Jeremy Gordon

The Board meeting included recognitions of graduating students and a project update on bond construction. Action items included the approval of a change order for the 600 wing project, the expansion of stadium bleachers, a not-to-exceed price for weight room equipment, and a resolution declaring a good cause exception for House Bill 3 regarding armed security officer requirements. The Board also reviewed reports on curriculum, school safety, finance, tax collection, cafeteria operations, and ADA enrollment data. Additionally, the Board approved interlocal agreements for DAEP, designated a tax assessor-collector for 2026 rates, reviewed personnel matters in a closed session, and discussed nominations for the TASB Board.

The Board discussed updates on the bond construction project, instructional materials certification, and campus safety. Key actions included approving a low-attendance waiver due to winter weather, authorizing the micro-purchase threshold, and calling for bids on fuel and propane. The board also authorized participation in the Summer Food Service Program, renewed staff contracts, and determined that equipping school buses with 3-point seat belts was not financially feasible. Additionally, the Board authorized purchases of school buses and vehicles, reviewed employment updates, and received reports on continuing education credits for trustees.

The meeting agenda covered several significant items. Discussions included an update on the Bond Construction Project. Actions taken involved approving a change order credit of $58,851.52 for the baseball/softball concession project and subsequently adding this credit to the contingency fund for the 600 wing project. The Board received instruction and student achievement updates, including a report on UIL Academic Meet Results, and reviewed findings from a recent TEA Intruder Detection Audit. Further actions included approving a Gonzales County Resolution related to the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and approving an Adjunct Faculty Agreement/Resolution request concerning 4-H Members. Under the consent agenda, financial, tax collector, and cafeteria reports were reviewed, noting that 93.08% of the 2025 levy had been collected through February 2026, and meal service statistics were provided. The Board also accepted the Certification of Unopposed Candidates, which led to the cancellation of the election and the declaration of two candidates as elected. Finally, the Board approved the 2026-27 school calendar and the budget adoption calendar, discussed the Board Election for ESC Region 13 Directors in executive session, and reviewed employment resignations.

The meeting included a Public Hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), which requires annual publication and discussion by the district. Key agenda items included a construction update on the Bond Project provided by Sledge Engineering, review of the finance report, and discussion of the cafeteria report detailing meal participation and reimbursement claims. The Board also reviewed the Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and enrollment figures compared to the previous year. Action was taken to approve the job description for the Network Administrator position. A resolution referred by Senate Bill 11 was discussed but ultimately not approved by the Board. Furthermore, the Board designated fund balances as per GASB Statement No. 54 requirements, and approved administrator contract recommendations during the closed session.

The Board meeting covered several agenda items, including the approval of the annual audit report as presented. The Board received an update on the Bond Construction Project. Administrative reports reviewed included the finance report, tax collector's report (noting 13.35% of the 2025 adjusted levy collected through December 2025), cafeteria report detailing meal counts and reimbursements, and a review of ADA and enrollment figures showing a decrease to 990 students from 1016 in the prior year. The Board passed a motion to call for the order of the 2026 school board election for trustees. A discussion highlighted requirements of Senate Bill 11 regarding daily prayer time and religious texts. During a closed session focused on personnel matters, the Board reviewed the resignation of one employee and the employment status of two others.