Kayle Arlaus

Key discussions included a report on preliminary STAAR/EOC results for 2012, noting that English I Writing performance was the lowest passing percentage at 63%, though above the state average in English I Reading and other subjects. A remediation plan for writing was initiated. Other reports covered updates on summer workshops for teacher training, the finalization of grading and reporting guidelines, the completion of the stadium expansion press box and additional seating, and the renovation of the practice field. Enrollment was reported at 96.1% attendance for the year. Action items approved included the Board Goals for 2012-2013 (with a change to focus on employee satisfaction), a resolution concerning high stakes standardized testing, the renewal of Student/Athlete and Catastrophic insurance, and the renewal of the Inter-local Agreement for Property and Casualty Insurance. The Board also hired a new Special Education Director and an Elementary Principal following a closed session.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding a Board Resolution for supplemental compensation for extra duties for district employees due to increased enrollment, which was subsequently approved. Reports covered campus activities, a presentation on the Junior High School Art Club's successful Empty Bowls Project raising over $760 for charity, and the Superintendent's report on State Accountability Ratings, proposed graduation requirements changes, math testing waivers, high teacher qualification compliance, and October attendance/enrollment figures. Discussion items focused on reviewing TASB Board Policy Update 98 and initiating discussions on Master Plan Projects, specifically debating the scope and funding for a new Intermediate School Gym, with a focus on whether it should be a full-use facility. The Board also reviewed House Bill 5 requirements for community and student engagement rating systems. Action items included electing directors for the Guadalupe Appraisal District, accepting the 2013 Final Tax Roll and Levy, approving the investment policy, authorizing the purchase of 60 iPads and 4 iPad minis, and approving vendors for HVAC Services based on RFP #14-002.

The Board of Trustees held a teambuilding workshop facilitated by a TASB Consultant for Board Development. Key discussions included defining and articulating the district's vision and reviewing the Board of Trustees Code of Conduct and Operating Procedures with consideration for potential revisions.

This document details an Early Childhood Math Board Outcome Goal to increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students scoring at or above grade level on STAAR Math to 65% by June 2024. It provides yearly target goals for all students and specific targets for closing achievement gaps among diverse student groups, including those from various racial/ethnic backgrounds, special education, economically disadvantaged, and English learner categories.

Key discussions during the meeting included a comparison of construction delivery methods, specifically Competitive Sealed Proposals versus Construction Manager-at-Risk, with a decision postponed for the Intermediate School project. An update was provided on construction plans for the Band Hall renovation, Science Labs, and Elementary Classrooms, detailing design elements like additional classrooms, specialized washing stations, and improved insulation. The Board also discussed changes to state law regarding firearms on school property and modifications to Board Policy DH(LOCAL), including security measures for employee weapons stored in vehicles, with further clarification pending. The Academic Success Monitoring (ASM) program at the High School was reported to have resulted in a 67% reduction in failures compared to the previous year. Other reports covered election results for the Guadalupe Appraisal District, stadium seating expansion pricing requests, and planning for SHAC and bullying education programs. Action items involved approving the ranking and funding for tennis courts, concession stands, and lighting upgrades, deciding to use the Competitive Sealed Proposal method for the Elementary School addition, Band Hall expansion, and Junior High Science Labs, and authorizing the release of construction documents for these projects. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of 120 Chromebooks and associated cabinets, and the regular February board meeting date was changed to February 29th. In closed session, the Board discussed a staff resignation, considered employment of a staff member, and conducted the superintendent's formative evaluation, subsequently approving the employment of Leticia Miller.