Joe Barnett

The meeting agenda includes preliminary business such as continuing education workshop discussions, closed sessions concerning personnel, attorney consultation, real estate, and security matters, followed by public recognitions. A public hearing is scheduled to solicit comments on the annual report, including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and the Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) for Willow Bend Elementary. Routine district operations include the consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel actions. Formal actions considered include the approval of joint early voting schedules, appointment of election officials (Central Count Manager, Tabulation Supervisor, Judges), adoption of Hart InterCivic Verity voting equipment for the May 2, 2026, election, and updates to local purchasing and employee conduct policies. Other action items involve consideration of construction documents for Frenship High School renovations and the Frenship Professional Learning Center, a resolution regarding mandated prayer and Bible reading periods, approval for delaying teacher certification requirements, and approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar.

This Targeted Improvement Plan for Willow Bend Elementary outlines goals for the 2025-2026 academic year, focusing on enhancing STAAR performance in ELA/Reading and Math, and improving component scores in Domain III. Key strategic initiatives include optimizing master scheduling for academic and behavioral needs, implementing campus-wide behavioral expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), establishing robust observation and feedback cycles, and fostering standard internalization among staff. The plan details curriculum implementation, assessment strategies, and structured PLC protocols to support these goals and ensure student success.

The town hall meeting addressed the high school boundaries due to fast growth in the school district and the construction of a new high school. The demographer provided data and projections, considering future property development. The new high school will duplicate academic and extracurricular programs, except for varsity football in the first year. Two options for boundary adjustments were presented and discussed: Option A splits Heritage and Alcovy Trails between the two high schools, while Option B creates a true feeder pattern. Public comments were collected to inform the School Board's decision in December, with a final vote on the attendance boundary in January.

The Superintendent's Student Advisory Board focuses on developing lifelong learners and student leaders through service and community engagement. The board aims to provide students with a platform to voice their opinions, influence decisions, and contribute to the school district's vision. The program emphasizes the importance of community service, empathy, and servant leadership, with the goal of fostering active participation and success in students' lives and communities.

The town hall meeting discussed high school attendance boundaries and the addition of a second high school. Options for the new boundaries were presented, including a non-feeder pattern and a middle school feeder pattern. The meeting addressed concerns about infrastructure, construction timelines, academic and extracurricular planning, and socioeconomic factors.