns about child safety and exploitation in the context of recent immigration data, and criticism regarding the consolidation of the dual language program at Menddees Elementary. Following public comments, the interim superintendent provided a report on district visits and introduced recognitions for school attendance. The board also celebrated the district's recognition as a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction for the fourth consecutive year. The meeting concluded with a presentation on tax rate information and a discussion regarding the potential issuance of taxable unlimited tax refunding bonds.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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San Marcus School Board Of Trustees Of San Marcus Cisd Special Called Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key personnel and financial matters. The board approved a resignation agreement for a term contract employee and authorized the recruitment of an executive director of curriculum and instruction. Financial discussions focused on potential tax rate strategies, including debt defeasance, refunding, and tax rate reductions, alongside the approval of updated financial signatories for the district. Additionally, the board planned the agenda for an upcoming session and discussed the process for evaluating and selecting search firms for the superintendent search.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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San Marcus Cisd Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a public forum where community members addressed the school accountability system and concerns regarding book content in libraries. The Superintendent's report highlighted the service and advanced certifications of School Resource Officers. Additionally, the district celebrated the academic success of several campuses and reviewed data regarding current academic performance and upcoming improvement plans.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
