Ashley Lynn Ford

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the approval of paying bills and specific action items like the DAEP contract for the 2026-2027 school year, renewal of a Good Cause Exception, approval of library books, and the appointment of a board member. The Superintendent provided reports on current enrollment, financial statements, facility updates, progress on end-of-year activities, and STAAR testing. Additionally, the board provided notice of intent to apply for and solicit public comment on federal ESSA funding and small, rural school grants.

The meeting notice outlines that the Board of Trustees will convene to discuss various subjects, including provisions for potential closed or executive sessions as authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act. These sessions may cover topics such as legal consultations, real estate transactions, contract negotiations, personnel matters including appointments and evaluations, security deployment, student discipline, and economic development incentives.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the implementation of three-point seat belt requirements for the school bus fleet, including inventory review, cost estimation, potential budget exceptions, and TEA reporting directives. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11, the superintendent's appraisal and contract, and receive various administrative reports covering enrollment figures, financial statements, upcoming school events, and facility maintenance updates.

The board discussed and considered several action items, including the selection of staff members for the Malta ISD Guardian Program for the 2025-2026 school year, the approval of local policy update 125, the adoption of a student cell phone policy, and the authorization for the Superintendent to sign a self-certification of the increased micro-purchase threshold for audit purposes. Additionally, the meeting included an amendment to the superintendent's contract and a report covering school enrollment, financial statements, preparations for the upcoming school year, safety and security, and facility matters.

The board discussed and considered several agenda items including the approval of payment for bills and the appointment of substitutes. Key policy updates included a change in the cafeteria charge policy and the approval of the district's DIMP. The board also addressed the ballot for the Bowie County Appraisal District Board of Directors and received a superintendent's report covering enrollment statistics, current financial statements, and upcoming district events.