Felicia Trevino

The board meeting included several recognitions, such as the presentation of resolutions to a retired coach and the celebration of student council and teacher-of-the-year achievements. Additionally, the board received an update on Senate Bill 546, which mandates the installation of three-point seat belts on all school buses by 2029. The discussion addressed the need to retrofit existing buses or purchase new units, noting that grant opportunities for retrofitting are expected to be available.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the approval of a contract for the Superintendent of schools, and consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or other legal matters subject to professional conduct rules. Following the closed session, the board discussed and took action on these personnel and legal matters.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as recognitions for campus attendance rates, the Superintendent's reports on evaluation goals and MAP data, and various business and finance items, including the approval of budget amendments, expenditures, and multiple investment pool transactions. The board also addressed library services cooperatives, professional development service contracts, technology equipment disposal, policy review session agreements, and various memoranda of understanding. Furthermore, the meeting covered student travel ratifications and approvals, staff travel requests, the acceptance of the Annual Financial Report, monitoring data for reading programs, and a self-evaluation for board governance. Personnel matters, legal consultations, and contract agreements were also scheduled for discussion in a closed session.

The board convened for a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) of the school district. The agenda included an open forum for public comment and a formal presentation and hearing of the FIRST report.

The board meeting agenda focused on key items including the approval of out-of-district travel funding and the approval of modifications to the 2021-2022 school calendar specifically regarding the Memorial Day student holiday.