Kelly Barbe

The Board meeting included various recognitions, such as Spanish Spelling Bee winners, Top Hawks, staff spotlights, and awards received by the Communications Department. The Superintendent provided reports on the Mentors Care program, intruder detection audits, and preparations for STAAR testing. Action items included naming the sixth elementary school, approving guaranteed maximum price contracts for the Goodloe Stadium renovations, the new elementary school structural package, and the high school gym addition. Furthermore, the Board approved personnel matters and teacher professional contracts in a closed session.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to consider and approve an order authorizing the use of unspent bond proceeds from the 2025 Series bonds for district facility improvements, rather than retiring debt. The board formally adopted the order memorializing the authorization of these funds for the new purpose.

The board meeting included recognitions of campus Teachers of the Year, the presentation of the Top Hawks student program, and the recognition of winners in the Hawk staff spotlight program sponsored by Chick-fil-A. The superintendent provided reports on early voting, upcoming holidays, and the opening of Shirley Jones Elementary School. Additionally, the board reviewed continuing education compliance records for sitting members and approved the consent agenda items.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Russell P. Schupmann Elementary outlines a strategic roadmap focused on developing critical thinkers through academic excellence, hiring and retaining high-quality staff, maintaining fiscal stewardship, ensuring safety and appropriate facilities, and enhancing community communication and partnerships. The plan aims to realize individual student dreams by fostering academic readiness, growth, respect, and service.

The Board of Trustees met to address key action items, including the approval of a resolution to pay staff during emergency weather closures. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.