Southgate Independent
August 19, 2026 6:30 PM ET (5:30 CT)
Board of Education Special Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Welcome
1.2. Roll Call
1.3. Pledge to the Flag
2. Recognitions
3. Communications
3.1. Principal's Report
Attachments
3.2. Preschool Director & DoSE's Board Report
Attachments
3.3. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
3.4. Board Members
4. Approval of BG-1 for Optimist Park Property Acquisition
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:   was withdrawn by Mr. James Specht.

Order #1360.2026 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mr. Jeff Paul.

5. Approval of Proposed Tax Rates for 2026-2027: 94.6 on Real Property, 109.9 on Tangible Personal Property, and 50.4 on Motor Vehicles
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:   was withdrawn by Mr. Jeff Paul.

Order #1361.2026 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Paul and a second by Mr. James Specht.

6. Student Learning & Support Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented was withdrawn by Mr. James Specht.

Order #1362.2026 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mr. Jeff Paul.

6.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attachment

6.2. Approve the Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attachment

6.3. Authorize Payment of Bills
Attachments
Discussion

This reflects a Board of Education denial of acceptance of $250.00 per meeting resulting in a savings to the school district in the amount of $1,250.

6.4. Approve the Review of the School Council Meeting Minutes (SBDM)
6.5. Approval of Request Items
Attachments
6.6. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions
7. Comments from the Audience
8. Comments from Board Members
9. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  That the meeting be adjourned was withdrawn by Mr. James Specht.

Order #1363.2026 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mr. Jeff Paul.