Donna Whatley

The board meeting featured an invocation by a local pastor and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the recognition of teachers and instructional aides of the year from various campuses, including Columbia High School, West Columbia Elementary, West Brazos Junior High, and Barrow Elementary. The recognitions highlighted the dedication, flexibility, and professional growth of these educators and support staff as they pursue certifications and implement new curricula.

This document outlines the operational framework, vision, beliefs, mission, and strategic goals for the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District. The plan emphasizes empowering learners, fostering academic achievement, providing effective governance, ensuring staff development, maintaining quality facilities, and optimizing human resources. Key priorities include student support, positive public relations, and responsible financial management to achieve the district's mission of preparing responsible, productive, and lifelong learners with advanced thinking skills.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Barrow Elementary outlines its mission to foster productive citizens and lifelong learners by meeting student needs while maintaining high expectations. Key strategic goals include providing safe, positive, and conducive learning environments through community outreach, behavioral supports, and campus crisis training. The plan also focuses on significantly improving student achievement in reading and math through instructional coaching, high-quality curriculum aligned to TEKS, and ongoing assessment to meet designated targets.

The meeting included various business and action items, such as the consideration of a level three parent grievance and a request to rename a district facility. The consent agenda involved the approval of budget amendments, donations, and an extra-curricular trip mileage rate. Several reports were presented, including instructional updates, board member training hour credits, the TAPR report, and maintenance and financial reports. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss the employment, resignation, retirement, and performance of professional personnel, as well as Superintendent goals.

The meeting was convened to conduct a closed session regarding the TASA-CMSi Curriculum Audit of the school district, pursuant to the Texas Governmental Code and the Open Meetings Act.