Amy Hodges

The board meeting included recognitions for the Bee Band's achievement of reaching the UIL State Marching Contest. The board considered and approved the consent agenda, a TEA Bilingual/ESL waiver, Policy EFB (LOCAL), and TASB Policy Update 126 with specific exceptions. They also discussed and allocated votes for the 2026 Bell CAD Board of Director Elections. Updates were provided on the budget, monthly board finance reports, quarterly investment reports, the district's new website, and the John Glover Stadium scoreboard and turf. The meeting also involved a closed session to discuss personnel matters and real property, with no action taken afterward.

The board discussed and approved the consent agenda, which included September meeting minutes, special meeting minutes, expenditures, and budget amendments. A proposal for an out-of-state band trip to Disneyland was presented and approved. The board also considered additional improvements to John Glover Stadium, including turf options and a digital scoreboard, but took no action. Adjustments to the substitute pay scale were discussed and a proposal to raise the pay and create a certified pay category was adopted. Revisions to the school calendar were approved, and the TCEA Volunteer Secondment Agreement was also approved. Budget updates were presented, and the need for a receipt signed by the board for the 2020-2023 safety audit was discussed. Updates on policy and the Bilingual/ESL waiver were provided, and the Education Foundation clay shoot was highlighted. The board moved to a closed session to discuss personnel matters and real property, and upon reconvening, approved the creation of a special education teaching position.

This document, a Federal Report Card, outlines the Texas Education Agency's long-term State ESSA Goals and interim progress measurements. These strategic goals, spanning from 2017-18 through 2032-33, focus on improving academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, enhancing English Learner (EL) progress, and achieving specific 4-year longitudinal graduation rates for all students and various subgroups. The plan sets clear targets to ensure accountability and continuous improvement across Texas public schools.

This document outlines the Texas Education Agency's State ESSA Goals, which serve as long-term educational objectives for all students and various subgroups. Key strategic pillars include academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner (EL) progress, and federal graduation rates. The plan sets specific targets and interim goals, aiming to achieve defined proficiency and graduation rate benchmarks by the 2032-33 academic year, alongside detailing the state's accountability system for public schools.

This document outlines the Texas Education Agency's strategic goals and accountability system under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It establishes long-term and interim objectives for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner proficiency, and federal graduation rates, spanning from 2017-18 through 2032-33. The plan details the indicators and methodologies used to differentiate public schools and identify those needing comprehensive or targeted support, aiming to improve student outcomes across all demographic subgroups.