Jeremy Kuehler

The board meeting included recognitions of the employee and student of the month. The superintendent reported on the first six weeks of school, noting improved student engagement with the new no cell phone policy and a smaller failure list. The academic presentation covered data analysis, goal setting with students, and strategies for targeted intervention, particularly focusing on students close to achieving passing scores. The discussion also touched on the use of nationally normed tests and changes in the state accountability system.

The meeting included discussions regarding the approval of the GMP for a district technology purchase, specifically to update boards at Oakgrove Middle School and Colonial Heights using a technology lending grant. There was also a conversation about the scoreboard sound system being at the end of its life, exploring options for a video board, and the potential costs and sponsorships involved. Additionally, there was mention of a settle-up payment from TEA and temporary speakers for upcoming events.

The public hearing was held regarding the State of Texas annual application for the IDEA Part B grant. Spedrule Tea Texas Gov welcomes public comments via email. A speaker from Disability Rights Texas provided oral remarks on the federal fiscal year 2022 state application by the Texas Education Agency, focusing on Section 3 of the Part B application, which describes the TEA's proposed use of IDEA funds. The comments addressed the earmark specification for support of the STAR testing for students with disabilities, support of positive behavioral interventions and supports for students with disabilities, assisting school districts in meeting personnel shortages, and the high cost fund.

The public hearing discussed Texas' FFY 2022 IDEA Part B Application. Key topics included the high cost funds, behavioral interventions and supports, mental health services, personnel shortages, transition programs, and accommodations for the state assessment (STAAR). Concerns were raised regarding the allocation of funds, particularly the insufficient amount for behavioral interventions and the lack of funding for personnel shortages and transition programs. There was also discussion on whether the expenditure for STAAR accommodations should be a state expenditure rather than funded by IDEA.

The meeting included discussions on the 23-24 SHAC committee membership, department updates covering family/community involvement, student safety, student health services, counseling/guidance, nutrition services, and physical education. There was an open discussion on the Wellness Policy Assessment. Action items included the Health/ Sex Education curriculum for middle and high school for the 2023-24 school year.