Ramon Follmar

The 2023-2024 Campus Improvement Plan for Colmesneil Elementary School aims to foster student potential across all educational domains by enhancing academic performance, ensuring quality staff development, and improving attendance. It seeks to elevate student achievement through increased parental and community involvement and cultivate a positive school climate via improved staff communication, student self-esteem initiatives, and a secure environment. The plan also commits to maximizing achievement for all students by complying with local, state, and federal program initiatives, with a focus on special programs and struggling learners.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the historical tax exemption request, a joint election agreement with the County of Tyler, and capital construction expenditures for campus vestibule safety. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to the Emergency Operations Plan, the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year, and various handbook changes for students, athletics, cheer, and employees. The meeting also included departmental reports from the principals, athletic director, and superintendent.

The meeting included the approval of tax sale property bids, an amendment to the school calendar, and the establishment of a resolution regarding employee pay during an emergency. The Board also authorized the superintendent to exceed purchasing thresholds if necessary during the COVID-19 crisis. Closed session deliberations involved the renewal of a counselor contract and a revision of previous actions regarding the employment status and compensation of a district employee.

The board meeting included a public meeting for the Texas Academic Performance Report and an open forum regarding high school issues. Key agenda items included the approval of the 2018-2019 Texas Academic Performance Report and a motion to reschedule the discussion regarding the refinancing of bonds. Reports were provided by school principals and the Superintendent. The board entered a closed session, reconvened without taking action, and addressed the status of the Superintendent, noting a court order regarding a dismissed charge and announcing her transition to a remote consulting and records role.

The Colmesneil Junior High/High School Campus Improvement Plan for 2022-2023 is designed to empower students to develop lifelong learning through excellence in education. It focuses on four key areas: enhancing student potential through academic achievement, staff development, and an enriched curriculum; improving student academics via increased parent and community involvement; fostering a positive school climate by promoting staff collaboration, student self-esteem, and a safe environment; and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal program initiatives to maximize achievement for all students, including special education, gifted, and struggling learners.