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Official agendaNew Braunfels ISD Regular Meeting — Aug. 10, 2026

Discussion of a Resolution to Reimburse the General Fund for Paying 2018 Bond Program Costs with Unspent 2021 Bond Program Costs

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Scheduled for Aug. 10

Unspent 2021 Bond Money Could Reimburse NBISD’s General Fund

Monday’s agenda could move unspent 2021 bond money into NBISD’s general fund while trustees revisit high school project contracts and an attendance-credit agreement.

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NBISD to Vote on Zipp Road Sidewalk and Long Creek Traffic Work

Trustees will consider construction tied to Long Creek High School traffic planning and a Zipp Road sidewalk Monday; the public agenda page does not state a price or recommended contractor.

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Comal ISD Calls $567 Million Bond Election for Nov. 3

The district says voters will receive two propositions covering safety, aging facilities, enrollment growth, transportation and classroom technology.

2 min read · Official district announcement

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Comal ISD Trustees Set to Consider a Bond Election of Up to $595 Million

Trustees are scheduled to consider calling a Nov. 3 bond election for no more than $595 million, but the posted agenda leaves the proposed split between two propositions blank.

2 min read · Scheduled for consideration

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38 Deputies, One Missing Price: Inside Comal ISD’s Proposed Security Deal

The proposed pact specifies 38 deputies and a $50.83 hourly rate through December. The rate for the rest of the school year is missing.

4 min read · Verified proposal · County action pending

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Nine Flood Cameras, Three Safeware Quotes—and a $44K Overlap Question

Safeware quoted six dam-monitoring nodes and two different three-camera configurations. The packet never says whether the $44,080 scope is additive or superseded.

3 min read · Verified proposal · Total unconfirmed

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