John Russell

The board discussed academic achievements, including UIL results, tennis state qualifiers, and Destination Imagination success, as well as recognizing staff and teachers of the month. The consent agenda included budget amendments, project disbursements, and a summer language program. Administrative reports covered student enrollment, staffing updates including resignations and new hires, and departmental updates on special education and technology. The board approved new staff hires, a resolution for superintendent hiring authority, the appointment of a business manager, the district school calendar, financial authorization resolutions, and change orders for bond projects.

The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved two resolutions regarding the use of unspent bond proceeds from the district's Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024. These resolutions authorized the utilization of these funds for purposes other than the original intended purposes for which the bonds were authorized, in accordance with the Texas Education Code.

This document outlines the schedule for various Board meetings, providing access to unofficial meeting minutes and audio recordings for sessions held from September 2025 through April 2026.

The meeting featured recognition of teacher and staff members of the month, as well as a presentation on FBLA results. Key agenda items included the approval of disbursements and the certification of instructional resources. The board received administrative reports on student enrollment, the State VASE overnight trip, and various personnel retirements and resignations. During the session, the board discussed and approved professional staff contract extensions, change orders for 2024 bond projects, the engagement of an auditing firm for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and the establishment of a clay target club sport.

The board conducted a closed session to discuss a grievance appeal, which was subsequently denied in open session. Teacher and staff members of the month were recognized. The consent agenda, including disbursements over $25,000, equipment disposal, and construction pay applications, was approved. Administrative reports covered enrollment, student trips, resignations, teacher certification applications, and athletics. Further actions included the approval of a resolution regarding employee pay and calendar during weather emergencies, a vote on Senate Bill 11, and the extension of administrator and staff contracts. Additionally, the board approved budget amendments, construction change orders, and vendors for elementary furniture and technology installations.