Nancy Pepper

The board received presentations on community donations for scholarships, addressed various administrative and principal reports, and approved items including a budget amendment, instructional materials for the 2026-27 school year, and donations for a football scoreboard and field day activities. Key actions included the approval of an election notice, the 2026-2027 instructional calendar, and a decision regarding school bus safety seat belts that outlines a future compliance plan through fleet replacement. Additionally, the board approved the extension of various administrator contracts following a closed session.

The board conducted a budget workshop which included a budget presentation and a discussion regarding property values. The board also discussed the potential creation of a second school resource officer position for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board considered the purchase of a vehicle for the school resource officer, although no action was taken on this item.

The board discussed school bus safety belt compliance, received reports regarding TAPR, Special Education, and safety, and heard various administrative, business, and campus reports. Actions included setting future budget workshop dates, voting on a resolution regarding prayer in schools, and approving repairs for the middle school gym floor. Furthermore, the board authorized budget amendments for gym floor and sound system upgrades, approved JOC contracts for HVAC and kitchen repairs, and adopted the Superintendent's 2026 goals and evaluation instrument.

This 2025 Federal Report Card for Devine Intermediate School presents a comprehensive overview of performance data and accountability measures. It details the State, District, and Campus Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) goals, including long-term targets and interim progress for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner (EL) progress, and graduation rates, with timeframes extending up to 2038. The report further outlines the state's accountability system, school differentiation methodologies, and criteria for support programs, supplemented by extensive data on student achievement, academic growth, STAAR participation, civil rights, teacher quality, per-pupil expenditures, and chronic absenteeism.

The meeting began with a roll call and declaration of a quorum, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. A significant portion of the meeting involved addressing a public concern regarding the Head Volleyball Coach, which resulted in the announcement of the coach's resignation from coaching duties after a report was directed by the board. The agenda included a School FIRST Rating Hearing where the district received a Superior A rating with 100 points. Administrative reports were presented by central office staff and campus principals covering various areas, including safety and security, HR, special education, and sports activities. Under action items, the Board approved the LASO 4 Grant Assurances and authorized the Superintendent to execute necessary documents. The Board also convened in a closed session to discuss matters pertaining to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 and 551.082.