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The meeting commenced with a Board Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Superintendent and Administrators. Key activities included opening exercises such as the invocation and pledge, followed by recognition of Superintendent Star Students from Central Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Southside Elementary, and the Intermediate Campus. High School FFA LDE State Qualifiers were also recognized for their achievements. Following a closed session for personnel matters, the Board held a public hearing regarding the Annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2024-25 School Year. The Consent Agenda, covering financial reports, check registers, cash positions, tax collection reports, quarterly investment reports, donation reports, and approvals for out-of-state trips and property tax resales, was approved. Action items included the approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, the 2026 TASB Insurance Proposal, the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Intermediate Campus Renovations Project by Jackson Construction, a nomination for the Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors, and the approval of board goals for Early Childhood Literacy, Mathematics, Proficiency, and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) for the 2025-2030 cycle. Furthermore, Credit by Examination (CBE) providers were approved, as was the 2026-2027 Service Agreement with Capturing Kids' Hearts. The Board discussed and approved TASB Policy Update 126 and local policy updates related to District of Innovation Amendments. The 2026-2027 Mabank Independent School District Calendar, the Teacher Certification Acquisition Plan, a resolution regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions, and the Order for a General School Board Election to be held May 2, 2026, were approved, along with the Interlocal Agreement with Henderson County for that election.

This document, the 2025 Federal Report Card for Mabank Intermediate, outlines state and district ESSA goals for academic performance, English language proficiency, and graduation rates from 2022-23 through 2037-38. It provides detailed performance data, academic growth scores, school quality indicators, and participation rates for various student subgroups. The report also includes civil rights data, teacher quality information, and per-pupil expenditures.

The meeting began with a call to order and establishment of a quorum, followed by a closed session addressing personnel matters. Upon reconvening to open session, opening activities included an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Superintendent Star Students. The board recognized MISD's Maintenance Staff and the Superintendent Star Students from Central, Lakeview, Southside Elementary, and Intermediate Campuses. The Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country Team, which advanced to Regionals, was also presented. Under consent agenda items, after no public comment, the Board approved the October 27, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting Minutes, the Monthly Financial Report, Check Register Report, Cash Position Report, Tax Collection Report, and Monthly Donation Report. A discussion/presentation was given regarding grant donations from the Mabank Education Foundation (MEF), including a pledge of up to $20,000 for teacher aid and a request for up to $55,000 for innovative teaching grants. Several in-kind donations were also approved, including equipment for Maintenance/Transportation and CTE, and funds for New Teacher recognition. An out-of-state trip for Junior High to New York City and Washington, D.C., in June 2026 was approved. During discussion and action items, the Board reviewed TASB Policy Update 126 affecting numerous local policies without taking action. The Board approved the Official Ballot & Resolution for Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors, electing Larry Massingill and Charles Tidmore. Approval was also granted for the Kaufman County Tax Assessor Collector's 2025 Tax Levy submission of $26,934,744.07. Following a determination that the budget could not support purchasing buses with three-point seat belts, the Board approved Memorandums of Understanding for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) clinicals with Cedar Creek Clinic, East Texas Community Clinic, Inc., and Tri-County Family Medicine. An Affiliation Agreement between Texas Health Presbyterian Kaufman and Mabank High School was approved, as were the campus Library Material Purchase Lists. Finally, the Board approved extending the Superintendent's contract and granting hiring authority through July 2026. Closing activities included construction project updates for Mabank Elementary School, Mabank High School CTE Center, and Mabank Junior High School additions and renovations.

The regular meeting included a closed session to address personnel matters, after which no action was taken in the open session. Opening activities featured an invocation, pledges, and recognition of various Superintendent Star Students from multiple elementary campuses and the Intermediate Campus. Junior High 8th Grade Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Scholars were also recognized across Bronze, Silver, and Gold achievement levels, with special mention of one student scoring in the 99th percentile nationally. High School National Qualifying Thespians were also honored for their accomplishments. The consent agenda, which included approval of the previous month's minutes and financial reports, was approved in its entirety, including authorization for an out-of-state trip for Thespian Nationals. Discussion and action items included the approval of campus library material purchase lists, the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas, and the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding for Career & Technical Education Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Clinicals. The Board also approved an addendum to a Memorandum of Understanding with Summit Salon Academy Mabank. Authority was delegated to the Superintendent to negotiate utility easements for several construction projects, and contract renewals/extensions for various administrative and professional staff were approved. The Board declined a resolution to establish a daily prayer time and reading of religious texts. Authorization was provided for administrative response regarding employee compensation during a Winter Weather Emergency, and the Superintendent was authorized to amend the school calendar if instructional minutes were lost due to an emergency closure. Finally, the Board certified unopposed candidates and approved the cancellation of the May 2, 2026 School Board Election, and approved moving the May 25, 2026 regular meeting date to May 18, 2026. Closing activities included construction project updates, noting that projects are on schedule, and announcements regarding district activities such as the Annual Bird Show and successful little league basketball season.

The key discussion item for this meeting was the Team of Eight Training, which was conducted by the Superintendent. Several other administrative staff members also delivered presentations during this segment.