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Comal Independent School District board meeting, Aug 4, 2026

2 h 17 min

Budget cuts and layoffs ▶ 13:54Safety, weapons and police ▶ 48:27

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Comal ISD trustees approve $567 million bond order 2:14:34

  • A presenter reviewed the bond planning committee's June 2nd recommendations and an additional $52,425,194 in projects that would bring the total bond package to $567 million. 23:00
  • Board members discussed the projects, and one board member said they would be voting for the entire bond package, while another board member said they would vote yes. 38:25
  • The board also approved, each by a 6⁠-⁠0 vote, the consent agenda, a good cause exception to the HB 3 armed security officers requirement and action on pending eminent domain litigation. ~47:32
  • The board voted 6⁠-⁠0 to approve an order for $539,955,000 under Proposition A and $27,045,000 under Proposition B, totaling $567 million. ~2:14:22

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Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and roll call 9:25
    • Courtney Biasatti called the meeting to order at 7 PM and led a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag. 9:25
    • Courtney Biasatti said the board secretary was absent and that Vice President Russ Garner would serve as secretary pro tem. 12:00
  2. Public comment 11:32
    • A speaker at public comment asked for a stronger partnership between the district and the Texas Retired Teachers Association chapters the speaker represented, citing last year's $23 million deficit or budget shortfall. 13:54
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to review how the district applies NWEA MAP Growth test scores to student placements, require written placement criteria and consider the standard error of measurement. 16:49
  3. Board president's comments 18:57
    • Courtney Biasatti said the start of the year was an opportunity for self-reflection. 18:57
    • Courtney Biasatti read a list of district accomplishments from the last school year, including Texas Art Educators Association District of Distinction for 8 years. 19:46
  4. Policy update first reading 18:57
    • TASB Policy Update 127 was presented for a first reading with no action requested, and it included updates reflecting revisions from the 89th legislative session. 18:57
    • The second reading and possible board action on local policies were set for next month's regular board meeting. 21:51
  5. Bond package presentation and discussion 22:34
    • A presenter said the committee-recommended projects plus district additions totaled $514,574,806, and that additional considerations of $52,425,194 would raise the package to $567 million, with Proposition A at $539,955,000 and Proposition B, technology, at $27,045,000. 23:00
    • Amy Shaw asked whether the additional $52 million reached what was identified as Tier 1, and a staff member said the projects were true infrastructure needs. 29:56
    • One board member said the district had kept its bond I&S tax rate at 35 cents for over a decade and said they would be voting for the entire bond package. 35:45
  6. Consent agenda 45:11
    • Tim Hennessee moved to approve the consent agenda items as presented. 47:27
    • The motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. ~47:32
  7. Armed security officer good cause exception 47:32
    • A district staff member presented a good cause exception under Section 10 of House Bill 3 and said the district had developed an alternative standard. 48:27
    • Tim Hennessee moved to approve the resolution and the alternative standard plan as presented. 49:23
    • The motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. ~49:36
  8. Closed session 49:36
    • The board recessed into closed session at 7:42 PM and reconvened in open session at 9:03 PM. 49:36
  9. Pending eminent domain litigation 49:36
    • Amy Shaw moved that the board authorize the superintendent to proceed as discussed in closed session. 2:12:53
    • The motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. ~2:13:01
  10. Bond order 2:13:01
    • A district staff member said the amount had been narrowed to $567 million and that the superintendent recommended approval. 2:13:41
    • Tim Hennessee moved to approve an order for an amount not to exceed $539,955,000 for Proposition A and $27,045,000 for Proposition B, totaling $567 million. 2:14:22
    • The motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. ~2:14:46
  11. Reimbursement resolution 2:14:46
    • A district staff member presented a resolution establishing the district's intention to reimburse itself for prior expenditures from proceeds of bonds to be issued. 2:15:27
    • Amanda Jones moved that the board adopt the reimbursement resolution as presented. 2:16:00
    • The motion carried 6⁠-⁠0. ~2:16:07
  12. Announcements and adjournment 2:16:07
    • Courtney Biasatti said teachers and coaches return August 11th and the first day for students is August 25th. 2:16:38
    • Courtney Biasatti said the next board workshop is Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30 PM and the next board meeting is Thursday, September 17th at 7 PM. 2:17:09

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