Judith Vazquez

The meeting included an overview of the North Early Learning Center Head Start program and various campus highlights from the high school, middle school, and elementary school, including student and teacher recognitions. The Board reviewed financial information such as statements, investment reports, and tax collections. Significant action items included the approval of an investment policy and various components of the North Early Learning Center Baseline Grant. The Board President provided an update on members' continuing education credits. Additionally, the Board met in closed session to discuss personnel matters and subsequently approved 2026-2027 contractual staff and the termination of a specific probationary contract.

The Targeted Improvement Plan for West Orange-Stark Middle School aims to significantly improve accountability ratings across Domains 1, 2B, and 3 during the 2020-2021 school year. The plan focuses on key areas including the full implementation of data-driven instruction, the development of highly proficient campus instructional leaders through effective coaching and feedback, and the consistent creation of high-quality, TEKS-aligned lesson plans. It details quarterly cycles of action steps, addressing barriers such as remote learning complexities and natural disaster impacts, with the ultimate vision of elevating student progress and overall academic performance.

The board received campus highlights, including student and staff recognitions, and presentations on school activities and literacy initiatives. Financial matters addressed included budget amendments, financial statements, investment reports, tax collections, open purchase orders, and a bond summary. Operational discussions involved facility usage concerns, and action was taken on authorization to add the Director of Finance to a bank account. The board approved a resolution regarding school bus seat belts, the high school course catalog, the school calendar, TEKS certification forms, and video camera equipment storage. Further approvals included a notice of election, a claims administrative services contract renewal, updated board policies, and several new and updated job descriptions. Following a closed session, the board approved 2026-2027 contractual staff and the termination of a probationary contract.

The board participated in a required Post Legislative Update Training session facilitated by the Associate Executive Director from Region V.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report. The Board received campus highlights from various schools, including career and technical education recognition and employee and student awards. Financial discussions covered operating statements, investment reports, tax collections, and Head Start financials. Operational updates were provided by the maintenance, transportation, and technology departments. The Board approved the Region 5 Food Services Coop Board Resolution for 2026-2027, changes to the district calendar, a resolution with Union Pacific Railroad, Head Start Program Overview training, a resolution regarding non-business calendar days, a resolution on daily prayer time, and an amended order of election for May 2, 2026. The meeting also addressed personnel matters including administrative contracts and hiring recommendations, and the Board held a closed session to discuss various employment, discipline, and student matters.