Amber Leigh Bradshaw-Wooten

Key discussions included the postponement of the Steered Straight Vaping Prevention presentation until the next meeting. Department updates covered Project Vaccination, senior hands-only CPR instruction plans, the success of the Love Never Grows Cold event, and an update on the Vaping prevention program utilization. The council elected three members to the Physical Activity and Fitness Planning Subcommittee who will discuss new laws concerning recess and present findings at the subsequent meeting.

The meeting agenda includes a Closed (Executive) Session to discuss the hiring, termination/retirement, or transfer of professional personnel, as well as legal matters, student discipline, and real property. The Regular Meeting features a Public Hearing on the JISD Annual Report Presentation of 2024-2025, including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), covering financial standards, campus performance objectives, and incident reports. Action items involve certifying and potentially canceling the May 2, 2026 School Board Election due to unopposed candidates, approving proposed book titles for library acquisition according to SB13, approving an MOU with East Texas Baptist University, and adjusting the regular board meeting dates for July and August. The agenda also includes approval for various reports under the Consent Agenda, such as minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting, investment reports, and finance reports.

The agenda for the meeting includes several key discussions and actions. The meeting begins with a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, student discipline, and real property. Following the Executive Session, the Regular Meeting commences with pledges and action items related to the Closed Session. A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to a Public Hearing regarding the JISD Annual Report Presentation of 2024-2025, which includes the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), PEIMS Financial Standards Report, and campus performance objectives. Recognition is scheduled for various student achievements in UIL and choir competitions. Discussion items include an update on HVAC status. Action items involve certifying unopposed candidates and adopting the order to cancel the May 2, 2026 School Board Election, approving proposed book titles for library acquisition per SB13, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with East Texas Baptist University, and adjusting the July and August regular board meeting dates. Further action requires approval of the updated JISD Business Operations Manual, including EDGAR regulations and internal controls for fraud prevention, and the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covers previous minutes, financial reports, work order reports, and donations/tax refunds.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session covering hiring, termination/retirement, transfer of professional personnel, legal matters, and student discipline. The Regular Meeting included acknowledgements, notably the introduction of the 2025-26 Student Ambassador Team and recognition of the 2025-2026 JISD Board of Trustees. Key discussion points included the presentation and subsequent approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit, which received an unmodified opinion. Updates were provided on the early literacy and mathematics goals, with specific targets set for 3rd-grade STAAR reading and math scores by June 2027, and a completion report on the district-wide roof project. The board also reviewed dates pertinent to the May 2025 School Board Election. Action items included the adoption of the Order to call the Trustee Election for May 2, 2026, approval of a Joint Election Agreement with the City of Jacksonville, approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Region 10 ESC for the Child Nutrition Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Program for the 2026-2027 school year, adoption of the annual review of the JISD Investment Policy, approval of the amended District of Innovation Renewal Plan, approval of a delay and certification plan and waiver, and approval of the JMS Attendance Incentive Plan for 2025-26. The consent agenda, which included approval of previous minutes, the monthly investment report, and finance reports, was also approved.

The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, student discipline, and real property, including the hiring and transfer of professional staff. During the regular session, the Board addressed an audit report finding presented by the Chief of Police requiring a plan of action. A Public Hearing was held regarding the Schools FIRST Financial Accountability Rating System, where the district received a Superior Achievement rating with a score of 100/100 based on 2023-24 data. Acknowledgements included a partnership update with JEDCO for the Senior Spotlight recognition program. Action items approved included Public Funds Investment Act Training through Hilltop Securities, a Consultant Service Agreement with Region 7 ESC for school bus driver safety training involving Chief Avera, and the JHS Spring attendance incentive plan for 2025-26. Donations received were also approved.