Kimberly Bert

The board conducted a special training session focused on Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO) provided by a guest trainer.

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering several agenda items. Key discussions included the non-renewal of a teacher term contract, the swearing-in of a new peace officer, and the recognition of student state champions in various programs. The Board reviewed training requirements and confirmed that all trustees met their continuing education obligations for the year. Additionally, the Board heard reports on communications, student services, district facilities construction, enrollment, and financial updates. Official actions included the approval of attendance zone modifications for the upcoming school year, the selection of an architectural firm for multiple campus renovations, the appointment of a Construction Manager at Risk for long-range projects, the authorization of property and liability insurance coverage, and the certification of instructional materials.

The board meeting included recognition of student achievements in athletics. The Superintendent provided reports covering personnel introductions, construction, enrollment, virtual learning updates, and strategic planning. The Board approved the monthly check register, staff contracts, budget purchases, an amended Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan, and several attendance waivers. Additionally, the Board cancelled the upcoming Board of Trustees election due to unopposed candidates, approved a construction delivery method for facility projects, adopted prevailing wage rates for construction projects, and authorized the purchase of real property located on W. Rosamond Parkway.

The meeting included a closed session regarding an employee grievance, real property, and personnel matters. The Board approved administrator contracts, recognized several student and staff achievements, and received reports on district construction, hybrid/virtual learning, a job fair, attendance, and general district updates. Additionally, a public hearing was held for the District Annual Report, and the Board decided against retrofitting or purchasing school buses with three-point seat belts. Other actions included approving the Interlocal Agreement for a purchasing cooperative, TEA delay for teacher certification, a resolution for prayer and religious text reading, issuance of maintenance tax notes and bonds, the award of the Kalwall RFP, auditorium renovation services, a missed school day waiver due to weather, and the rescheduling of a future meeting.

The meeting included a closed session regarding personnel and legal matters, resulting in the non-renewal of a teacher's term contract. The board conducted the swearing-in of a new peace officer and recognized various student achievements. Reports were provided regarding board training compliance, communications, bullying prevention, facilities construction, and district enrollment. The board approved attendance zone modifications for the upcoming school year, a contract for architectural services for various school renovations, the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for long-range facility projects, insurance coverage for the 2026-2027 school year, and the certification of instructional materials.