Paul Ehlers

This document outlines the Board Adopted Goals and Plans for Early Childhood and College, Career, & Military Ready (CCMR). It establishes annual goals and targets for student growth in 3rd-grade reading and math STAAR scores, as well as CCMR readiness indicators, with specific targets for various student groups. The plan also details progress measures for PreK, K-1st, and 2nd-grade students in literacy and math. The overarching objective is to increase student proficiency and readiness in these areas by specific percentages by June and August 2024.

The Board meeting included student and campus spotlights, as well as a Gold Award presentation for a staff member. Key reports covered legislative updates, construction progress, future pathways for middle and high school courses, and a financial report. The Board approved resignations, hires, the resolution for the LCAD Board of Directors, TASB Board updates, HVAC testing proposals, and new high school course offerings. Action items included committing funds for technology improvements, opting out of TRS Active Care, expressing intent to reimburse project costs, and rescinding a resolution for the Texas School Health Benefits Plan.

The board conducted a regular meeting where they accepted a board trustee resignation and appointed a new trustee. Students were recognized for achievements in physics and fine arts, and a tribute was given to the outgoing superintendent. The board received reports on legislative issues, school construction progress, student services data, and financial matters, including a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate. Additional action items included approving an efficiency audit, adjusting student transfer tuition rates, selecting a health insurance carrier, adopting the annual compensation plan, and finalizing the budget for the upcoming school year. Various consent items were approved, including personnel changes, insurance proposals, and educational program agreements.

The meeting included reports on legislative updates, construction projects, school accountability ratings, bilingual and ESL program evaluations, and district financial status. The Board approved resignations, replacements, new hires, a MOU with JJAEP for the upcoming school year, the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Laura Bush Middle School addition, an agreement for the purchase of attendance credits, and a resolution setting the 2017 tax rate. Discussions were held regarding architectural plans for a future Central Office and potential future elementary school attendance zones.

The board meeting included recognitions for the Campus Pirates of the Month and a presentation highlighting the Career and Technology Education program. The Board presented the Stand Up for Texas Public Schools Award to a local business partner. Reports provided included a construction progress update, an analysis of potential 2021 bond capacity, and a review of sewer line options for the Woodrow campuses. Additionally, the Board received a financial report covering expenditures and investments. Action items included the approval of updates to Board policies regarding compensation, benefits, and employment practices, as well as the approval of an agreement for services related to the high school campus expansion.