Mike Picha

The meeting included recognitions for students and staff, as well as various departmental reports on financials, operations, and safety. Key action items included adopting prevailing wage rates in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, authorizing summer hiring, and approving a joint election contract with Denton County. The board also proposed the nonrenewal of specific term contracts due to financial exigency, approved the health education curriculum for the upcoming school year, and authorized a grant application to the Texas Education Agency regarding statutory exceptions. During the executive session, the board discussed professional personnel contracts, which were subsequently approved in open session.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report and received reports covering financials, operations, curriculum, human resources, and school safety. Presentations were delivered on the athletics department, the gifted and talented program, and the teacher incentive allotment. The board took action to approve employee salary sheets, the teacher incentive allotment and compensation plan, the gifted and talented handbook, the District of Innovation renewal, library materials compliance, the academic calendar, the IXL learning program contract, TEKS certification, and the construction procurement method for 2026 bond projects. Additionally, the board approved contract extensions for district and campus administrators following an executive session.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the superintendent's contract and salary, and the official canvassing of results from the recent bond and general elections. Key actions included the reorganization of the board, approval of a memorandum of understanding for CTE programs with neighboring districts, and a course crosswalk agreement with North Central Texas College. The board also authorized the resurfacing of the football field and track, approved the nonrenewal of an employee contract due to financial exigency, and authorized a lease agreement for student and teacher technology devices.

The committee met to initiate planning for the upcoming school year and to collaborate on strategies for improving student attendance. The meeting included a district needs assessment, identifying current strengths such as family involvement initiatives and communication platforms, as well as challenges regarding inconsistent family engagement and accessibility barriers. Participants also engaged in brainstorming sessions to develop an attendance campaign, establish incentives, and create early intervention strategies for chronic absenteeism.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting that included recognition of the district's architectural and construction firms, as well as a public hearing regarding the budget and tax rate for the upcoming school year. The Board approved the final budget amendments for the 2024-2025 school year, adopted the Sanger ISD budget for the 2025-2026 school year, and adopted the ordinance setting the tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year.