Lara Clark

The meeting agenda includes a Public Hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and a Regular Meeting. Key discussion and possible action items cover the ESC Region 13 Board of Directors Election, potential utility easement approval along Bonanza Road, and discussion/possible approval of Little Vikings Daycare & Tuition-Based PreK Rates. The agenda also lists approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, review/possible approval of the Investment Policy, and a Budget Update. The meeting includes an extended Closed Session covering attorney consultation, real property deliberations, prospective gifts negotiations, personnel matters, security matters, medical/psychiatric records, disciplinary matters/complaints involving students or employees, personally identifiable student information, and information resource technology security.

The meeting featured recognitions of several student groups, including the band, cross country team, DECA members, and the volleyball team. A public comment was made regarding the need for greater transparency and the inclusion of agenda packets with posted meeting agendas. The Board heard an annual financial review presentation from the district's auditors, resulting in an unmodified opinion on the district's financial statements and federal programs, which the Board subsequently approved. Additionally, there was a presentation regarding long-range bond planning and future bonding capacity.

The board discussed and approved a request for a utility easement along Bonanza Road, granting the superintendent authority to negotiate the agreement. A public hearing was held regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report, during which the board reviewed student demographic data, enrollment by program including CTE, Gifted and Talented, and Special Education, and overall district performance objectives. The meeting also included a detailed review of STAR assessment results, methodologies for measuring year-over-year academic growth, and the alignment of current assessments with state educational standards.

The meeting included recognitions for several student achievements, including cheer program state and national titles, the selection of all-region band students, and the perfect district record of the 7th-grade girls basketball team. The Board also conducted a hearing for a level three FNG parent grievance against the Board President, which included discussions regarding procedural objections, the denial of requests for written findings of fact, and the establishment of conduct rules for the grievance hearing.

The committee held a presentation regarding the Perry Weather monitoring system, discussing its alignment with UIL guidelines and the potential for school-wide implementation. Updates were provided concerning the hiring of a new high school nurse, the scheduling of free pre-participation sports physicals, and outreach efforts for Kindergarten round-up events. Additionally, there was a discussion on creating informative health content for teenagers by linking medical topics to popular media for school newsletters, with suggestions to expand outreach to local clubs and publications.