John Briese

The meeting addressed several key action items, beginning with the acceptance of the certification of unopposed candidates for the school trustee general election scheduled for May 2, 2026. Subsequently, the Board approved the cancellation of that general election due to the unopposed candidates, officially electing Ben McCary for school board trustee place six and Donnie Hill for place seven. The Board also accepted the resignation of board trustee Douglas Young, followed by an action to order a special election for an unexpired two-year term for a school trustee.

The meeting included the presentation of proclamations for Tennis, Football, and School Board Appreciation Month. The Board reviewed the Annual Audit Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The approved consent agenda covered the review of check registry, additional vendors, monthly financial statements, insurance renewal, a non-business day resolution, the election services contract with the County Elections Officer, and the School Health Advisory Council for 2025-2026. The Board also officially called for the School Board Election on May 2, 2026, and approved the renewal of Technology Management Licenses. A motion regarding the Stadium Revenue Committee Recommendation failed. The Superintendent's Report covered a facilities update, safety and security (including an intruder detection report), the first reading of TASB Policy Manual Update 126, and announcements for upcoming TASB and TASA/TASB events. The Board held a closed session to discuss personnel matters, superintendent appraisal/contract, real property, security systems, and consultation guidelines with employee groups. Upon returning to open session, the Board accepted several resignations and approved new employee contracts, along with an extension to the Superintendent Contract.

The board conducted several items of business. The consent agenda, which was approved, included the minutes from the previous regular meeting, review of the check registry, review of additional vendors, the 2026-2027 budget calendar, and approval of an investment policy review, officer designation, and training approval. A second reading and approval of TASB Update 126 (with exceptions for local policies DGBA, FNG, and GF) was also approved. The board approved a recommendation from the Stadium Revenue Committee and discussed current and future facilities. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters including superintendent appraisal and contract, real property transactions, district security systems, and consultation standards with employee groups. The board reconvened to open session before adjourning.

The key topics discussed included the presentation and approval of the Annual Audit Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Board approved the Consent Agenda items, which covered minutes from a previous meeting, review of financial registers and statements for November and December 2025, insurance renewal, election services contract, and the School Health Advisory Council for 2025-2026. Furthermore, the Board officially called for the School Board Election scheduled for May 2, 2026. Approvals were granted for the Technology Management License Renewal and the Superintendent's Contract. The Board also heard the Superintendent's report, covering facilities updates, safety and security, and proposed TASB policy updates and convention dates. Several personnel matters, including resignations and new employments, were processed, and the Stadium Revenue Committee Recommendation failed to pass.

The meeting included acknowledgments such as proclamations for School Board Appreciation Month and recognition for SHS Tennis and Football. Key business involved the review and approval of the Annual Audit Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Board approved the consent agenda, which included financial statements, insurance renewal, and an election services contract. Furthermore, the Board officially called for the School Board Election scheduled for May 2, 2026, and approved the renewal of Technology Management Licenses. The Superintendent provided updates on facilities, safety and security (including an Intruder Detection Report), and first readings of TASB Policy Manual updates, along with dates for upcoming educational institutes. Personnel actions included the acceptance of several resignations and the employment of new staff members, as well as the approval of a Superintendent Contract Extension. A motion regarding the Stadium Revenue Committee Recommendation failed.