Lisa Birdwell

The meeting involved several recognitions, including Texas Thespian State Festival achievements for superior rating in playwriting and first place in an essay competition, as well as Teachers and Students of the Month from Parkway and Walker Jr. High. The Board convened in a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters. Key actions included the approval of new hire contracts for multiple professional positions (Diagnostician, Counselors, Aquatics Director, Advanced Academics Coordinator), approval of the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument, the 2026-2027 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement, the TASB Policy Update 126, procurement of library materials in compliance with SB 13, approval of the Order of Election and Election Judges for the May 2, 2026, elections, and approval of the 2024-2025 financial audit. The Superintendent presented reports on enrollment/attendance for November 2025 and the Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Review.

The Special Meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum, followed by an invocation. Key agenda items included a Public Hearing regarding the FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report presented by the CFO, with no public comments subsequently received. Additionally, the annual financial audit for 2024-2025 was presented by the district's auditor, Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, LLP, providing an independent assessment of the district's financial practices. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.

The meeting addressed several items, including recognitions for faculty and staff. Key reports presented included the September 2025 attendance and enrollment data, and the Beginning of Year assessment data from all campuses. Technology-related discussions involved the desire to implement SMS services requiring a public-facing privacy policy, and initiating an E-Rate competitive bidding process for UPS unit replacement. The Board considered and approved the 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans, Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment Committee Members, SHAC Committee Members, and the 2025-2026 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan. Financial actions included the approval of the Financial Report for September 2025, the Certified Tax Roll for 2025, revised 2025-2026 Compensation Plan updates, the purchase of vehicles, and the procurement of library materials. The Board also approved a bilingual exception (waiver) and personnel actions.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call, followed by an invocation. Key recognitions included the announcement of October 2025 Teachers and Students of the Month, commendations for the MHS Band achievements (including a Second Place Overall finish and Straight 1st Division Ratings at UIL Contests), recognition of the State Cross Country Team athletes and coaches, and acknowledgment of the Varsity Football Team. The new Executive Director of Human Resources was introduced. Following no public comments, the Board entered and subsequently returned from a closed session concerning personnel matters and deliberation regarding real property. The Superintendent presented the Enrollment and Attendance Report for October 2025. Key actions included the approval of all consent agenda items, which covered the minutes of the October 20, 2025, meeting and the Financial Report for October 2025. Board action items included the approval of a purchase for employee benefits through Higginbotham Public Sector for the 2025-2026 school year, and the decision to split the district's votes equally in the election for the Ward County Appraisal Board of Directors, nominating Donna Garcia and Nancy Upchurch for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The meeting was adjourned.

This Federal Report Card for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD outlines the district's long-term and interim ESSA goals for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner progress, and Federal Graduation Status. The strategic direction spans from 2022-23 through 2037-38, setting targets for various student subgroups. The report also details the state's accountability system, including indicators for differentiating schools, methodologies for identifying underperforming schools, and exit criteria for support programs.