Julie Blankenship

The meeting commenced with the call to order, quorum confirmation, invocation, and pledges. Key highlights included recognizing numerous students and staff for notable accomplishments, specifically honoring school resource officers and armed security officers. Several awards were presented, including the We Are Mckinni Isd Superintendence Award to Andrea Vartto Lomeo and Raul Perez, the Every Student Every Day Awards to Wyatt Merritt, Stella and Izz, and the Heart of the Team award to Kim King and Lindsay Rouselene. The board recognized schools that won the Crest Award for outstanding counselor programs, honored the Mckinni Isd Counselor of the Year, Angela Stevenson, and recognized 10 students selected as Texas Music Educators Association All State Participants. The Texas Thespians national qualifiers and the Mckinni North Drama Dogs returning to the state main stage were also recognized, contributing to Mckinni Isd being named a premier community for theater education. Congratulations were extended to the Mckinni Boyd High School and Mckinni North High School cheer teams for their UIL state cheer victories. Finally, the district and several schools (Menchu Elementary, Wolfford Elementary, Fabian Middle School, and Scott Johnson Middle School) were named to the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll. Following public comment, the board entered into closed session, reconvened to hear a public hearing on the taper report and college career and military readiness, and received a strategic plan update on pillar five, communications. The board approved the consent agenda and subsequently approved Superintendent Pratt's contract. Monthly written reports covering donations, bond, energy, construction, transportation, human resources, and PK12 math and science were also reviewed.

The meeting included recognitions for award recipients across several categories: Every Student, Every Day Award, MISD Lives Kind Award, and the We Are McKinney, Superintendent Award. Presentations were made regarding a $172,487 check from the McKinney Education Foundation for teacher grants for the 2025-2026 school year, recognition of FFA State Qualifiers and MHS Broadcast Journalism award winners, and appreciation for the School Board of Trustees for School Board Recognition Month. Public comment addressed concerns regarding the rezoning of property and its potential inconsistency with an ARD/IEP. During the closed session, topics included personnel, safety & security, and real estate transactions. Presentations covered Strategic Plan Pillar 4.1 and 4.2 (Family & Culture) and a middle-of-year update on MAP Assessment results. Action items included approving the consent agenda, approving the SLAC's recommended list of library materials, adopting the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, adopting Legislative Update 126, adopting Local Policies BE and EEP, and approving the delegation of authority for the sale of a 110.42-acre tract of land to the City of McKinney and for an interlocal agreement concerning a multi-generational recreational center on that land.

The meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum, invocation, and pledges of allegiance. Public comment was heard regarding a Level III Grievance filed by Tom Klein pursuant to Board Policy GF (LOCAL). The Board entered closed session for consultation with the Board's attorney concerning the procedures for the Level III appeal and deliberation on the matter. Following a public hearing where Mr. Klein and the MISD administration presented their cases, the Board took action. A motion was made and seconded to deny the Level III appeal, thereby upholding the Administration's decision at Level II. Future business included scheduling the Regular Board Meetings for January and February 2026.

The meeting included a public comment regarding the proposed termination of Lindsey Post. During the closed session, the Board consulted with the District's attorney regarding pending litigation or settlement offers, and deliberated on the employment and dismissal of an employee. The primary action item involved consideration and approval of the Superintendent's recommendation to send notice of proposed mid-year termination and/or end-of-year termination, including suspension without pay, for Lindsey Post for good cause.

The Board of Trustees meeting summary highlighted several achievements and agenda items. Key discussion points included the recognition of Mckinney ISD being named to the Educational Results Partnership's Honor Roll of Top Performing School Districts in Texas, with five specific schools also receiving Honor Roll status. The district also received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the eighth consecutive year. New administrators in various roles, including Director of Career and Technical Education, Director of Human Resources, and several campus principals, were welcomed. Presentations covered the Mckinney Education Foundation (MEF), preliminary 2024 STAR data, and details on Texas public school funding being driven by student attendance rather than local property values. The Chief Financial Officer presented the recommended 2024-2025 budget and held the tax rate public hearing. A significant action item was the approval of the Evolv security detection system for use at the ISD Stadium, high schools, and the DAP campus as a proactive threat detection measure. Finally, the Board reelected the President, Vice President, and Secretary.