Discuss and Consider Approval of Probationary Teacher Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year. Description: In accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC §21.102) and Banquete ISD Board Policy DC(LEGAL) and DC(LOCAL) , the Superintendent recommends the issuance of probationary contracts for eligible teaching staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Probationary contracts are issued to educators who

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8.A. Discuss and Consider Approval of Probationary Teacher Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year. Description: In accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC §21.102) and Banquete ISD Board Policy DC(LEGAL) and DC(LOCAL) , the Superintendent recommends the issuance of probationary contracts for eligible teaching staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Probationary contracts are issued to educators who are new to the district or who have not yet met the criteria for a term contract. These contracts allow the district to support, evaluate, and develop teachers while ensuring flexibility in staffing to best meet the instructional needs of students. Administration has reviewed staffing needs, certification requirements, and campus recommendations. The proposed list of employees recommended for probationary contracts has been compiled and is presented for Board consideration.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).