Manuel Hinojosa

The Board of Trustees held a workshop to review the proposed 2015-16 Employee Pay Plan, including salary increases for all staff and salary schedule adjustments. Key discussion points included market competitiveness for teacher salaries, the financial impact of salary increases, recruitment and retention strategies for high-need positions, and the long-term sustainability of the budget considering state funding formulas. The Board also discussed the roles and responsibilities of personnel within the district and the alignment of pay scales for administrative and support staff.

The committee meeting focused on long-range facility planning, including a review of previous curation work and feedback from district campus tours. Key discussion topics included grade level configuration, identifying challenges with current school configurations, exploring various facility improvement options such as repurposing buildings for early childhood education and two-story additions, and considering additional bond items like parking, technology, and athletic parity. The committee reached a consensus on the direction of grade level configuration to guide future designs.

The board held a public hearing regarding the FY-2025 rating based on FY 2023-2024 data as per Texas Administrative Code. An update was provided concerning the Maintenance Note, Series 2024. The board approved a budget amendment to transfer funds between several functions to cover expenses and held a discussion regarding the STEM Academy expansion for the upcoming school year.

The meeting included special recognitions for the varsity football team and updates on swim and basketball team achievements. The Board reviewed final project offerings and finance options, and heard reports from the Superintendent and other board members. A closed session was held to discuss legal matters, personnel, and real property. Key actions taken included the approval of a resolution for employee payment during inclement weather days and the adoption of the 2025-2026 District Academic Calendar. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which encompassed various financial statements, payroll amounts, vendor payments, and donations.

The Board of Trustees held a special session that included a closed meeting for legal consultation regarding personnel and contract matters. Following the closed session, the Chief Financial Officer presented the upcoming budget. The board considered several action items, including the approval of employee pay raises and the employee pay plan for the upcoming school year. Discussions also covered the potential purchase of a cargo truck for the band, temporary employment services, and the awarding of contracts for architectural and engineering services for campus renovations.