Jacquelyn Smith

The strategic plan for Texarkana Independent School District is to develop and empower every individual through innovative and varied opportunities, enabling them to lead and excel in a global society, fostered by strong family, community, and staff partnerships. Key objectives include enhancing academic performance with engaging and career-focused experiences; ensuring well-maintained, safe, and modern learning environments and facilities; providing comprehensive social-emotional support; strengthening parental and community involvement through resource access; developing ethical digital citizenship and equitable technology access; and maintaining a professional, high-performing, and diverse human resources staff.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting that included an open forum for public participation. The primary item of business was a board workshop featuring continuing education training on Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes and Team of 8 training, conducted by a representative from the Region VIII Education Service Center.

The board conducted an oath of office ceremony for new members, recognized various student achievements in academic and extracurricular programs, and received updates regarding dual credit, the Digital Academy of Texas, and class of 2026 milestones. The Board elected new officers for the upcoming school year and held a public forum. Key approvals included monthly financial reports, various vendor proposals for building and services, Partners in Education donations, policy revisions including FDA(LOCAL), an amended District of Innovation Plan, school calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 terms, and the 2026-2027 budget. Additionally, the board processed personnel resignations, retirements, and new assignments.

The board meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed board members and the recognition of various students for their achievements in academics, leadership, and extracurricular competitions. The Board held an election for its officers for the upcoming school year. Special reports were presented regarding the Texas High School graduating class statistics and an introduction of the Digital Academy of Texas team. The board approved various consent agenda items, including financial reports, expenditures, a budget revision, the District of Innovation Plan, and updates to the school calendar. Furthermore, the Board accepted the second reading of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and approved a resolution regarding Texas Senate Bill 546 reporting requirements. Personnel matters, including staff resignations, retirements, and new assignments, were also reviewed.

The Board of Trustees convened for a special called meeting to review election returns and formally canvass the results of the recent trustee election. The board officially declared the election winners for District 2, District 4, and the At Large Place 7 position, confirming their respective terms.