Kenna Pharmakis

This strategic plan outlines long-term outcomes and strategic objectives across four key priorities: Students, Staff, Community, and Finance. For Students, the plan aims to enhance well-being, safety, academic growth, and career, college, or military readiness. For Staff, it focuses on improving well-being, safety, recruitment, retention, skill development, and compensation. The Community priority seeks to boost communication, engagement, and advocacy among stakeholders. Finally, the Finance priority emphasizes financial sustainability, transparency, and systematic long-range facility management.

This Strategic Scorecard update for Pearland ISD outlines the district's ongoing progress across four key strategic priorities: Students, Staff, Community, and Infrastructure and Financial Stewardship. It details advancements in student academic performance, postsecondary readiness, staff development and well-being initiatives, community engagement through various platforms, and responsible financial management, including bond project updates and future budget planning for the 2026-27 cycle. The document reflects the district's commitment to maintaining strong student outcomes, supporting its workforce, strengthening community communication, and prudently managing resources while planning for future challenges and opportunities.

The board meeting included public hearings on federal entitlement block grants and the upcoming fiscal year budget and tax rate. Key business items addressed were the approval of various procured purchases exceeding $100,000, adoption of the teacher appraisal calendar, and authorization for interlocal purchasing agreements for food services. The board reviewed and approved several master affiliation and care coordination agreements for student clinical and mental health services. Additionally, the board approved contract renewals for lawn maintenance and armed guard services, as well as new contract awards for district-wide contracted services and instructional supplies. Finally, the board approved the adoption and purchase of new and continuing instructional materials for social studies and career and technology education courses.

The meeting included a budget workshop for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and various operational approvals, such as TEA waiver renewals, contract services for fine arts and technology, JROTC program renewal, and the authorization of investment brokers. The board approved amendments to the District of Innovation Plan and changes to Board Policy CO regarding food service pricing adjustments. Additionally, the board established three new advisory committees and approved a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. During closed session, personnel matters were discussed, including contract renewals, terminations, and non-renewals.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the canvassing of election results, a budget training workshop, the administration of the oath of office to newly elected members, and board recognition. The board also addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the renewal of several RFPs for services such as workers' compensation and student athletic insurance, contracted services for fine arts, instructional supplies, and health and athletic supplies. Other topics included the approval of partnership agreements for student support services, a shared services arrangement with Dickinson Independent School District for autism services, updates to board policy, and executive session discussions regarding legal, real estate, and personnel matters.