Cidonio Cantu

The meeting, being the first of the year, included the customary call to order and roll call, followed by the pledges of allegiance led by high school students. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to celebrating School Board Appreciation Month, featuring thanks and recognition from the Superintendent, various elementary students, and high school cheerleaders, emphasizing the board's leadership in safety initiatives like new campus fencing and capital projects such as a new transportation building and stadium bond. Several board members were specifically recognized by staff and family members for their commitment, expertise, and dedication to the students and community, including notes on financial responsibility and advocacy for educators. There were no public comments signed up for the designated slot.

The meeting commenced with the President calling the session to order. Key agenda items included recognizing fifth-grade students for the pledge of allegiance and approving the minutes of the September 13th, 2025 regular school board meeting. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing the achievements of students. This included recognizing the Alice High School cross country team for making it to the state meet five years in a row, detailing individual student accomplishments, and recognizing students who achieved champion or reserve champion honors at the Jimos County Livestock Show across various categories (steer, lamb, hog, goat, poultry, swine, rabbits, and homemaking). Additionally, leadership and career development event participants, specifically the land judging team and a greenhand speaker, were recognized. Further recognitions honored a staff member for securing a grant up to $7,000 from the Coastal Bend and Atorious program for developing an outdoor classroom at Nunan Elementary, acknowledging an LSSP specialist for her dedication, and celebrating 26 teachers for achieving perfect attendance for the first six weeks of the academic year.

The document is a tribute during a board appreciation event, highlighting the critical role of the school board in leading successful schools by hiring effective administrators, teachers, and support personnel. Several community members, including students and family members, expressed gratitude to various board members and their spouses for their dedication, commitment to public education, fiscal responsibility, and support for students, staff, and extracurricular activities. Specific acknowledgments were made regarding support for career and technical education programs allowing students to graduate with licenses.

This document outlines the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP), a comprehensive, school-wide initiative designed to reduce bullying by involving the entire school community. Key components include assessing bullying prevalence, forming a dedicated coordinating committee, providing staff training, establishing clear anti-bullying rules, facilitating student discussions, increasing adult supervision, and ensuring consistent intervention. The program emphasizes long-term commitment and seeks to foster a safe and humane school climate through systemic change and strong home-school connections.

The document outlines the administrative and operating procedures for the Alice Independent School District's District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. It details the DEIC's composition, including professional staff, parents, business, and community members, and specifies their staggered two-year terms. The DEIC's core purpose is to advise the Board on educational goals, objectives, and major district-wide instructional programs, and to assist the Superintendent in developing, evaluating, and revising the District Improvement Plan (DIP). Key duties involve establishing administrative procedures, addressing federal planning requirements, approving staff development, advising on discipline management, and providing input on appraisal processes. The DIP itself focuses on improving student performance across all groups through comprehensive needs assessments, measurable objectives, and strategies covering instructional methods, special programs, dropout reduction, technology integration, discipline, staff development, career education, and information on higher education. The DEIC also plays a role in communicating district decisions to the community.