Gabe Espino

The Board convened to conduct interviews and deliberate regarding the hiring for the position of Athletic Director during a closed session held under personnel matters.

The Board of Education convened to canvass the official election results certified by Pecos County election officials. Following the review of the results for Trustee, Ward 7, the board officially declared the winner of the seat.

The board meeting included recognition of students and teachers, updates on school activities and facility projects such as the Agricultural Building, stadium elevator, and Recreation Building, and discussion on JOC procurement. Action items approved included Public Information Act non-business dates, contract extensions for non-administrative employees, various budget amendments for the Recreation Center and other improvements, policy updates, bus seat belt compliance, a student bulk school supply program, instructional materials certification, an E-Rate technology award, an interactive playground, easements, a food services contract, an LED floor ribbon board purchase, and professional design service agreements with Parkhill for district-wide and roofing projects.

The board convened into a closed session to conduct interviews and deliberate regarding the position of Athletic Director.

The Board agenda includes reports from principals, cabinet members, and the superintendent. Discussion topics encompass the high school football field, agriculture building, recreation center, and a public presentation on special education performance. Key action items involve board reorganization and election of officers, approval of various donations and equipment purchases including student laptops and intermediate school roof repairs, and consideration of establishing a district police department. Additionally, the board will address personnel matters and school safety options during a closed session.