Christina Dearman

The meeting included a review of the Intruder Detection Audit results, which showed a 100% pass rate with no findings or corrective actions required. The committee received a recap of the 2025-2026 emergency preparedness drills, noting a 100% completion rate, and discussed plans to introduce reunification drills in the upcoming school year. Additionally, an update on police staffing confirmed that the district is fully staffed for the 2026-2027 school year, with a new officer appointment announced. A closed session was held to review a 3-year safety audit conducted by ESC Region 11, for which the final report is pending.

The board conducted a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. Key topics included a comparison against the previous year's budget, HB 2 teacher compensation requirements, staff salary scenarios, revenue and expenditure projections for various funds, and enrollment trends. Additionally, the board reviewed preliminary property tax rate information, including Maintenance and Operations and Interest and Sinking tax rate projections, and established key milestones for the upcoming budget adoption calendar.

The Board recognized the 2026 district award recipients for teachers and staff. Updates were provided regarding the 2025 Bond construction projects, including site progress, financials, and permit status, as well as an overview of current staffing vacancies. The Board approved the selection of Hertz Furniture for library equipment, established partnerships with ESC Region 11 for reading academy implementations, and adopted several local policy updates. Additionally, the Board authorized the hiring of professional personnel for the upcoming school year and processed various financial reports, payment applications for construction projects, and curriculum materials.

The board meeting included the administration of the oath of office to newly elected members and the reorganization of board leadership. The session recognized students and employees for their achievements and reviewed programs from the New Teachers and Aspiring Leaders Academies. Operational reports covered enrollment, attendance, and a budget update. The board approved financial auditing services, the replacement of a water heater, materials testing for bond projects, an interlocal agreement for student education with Sivells Bend ISD, and contracted services with ESC Region 11. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of new professional personnel.

This document presents the Gainesville ISD High-Quality Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan, designed to promote robust partnerships between the school, families, and the community for optimal prekindergarten student outcomes. The plan's strategic pillars include facilitating family-to-family support, establishing community resource networks, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with tools to enhance learning, providing ongoing professional development for educators, and continuously evaluating engagement efforts. The overarching goal is to ensure every child achieves their full potential from birth through kindergarten and beyond.