Jason Morales

The Board discussed several key topics including the Superintendent's report on budget, tax collection, enrollment, and calendar, along with updates from the High School and Elementary school principals. Additionally, the Board engaged in discussions regarding summer meeting dates and professional training requirements, and reviewed an update on purchases made using CTE funds. A closed session was also conducted during the meeting.

The board meetings covered multiple administrative and operational items. During the sessions, the Superintendent provided updates on budget, tax collection, enrollment, and school calendars, while principals reported on high school and elementary matters. Decisions included tabling a resolution for the Jack County Appraisal District and approving a modified schedule for state assessment days waivers. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to extend a two-year contract for a certified administrator and conducted a Level 3 grievance hearing.

This document outlines the Perrin-Whitt CISD's District Improvement Plan for the 2023-2024 academic year. The plan is driven by a mission to prepare students for a changing world through foundational skills and lifelong learning, based on a comprehensive needs assessment. Key strategic areas include providing a systematic approach to college and career readiness, increasing student enrollment, enhancing staff retention, improving student performance on state assessments, and expanding rigorous instruction and dual credit opportunities. Additional focuses are maintaining a positive school culture and climate, balancing secondary class sizes, improving communications with the community, and ensuring individual technology access for students.

This document outlines the renewal of Perrin-Whitt CISD's District of Innovation status for the period of 2022-2027, aiming for greater local control, increased flexibility, and opportunities to innovate. Key areas of focus include customizing the school calendar to fit student and community needs, expanding teacher certification flexibility for vocational, CTE, and foreign language courses, adjusting teacher contracts to enhance recruitment and morale, and extending probationary periods for newly hired teachers. The plan also seeks to revise transfer student policies to accept high-risk students and gain flexibility in School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meeting requirements and Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) teacher staffing.

The Board of Trustees received updates on enrollment, budget, tax collection, and campus activities. The Board approved the acquisition of two new school buses through a designated financing agent. Furthermore, the Board passed a resolution to elect candidates for the Parker County Appraisal District Board and established the meeting dates for the upcoming year. The session also included a review of school board training hours and a closed session for discussion.