Kim Carlow

The Board engaged in discussions and formal actions concerning district operations and policy. Key agenda items included the review of superintendent reports such as the TAPR and District Vulnerability Assessment, as well as the approval of financial reports, budget amendments, and tax reports. The Board also addressed policies regarding prayer and Bible reading in schools, approved the Police Department's racial profiling report, adopted various police policies, and passed a resolution concerning armed security officers on campuses. Additionally, the Board authorized a waiver for missed bad weather days, approved a district plan for teacher certification, extended contracts for administrative and instructional leadership, and accepted the resignation of professional staff. An executive session was conducted to deliberate on real property, personnel matters, and legal consultation.

The council discussed the implementation of a new cardiac emergency response plan, aiming to launch it a year earlier than required. Key agenda items included evaluating a renewal fee for epinephrine and nasal spray supplies, which would also provide a compliance platform for tracking emergency medications. The council also explored the possibility of adding unassigned albuterol to district emergency stock to assist students experiencing respiratory distress. The committee voted to move forward with seeking school board approval for both the epinephrine renewal and the acquisition of unassigned albuterol.

The meeting focused on critical health protocols and medication stock. Key discussions included the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), where the goal is early implementation for the 2026-2027 school year, involving policy updates, distribution to EMS, and conducting a mock drill. The committee also discussed Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) as a replacement for auto-injectors, noting the $50 per campus annual renewal fee and necessary policy updates. A proposal was also considered to add unassigned Albuterol to the district's emergency stock for respiratory distress, requiring a standing order. A motion was passed by the SHAC members to seek school board approval for both Neffy and unassigned albuterol.

Key discussions and actions included an overview of the Safety and Security Audit. The board approved the payment of accounts, the financial report, a budget amendment, and the tax report for December 2025. A motion was approved to call the May 2026 Board Election for the spots open for Sessums, Dunagan, and Blanton. The superintendent evaluation and contract were considered, including an extension of the contract to June 30, 2029, with a specified salary for the 2026-2027 school year. The board authorized an executive session for private consultation with the school attorney, discussion regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, personnel matters, and disciplinary matters or complaints involving school children or district employees. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

This plan outlines the strategies for Prairiland ISD to delay the full implementation of teacher certification requirements until the 2029-2030 school year. Key strategies include offering accelerated certification seminars, assigning mentors to uncertified teachers, creating certification support cohorts, providing individualized intervention plans, and establishing ongoing support systems for new uncertified hires. The plan aims to progressively reduce uncertified teachers in Reading/ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with a goal of ensuring 100% of new uncertified hires complete certification within their first year by the 2029-2030 school year.