Danetta Carpenter

The meeting included recognition for the Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students of the Month, as well as the Educator of the Month. Key actions taken included the approval of the consent agenda and the 2024-2025 audit. The Board approved adjusting the Committed Fund Balance for Construction and Renovations to $2,000,000 and for Retirement of Debts to $0. The resolution for Senate Bill 11 was rejected, and several local policy revisions (DBA, DK, EB) were approved, while policies DGA and FNA were rejected. The Board approved a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings and a waiver for low attendance day. Superintendent Reports noted that the CTE Building is 57% complete. Following a closed session, the Board accepted several resignations and approved extended Administration Contracts and compensation as discussed.

The special board meeting addressed two primary motions. The first motion approved delegating authority to the superintendent to submit and approve an application for a remote homebound waiver. Following a closed session, the second motion approved the Superintendent contract and compensation for a three-year term. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The meeting commenced with pledges and remarks, followed by the recognition of Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students of the Month, and the Educator of the Month. A Public Hearing was held regarding the Financial Integrity Rating of Texas(FIRST) report for 2024-2025 and the evaluation of State Compensatory Education (SCE) interventions, with no public attendance. Key actions included the approval of a consent agenda, the approval for replacement heaters in the old gym costing $97,004.81, and resolutions voting for board directors for the Hopkins County Appraisal District (Beth Hankins) and the Wood County Appraisal District (Dr. Ricky Cameron). The board approved Local Policy 126 CSA Regulation. Superintendent reports covered the cafeteria passing its audit, Elementary UIL success, Junior High UIL competition participation, upcoming Junior High OAP competition dates, construction progress updates (Gym 78% complete, CTE Building 49% complete), and schedules for upcoming events like Christmas Lunch and Deck the Halls. The board also discussed applying for a JET Grant for CTE welding equipment and announced the Grand Opening of the Gym (January 5, 2026) and the first basketball games in the new facility (January 6, 2026). Finally, the board hired Jessica Mares as a Special Education Aide and Shannon Ebarb as Special Education Director, and named Mrs. Lydia Walden as Lone Finalist Superintendent.

This Federal Report Card for Como-Pickton CISD outlines the district's long-term strategic goals and interim progress measurements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These goals, spanning from 2022-23 to 2037-38, focus on improving academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, enhancing English Learner (EL) proficiency, and increasing graduation rates across all student subgroups. The document also details the state's accountability system, including indicators for school differentiation and identification for support and improvement.

This document is the 2024 Federal Report Card for Como-Pickton CISD, detailing the district's performance and progress towards State and District ESSA Goals. The strategic direction, as reflected in these goals, focuses on improving academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, enhancing English Learner language proficiency, and increasing graduation rates for all students and various subgroups. These long-term goals include interim targets spanning from 2022-23 through 2037-38, aiming for continuous improvement in student achievement and educational outcomes.