Anya Weitz

The Board of Trustees held a meeting involving public forum discussions on district programs and employee contracts, followed by a series of administrative actions. Key discussion items included the approval of teaching and certified professional contracts, revisions to the District of Innovation Plan, and updates to the armed security officer exemption resolution. The Board reviewed instructional materials for high school math and science, accepted a grant for high-quality instructional materials, and authorized contractor rankings for the Ellison High School auditorium roof replacement and the Alice W. Douse Data Center relocation. Additionally, the meeting covered an extension of the district's depository contract, a status report on board member training, and the consideration of parent grievances and personnel contract matters.

The Board of Trustees held a workshop that included a public forum addressing graduation ceremonies for foreign exchange students. The Board reviewed and approved the minutes of a previous meeting and considered recommendations from the scholarship committee, which resulted in the distribution of scholarships to 40 students. Furthermore, the Board approved an updated contract with Communities and Schools of Greater Central Texas, Inc., which reallocated staffing to better support campuses with higher at-risk populations. The meeting concluded with a review of election results, the official installation of newly elected trustees, and a transition into a closed session.

The board conducted a canvass of the school board election held on May 2nd, 2026. The proceedings involved a detailed review and certification of voting results from early voting, election day, and absentee ballots across various polling locations. The administrative recommendation to accept and certify the election results was approved by the board.

The Board of Trustees held a workshop meeting to discuss several key items. Public forums featured community member comments on mentorship, student protest policies, and concerns regarding a proposed performance contract for Manor Middle School. The Board held multiple closed sessions to discuss legal matters, parent grievances, personnel contracts, and real property. Action was taken to approve a settlement agreement regarding special education matters, deny a parent grievance, rescind a contract termination proposal, and appoint a new Deputy Superintendent for Learning Services. Additionally, the Board reviewed district performance reports, revisions to teacher appraisal policies, and updates on grant awards and technical assistance providers.

The board conducted a regular meeting covering several agenda items. Public forums featured community input on the sale of district property and concerns regarding school transitions and charter partnerships. Honors and recognitions were presented to students for achievements in fine arts, theater, athletics, and academic competitions, as well as to the purchasing department for professional excellence. The board approved policies related to teacher performance appraisals, a technical assistance provider contract for a grant program, and joint election contracts for upcoming board elections. Administrator contract renewals were extended for the 2026-2027 school year. A performance contract with Third Future Schools was approved for the operation of Manor Middle School. The board also authorized a contractor ranking for HVAC replacement projects and approved the sale of the former Sugar Loaf Elementary property, while voting to reject a proposal for the former Clifton Park Elementary school. Additionally, the board held a discussion on the district's Career and Technical Education program and received a report from the audit committee. Several closed sessions were held to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters.