Rachelle Morrow

The board discussed several items including the review of financial reports, investment reports, and the approval of instructional materials and TEKS certification. Furthermore, the board authorized a contract with the county for election services, approved a homestead exemption, and ratified an agreement with the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. Principals and superintendents provided updates on enrollment, attendance, extracurricular activities, and facility reports. During a closed session, the board addressed personnel matters and real property discussions, which led to the approval of a resignation and the renewal of various staff contracts.

The board conducted a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate. Key actions included approving a year-end budget amendment, adopting the recommended budget for the 2013-2014 school year, and setting the Ad Valorem tax rate for the district. The meeting also featured a report from the superintendent regarding student enrollment figures and an update on campus facilities.

The meeting agenda includes the Executive Director's report covering personnel matters and an evaluation, followed by action items such as the approval of budget amendments for 2025-2026, the audited financial report as of August 31, 2025, an interlocal agreement, and the ordering of an election for the Board of Directors. Informational reports will be presented on a variety of topics, including investments, accounts receivable, scorecard data, continuous improvement, technology services, child nutrition, adult education, and business services. A closed session is also scheduled for purposes permitted under the Government Code.

The board conducted a budget workshop and addressed several consent and action items. Key actions included the approval of the Attendance Committee, LPAC Committee, and school appraisers for the 2013-2014 school year. Additionally, the board approved an Option 3 contract to reduce wealth, a resolution for the 4-H organization's extracurricular status, and a new district policy restricting the use of school vehicles and equipment to authorized personnel for school business. The board also amended authorized representatives for Tex-Pool and received the Superintendent's report regarding facilities, staff development, and academic accountability standards.

The board held a public hearing for the Texas Academic Performance Report and approved a resolution concerning the potential lease of the district's mineral interests. Information items included a principal's report on student enrollment, attendance, extracurricular activities, and discipline, as well as a superintendent's report covering facility audits, training opportunities, and upcoming meeting scheduling. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to conduct the superintendent's evaluation and subsequently voted to extend the superintendent's contract by one year.