Danetta Carpenter

The District Improvement Plan for Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District is designed to provide excellent education, preparing students for personal fulfillment and productive citizenship by fostering lifelong learning, effective communication, and critical thinking. The plan is structured around three primary goals: ensuring academic growth for all students on STAAR state tests, expanding community partnerships and enhancing parent and family engagement, and maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff.

The board meeting included the recognition of the State Semifinalist Softball Team and a public hearing regarding the use of State and Federal funds. Business conducted included the approval for purchasing a new CTE truck, authorization for out-of-state travel for coaches and band students, and approval of junior high library books in accordance with Senate Bill 13. The board also approved an extracurricular handbook and course guide, tabled the CPPD Standard Operating Procedures, and approved TASB Update 127. The Superintendent provided updates on construction projects and upcoming events. Additionally, the board accepted a resignation and approved a new hire during a closed session.

The board approved two resolutions authorizing the use of unspent bond proceeds from the 2024, 2024A, and 2025 series for purposes other than to retire the bonds or the original specific authorized purposes.

The board meeting included the recognition of outstanding students and an educator of the month. Key business included the approval of a rescheduled date for the upcoming June board meeting, the authorization for the purchase of three new school buses for a total of $462,556.00, and a determination regarding the budgetary constraints for retrofitting the bus fleet to meet 3-point harness requirements. Additionally, the board approved the continuation of the Community Eligible Provision for the 2026-2027 school year, providing free meals to all students. Further actions involved authorizing a 3% raise for previously approved directors, approving paraprofessional and auxiliary staff for the 2026-2027 school year, hiring several new staff members, and approving professional contracts.

The board recognized students and educators of the month, approved the elementary classroom library books, and adopted the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Other actions included authorizing the instructional material allotment and TEKS certification, deleting a specific district policy, and granting the superintendent authority to apply for waivers regarding missed school days and staff development. The superintendent provided updates on upcoming school events, construction progress, facility maintenance, and transportation. Additionally, the board entered into a closed session to address personnel matters, including hiring a new employee and reviewing teacher and director contracts.