Anna Independent School District

The meeting included department updates and presentations regarding Health Services, noting the installation of Tytocare machines and successful student interventions. Counseling Services detailed upcoming presentations for the Parent Partnership Series on mental health topics. The Physical Education department presented key takeaways from the 24-25 Physical Fitness Assessment Initiative data and proposed four goals focused on endurance, body composition, strength maintenance, and data consistency. During open discussion, members provided feedback on Tier 1 SEL curricula, emphasizing the need for engaging lessons that incorporate movement and consistent weekly topic communication for parents. The primary action item resulted in the recommendation of the "Be Good People" curriculum for grades 6-12, potentially supplementing elementary levels.

This document serves as an academic planning guide for secondary education students and their parents within Anna ISD. It provides comprehensive information on course selections, graduation requirements, and pathways to college and career readiness. The guide outlines various academic programs including Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit courses, alongside detailed descriptions of subject-specific curricula and requirements for different endorsement areas such as STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies. Its purpose is to assist students in making informed decisions about their academic journey and future post-secondary pursuits.

The meeting included presentations and updates from Health Services, Physical Education, and Mental Health. The Trusted World clothes drive was announced, along with information about how Coyote Packs serves students with the highest needs. Four SEL curricula options were presented: Be Good People, SecondStep, Quaver Ready, and Lions Quest. Members were encouraged to explore these resources and provide feedback at the February meeting. There was also a discussion about the current elementary curriculum and whether other resources could still be considered.

The meeting included a superintendent's report covering school safety, accountability, an aspiring administration academy, long-range planning, enrollment, and upcoming activities. The financial report was presented by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance. The board also discussed and approved a consent agenda, an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Rental, and an agreement with WRA for long-range facility planning.

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing to address the 2025-2026 Tax Rate and Budget. The board approved the final budget amendments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, adopted the 2025-2026 Anna ISD Budget, and set the Anna ISD Property Tax Rate. Additionally, the board approved selecting Corgan Associates, Inc., to provide architectural services to the District and delegated authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract.