Lori Lane

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering several agenda items. Key discussion topics included administrative reports, approval of budget amendments, and the cancellation of the upcoming school board election. Additionally, the board approved an order declaring the election of unopposed candidates, a bad weather waiver for missed school days, and the acceptance of a service provider for E-Rate internet services. The board also accepted the 2026-2027 school calendar, processed several staff resignations, approved various probationary and term contracts for staff, and discussed amendments to the Superintendent's contract and the Teacher Incentive Allotment plan.

The meeting included reports from the superintendent and school principals concerning the 2026-2027 school calendar, facility updates, student recognition, enrollment, and campus activities. Financial and operational actions included approval of financial statements, tax collections, expenditures, and joint election agreements. In executive session, personnel and property matters were discussed. The board approved two-year employment contracts for the elementary, middle, and high school principals. Furthermore, the board voted to change the regular meeting schedule to the second Monday of each month, approved a district plan for teacher certification requirements, passed a resolution regarding a good cause exception for an armed security officer, and authorized the order of election for May 2026.

The board received reports from the superintendent regarding facilities and the VATRE update, and from principals regarding student enrollment and campus activities. The board approved items in the consent agenda, including tax collections, expenditures, and financial statements. Additionally, the board approved the 2025-26 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan, as well as the 2025-26 Campus Improvement Plans for the elementary, middle, and high schools. Personnel and property matters were addressed during an executive session.

The board meeting focused on canvassing and certifying election results for the School Trustee Election, followed by the swearing-in of elected officials and board organization. The Superintendent reported on upcoming commencement exercises, future meeting schedules, and facility lighting updates. Principals presented on campus activities and enrollment. The board approved an audit engagement letter, the adoption of innovative courses for the upcoming school year, and various personnel contracts including high school principal and teaching positions. Additionally, the board accepted a staff resignation and conducted an executive session regarding personnel and property matters.

The Board addressed the resignation of a Board member and two staff members, discussed superintendent and principal reports including facility updates and campus activities, and reviewed financial statements, budget amendments, and tax collections. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel discussions. Key actions included the approval of the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for the upcoming school year, the renewal of various personnel contracts, and the authorization to purchase student insurance for the 2024-2025 school year.