Sherman ISD Packet Summary — August 17, 2026
Meeting Overview
The Sherman ISD Board of Trustees packet for the August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting includes agenda items covering grants, purchasing recommendations, student policy, instructional programs, safety and security matters, and district agreements. The packet identifies these items as scheduled board business and includes administrative recommendations and requested actions for consideration.
Key Items on the Agenda
Sherman Education Foundation Campus Gifts
The packet includes a report and consideration of Circle of Success Campus Gifts from the Sherman Education Foundation. The foundation’s 26th annual Circle of Success recognition event generated $131,803 in funds for campus projects expected to be implemented during the 2026–2027 school year.
The packet states that 95 projects were selected for funding across Sherman ISD campuses. The administrative recommendation is for the board to accept the grants totaling $131,803 for campus projects.
System-wide STEM Implementation Grant
The packet includes consideration of the System-wide STEM Implementation Grant Agreement Approval. Sherman ISD was awarded a System-wide STEM Implementation Grant from Communities Foundation of Texas/Educate Texas/Texas Instruments Foundation in the amount of $1,700,000.
The proposed grant activities include:
- Rigorous college-focused academics
- Student support
- Industry-informed programming
- Sustainability planning
The administrative recommendation is approval of the awarded grant and authorization for the Superintendent to sign the agreement.
Student Code of Conduct
The packet includes consideration of the Sherman ISD Student Code of Conduct for the 2026–2027 school year.
The packet states that the district uses the model Student Code of Conduct provided by TEE to communicate information about standards of conduct, consequences of misconduct, and procedures for administering discipline.
The administrative recommendation is approval of the Student Code of Conduct as submitted.
Major Financial and Purchasing Items
Custodial Supplies Bid
The packet includes Custodial Supplies Bid (#314-2026).
The packet states that bids were accepted on June 16, 2026 for custodial supplies for the 2026–2027 school year. Purchases are proposed to be based on selection, shipping costs, service, and price from approved sources.
The listed awarded suppliers have a total RFP amount of $284,783.16.
Library Book Vendors
The packet includes consideration of Library Book Supplies.
The district states that it is seeking to qualify multiple vendors for library book purchases. The packet notes that Sherman ISD is not requesting to purchase library books through this agenda item and is only requesting approval of suppliers.
The proposed vendor arrangement would remain available as needed until the RFP closes June 30, 2030.
Maintenance, Transportation, and Security General Services
The packet includes a multi-award bid for Maintenance, Transportation, and Security General Services.
The packet states that the district has been accepting proposals for RFP #285-Series Maintenance and Transportation General Services since June 6, 2024. Purchases would be based on selection, shipping costs, service, and price.
The proposed vendor awards would remain available as needed until the RFP closes December 31, 2030.
District Instructional Supplies and Equipment
The packet includes District Instructional Supplies and Equipment.
The district states that it has been accepting proposals for RFP #290-Series District Instructional Supplies & Equipment since June 6, 2024. The packet proposes a multi-award vendor arrangement to provide products needed by the district.
The proposed awards would remain available as needed until the RFP closes June 30, 2030.
Athletic and Extracurricular Supplies and Equipment
The packet includes Athletic & Extracurricular Supplies and Equipment.
The district states that proposals have been accepted for RFP #300-Series Athletics Supplies & Equipment since June 6, 2024. The proposed multi-award vendor arrangement would provide access to athletic supplies and equipment based on selection, shipping costs, service, and price.
The proposed awards would remain available as needed until the RFP closes June 30, 2030.
Policy and Governance Items
T-TESS Evaluators and Annual Calendar
The packet includes approval of T-TESS Evaluators and the Annual Calendar for the 2026–2027 school year.
The packet states that Texas Administrative Code requires teachers to be evaluated by at least one certified appraiser. Sherman ISD uses the state’s T-TESS appraisal system, and certain administrators must maintain current T-TESS Appraiser certification.
The administrative recommendation is approval of the listed certified T-TESS appraisers and the related calendar.
Grayson County Juvenile Services Agreements
The packet includes approval of Grayson County Juvenile Services Memorandums of Understanding.
The packet states that Sherman ISD is designated as the site of the campus for the juvenile justice education program known as Grayson County Department of Juvenile Services pre-adjudication and post-adjudication programs, including Boot Camp, Tri-County Juvenile Detention Center, and Rite of Passage.
The proposed agreements describe educational services provided by Sherman ISD to students residing at these facilities.
Safety and Security Items
HB 3 Compliance Recommendations
The packet includes HB 3 Compliance Recommendations and consideration of a good cause exception letter.
The packet states that Sherman ISD currently has 10 police officers assigned across district locations and is seeking to hire five additional officers to comply with HB3 requirements covering all campuses.
The recommendation in the packet is to approve a good cause exception letter stating that the district currently does not have funding for five additional police officers. The proposed alternative plan includes use of the current guardian program and assigned elementary officers to provide coverage until additional staffing is available.
Safety and Security Audit Results
The packet includes approval of Sherman ISD’s 2023–2026 Safety & Security Audit results from the Texas School Safety Center.
The packet states that Region 10 Education Service Center conducted the 2023–2026 School Safety and Security Audit. The audit reviewed areas including emergency operations, access control, communication systems, visitor management, and campus security procedures.
The administrative recommendation is to review and approve the audit questions as presented.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The board is scheduled to consider several items involving district operations and long-term planning, including:
- Acceptance of $131,803 in Sherman Education Foundation campus grants for planned 2026–2027 projects.
- Approval of a proposed $1.7 million STEM implementation grant agreement.
- Consideration of multiple purchasing and vendor award recommendations.
- Approval of the 2026–2027 Student Code of Conduct.
- Consideration of safety and security recommendations, including the HB 3 good cause exception request and safety audit materials.
