Glynda Chester

The board meeting included the recognition of outstanding students and an educator of the month. Key business included the approval of a rescheduled date for the upcoming June board meeting, the authorization for the purchase of three new school buses for a total of $462,556.00, and a determination regarding the budgetary constraints for retrofitting the bus fleet to meet 3-point harness requirements. Additionally, the board approved the continuation of the Community Eligible Provision for the 2026-2027 school year, providing free meals to all students. Further actions involved authorizing a 3% raise for previously approved directors, approving paraprofessional and auxiliary staff for the 2026-2027 school year, hiring several new staff members, and approving professional contracts.

The board recognized students and educators of the month, approved the elementary classroom library books, and adopted the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Other actions included authorizing the instructional material allotment and TEKS certification, deleting a specific district policy, and granting the superintendent authority to apply for waivers regarding missed school days and staff development. The superintendent provided updates on upcoming school events, construction progress, facility maintenance, and transportation. Additionally, the board entered into a closed session to address personnel matters, including hiring a new employee and reviewing teacher and director contracts.

The meeting included reports on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) committee, athletic facilities updates, and a new contract with the Greenville Regional Day School for the Deaf. Key actions involved the approval of elementary library books following SB 13 regulations and the approval of an audit agreement with Morgan, Davis, and Company for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Additionally, the Board discussed scheduling changes for future meetings, reviewed financial and tax collection reports, and held an executive session regarding personnel and facility reconstruction projects linked to the district's bond package.

The board recognized volunteers for their service and received reports on the SHAC committee, athletic facilities, and the new contract with the Greenville Regional Day School for the Deaf. Key actions included approving the Elementary Library books under SB 13 regulations, canceling the July board meeting and rescheduling the August meeting, and agreeing to an audit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The superintendent provided updates on construction progress for the CTE building and upcoming end-of-year school events. Additionally, in closed session, the board accepted staff resignations and approved new personnel hires for various roles including Food Service Director and teaching positions.

The meeting included recognition for the Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students of the Month, as well as the Educator of the Month. Key actions taken included the approval of the consent agenda and the 2024-2025 audit. The Board approved adjusting the Committed Fund Balance for Construction and Renovations to $2,000,000 and for Retirement of Debts to $0. The resolution for Senate Bill 11 was rejected, and several local policy revisions (DBA, DK, EB) were approved, while policies DGA and FNA were rejected. The Board approved a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings and a waiver for low attendance day. Superintendent Reports noted that the CTE Building is 57% complete. Following a closed session, the Board accepted several resignations and approved extended Administration Contracts and compensation as discussed.