Randa Hurtado

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address several operational and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items such as budget amendments for security and tax collection, the quarterly investment report, and policy updates. The Board also moved to reorganize its officer positions, approved continued participation in the Southeast Texas Regional Day School program for the deaf, and authorized the purchase of a closed cab tractor. Furthermore, the Board approved plans for the remodeling of the front office, teaching theater, and lounge/kitchen area.

The District Improvement Plan for Sabine Pass ISD aims to empower students for academic success and productive citizenship. Key objectives include fostering strong parental and community partnerships, maximizing student educational potential through a balanced curriculum, implementing dropout prevention efforts, preparing students for civic engagement and career paths, developing and retaining highly effective staff, integrating technology to enhance learning, and maintaining a safe and disciplined school environment.

The board meeting included a superintendent's report covering construction projects, student activities, and upcoming academic competitions. The board approved various consent agenda items, including budget amendments and a quarterly investment report. Key actions included the approval of a modified energy plan, granting the superintendent hiring authority for summer months, and authorizing summer maintenance projects and programs. Additionally, the board approved the recertification of the instructional material allotment, adopted an order for the issuance and sale of school building bonds, approved revisions to the school calendar, and passed a resolution concerning school bus seat belts.

This document outlines the Sabine Pass Independent School District's ESSER III Fund Usage Plan for 2020-2023. The plan details the allocation of funds for pre-award costs related to sanitation, educational technology, and public health protocols. It prioritizes mitigating learning loss through extended programs, high-quality assessments, online curricula, and mental health support. Additionally, funds are designated for CTE activities, facility cleaning, technology for online learning, mental health services, summer and after-school programs for vulnerable student populations, ongoing public health measures, and maintaining district operations and staffing.

The Sabine Pass School District's plan aims to facilitate a safe return to school by addressing the academic impact of lost instruction through evidence-based interventions, the social and emotional needs of students and staff, and comprehensive health and safety guidelines. It focuses on in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, mitigating learning loss through assessments, tutoring, and summer camps, and supporting mental and emotional health through counseling and coping skills. Additionally, it establishes safety protocols including disinfection, sanitation, distancing, and measures for transportation and visitors, while maintaining extracurricular activities.