Cheryl Bertsch

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Key discussions included an update on the High School Bond Project provided by Pogue Construction. Campus-specific reports were presented by principals regarding school events. The Business Manager provided a financial report update. The Superintendent reported on enrollment, attendance, provided an election calendar, shared results for the Polk County Appraisal District Board of Directors election, and gave a presentation on Strategic Planning, suggesting a date for a special meeting. Consent items approved included the Tax Report, the Quarterly Investment Report, and the second reading of TASB Local Policy Update 126. The Board authorized the Business Manager to act as the superintendent alternative for approving staff requests for TEA web applications for the 2026 calendar year. During Closed Session, the Board discussed the annual evaluation and contract extension of the Superintendent, the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report, and personnel actions including new hires and acceptances of retirements. Following Closed Session, the Board approved and extended the Superintendent's contract and accepted two retirements.

The agenda for the meeting was adopted as presented. Key discussion items involved identifying several Levers related to recruitment and selection, CCMP Course Offerings and Graduation Programs of Study, data-driven instruction, assessment reflection, targeted supports, and technology and data systems.

Key discussions and actions for the meeting include a construction report from Pogue Construction, recognition of the OJSH Robotics Team, and a report from Tom Curran with PCAD. A public hearing was scheduled to discuss the 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report. Action items included discussion and possible action regarding a TEA HB2 Waiver for uncertified teachers, the purchase and donation of library materials for the elementary library, granting the Superintendent authority to contract with professional personnel through August 2026, and discussion on the SB 11 Resolution concerning daily prayer in school. The board planned to enter a closed session to discuss new hires, resignations/retirements, and administrator contracts, followed by reconvening for official action on these personnel matters.

The key discussion topics during this special board meeting included the adoption of the agenda as presented. Additionally, Dr. Knox provided a legislative update to the Board of Trustees. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The Board meeting included the adoption of the agenda. Key actions involved accepting the immediate resignation of Board of Trustee Position #2, Dennis Hodge. Subsequently, the Board appointed Ben Wilkins to the unexpired term of Board Trustee Position #2 until the next uniform election date. Following a Closed Session for discussion on personnel resignation, the Board approved the resignation of Michelle Steffey.