Lance R. Bayes

The meeting included recognition for an Education Grant Award check presentation and Baylor TIP Scholars, as well as recognition for School Board Recognition Month. Key business items involved the presentation and approval of the 2025 Audit, approval of the order calling the 2026 School Board Election for Positions 3 and 4, and approval of a joint election agreement with Brazoria County. The board also approved a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 concerning prayer and Bible reading, approved roof recoating/replacement for Northside Elementary and Angleton Junior High, and approved an addition to the 2026 Course Guide concerning Physical Education credits. Personnel actions included approving new hires for the 2025-2026 school year. Reports covered updates on current bond projects, the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, and the Quarterly Investment Report ending December 31, 2025. A Public Hearing featured a presentation on the 2024-2025 TAPR Report. Actions taken in closed session included accepting a resignation and approving the selection of TASB for the superintendent search. General business/consent agenda approvals covered minutes from December 16, 2025, various gifts, expenditures, budget transfers, amendments, and RFPs.

The meeting began with a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR). Key discussions included the Superintendent's updates on weather monitoring, upcoming TASA midwinter travel, required EISO training, and recognition of a student selected as a Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band musician. The board recognized the School Board Recognition Month theme, "Our Future is Public," and presented Education Grant Award and Baylor TIP Scholar recognitions. Business items included the approval of new hires for the 2025-2026 school year, unanimous approval of the 2025 Audit, and approval for the order calling the 2026 Trustee Election and related joint election agreements with Brazoria County. The board also approved a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 concerning prayer and reading of religious texts, approved roof work for Northside Elementary and Angleton Junior High, and approved updates to the 2026 Course Guide. Reports were provided on current bond projects, the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, and the Quarterly Investment Report ending December 31, 2025. The executive session covered personnel matters, including accepting the Superintendent's resignation effective the summer of 2026 and approving the voluntary retirement agreement, and selecting TASB executive search services for the superintendent search.

The special meeting commenced with the call to order, followed by a convening in open session with no public comments. The Board then moved into an executive session to discuss several confidential matters, including employee resignations/retirements/non-contract terminations, personnel matters, consultation with TASB representatives regarding the Superintendent Search and Timeline, student disciplinary matters, and consultation with the board's attorney regarding pending litigation or confidential matters. Upon reconvening in open session, no action was taken on the items discussed in executive session. Under general business, the consent agenda item concerning the approval of a budget amendment resulted in no action taken.

The meeting included discussions about an additional water tower being built on school property at Frontier Elementary and a voter survey agreement from Baselice & Associates, Inc. The board reviewed school district building development plans, including PBK projects, available funds, I&S Tax rate information, and potential future bonds to repair current buildings.

The Board of Trustees recognized talented students from junior high band and choir, as well as winners of the AISD Holiday Greeting Card Contest. They approved the hiring of new teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. There was a discussion regarding an agreement with Baselice & Associates, Inc. for an Angleton ISD Voter Survey. The board approved the 2026-2027 Course Selection Guides for Angleton Junior High, Heritage Junior High, and Angleton High School. The board approved policy updates as recommended by TASB, affecting various local policies, with an amendment to Local Policy DEC, and also approved EFB Local Policy. The board received a delinquent tax report and an update on current bond projects and cost report, including pictures of finished projects. The board also approved gifts, expenditures for November 2025, and RFPs for General Supplies and Contracted Services.