Marissa Fain

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to announce the selection of a lone finalist for the position of superintendent. The meeting marked the conclusion of a comprehensive search process that involved significant community and stakeholder input. The Board initiated a required 21-day waiting period before a final employment contract can be executed. Additionally, the Board expressed appreciation for the interim superintendent's leadership during the transition period.

This document presents the final recommendations for a comprehensive rightsizing study initiated by the Board of Trustees due to declining enrollment and inequitable resource distribution. The plan outlines a five-step process involving extensive community engagement to develop a decision-making framework and refine proposals. Key areas of focus include school closures, consolidations, facility modifications, and program redesigns to optimize resource utilization, ensure equitable educational experiences for students, and achieve academic and financial sustainability for the district. The recommendations address specific schools, outlining decisions such as keeping certain schools open with modifications, temporarily housing students during renovations, and establishing new academic programs like dual language academies.

The committee held a working session to review health education initiatives, including HIV education provided by the San Antonio AIDS Foundation and the City of San Antonio Violence Prevention Project which spans 15 schools. Additionally, the group discussed the implementation of the Trauma Supportive Schools Initiative in partnership with ChildSafe to integrate a whole-school approach to mental health and safety within the district. The session concluded with a review of council goals and planning for future meeting agendas.

The board meeting included a moment of appreciation for the retiring superintendent and the announcement of the interim superintendent. Key governance actions included the approval of the final amended budget for the current school year and the adoption of a new budget for the upcoming school year. The board also selected a firm to conduct a district efficiency audit, authorized the superintendent to execute construction-related documents, received a progress update on board guardrails for school safety, and paused the work of ad hoc committees to update the district theory of action.

This document details the San Antonio Independent School District's Board Budget Workshop for the 2026-2027 school year. It aims to provide a transparent understanding of the district's financial reality and propose a budget aligned with values, financial sustainability, and student learning. Key areas discussed include updates on Bond 2020 projects, athletic programming, staffing, current and projected student enrollment, the district's tax rate, and the sustainability plan. The plan addresses significant budget reductions, aiming to halve a structural deficit while prioritizing student outcomes and exploring future financial strategies.