Amy Hodges

The board meeting included several key agenda items, starting with the recognition of high-achieving students and art programs. The board canvassed and approved election results, recognized departing trustees, swore in new trustees, and held a board reorganization. Action items included approval of a final closeout billing statement for architects, the second reading of a policy regarding nonschool use of school facilities, approval of an adjunct faculty agreement with the 4-H organization, and an extension agreement for phone services. Several items were tabled, including the transportation yard project and a counseling memorandum of understanding. Additionally, the board received updates on district finances, stadium scoreboard advertising, and participated in end-of-year campus reviews. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

The board approved the purchase of replacement band instruments and technology devices, including Chromebooks and staff laptops. The proposal for the relocation and expansion of the transportation yard was tabled for further information. The board approved a TEA waiver for report homebound instruction. Information items covered included monthly budget and finance reports, an investment report, program showcases for CTE culinary and health science pathways, a Spring athletics update, and findings from an intruder detection audit. Additionally, the board discussed Teacher Incentive Allotment payouts, potential changes to the extended sick leave policy, a policy update regarding the non-school use of facilities, and confirmed future meeting dates. A closed session was held to deliberate on real property and personnel matters.

The board meeting included several recognitions of students for their art competition achievements and showcased programs from the Academy Bands, Audio/Video Technology, and the Special Programs department. Discussion items included the audit engagement letter from Singleton, Clark & Company, the annual certification of instructional materials, and the approval of a TASB facilities condition assessment contract. Additionally, the board discussed teacher incentive allotment designations, district facility usage, and reviewed education foundation scholarships. In closed session, the board deliberated on real property matters and personnel items, resulting in the approval of administrator and professional employment contracts.

The committee held its second meeting to continue the strategic planning process. Key discussion topics included a review of the results from the first survey, the establishment of big ideas and priorities for the district, and a SWOT analysis update. Specifically, the group prioritized areas such as safety and facilities, community and business relations, curriculum expansion, student leadership and character development, and staffing. They conducted a Four Square Priority Review for these categories, identifying strengths, weaknesses, questions, and data needs for each topic.

The meeting commenced with acknowledgments, including recognizing softball parents for their generous donation of labor and materials for the Lady Bees softball locker room. Key open session discussions and actions included approving the January expenditures and budget amendments, approving the annual proposal for Professional Services Agreement for Chapter 313 Agreement Reporting, authorizing wage payments during emergency school closings, approving a joint election agreement with the City of Little River Academy and Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2, and approving a waiver for the third missed school day (January 28, 2026). The Board also approved quotes not to exceed $80,000 for renovations to the AECC Playground. The item regarding the District's Teacher Certification Plan to TEA was tabled pending closed session discussions. Information items included monthly budget updates, finance reports, and program showcases from FFA Chapter students and Bee Camp. During the closed session, deliberation occurred regarding real property (purchase/value) and personnel matters. Upon returning to open session, the Board approved the District's Teacher Certification Plan to TEA.