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Mullaney highlighted what staff described as the most consequential items: a multi‑topic parental‑rights bill referred to in staff materials as Senate Bill 12, several special‑education funding changes, and a revised attendance reporting schedule that will require more frequent PEIMS submissions. She said TEA issued exemplar consent forms Aug. 28, the law went into effect Sept. 1, and additional guidance and clarifications have been arriving since then.
Mullaney summarized staff concerns: the parental‑rights legislation includes multiple provisions that generated daily guidance, the TEA rule text is expected to be finalized Jan. 1, and districts must update local policies to align with new statutory requirements. On special education, she said recent guidance addresses increased reimbursement for evaluations (a per‑evaluation reimbursement), per‑mile special‑education transportation rates, and modifications to CCMR bonus calculations for special‑education cohorts. Mullaney also said the commissioner has directed a new special‑education framework that will classify needs into tiers and service groups; she noted the district stands to gain additional revenue in the second year of the biennium because of the district’s student population.
Mullaney explained a substantive change in attendance reporting: instead of settling attendance once a year, the state will require six‑week attendance reporting throughout the year, with funding adjusted to reflect attendance changes during the year. She told the board the district’s payment schedule is not expected to change but the amounts could fluctuate with the new reporting. Mullaney said staff will rely on demographers and district offices to prepare updated submissions and that TASB will provide a significant policy update in October.
Discussion vs. decision: the item was informational; no board policy changes were adopted at the meeting. Mullaney advised trustees that staff will return with policy updates and TASB guidance in the fall and that the board’s BF local “harmony with law” clause provides interim compliance coverage until the policy manual is updated.
Speakers and officials referenced by staff included the Texas Education Agency and TASB (Texas Association of School Boards).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Board Meeting - September 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District leaders told trustees the 89th Legislature produced major changes — including a broad parental‑rights bill (termed Senate Bill 12), special‑education funding changes and new attendance reporting — and staff will implement guidance and seek policy updates.","taxTitle","SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14337,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973431,"SCUC ISD board approves bond refunding plan after efficiency audit; officials say transaction will save about $20 million",1341,3555000,4896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829983-985d465abfad4e424a07fc763dd64a3c&start=3555&end=4896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829983-985d465abfad4e424a07fc763dd64a3c/thumbnail_3555000.jpg","/articles/5973431/Texas/SCUC-ISD-board-approves-bond-refunding-plan-after-efficiency-audit-officials-say-transaction-will-save-about-20-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973431-1139d77e1a8bdf4fbf3760cab0c8c9ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1775399175&Signature=De-quSYVGTRQEcEXhWQ3u0sW2Q~Y4OPaYINQtWec6a2kJPl18r-aE5QNWSrf6wr1YoqcdVX1WBYx-8RjjcbcvWbKkDMLwOu4U6Ks58AZN7BksJ7Xy04OobU2Nt8sKE6aVzpk1vtoA-3EDADA1ZtlOqt0xKNZUmxfSVOPO8x2BHzaPZ5VLlB6Zt1m1dy-jgG9Opu6tJKXCvi3OaVEK2vOjoZIPy8rnqpT9Ze9yJnJqZMNmlWE6bBxcc33-EsKGAqXAXbaUVFw797R1fEh13-snqT2-amhF7WqoGY59Tg2IjSisfg-vO-39q52vjUYnubpNVgT8-PFdQD~g~jwE~yzwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District board voted 6-0 Tuesday to authorize the sale of unlimited tax refunding bonds — up to a maximum of $128,105,000 — to refinance outstanding district debt. Chief Financial Officer Brian Moy presented related materials and an efficiency audit during the meeting, and trustees approved the refunding order after a short discussion.
Board President Finley presided as trustees moved and seconded the resolution, which officials said will be taken to market on Oct. 7 and is expected to close in early November. Moy told the board the district’s financial advisor updated projected savings in the week before the vote; that estimate rose to about $20 million in total savings compared with earlier estimates.
The efficiency audit, prepared by an independent firm selected in May, compared the district’s revenue and spending per student with peers and state averages. Moy summarized the auditor’s findings: the district’s revenue per student is lower than peer and state averages for the year examined, while on a five‑year average the district spent less than peers and state averages. Moy also said the district recorded some one‑time spending in the audited year for technology replacements that affected per‑year comparisons.
The board approved the refunding order without recorded amendments. The motion passed 6-0.
In a related action, trustees approved Budget Amendment No. 1 to carry forward large outstanding purchase orders and to properly budget for goods and services received after the close of the prior fiscal year. Moy said the amendment covers a smaller total than in prior years and explained the practice is intended to avoid charging a single department’s budget twice for the same purchase across two fiscal years. The amendment was approved by the board, 6-0.
The board discussed timing and next steps. Moy said final market pricing would be available after Oct. 7 and that the transaction is expected to formally close around Nov. 5. He said the district would publish final numbers in a weekly transmittal once available.
Discussion vs. decision: the efficiency audit was a presentation (no vote); the refunding order and budget amendment were formal actions approved by the board. The refunding plan will change debt service scheduling and, according to staff, increase available capacity for future bonds.
Proper names mentioned in the meeting include Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, the Legislative Budget Board (audit guidelines), and PBK (architect firm referenced in budget items).","The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board voted 6-0 to authorize refunding bonds of up to $128.105 million after reviewing an efficiency audit; officials said the deal is expected to save roughly $20 million and close in early November.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent briefs trustees on 89th Legislature changes; parental‑rights bill and special‑education funding to reshape district processes

SCUC ISD board approves bond refunding plan after efficiency audit; officials say transaction will save about $20 million