Donny R. Hearn

The meeting included the continuation of current School Board Officers, delaying the election for Secretary due to a pending retirement. The Consent Agenda, which included financial reports, was approved. The Board approved the renewal of TASB Membership and the adoption of TASB Policy Manual Update 126. Personnel actions included welcoming a new math teacher, Nora Curry. The Superintendent reported on enrollment, attendance, and upcoming holiday schedules. An Executive Session was held to discuss personnel issues, after which it was reported that the Safety Audit went well, requiring the installation of a peephole in the back door to the gym.

The agenda for this regular meeting includes a Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge to the Flags, and Public Forum session with time limits for speakers. Key topics include a Public Hearing/Report on the Federal Report Card 2025 and State Report Card 2024-2025 & TAPR 2024-2025, and a Special Presentation honoring the Board. The Consent Agenda covers financial reports, including bank balances, tax deposits, investment updates, revenues/expenditures, payroll, and Jim Roberson Tax Collection, along with any necessary budget amendments. Personnel discussions will address at-will employee employment updates and resignations. The Superintendent will provide reports on enrollment, community activities, instructional updates, and the Impact Aid Payment. The board may enter Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation, personnel issues, litigation, and student matters, reconvening for any necessary open session action. The agenda also includes considering and possibly appointing a board member to fill a vacant seat and approving repairs or purchases exceeding $5000.

The agenda for this regular meeting includes a Public Forum, a Public Hearing regarding the consideration and approval of the Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2025, and the review of the Consent Agenda items, which cover financial reports, tax collection, and monthly bills. Other key discussion points involve personnel updates for at-will employees and resignations, the Superintendent's report covering enrollment, attendance, academic status, and community activities, and a scheduled Executive Session to discuss personnel, litigation, student, and security issues. Following the executive session, the board will take action on student transfers for the 2025-2026 school year, consider approvals for repairs and purchases exceeding $5,000, and assess wellness policies.

The board discussed the preliminary budget and salary schedule worksheet, student code of conduct 25-26, and attendance waiver. The superintendent will investigate having In-House Board Training. The board approved the Cooke County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, Adjunct Facility for Extension Service, and School Committees.

The meeting included discussions on the proposed budget and tax rate for 2025-2026. The consent agenda was approved, covering minutes from the July 16th regular meeting, the June/July financial report, tax collection, monthly bills, and a budget amendment closing the 2024-25 school year. Student transfers for 2025-2026 were approved, as was the 2025-2026 CCAD Budget and professional salary schedule. Employee insurance contribution was raised. The Superintendent's Report included the 2025-2026 Class Schedule, enrollment data, the volleyball schedule, preliminary FIRST Rating, and the Student Code Of Conduct. The board also approved the 2025-2026 Student and Employee Handbooks and the 2025-2026 Revised Campus Improvement Plan, as well as Policy Update 125. The extension of the Depository Contract For Funds was tabled.