Kristin Shieldknight

This Campus Improvement Plan for Gus Birdwell Elementary outlines a roadmap to foster student success and lifelong learning. The plan focuses on four primary goals: providing challenging curriculum and instructional programs for personal growth and 21st-century success, establishing flexible learning environments that meet state and federal accountability standards, actively engaging families and the community in student education, and maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

The meeting provided an explanation of Title I services and how funds are utilized to support student learning through interventionists. Opportunities for parental involvement were discussed, including participation in the PTO, upcoming events such as Red Ribbon Week, book fairs, committees, and parent conferences. Various school communication channels were reviewed, including the district application, social media, the website, and the parent portal. Additionally, the session included a literacy-focused engagement activity for parents and students.

The Board of Trustees accepted a professional employee resignation and approved a probationary educator contract for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation and discussion regarding the district's long-term capital investment plan, which focuses on facility modernization, fiscal responsibility, and technology advancement. The Board also approved the student transfer list and convened in a closed session to address personnel matters related to teacher mentor coordinator contracts and growth plans.

The board meeting included several administrative and policy-related actions. The board approved multiple local policy updates related to governance, student welfare, and school operations. Additionally, the district's Attendance Accounting Procedures Manual for the 2025-2026 school year was adopted. A resolution was passed to designate specific non-business days for the purpose of the Public Information Act for the 2026 calendar year. The board also held a discussion regarding the Superintendent's appraisal instrument and evaluation timeline and reviewed various informational reports provided by the superintendent and campus directors.

The Board reviewed and approved the district financial audit report for the 2024-2025 school year. Discussions were held regarding district enrollment, a track renovation project, school board election timelines, and the feasibility of purchasing new school buses. The board held a public hearing on the district's Texas Academic Performance Report. Additionally, the board approved orders for the upcoming school board elections in May 2026 and discussed the Superintendent's appraisal and employment contract, resulting in an approved extension of the Superintendent's multi-year contract through June 2029.