Janice Luke

The meeting agenda includes a series of information items, such as district goals, the Superintendent's report regarding campus data, special populations, athletics, and technology, as well as an overview of the school calendar and facility study. The Board will also review upcoming agenda items including investment reports, eContracts, and budget and tax rate planning. Consent items cover finance reports, bill payments, and donations. Action items include budget amendments, the purchase of a new school bus, and personnel matters involving resignations and contracts, which will be addressed during a closed session.

This document details the Grape Creek ISD's Family Engagement Plan for 2025-2026, developed in adherence with the Texas Education Agency's House Bill 3 for High-Quality Prekindergarten Programs. The plan aims to establish a positive partnership between prekindergarten families, schools, and the community, with a mission to ensure every child graduates prepared as a contributing community member. Its core components involve facilitating family-to-family support, establishing community resource networks, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with tools to enhance learning, developing staff skills in evidence-based practices, and evaluating engagement efforts for continuous improvement.

The agenda includes recognitions for the High School Robotics team, FCCLA, and Student Council. Reports will be provided on district goals, campus statistics, and department updates, including safety and bond projects. Consent items involve the review of financial reports, bills, the district wellness policy, student accident insurance renewal, and a detection canines agreement. Action items cover budget amendments, food service contract extensions, TEKS instructional allotment certification, bandwidth sales, and the purchase of marquees. Additionally, the Board will consider personnel matters, including resignations and contracts, as well as a resolution regarding SB 546.

The agenda for the regular meeting included several information items such as District Goals, recognition of the Cheer Mascot and Robotics Team, and the Superintendent's Report covering campuses (Fairview AEP and DAEP, Enrollment) and various departments (Special Populations, District Data, Athletics, Transportation, Technology, Maintenance, In-School Suspension). Further information included updates on Safety and Security, the Strategic Staffing Initiative, and Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL). Upcoming items included a Quarterly Investment report, the 2025-2026 Fairview Contract for AEP and DAEP Services, and proposed contracts for various personnel, including principals, directors, and professional staff. Consent items covered the approval of Minutes, Finance Reports, Payment of Bills, Gifts/Donations, and the 2026-2027 Texas State Technical College Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding. Action items involved discussing and considering Budget Amendments, the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), and New Marquees, in addition to a Closed Session regarding personnel matters (resignations and contracts) followed by open session discussions on the same.

The agenda for this regular meeting of the Board of Trustees includes several key areas. Information items cover District Goals, student presentations/recognitions (Elementary UIL Art Smart, High School Football Team, High School FFA), and the Superintendent's Report, which includes campus status, department updates (Special Populations, Data, Athletics, Technology, etc.), setting a called meeting for the Superintendent Evaluation, and reviewing the calendar. Consent items involve the approval of minutes, finance reports, payment of bills, and gifts/donations. Action items include discussing amendments to the budget, the Audit for the Year Ending August 31, 2025, revisions to the Board Policy Sick Leave Pool, switching Global Data Phone Service, and issuing a Notice Letter to the Insurance Carrier. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, specifically resignations and contracts for professional staff, followed by open action items regarding these same personnel matters.