Marisela Baez Cortes

The board convened as a canvassing authority to inspect election results for the trustee election. The authority verified return sheets for the election and processed the total votes for Place 6 and Place 7. Based on the canvass, recommendations were finalized to name the winners for both positions in the recent board election.

The meeting included recognitions of outstanding middle school musicians and students awarded for artistic achievements. The board discussed several reports, including the budget for the upcoming school year, compensation and district benefit contributions, property and casualty insurance, the district improvement plan, TASB legislative advocacy resolutions, intruder detection audit results, a quarterly investment report, an attendance report, and the employee health plan. Key actions taken included approving the consent agenda, which encompassed various renewals and agreements, setting the date for the budget and tax rate hearing, approving teacher and employee compensation, and adopting resolutions regarding surplus real estate and the delegation of authority to the superintendent for personnel employment.

The board discussed and took action on several personnel matters, including the appointment of an Executive Director of Human Resources and the termination of a probationary contract for a staff member at the conclusion of the upcoming school year. The meeting also included an executive session for discussion.

The meeting featured celebrations for student and staff achievements, including recognitions for band and visual arts programs. A donation from the Co-serve Charitable Foundation was acknowledged to support student scholarships and teacher grants. The board discussed the upcoming district budget, the strategic district improvement plan, and an update on the property and casualty insurance program. Additionally, the board reviewed a legislative advocacy resolution and approved a compensation plan for teachers and staff. The meeting also addressed the results of the board election, welcoming new members.

The meeting featured recognitions for the Ryan High School Lady Raiders state championship and the district's first UIL State Mariachi Outstanding Performer. Key discussion topics included the 2026-2027 budget overview, an update on utility management from an energy audit, potential attendance boundary modifications following a campus closure, the 4th period attendance report identifying improved truancy prevention, and an intruder detection audit report. The Board also reviewed updates to its operating procedures. Action was taken to approve personnel matters, budget amendments, RFP 26002-01 for CTE supplies and services, a dual credit partnership with Texas Women's University, the McMath Turf and Track modification costs, and library material procurement. Finally, the Board approved attendance boundary modifications for the Braswell zone elementary schools.