Cassandra Behr

The meeting featured the recognition of an employee as the showcase employee of the week, highlighting their significant contributions to the child nutrition department. Additionally, the district discussed the release of new UIL district alignments for 6A and 5A levels and announced upcoming school-wide activities to celebrate the 100th day of the academic year.

The meeting included a superintendent's report on district enrollment and attendance, a student achievement report, and a review of budget amendments. The Board adopted resolutions regarding staff compensation for inclement weather closures and support for the District's application for an Active Attack Response Equipment Grant. Additionally, the board reviewed schematic designs for a new middle school, discussed intruder detection audit report findings, received updates on school bus safety seat belt requirements, and evaluated various procurement requests for technology hardware, a school bus simulation trainer, and a utility easement.

The Board convened for a Level III Grievance Appeal Hearing. During the closed session, the Board consulted with legal counsel to deliberate on the grievance. Upon reconvening in open session, the Board voted to deny the relief requested by the grievant while directing the administration to verify that payment of the requested exchange days aligns with district policy and to take any necessary corrective action to ensure policy compliance.

The Board discussed and took action on several items including the appointment of administrative personnel, the adoption of a resolution affirming the right to pray in school, and the approval of various capital expenditures funded by the 2025 bond. Specifically, the board authorized the purchase of student Chromebooks, network routers, and network hardware for several campuses, as well as a school bus simulator trainer. Additionally, the board granted a utility easement at Hemphill Elementary School and received updates regarding district safety initiatives and progress on construction and bond projects.

The meeting included a Call to Order to establish a quorum, the reading of the Mission Statement and Social Contract, and a Public Forum where two individuals addressed the Board regarding safety concerns and Federal Agent protocols. The Board adjourned to Closed Session to deliberate on safety/security and personnel matters, reconvening afterward. Key discussions involved the Superintendent's Report on enrollment, ADA, and weather updates. The Consent Agenda covered continuation of Speech Services and Special Education Evaluation Services, and budget amendments. Action items included deliberations on proposed revisions to the Employee Compensation Plan, Class Size Exceptions (with specifics pending), adoption of the Order for the May 2, 2026 Trustee election, adoption of Attendance Boundary Changes for 2026-2027, and approval of Bond-funded purchases for computer upgrades and Guaranteed Maximum Prices for construction projects at High School #4 and McCormick Middle School. Information items included updates on District Safety & Security Initiatives (specifically the No Student ID / No Ride Home process), Bond/Construction Projects, Financial Statements, and Quarterly Investment Report. First Readings were held for proposed revisions to Local Policies CW (Naming Facilities), FC (School Attendance Areas), GR (Communication with External Elected Officials), and TASB Policy Update 126. The meeting concluded with a final Closed Session for the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation.