Paul Alan Martin

The board discussed leasing Novice ISD property to a third party, accepted a resignation from personnel, approved a contract with the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District for assessment and collection services for 2026 and 2027, and approved the Runnels County 2025 Tax Roll Totals for Coleman ISD. Principal reports were given, and the board discussed Team of 8 board training and the TASB Fall Legal Seminar. Information was provided on the high school air conditioning project, the CISD Hall of Honor, end of 1st six weeks enrollment, check payment list, and financial board report.

The Board of Trustees convened to consider the nomination of a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. Sandra Rose was nominated and the motion was passed.

The meeting included discussion and potential action regarding the proposed termination of a teacher contract, which resulted in no action being taken. The adoption of a local policy affecting instructional resources library materials was tabled. The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Report and the ESL Annual Report for 2024-2025 were presented. Principals reported on their respective campus activities. The TASB Fall Legal Seminar was mentioned for interested board members. An update was given on the TEA's Turnaround Plan Requirement for Coleman Elementary. Nominations for inductees into the CISD Hall of Honor Class of 2026 were opened. The board reviewed check payments for September 2025, the Financial Board Report for August 2025, and the Financial Statement as of August 31, 2025.

The board meeting included a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Internet Safety Policies and curriculum for student education of appropriate online behavior. The board considered and accepted resignations from personnel and approved the hiring of new personnel for the 2025-2026 school year. Local policy updates were approved, affecting admissions, student activities, and student conduct. The Electronic Communications & Data Management Systems Student Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policies, as well as the Employee Acceptable Use Policy for the 2025-2026 school year, were approved. The Depository Contract for Funds with Coleman County State Bank was approved, and budget amendments were also approved. A budget workshop was held to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. Legislative updates were provided, and the dates to adopt the tax rate, hold the budget hearing, and approve final budget amendments were set. The board reviewed the check payments and financial reports.

The Board of Trustees convened to approve the final budget amendments for 2024-2025 and to consider approving amendments to the District of Innovation plan, which is valid through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.