Kerri Ottmer

The meeting began with the presentation of the Annual Financial Audit Report for fiscal year 2025 by the Independent Auditor. Following the School Board Appreciation Dinner, a Public Hearing was held regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), which included a presentation on the report itself and recognition of the teacher and staff members of the month across Elementary, Junior High, and High School levels. Key consent agenda items approved included disbursements above $25,000, a vendor payment to CDW for computers, and BWA Disbursements. Subsequent action items involved the approval of the enrollment report (noting enrollment at 949), the Long Range Planning Update, the Health Science Report, and the Racial Profiling Report. The board unanimously accepted the annual financial audit report for fiscal year 2025. Further approvals included the Procurement of Junior High and High School Library Materials, the Delay of the Teacher Certification Plan and Application, a Safety/Security Grant Resolution, and proposed Change Order(s) for Bond 2024. After a closed session, the board approved the superintendent's evaluation and a one-year contract extension with a 3% increase.

This plan outlines Chapel Hill ISD's strategy to delay the full implementation of teacher certification requirements until the 2029-2030 school year. It details the current breakdown of uncertified teachers by grade level and subject area, and identifies partnerships with educator preparation programs to support certification, training, mentorship, and test preparation for these educators.

The meeting commenced with citizen input regarding personnel matters. Key discussions included a presentation on CTE Putting the Pieces Together and the announcement of Teacher and Staff Members of the Month across Elementary, Junior High, and High School levels. The Board approved the consent agenda, which covered disbursements over $25,000, Pay Application #009, and HVAC Unit Replacements. Administration reports included the current enrollment figures and a presentation on the Procurement of Elementary Library Materials. The Board also approved the addition, revision, or deletion of TASB Localized Policies and approved revisions to the Board Operating Procedures. Budgetary actions involved approving the amendment budget for Fund 699 (Construction). Furthermore, the Board affirmed that purchasing new buses equipped with 3-point seat belts was not financially feasible within the current budget timeframe. Proposed change orders for Bond 2024 were also approved. The Board convened in closed session to discuss matters concerning personnel and security, reconvening in open session thereafter. The Superintendent Evaluation was scheduled for the January meeting.

The meeting included citizen input regarding bullying, safety, and policy injustice. Following the presentation of Teacher and Staff Members of the Month, a Public Hearing was conducted concerning the F.I.R.S.T. report, which received a Superior Achievement rating, and the Financial Management Report. The consent agenda, approved by the Board, covered disbursements exceeding $25,000 and the disposal of theater supplies. Administration reports included the enrollment status at 948 students, updates on TASB Update 126, the District Vulnerability Assessment, and potential impacts of a government shutdown on Food Service. Major financial actions included the approval of purchases over $25,000 to vendor EPIC, approval of a budget amendment, and approval of proposed Change Orders for Bond 2024. The Board also approved the Annual Adult Education and Literacy Partnership Agreement for Academic Year 2025-2026. Following a closed session, the Board approved a safety and security recommendation. Future topics discussed included TASB Update 126 and SB 13 Library Procurement.

The document is the 2025 Federal Report Card for Chapel Hill Independent School District. It outlines the district's long-term ESSA goals for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, EL Progress, and Graduation Rate, with targets extending from 2022 to 2038. The report also provides detailed information on academic growth, English language proficiency, school quality indicators, teacher qualifications, per-pupil expenditures, and student participation rates in state assessments.