Paul Arriaga

The Tuloso-Midway Independent School District's District of Innovation Plan provides the district with flexibilities from certain Texas Education Code requirements. It outlines innovations across several areas, including teacher certification, probationary contracts, campus behavior coordinator roles, minimum attendance for class credit, class size and student-teacher ratios, inter-district student transfers, minimum salary schedules for certain professional staff, and concurrent enrollment. The plan aims to provide greater local control, increased freedom, and the power to innovate, ultimately enhancing student opportunities and meeting community needs.

The meeting included a roll call of board members and a reminder to mention names when speaking or making motions. Discussions covered conducting the meeting via video conference due to the public health threat, accessing the meeting via YouTube, and procedures for public comments. The Texas Academic Performance Report was presented, with details on district and campus performance, accountability domains, and areas for improvement. Topics included student achievement, school progress, closing gaps, graduation rates, student and staff information, program details, and campus-specific action steps. There was also a discussion about the districtwide copier printer program, including the terms of the lease, maintenance, and performance reports.

The meeting included discussions and recommendations regarding educator probationary contracts for the 2021 school year. There was also a discussion about future meetings, including the need for a short meeting to approve bids for a roofing project before June 1st. The possibility of resuming in-person meetings in the boardroom in June was also discussed.

The meeting included discussion and possible approval of a contractor for the middle school and high school reroofing project. Also covered was discussion and possible approval of a contractor for the high school restroom renovation. Options for the graduation ceremony were discussed, including possible action, rescheduling, and setting a new date to hold high school graduation.

The meeting included discussions and recommendations regarding administrative contracts, educator term renewals, and new educator probationary contracts for the upcoming school year. There was also a mention of the upcoming taper report and recognition of the technology department's support in facilitating the video conferencing.