Krystal Swinnea

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the district's Internet Safety Policy and the Children's Internet Protection Act, followed by its formal approval. Key business included discussing and approving the Nutritional Wellness Plan and a resolution regarding SB546 seat belt requirements due to financial constraints. The Board authorized the redemption of Series 2018 bonds and the issuance of Series 2026 school building bonds. Various facility and infrastructure projects were addressed, including the approval of professional service agreements for baseball/softball fields and tennis courts, and the purchase of new HVAC units for an intermediate school and new laptops for the district. The board also reviewed the compliance status of members regarding required continuing education and addressed personnel contracts.

The board meeting centered on the canvass of returns and the formal approval of the election results for the school district trustee positions.

The Board discussed and delegated authority to the Board President regarding the Construction Manager at Risk for bond projects. Significant focus was placed on playground projects at H. O. Whitehurst and Enge-Washington Intermediate School, including the approval of job order contracting as the procurement method, selecting a purchasing cooperative, and appointing a specific vendor. Additionally, authority was delegated to the Superintendent to negotiate construction contracts for these projects. The Board also approved the amended notice of a general election concerning the consolidation of polling locations and adopted a resolution regarding pending litigation as discussed in executive session.

The board meeting included recognition of the Groesbeck Middle School girls' basketball teams for their district championship. Presentations were provided regarding district facility projects, an overview of the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) accountability ratings, and a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report. The board voted not to adopt a resolution regarding the SB11 period of prayer and bible reading and approved the purchase of a new football stadium scoreboard using donation and general funds. Additionally, the board approved contracts and personnel, as well as a HB3 Good Cause Exemption.

The board received a delinquent tax collections report and recognized intermediate school students for their coding project. Key actions included selecting job order contracting as the procurement method for the Baseball/Softball and Tennis Courts projects, appointing specific vendors and engineers for these projects, and delegating contract negotiation authority to the Superintendent. The board also approved the 2026-2027 school calendar, updated the district's investment policy, and conducted an executive session to approve staff hires, resignations, and contracts.