L. Drew Allen

The board meeting involved the authorization of an MOU with Limestone County Crime Stoppers. Key reports were presented regarding district data, enrollment, and various facility and technology updates, including a report on drainage issues at the football field and a safety audit. Discussions also covered human resources updates, the food pantry, and curriculum matters, including the certification of instructional materials and an update on the 2026-2027 academic calendar. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and student issues, and reviewed financial reports and the upcoming budget timeline.

The key topics discussed during this meeting included a consideration and discussion regarding Senate Bill 11, which is scheduled for action at a subsequent board meeting. The board then entered an executive session to discuss and consider the hiring of an Athletic Director, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074. Upon returning to open session, no further action was taken before the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting began with a welcome, roll call, and recognition of an open forum opportunity where no one signed up to speak. The consent agenda, which included approvals for minutes from previous meetings on January 28, 2026, and wage resolutions for bad weather closures on January 26-28, 2026, was approved. Key discussion and action items covered the Superintendent's Report, which included recognition of a Robotics Team and Cheerleaders, updates on district data, enrollment, Skyward Family Access Activity, ISS/DAEP reports, parent/teacher conference reports, and a discussion regarding new SBOE required training. Operations, Facilities, and Technology, Human Resources, and Budget and Finance received updates. A significant action involved amending the current academic calendar to recover two lost instruction days by holding school on March 20 and March 23, 2026. The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar was also approved. Student performance updates via NWEA MAP Data were presented. The Board held an executive session to discuss student issues, discipline, and matters related to employment/personnel, reconvening thereafter to take any necessary action. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

The meeting addressed several key actions. In open session, the Board considered and adopted a resolution regarding the Daily Prayer Period pursuant to Texas Education Code 25.0823(a-1), determining that current law sufficiently provided the required opportunities for religious expression. Following an executive session that discussed the Superintendent Contract, Administrator Contracts, and the Athletic Director position, the Board returned to open session. Actions taken included the hiring of Brad Andrews as Superintendent, the approval of administrator contracts, and the hiring of Demond Horsley as MISD Athletic Director.

The Board meeting commenced with the President calling the meeting to order, followed by prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Board then adjourned to a Closed Session to consult with the District's attorney regarding potential conflicts and to consider the appointment, employment, and evaluation of a public officer or employee. Specific discussions in the closed session included the interview, discussion, and consideration of candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position, including the possible naming of a Lone Finalist and delegation of authority to negotiate the contract. Upon returning to Open Session, the Board formally nominated and passed a motion to name Brad Andrews as the Lone Finalist for the School Superintendent position, and considered the delegation of authority to negotiate the contract.