Enriqueta Vela

The board convened for a special meeting to address personnel matters and school finance. The primary agenda included conducting interviews and discussing the process and employment terms for the superintendent position. Action was taken to adjust the superintendent search calendar to facilitate candidate interviews at future special meetings. Additionally, the board approved a probationary contract for a new teacher and coach, and authorized the hiring of part-time summer custodial help. Financial matters for the fiscal year were reviewed for informational purposes.

The board meeting agenda includes discussion and potential action on personnel matters, specifically regarding new hires, resignations, and the superintendent search process. The board will also consider hiring a new superintendent and approving their contract. Additional business items include the evaluation of third-party code review services for a bond project and addressing water leak detection and repair requirements. The board will convene in a closed session for attorney consultations and personnel deliberations before returning to open session to take formal action.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as presentations on the Val Verde Appraisal District budget and delinquent tax collection, alongside updates on bus and vehicle status, technology planning, bond considerations, a parent survey, and future meeting scheduling. Action items covered the approval of the appraisal district budget, district property and liability insurance, community events, a health and wellness plan, cafeteria pricing, the sale of a district vehicle, the District of Innovation Plan, personnel hiring, and the payment of bills.

The Board of Trustees discussed and considered several agenda items including changes to the District's Safety Response plan, a response to an enrollment request from Heritage Charter School, and reports on future wind energy plans and student transportation. The Board addressed the retention of legal counsel for 2020, the creation of a separate investment pool account for Interest and Sinking funds, and potential partnerships for Pre-K services. Additionally, the agenda covered the District Improvement Plan, the principal's annual evaluation and contract, a report on the Comptroller's Property Value Study, approval of monthly bills, and various informational reports from the Superintendent.

The board agenda included various information items such as a superintendent report covering bond election feedback, phone system upgrades, grant information, and financial balances, alongside reports from the principal and athletic director. Key action items involved selecting a construction program manager for the 2024 bond projects, approving an inter-local agreement with the West Texas Food Bank, and contracting with certified public accountants for the annual audit. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters including resignations, the renewal of professional teacher contracts for the upcoming school year, and the approval of monthly bill payments.