Calhoun County Independent School District

The meeting addressed several significant items, including the discussion of the Superintendent's evaluation and matters concerning Seadrift School with audience members. The consent agenda involved approving financial statements, budget amendments, setting the date for the May 2, 2026 School Board Trustee Election, approving election services contracts, and revisions to the Capitalization Threshold policy. In the regular agenda, the Board adopted the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar after employee voting, and there was a discussion regarding the Partners in Education Committee. The Lone Star Governance section included the review and approval of Goal Progress Measures for middle school math and ELA, and review of the Superintendent's goals. A closed meeting was held to deliberate personnel matters, including employment, resignations, contract renewals for Directors, Principals, and Assistant Principals, and the Roles and Responsibilities of the Superintendent, as well as to review the Intruder Detection Audit Report and corrective actions. Upon reconvening, actions were taken to accept administrative recommendations regarding instructional personnel and administrative contracts, and the TASB format for the superintendent evaluation was adopted.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss and deliberate parental complaints pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LOCAL), followed by an open session with possible action on the complaint. The Board partially granted relief related to a written explanation regarding agenda placement and established requirements for a specific job posting concerning Texas SPED certification. The Board also assured the complainant that neither they nor their child would face retaliation. Subsequently, the Board entered a second closed session to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Superintendent, reconvening in open session to present the results of the Superintendent's evaluation, though no formal action was taken on the evaluation.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and establishment of a quorum. Key discussions were held in closed session, initially regarding parental complaints pursuant to Board Policy FNG/GF (LOCAL) filed by C. Burris, where the board subsequently voted to take no action on the relief requested by the grievant, citing it as outside the scope of the board's authority, and elected to address the concern regarding the superintendent according to board policy. A second closed session was held to consider employment and resignations of district personnel, including instructional staff, following consultation with counsel. No action was taken following the second closed session. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting began with special recognitions for an outgoing Board Member, Lori Leal, and a general recognition of board members for School Board Recognition Month. The consent agenda involved multiple policy updates affecting board meetings, technology resources, employment, and personnel matters, as well as the approval of the Order of Election for May 2, 2026. Under the Lone Star Governance Agenda, the Board reviewed work from December 15, 2025, related to student outcomes and approved Goal Progress Measures (GPMs) and Board Restraint reviews. Key regular agenda items included the approval of the Calhoun County ISD District Certification Transition Plan for School Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030, and a decision not to approve a resolution establishing a daily period for prayer and reading of religious text pursuant to Senate Bill 11. The Board also discussed the Lonestar Governance Framework and proceeded with a reorganization of board officers, resulting in the election of Cindy Alford as Board President, Dominic Robles as Vice President, and Dana Dworaczyk as Secretary. A closed meeting was held to conduct the Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and discuss employment/resignations. Following the closed session, the Board Finance Committee Report was heard, and a Superintendent's Evaluation Document Sub Committee was appointed.

The meeting included special recognition for Port O'Connor Elementary School for achieving an "A" rating on STAAR performance and for a teacher receiving National Board Certification. A significant agenda item involved the election of a new Board Vice President following a resignation, resulting in Dominic Robles being elected. The Board heard from an individual regarding staffing at Seadrift School. The consent agenda, which included financial statements and budget amendments, was approved. The Board unanimously approved the 2024-2025 Financial Audit, receiving an "Unqualified Report." Furthermore, agreements were approved for softball field infield renovations, football practice field top dressing, and drainage improvements, accompanied by corresponding budget amendments. Under Lone Star Governance items, the Board approved reviews of work time use, Goal Progress Measures, and the Board Quarter 2 Self-Evaluation. The Board also deliberated personnel matters, including employment and resignations of instructional staff, and considered an Intruder Detection Audit during a closed session.