Joseph Alvarado

The Board of Education recognized various students and staff through awards, received updates on facility projects including the Agriculture Barn and Field House antennas, and reviewed campus curriculum. The Board engaged in a detailed discussion regarding an Accredited-Warned status from the Texas Education Agency and corresponding improvement efforts. Action items included the certification of an unopposed candidate for school board, the approval of a District Literacy Framework, the authorization of a LASO 4 grant application, and the revision of purchasing policies. Additionally, the Board maintained policies on UIL participation, declined to adopt a resolution on daily prayer and religious text readings, approved the purchase of fleet vehicles, and accepted a donation for the high school band program. A public hearing was also conducted regarding Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) initiatives.

The Board of Trustees participated in a mandatory Team of 8 training session. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

The meeting included reports from principals and cabinet members, the superintendent report, and discussion of educational programs, facilities updates, and preliminary budget workshops. Key action items involved policy updates regarding local regulations, audit engagement, various construction and renovation bids for school and recreation facilities, the Migrant Education Plan, school improvement plans, grant contracts, teacher incentive allotments, staff contract extensions, election-related contracts, curriculum materials, and interlocal agreements for funding the recreation center project.

The board received staff reports recognizing Students of the Month from various campuses. Construction progress updates were reviewed for the Agriculture Science Barn, Field House, Intermediate School, High School Stadium, and other Centrix projects. The board also received a presentation on updates to the Virtual Campus Student Handbook. Action items included delegating authority to the superintendent for election agreements and approving updates to the Interdistrict Transfers Policy. Following a closed session, the board approved an agreement with Centegix to improve security. Personnel actions included several professional employments, staff hirings, resignations, and internal transfers.

The meeting included recognition of Students of the Month and Teachers of the Quarter. The Superintendent acknowledged the FSISD Board in honor of Board Appreciation Month, and updates were provided on college signings and state qualifiers for spring sports. A public hearing was held for the TAPR Report for 2024-2025. Key discussion items included an update on the Agriculture Facility construction progress, an end-of-course update, and attendance/curriculum updates. Action items approved included accepting the TAPR report, approving quotes for Verkada Access Control Phase 2 and K-12 Designs, purchasing an integrated intercom system, accepting a donation, approving an amendment with Omni Group Texas. LLC dba Stellar Virtual Texas, approving the 2024-2025 Financial Audit, and approving projects for the pool chemical system and lighting. Following a closed session, the Board approved the Recreation Community Partnership Project and authorized the purchase of real property.