Alex Crosbie

This strategic plan for Prosper Independent School District outlines its direction for 2025-2030, driven by rapid growth and a commitment to maintaining excellence. The plan focuses on uniting students, families, teachers, staff, and the larger community in the relentless pursuit of excellence. It is structured around four strategic pillars: Together We CHAMPION, Together We CULTIVATE, Together We EMPOWER, and Together We PROSPER, aiming to foster an environment where excellence is expected and achieved daily, preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive.

The board met to address future business regarding school holidays and upcoming regular meeting schedules. Additionally, the board entered a closed session for a private consultation with legal counsel specifically regarding the superintendent's resignation, the transition process, and the search for an interim superintendent.

The board conducted presentations regarding the superintendent search firm and held discussions in closed session concerning legal matters, personnel, real property, and the superintendent's transition. Informational reports were provided on student enrollment, bond construction projects, quarterly finances, and the preliminary budget. The board approved several consent items, including interlocal agreements, a library material procurement list, and property-related resolutions. Additionally, the board authorized the remarketing of specific school building bonds, approved a guaranteed maximum price for middle school renovations, authorized the hiring of contract personnel, and approved the terms of the superintendent's resignation and retirement.

The board meeting included recognitions of student and staff achievements, a superintendent's report, and informational reports regarding current student enrollment, Bond 2023 construction projects, and the Texas Academic Performance Report. Additionally, the board held a closed session to consult with legal counsel, deliberate on real property, discuss personnel, and evaluate security measures, resulting in the approval of hiring contract personnel.

The meeting included a team-building training session and discussion on several key topics, such as the approval of a TEA waiver for missed instructional days due to inclement weather and reviews of financial, investment, and tax reports. The agenda featured discussions on removing a middle school from the National School Lunch Program, awarding a landscape bid, leasing portable buildings, and planning for technology upgrades. Additionally, the board reviewed the issuance of school building and refunding bonds, addressed potential future school site acquisition, and considered personnel matters, including professional employment contracts and resignations.