Kristi Greaves

The board conducted the swearing-in of newly elected officers, accepted the resignation of a school board trustee, and held an election for board officers including President, Vice President, and Secretary. Personnel actions included accepting several resignations and approving new hiring contracts for the upcoming school years. The board authorized a project proposal for track repairs via a purchasing cooperative and discussed campus reports, a future budget workshop, findings from an intruder detection audit, property tax values, enrollment figures, and upcoming educational leadership conferences.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the selection of a contractor for the high school HVAC renovation project and the approval of a finance contract for that project. Resignations from multiple personnel were accepted, and new staff contracts for the upcoming school year were approved. The board also passed a motion regarding non-compliance with state seat belt requirements on buses due to budget constraints and approved budget amendments. Additionally, reports were presented regarding district vulnerability assessments, special education enrollment, and board member continuing education credits. Information items covered enrollment statistics, upcoming graduation and staff events, and conference scheduling.

The board certified candidates as unopposed for the upcoming trustee election and subsequently cancelled the election. Discussions were held regarding the Coleman High School HVAC renovation project, though no final decisions were reached due to bid costs exceeding expectations. The board adopted the 2026-2027 school calendar, the Bluebonnet curriculum for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry, and approved the renewal of the food service management contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC. Furthermore, the board approved student insurance coverage, the instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification, an adjunct faculty agreement, and various budget amendments. Personnel actions included accepting multiple staff resignations, releasing an employee from a dual assignment contract, and hiring new personnel for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting concluded with reports from school principals and a review of financial statements and check payment lists.

The board accepted a personnel resignation, approved a TEA waiver for a missed school day, and passed a resolution declining to adopt a policy related to Senate Bill 11. Additionally, the board approved the adoption of the Bluebonnet Learning ELA and math curriculum, rescinded a property ownership relinquishment, and approved various budget amendments. Reports were provided regarding the district's Texas Academic Performance Report, the receipt of the LIFT grant, and individual campus activities. The board also held a closed session regarding personnel, extended and renewed various administrative contracts, and reviewed financial reports and enrollment data.

The key action item discussed during this special meeting was personnel, specifically the consideration and subsequent hiring of Kenzie Krause for the 2025-2026 school year, commencing on January 5, 2026.