Mandy Clayton Ferrell

The meeting included recognition of the NISD School Board members by the Superintendent. Administrative reports covered an update on the Alternative Education Campus, Special Education student data (including 883 students in special education classes and 496 on 504 plans), and the cancellation of the Chapter 313 agreement with Entergy Transfer due to market conditions. Curriculum reports detailed current enrollment at 5,347 students, campus and district improvement plan reviews, and confirmation that the district remains federally compliant regarding the Federal Report Card. Maintenance, Child Nutrition, and Personnel reports were presented. The Tax and Financial Reports showed current tax collections at 45%, lower than the previous year. Key actions included approving the consent agenda items (Minutes, Payment of Bills, Donations, Budget Change Requests), approving the 2024-2025 Audit Report with a clean opinion, considering the Order for the 2026 NISD School Board Trustee Election, approving a Joint Election Agreement with Jefferson County, designating non-business days, and approving several policy updates (DBA, FNG, GF, DK, EB, EEB, EFB) related to employee grievances and instructional resource compliance with Senate Bill 12. The Board also approved the SHAC Committee Members and the 2026-2027 school calendar (Calendar "A"). Finally, approval was granted for a disaster relief procurement agreement. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, student discipline/complaints, student information, real property, legal consultation, security, and 2019 Bond Projects.

The meeting included recognition of the NISD School Board of Trustees. Key approvals included the Consent Agenda, December Donations, the 2024-2025 Audit Report, the Order for the 2026 NISD School Board Trustee Election, a Joint Election Agreement with Jefferson County, designation of non-business days, several policy updates (DGBA, FNG, GF, DBA, DK, EB, EEB, and EFB), School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Members, the 2026-2027 School Calendar, and Disaster Relief Procurement. Topics heard by the Trustees included Director Updates for DAEP Campus and Special Education, Chapter 313 Update, Enrollment Reports, Campus and District Improvement Plan Reviews, Federal Report Card information, Maintenance/Transportation Reports, Child Nutrition Report, and various Personnel and Business/Financial Reports.

The meeting included recognition of the Superintendent for 35 years of service and featured the announcement of the 2025 Christmas Card Contest winner from Nederland High School. Campus showcases included updates from the Career and Technology Director regarding outreach to 5th-grade classes, and the Technology Director reported on ongoing work and the upcoming website launch. Enrollment figures showed an increase to 5,357 students (42 more than the previous year), and Average Daily Attendance (ADA) was reported at 96.22% for the second six weeks. Maintenance reports detailed work completed in November, including progress on the Bulldog Stadium track resurfacing. The Board accepted the consent agenda, which included various donations totaling $9,124.75 for November. Action items involved adopting revisions to TASB Localized Policies (DGBA, FNG, and GF) while declining revisions to EEP. The Board approved an early release for elementary students for the Elementary UIL meet, approved a Virtual Homebound Waiver for a student with autoimmune issues, and approved the Foundation Graduation Plan incorporating new state requirements for financial literacy. A purchase exceeding $50,000 was approved for the repair and raising of the Hillcrest gymnasium foundation using bond funds. Finally, two changes related to investment officers and the investment resolution were approved before entering a closed session. Following the closed session, the Board approved a resignation and release agreement in the matter of Nederland ISD v. Brenton Shirley, and subsequently approved a general personnel recommendation.

The Board meeting addressed several key items for approval, including the Consent Agenda, the 2025-2030 Goals, procurement for the Dome Gymnasium Renovation Project, a Resolution for Campus Security Personnel Standard, the Senate Bill 12 Parents Rights Resolution, and a 4-H Extracurricular Status Request. The Trustees also heard multiple informational reports covering campus updates (NHS), director updates (Special Education, Fine Arts), enrollment figures, maintenance and transportation, child nutrition, and various personnel and business/financial reports.

The Board of Trustees convened for a Special Meeting. The primary agenda item involved the Board meeting in a closed (executive) session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. No action was taken during the closed session. The board reconvened into open session before adjourning the meeting.