Heather Jestis

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting that included the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected members and the reorganization of the board with the election of officers. Key agenda items featured a presentation on summer facilities projects, approval of various budget reports, and the acknowledgement of district donations. The board also approved the hiring of a new Middle School Assistant Principal, authorized a change to the fiscal year start date, and ratified the 2026-2027 DAEP Agreement with Kemp ISD.

The Board of Trustees met to address action items related to the recent election. Key discussion topics included the formal approval of the canvass and results of the Board of Trustees election, as well as the adoption of an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results for a Bond Election.

The board meeting included academic presentations regarding the Bluebonnet Math curriculum and recognition of high school students in the top 10% of their class. The board approved the annual certification of instructional materials to ensure alignment with state standards and authorized a compensation plan for the upcoming school year, which includes a salary increase and a new longevity bonus program. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of new administrative personnel for middle and elementary schools, authorized a new high school special education position, and confirmed teacher contracts.

The council reviewed the successful implementation of the 9-1-1 program and Stop the Bleed training for students, alongside the adoption of the district Wellness Plan. Updates included plans to purchase new kitchen equipment for upcoming summer improvements, the completion of required health screenings, and the distribution of additional Narcan supplies across campuses and buses. Furthermore, the committee discussed the discontinuation of the summer feeding program and initiated planning to recruit new student members for the upcoming school year.

The committee meeting covered updates to the Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan and the revision of reunification procedures to align with statewide standards. Discussions included the results of recent Intruder Detection Audits and a TEA District Vulnerability Assessment, as well as ongoing progress on safety items like door latches, ballistic film, and Stop the Bleed training compliance. The committee reviewed current security staffing and law enforcement goals, discussed a proposal for emergency bus training, and outlined recommendations for reunification planning, including communication and student release protocols. Finally, the meeting addressed participation in the Kaufman County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and future training initiatives.