Bradley Carpenter

The board discussed and approved the opening of a sub-account at West Texas National Bank for the delivery and deposit of the Alpine ISD Maintenance Tax Note Series 2026. This approval includes authorization for payments of maintenance, repair, or other related maintenance improvements from the account and delegates authority to the Superintendent to execute the necessary documentation on behalf of the district.

The District Improvement Plan for Alpine Independent School District outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance student learning and overall district effectiveness. It focuses on six primary goals: maximizing academic achievement for all students, ensuring a highly qualified and effective staff, cultivating a safe and healthy school environment, promoting college and career readiness while reducing dropout rates, strengthening parent and community engagement, and improving student attendance. The plan aims to achieve specific objectives by May 2021, such as 90% student growth, 100% certified teachers, a 25% reduction in disciplinary incidents, a less than 1% dropout rate, 90% parent participation, and 97% student attendance.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as the administration of the oath of office to newly elected members and the reorganization of the Board of Trustees. The board reviewed campus principal reports, end-of-year testing data, and a special education outcomes update. Financial matters discussed included year-end projections, a defeasance update, a budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year, and the consideration of budget amendments. Additionally, the board reviewed investment policies, considered quotes for student athletic insurance and high school scoreboard improvements, and deliberated on compensation plans for educators and coaches. The meeting also involved a review of interlocal agreements, superintendent reports on enrollment and maintenance, and closed session deliberations concerning personnel and safety security audit reports.

The board meeting included a public hearing regarding the district's Texas Academic Performance Report rating. Key discussion topics included updates on the K-2 phonics curriculum design, the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, and delinquent tax collection efforts by legal counsel. Campus principals provided reports on activities, athletics, and academic strategies. The board received financial reports regarding property value studies and revenue updates. Action was taken to approve donations, address a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11, authorize deferred maintenance projects, select construction delivery methods, and appoint professional service providers. Additionally, the board approved an application to delay teacher certification requirements, an additional day school year waiver, and various budget amendments.

The board discussed campus principal reports, monthly financial data, and potential grant offsets for upcoming budget cycles. Key actions included approving budget amendments, accepting various donations, selecting scholarship recipients, and entering into an audit engagement agreement. Furthermore, the board authorized the cancellation of a general election, approved the upcoming school calendar, finalized a field sublease agreement, and reviewed school improvement strategies. The meeting also resulted in the selection of contractors for gymnasium bleacher, HVAC replacement, and lighting projects, alongside various personnel-related actions including resignations, contract offers, and administrative appointments.