Louise Day

The board meeting included the oath of office for members, the restructuring of board officer positions, and a public hearing regarding federal grant applications. Key discussions involved reports on bond updates, student assessment results, and budget and finance. The board approved budget amendments, the purchase of two new school buses, and delegated specific hiring and contract termination authorities to the superintendent. Additionally, the board engaged an auditor, approved an amended District of Innovation plan, and addressed personnel matters, including resignations and hiring recommendations.

The meeting included various student, staff, and team recognitions. The Superintendent provided reports on the board planning calendar, the 2025 Bond update, and finance reports. Action items included approval of budget amendments, purchase of math curriculum, formation of a committee to amend the District of Innovation Plan, qualification of disaster response companies, and acceptance of the new high school parking lot project. Additionally, the board set dates for future budget and team-building workshops and discussed personnel matters and pending litigation in executive session.

The meeting featured recognitions for the Family Matters Award recipient, the cheerleading team, basketball playoff teams, and campus teachers of the year. The Board heard reports regarding the bond update, finance, strategic planning, and routine campus updates. Key actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 school year calendar, cancellation of the May school board election, and the selection of contractors for the PE facilities project and GJM expansion project. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation, resulting in the approval of administrator and non-chapter 21 contracts.

The meeting commenced with a Public Hearing on the District Annual Report, which was subsequently closed. Recognition was given to Gwenda Techur for receiving The Family Matters Award, and FCCLA Regional Participants and State Qualifiers were acknowledged. The Superintendent provided updates on the TASA Midwinter Conference, Appraisal District Meeting, and ESC2 Board Conference. Reports included midyear updates on HB3 Early Childhood Reading & Math Goals and a Bond 2025 Update. The Board approved routine consent agenda items, excluding budget amendments since none were present. Action items included calling the May 2, 2026 Board Election for Places 6 and 7, approving the Property and Liability Insurance Renewal, approving the district's refunding order up to $25,385,000 with authority granted to the Superintendent for related documents, determining that the current budget does not support the purchase of eight new school buses equipped with three-point seat belts, and determining not to establish a Daily Prayer Period as outlined in Senate Bill 11.

The meeting included audience participation where a community member thanked the board regarding an election and another spoke about clear backpacks. Report presentations covered the Superintendent's Report detailing the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Election dates, the ESC2 School Board Appreciation Dinner, TASA MidWinter Conference, Surface Rights Update, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety. Updates were also provided on Property Insurance, Bond 2025, and the Tennis Court Contract. Routine reports included the Check Register, Tax collections, Campus Academic Updates, and the Federal Report Card. Action items involved the approval of Spartkight for Category 1 ERATE Internet Service Provider, the purchase of equipment and installation for Category 2 ERATE Uninterrupted Power Supply, approval of the Updated District Wellness Plan, approval of the District Improvement Plan, and a motion to change the regular board meeting start time to 6:00 pm. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the Superintendent's Mid Year Evaluation, and pending litigation.