Meagan Daniels

Key discussions included the Principal's Report detailing elementary enrollment (167) and secondary enrollment (174), noting the success of Grandparent's Day and upcoming Parent Lunch schedules, and updates on sports seasons and FFA fundraising efforts. The Superintendent's Report covered upcoming Team of Eight training, CTE fund usage review, discussions regarding the potential adoption of a four-day week schedule, potential changes to the staff sick day donation policy, and a presentation detailing Special Education schedules, student numbers, and assigned staff. The Board tabled a decision regarding nominees for the Nacogdoches County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors pending further information. Board members were elected to serve on the CISD Facilities Committee. Finally, the Board adopted the 2025-2026 Board Operating Procedures with an amendment requiring posting of meeting minutes and recordings online within seven days.

The agenda for the meeting includes considering and approving the financial audit report, the principal's report with campus updates and enrollment figures, and the superintendent's report with district updates. The board will also consider and approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the November meeting and bills and accounts for November. Additionally, the board will discuss and potentially approve the purchase of cafeteria tables and the sale of a bus. The meeting will also cover personnel matters, including new hires, resignations, reassignments, and discipline, in both closed and open sessions, and possible action on filling a vacant board position.

The Pre-Kindergarten Family Engagement Plan for Chireno ISD aims to facilitate family support, establish a network of community resources, increase family participation in decision-making, equip families with tools to enhance learning, develop staff skills in evidence-based practices, and evaluate family engagement efforts for continuous improvement. Key components include PK Round-Up, PK Orientation, a Parent, Teacher, Student Organization, field trips, a PK Facebook page, and various campus/district/student-led activities.