Morgan Bell

This 2024-2025 Annual Report for Celina Independent School District provides a comprehensive overview of the district's performance, operations, and compliance. It includes details on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), district and campus improvement plans, accreditation, special education compliance, HB3 goals, student outcomes in postsecondary institutions, financial reports, and incident data. The report consolidates essential information for stakeholders regarding the district and its various campuses.

The meeting included a call to order establishing quorum. Key discussions involved classroom library topics and additional book reviews. The committee took action to approve the Library Materials Pending Approval from November 2025 and formally approved the Classroom Library Collection Procedures. The next meeting was scheduled for April 2026, prior to adjournment.

The District of Innovation Plan for Celina Independent School District aims to enhance local control and flexibility by seeking exemptions from specific Texas Education Code provisions. Key areas of innovation include teacher certification, school calendar, probationary contracts, class size requirements, student transfers for peace officers/servicemembers, campus behavior coordination, student discipline suspension limitations for students below 3rd grade, school health advisory council meeting frequency, e-cigarette disciplinary actions, and parental options for student retention. The plan's objective is to improve educational outcomes and foster local initiatives within the district.

The meeting included information items covering an overview of the School Library Advisory Council, a review of legal and local policies, training on Collection Development Standards, and a discussion on the Book Collection Preview Process. A key action item was the nomination and subsequent approval of Allison Chao as the Council Chair.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation, followed by recognitions, including the State Championship Celina High School Marching Band and the introduction of the inaugural Willard Middle School Principal. The Superintendent provided an update. During the public comment period, visitors addressed safety/security communication, a staff departure, and board accountability. The Board then entered a Closed Meeting to deliberate on personnel matters (retires/rehires/resignations, work release), real property, safety and security protocols, cybersecurity, and a consultation with the attorney regarding pending litigation and specific personnel matters (Caleb Elliott). Upon reconvening, no action was taken on closed session items. Key action items approved included the FF&E for Willard Middle School and Celina High School, the Ramble Contract, and the Consent Agenda items, which included an Interlocal Agreement for purchasing, fiber project updates, device procurements, and monthly financial reports. A resolution regarding prayer and religious text reading was tabled.