Beverly Newcomb

The board convened for a special session which included an audience participation forum and the mandatory Team of 8 training led by legal counsel for the superintendent and board members. The agenda also included discussion items regarding potential closed session deliberations on personnel issues and security devices or audits, although no closed session was ultimately held.

The board meeting involved consideration and subsequent approval of an amendment to the Superintendent's Retirement Agreement for Superintendent Emeritus Cody Newcomb.

The meeting included reports on the annual investment, financial audit, and general finance updates, as well as a grant from The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The Superintendent provided updates on enrollment and attendance, and plans for upcoming board recognition were discussed. The board took action to approve the Financial Audit Report, board member continuing education hours, and recommendations from the SHAC Committee regarding student instruction on child abuse, family violence, and sexual education. Additionally, the board accepted donations from the Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run and Whataburger, cast a ballot for the Kerr Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, and approved the Superintendent's goals.

The board received administrative reports concerning student STAAR scores, district finances, and attendance. Key actions included approving the designation of Texas Education Human Resources Day, establishing the School Health Advisory Committee for the upcoming school year, and accepting a donation from Splendora ISD. The board also authorized changes to bank signature authorities, appointed financial auditors, scheduled required Team of 8 training, and approved a probationary employment contract for a certified classroom teacher.

The board meeting covered several administrative and academic items, including a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and status updates from the principals and the finance department. Action items included the approval of County Agents as adjunct faculty for 4-H activities, a resolution regarding extracurricular status for 4-H attendance, and the acceptance of donations from Sunflower Bank and The Adam R. Scripps Foundation. Additionally, the board approved an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing with HGACBuy, the district improvement plan, and applications regarding teacher certification requirements and waivers.