Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding a Partnership with TTU K-12 as a Virtual Education Provider Description: As part of the Priority 3 Strategic Plan update at the regular July meeting, information was provided regarding a potential partnership to provide virtual school opportunities for Smithville ISD students through Texas Tech University K-12. Dr. Robert Bayard, TTU K-12 Su

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I.1. Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding a Partnership with TTU K-12 as a Virtual Education Provider Description: As part of the Priority 3 Strategic Plan update at the regular July meeting, information was provided regarding a potential partnership to provide virtual school opportunities for Smithville ISD students through Texas Tech University K-12. Dr. Robert Bayard, TTU K-12 Superintendent, will provide information regarding the program and partnership opportunity. Attachments: ( 2 ) MOU Smithville ISD & TTU K-12 8/18/2026 at 4:39 PM TTU K-12 Presentation 8/19/2026 at 3:28 PM

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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).