Megan Ramos

The Board meeting included several student and staff recognitions for academic and athletic achievements, including UIL academic teams, one-act play success, varsity baseball and softball performances, tennis achievements, track and field records, and FFA program accomplishments. Additionally, the Board received a 2024 construction update on ongoing district projects and held a discussion on procurement methods for bond projects in accordance with Texas Government Code.

The board discussed several items including updates on the high school construction and bond projects, a demographic and housing report, and recommendations from the student advisory council. Key actions included the approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new athletic facilities project, the purchase of STEMscopes mathematics and Bluebonnet RLA instructional materials, the selection of ESC Region 20 as a grant service provider, the adoption of a teacher incentive allotment spending plan, and the approval of staffing requests for the upcoming school year. The board also established superintendent goals and an evaluation instrument, certified the provision of instructional materials, and voted on the termination of a probationary contract.

The Board recognized several student athletic and fine arts achievements. Project managers provided updates on the High School construction and bond progress, as well as remodeling for the junior high and elementary campuses. A TASB employee opinion survey report was presented to guide future strategies. The Board approved the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds, discussed policies regarding student extracurricular absences and homeschool participation in UIL activities, and reviewed an intruder detection audit report. Furthermore, the Board approved the 2025/2026 salary schedule, appointed a delegate for the TASB assembly, authorized a revenue sharing agreement for a local apartment project, extended the Superintendent's contract, and addressed a student-related legal matter.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting to recognize student achievements in marching band and cross country, and received an update on the Made in Seguin Manufacturing Day and a demographic report from Zonda Education regarding enrollment forecasts and housing market trends. The Board received updates on the High School Construction and Bond projects. Action was taken to cast votes for the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board of Directors, approve the design and budget for a golf practice facility at the new stadium, and authorize grant applications for the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities cycle. The Superintendent provided reports on enrollment residency verification and the calendar of events, while an update was given on the Fall Texas MAP User Conference.

The meeting featured recognitions for School Board Recognition Month, High School Band All-Area Honors, and FFA achievements. Project updates included construction at Navarro South Elementary, High School Chiller replacement, and Junior High School improvements. Action items included calling a bond election for May 2026, approving out-of-state fine arts and Close Up program trips, and the termination of a probationary contract. The Board discussed Gifted and Talented program growth, a proposed accumulated leave payment policy for retirees, and Senate Bill 11 regarding daily prayer time. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session concerning personnel and property matters, with subsequent actions taken in open session regarding contract termination and sanctions.