John Reed

The board conducted a budget workshop to discuss the renewal process for health insurance benefits, including the current status of the request for proposal (RFP) for medical carriers, plan performance, and potential budget implications of contribution increases. Additionally, the facilities and operations department presented updates on HVAC equipment, requested funding for fire alarm system maintenance and sensor replacements, and discussed operational issues regarding school elevators.

The board discussed the renewal process for health insurance benefits, noting that several insurance carriers declined to provide quotes for the current year. The board also addressed the status of the health insurance plan, which is currently experiencing a deficit, and acknowledged the necessity of a potential contribution increase. Additionally, the board reviewed facilities and operations needs, including requested funding for HVAC repairs and new fire alarm systems across multiple campuses. Maintenance issues regarding elevators at the middle school were also discussed, with a focus on addressing vendor response times and safety concerns.

The San Felipe Del Rio CISD High-Quality Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan aims to promote a partnership between the school, families, and community to ensure successful outcomes for prekindergarten learners. It focuses on facilitating family-to-family support, establishing community resource networks, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with tools to enhance and extend learning, providing ongoing professional development for educators, and evaluating engagement efforts for continuous improvement. The plan seeks to build positive relationships and a shared understanding to help every child reach their full potential in school and the community.

The board conducted a budget workshop and a special board meeting. Key items addressed included the approval of consent agenda items, such as the adoption of the Red Rover attendance system and new math curriculum resources. The board approved memoranda of understanding and purchase orders for federal and state advocacy services with Lonear Consulting and Andrade Van Deput. Additionally, the board approved updates to employee job descriptions, the conversion of a master electrician position, and revisions to the district's compensation plans including adjustments for UIL academic sponsors and summer school staff. Personnel reports, including new hires and retirements, were approved along with the appointment of an early literacy curriculum coordinator. The workshop segment focused on a presentation regarding the district's compensation systems maintenance project, including a market pay review and teacher salary analysis.

The Board of Trustees met in a special called session to conduct the summative evaluation of the Superintendent and deliberate on the terms of the Superintendent's contract. During the open session, the Board formally approved the composite summative evaluation and voted to extend the Superintendent's contract for two years, inclusive of a 5.5% base salary increase.