Joshua Jones

The board meeting included reports on campus activities, safety and security, and student achievements. Action items addressed and approved included a library book order and donation, the certification of instructional materials, the engagement of Claycomb Associates for a district-wide facility assessment, and the purchase of new band uniforms. The board also reviewed information regarding district enrollment, board member continuing education hours, and employee agreements. Following an executive session, the board approved professional contract renewals and new employment hires for the upcoming school year.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Valley Mills Elementary aims to empower students for social, emotional, and academic success. It focuses on five key areas: ensuring student safety, discipline, and attendance; improving literacy proficiency through guided reading and writing activities; enhancing curriculum, technology, and professional development; maintaining fiscal responsibility and facilities; and prioritizing a people-focused approach through social-emotional services, career and technology education, and employee retention initiatives.

This District Improvement Plan outlines Valley Mills Independent School District's commitment to educating students for high academic achievement and success in a global society. The plan focuses on five key strategic areas: ensuring student safety, discipline, and attendance through facility improvements and support; striving for student literacy proficiency with guided reading and writing strategies; advancing curriculum alignment, technology investment, and quality professional development; practicing fiscal responsibility and maintaining facilities; and fostering a people-focused environment by providing social and emotional services, varied Career and Technology Education classes, and investing in employees for retention.

The Campus Improvement Plan for Valley Mills Junior High/High School is a roadmap to enhance student success and well-being. It focuses on five main goals: ensuring student safety, discipline, and attendance through facility improvements and SRO partnership; striving for proficient reading and writing skills through guided strategies and increased activities; aligning curriculum, investing in technology, and providing quality professional development; operating under a balanced budget with wise spending; and fostering a people-focused environment by offering social/emotional services, diverse Career and Technology Education classes, and investing in employee retention.

The board received reports from elementary, junior high, and high school campuses regarding academic performance, extracurricular activities, and transition preparations. The athletics department provided updates on ongoing seasons, and the safety and security report detailed inspection results, training completed by staff, and coordination with local law enforcement. Action items included the approval of an audit firm for fiscal year 2026, the adoption of the 2026-2027 academic calendar, the designation of staff development waiver days, the agreement with Interquest Detection Canines, and revisions to capitalization inventory policies. Personnel matters, including new probationary teacher contracts, were finalized following an executive session.