PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION CONCERNING txEDCON2026 CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION AND ANNUAL BOARD TRAINING: Speaker(s): Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent Description: The Administration will provide information regarding txEDCON2026, the annual TASA/TASB Convention, scheduled for October 8-11, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The conference is recognized as one of the

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7.b. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION CONCERNING txEDCON2026 CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION AND ANNUAL BOARD TRAINING: Speaker(s): Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent Description: The Administration will provide information regarding txEDCON2026, the annual TASA/TASB Convention, scheduled for October 8-11, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The conference is recognized as one of the largest gatherings of public education leaders in the nation and offers professional learning opportunities focused on governance, leadership, advocacy, student achievement, and emerging educational issues. The Board will discuss annual trustee training requirements, potential trustee participation, travel arrangements, and registration planning in advance of the conference registration opening on July 21, 2026. The discussion will also include available training opportunities that support effective governance and compliance with continuing education requirements for school board members. This discussion will assist the administration in coordinating attendance, travel planning, and conference registration for interested trustees.