Megan Merfeld

The board meeting encompassed several key operational and administrative actions, including the recognition of student and staff achievements and service milestones. The board approved various agreements, such as interlocal contracts, dual credit programs, and cooperative purchasing agreements. Additionally, members approved schematic designs for high school facilities, administered oaths of office, and sanctioned administrative contracts and renewals for district leadership. Reports on personnel changes, athletic effectiveness, and school leadership were reviewed. The board also conducted a public hearing on the budget and tax rates, adopted the district budget for the upcoming year, authorized the issuance and sale of building and refunding bonds, approved budget amendments, and elected the board's officers for the upcoming term.

The Board met to approve various administrative and term contracts for school district personnel, including a Director of Bilingual and ESL, multiple elementary and secondary school principals, and assistant principals. Following the meeting, the Board participated in the Student Recognition Assembly.

The Board of Trustees held a workshop to conduct discussions regarding the 2026-27 budget and to hear a report from the Internal Auditor. No formal action was taken during the meeting.

The Board of Trustees meeting focused on recognizing various outstanding student achievements and state-level education awards, including finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Key actions included naming the new Pre-K center, approving various administrative and teaching employment contracts, and authorizing terminations and nonrenewals. The board approved significant construction project guaranteed maximum prices for several school renovations. Additionally, the board received reports regarding discipline programs, bus seat belt compliance, and intruder detection audit findings, and formally certified the results of the recent school trustee election.

The Board of Trustees held a workshop to discuss the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. No formal actions were taken during this session.