Merideth Dodd

The board meeting involved various administrative reports including student enrollment statistics, revenue updates, budget summaries, a graduation preview, the Matagorda County Appraisal District 2025 financial audit, and the Student Health Advisory Committee annual report. Action items included delegating hiring authority for contract employees to the Superintendent, authorizing a report regarding the cost-prohibitive nature of retrofitting school buses with three-point seat belts, approving TEKS certification, and adopting a budget amendment. The board also reviewed personnel matters, including resignations, retirements, and new hires.

The Board of Trustees received administrator reports covering student enrollment, district revenues, budget summaries, and school bus seatbelt costs. Action items included the adoption of the 2026-2027 school calendar, approval of an audit contract for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and the authorization of budget amendment number six. Additionally, the Board deliberated on personnel matters, including resignations, retirements, and teacher recommendations for the upcoming school year.

This document serves as an addendum to the Campus Improvement Plan for Markham Elementary, detailing the State Compensatory Education (SCE) programs and services for the 2015-2016 school year. It focuses on identifying and supporting at-risk students through targeted academic interventions, including STAAR tutorials, daily accelerated instruction, instructional support, and counseling services. The plan leverages federal and state resources such as Title I, Title II, Title III, ESL, and Special Education programs. The strategic objective is to reduce the dropout rate and diminish the disparity in state assessment performance for at-risk students, thereby enhancing overall academic success.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report. Administrator reports were presented, covering enrollment figures, financial revenues, and budget summaries. Consent items addressed included the payment of bills, a budget amendment, and a waiver for the delay of teacher certification. The board also convened for a closed session to discuss personnel matters, subsequently resulting in the approval of a one-year extension for administrator contracts.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Blessing Elementary outlines strategies to achieve academic excellence and foster a safe, nurturing environment. Key areas include increasing student performance on STAAR tests, reducing achievement gaps across student subpopulations, and ensuring K-2 students meet math and reading performance standards. The plan also focuses on providing a secure and supportive learning atmosphere by addressing social-emotional needs, improving attendance and discipline, and maintaining physical safety. Additionally, it emphasizes encouraging parental and community engagement and ensuring all faculty and staff are highly qualified through ongoing professional development and certification.